Factors which Influence Fashion Trends Flashcards
What factors influence fashion?
- economic factors
- social factors
- technological factors
- political and judicial factors
What economic factors slow down or increase the rate of fashion change?
- recession
- depression
- inflation
- wealth
- poverty
How does an increased income influence fashion trends?
- stimulates fashion industry as more clothes can be bought
- access to more credit facilities encourage more expenditure and more fashion change
What happens to fashion trends when inflation is high?
- when inflation is high and cost of living is expensive
- less fashion is bought
What is fashion like in lower socio-economic environments?
- buying clothing is not an essential need
- little changes in fashion
What happens to fashion if a country is in an economic recessive period?
- less money to spend on clothing
- people tend to need less clothing as they spend less on entertainment out of the time so fewer outfits are required
- cause people to spend their money carefully
What is a positive spin off of an economic recession?
- upcycling
- less money is spent of new fashions
- the environment is also protected
What do social activities dictate in terms of fashion?
- dictate dress needs and expectations
- dress and fashions become a status symbol
- conformity is important in some career fields to meet requirements of the job
How does the social factor of religion and culture influence fashion?
- based on custom, tradition and habits
- often resistant to change
- can influence cross-culture fashions
How do famous people influence fashion?
- have a direct influence on the current fashions
- these styles are copied by the public
- fashion items worn are then mass produced
How do geographical living patterns influence fashion?
- hot or cold climates cause an adaptation of a fashion style or trend from fashion leaders to suit the climate
- seasonal changes influence fashion change
- easier access to fashion in urban areas as opposed to rural areas
How do changes in attitudes, values and interests influence fashion?
- attitudes and values develop and change with age and maturity
- this affects the type of clothing that is appealing
- different clothing at different stages
- physical changes affect the type of clothing needed
How does fashion innovation influence fashion?
- certain people become fashion or trend setters
- by wearing their own creations
- or those of a new or well-known designer
- generally non-conformists to current fashion trends or styles
- other people copy them and a new style is set
How does the emancipation of women influence fashion?
- need for working clothes for women
- need to dress in clothing suitable to the work they perform
- enabled designers to produce different clothing ranges:
- working, leisure, evening, sportswear
How does health awareness influence fashion?
- shorter working hours, better transport and more leisure time
- people are exposed to more fashion
- more money to spend
- fashion values and tastes increase
- more people live and work around the world or travel for leisure
- this means more access to fashion
- increased need for athleisure
How does level of education influence fashion?
- influences items bought
How have new fabrics influenced fashion?
- new fabrics with new characteristics such as improved elasticity
- allows for more comfort and ease of movement
How have technological factors influenced fashion?
- minimal care requirements
- special finishes applied to fabrics increase their value and give certain advantages to the cloth
- biotechnology and nanotechnology increase the options of fabrics used for special purposes
How do developments in the manufacturing industry influence fashion?
- computerised pattern design methods, improved knitting and sewing machines etc.
- sped up manufacturing process
-saving time and money
How does advertising influence fashion?
- influences customers desire
- therefore spend more money on fashion
- increases fashion change
How does distribution affect fashion?
- improved distribution methods bring new fashion garments
- within days
- online shopping
How do laws affect fashion?
- some Middle East countries women are forced to wear certain garments
- forbidden from wearing other garments
- fashions do not change
- or take much longer to change
How does trade influence fashion?
- changes in laws and regulations regarding trading and availability of resources
- impact fashion
- countries with good trade relations are exposed to more fashion
How do demographics influence fashion?
- affect the availability of new fashion
- people who live in cities have more clothing choices
- people in rural areas have less clothing choices
How does war influence fashion?
- less money spent on fashionable clothing
- factories concentrate on making uniforms
