Influences On Fashion Flashcards
1
Q
How did the rise of youth culture influence fashion?
A
60’s mods and rockers and gangs and the Beatles
Rocknroll music- Levi’s movie stars and musicians
50’s after the war more fabric teddy boys
80’s New Romantics boy George
Punk - Westwood
2
Q
How has sport influenced fashion?
A
Track suits- adidas 70’s polyester and developments of Lycra knitted looser construction
80’s gym fashion Lycra and leotards and headbands and leg warmers
Shells suits in bright colours
3
Q
Name an economic factor that would influence fashion
A
Recession- lack of money and less clothes
War- camouflage clothing and combat wear- make do and mend less fabric and rationing
