FSN 199 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Mary Quant, Shoulder Pads, Swarovski
29 Dec 2016
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Fsn 199 the theatre of fashion (part 1) Fashion is not necessarily art, but it can be. Credited in playing a big role in the direction of fashion. Fought each other for the limelight: fine artist. She could take something ordinary and make it art. Rips in a design of a garment. Cockroaches, nuts, hats from upside down shoes: development of novelty and unorthodox use of materials. Challenged mainstream fashion: undermined the serious nature of fashion, didn"t have fashion training, and challenged couture, designs were practical by day, and seductive by night, perfume. Huessein chalayan: uses his passion for technology in garment designs, air borne dress. 15,000 flickering led light w/ swarovski crystals. Victor and rolf: garments more suitable for the stage or art galleries, during their show, a figure is over formed with clothing, as a result she was made incapable of actions. Clothing is given a power of its own; more important than the model they"re dressing.
