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Women's Fashion, 2002.
A history of women's fashion in America from 1900 to the present.
3,251 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper looks at the different styles of fashion worn by American women in the past 100 years. It describes decade by decade of the twentieth century, styles, materials, influences and key designers of the main fashions of the time.
Outline
Introduction
Portrait of the American Woman as a Fashion Plate
Passage
The American Dress through the Years ? Evolution
1990-La Belle Epocque ? Era of the Beautiful
1910-The Eastern Touch and the Paul Poirot
1930-Despair and Fantasy
1940-Sporting the New Look
1950-Flamboyant and Ultra Feminine
1960-Gearing Up for a Revolution
1970-Hippies in Polyester
1980 to present
Fashion in Search of Identity
Fashion without Boundaries
The Academician Digs into a Woman?s Fashion
Ford Search for a Supermodel
A Media Prediction of a Fashion Event
Quotes from a Popular Press
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"Day and evening clothes had unusual cuts with odd puffs and fitted sleeves. Evening dresses were bias-cut and high waisted. For day wear, 2-piece suits were popular with square pockets, large buttons and narrow, lean skirts done in thin materials. Fabrics used were of natural fibers sometimes linen but mostly cotton, wool or silk, acetate, rayon, light to medium weights in velvet, georgette, crepe, organdy, satin for both day and evening wear. Colors were often muted or of deeper hues; florals, geometric or abstract designs were used, quirky designs flourished. Because of the influence of Salvador Dali who designed textile for designers, surrealism thrived in prints."
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History of Women's Fashion (1900-1950), 2004.
The history of women's fashion in America from 1900 to the 1950s.
2,057 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains the history of women's fashion from the 1900s through the 1950s and how the economy and popular culture affected fashion. It explains in detail how the fashion industry was affected by such things as World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. It tells about the "roaring twenties" and the flapper style of Coco Chanel, along with Dior's "new look" of the 1940s.
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"American women?s fashion throughout the twentieth century has undergone drastic changes as the years passed. All through the century, fashion was influenced by the economy and popular culture. Women?s fashion especially exemplifies the changes of hair, makeup, dresses, pants, shoes, hats, and so many other things which have all gone through massive modifications. The American women of this century have been especially mindful of their fashion, and their concerns have been brought out through what they wear. Each decade has had their own fashion revolutions and disasters, but each has also brought about revolutionary changes in style, that still affects us today and will for many years ahead."
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American Women's Fashion, 2005.
This paper discusses the changing world of American women's fashions as an aspect of the various women's reform movements from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
8,060 words (approx. 32.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 173.95
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This paper explains that dress was an outward indication of ones wealth and social standing; however, changes within society were often directly reflected in attire. The author points out that the layers of uncomfortable and restrictive clothing were both a symbolic and a physical tool which kept women from being active participants in man's world. The paper relates that the invention of the sewing machine allowed the general public access to fashion as they could make their own clothing and contributed to the "Ready to Wear" industry, which forever changed the face of clothing in America and established New York City as the country's fashion capitol. 2 Illustrations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Women's Lives
Reform
The Victorian Era
After the Civil War and the Corset
Magazines and Fashion
Women's New Roles
The Work Force and Fashion
Sewing Machine
Immigrants
Textile Mills
New Thinking
Consumer Influence of Cosmetics as Fashion
After the War
Conclusion
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"The Victorian Era was a period in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that was largely recognized as a period of rigid and unyielding conservatism. Even though it was celebrated as a time that maintained a high standard of morality, beauty, and social grace, the overall Victorian society actually tended to be rather oppressive -- especially regarding women and their position within the society. This was a time when people owned few clothes. A typical country woman might own only three or four dresses with one being dedicated to church and social events. Men also were conservative during this period. A husband would usually only own two or three shirts with one or two of summer and winter trousers. Shoes were even very scarce compared with items of clothing and were only common for men that worked outdoors. Women and children would definitely be the last to receive shoes. Thus fashion can be thought of as very limited at this juncture."
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Women's Fashion, 2002.
A comparison between 1920's fashion and today's.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a comparison of women's fashions of the 1920s society with today's society.
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Perfume Print Advertising In Women's Magazines, 2005.
An analysis of perfume print advertising In women's fashion magazines, in the years 2004-2005.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay compares two types of media analysis, semiotic and content, by analyzing twelve perfume ads taken from fashion magazines over a one year period. In this discussion, the hypothesis is that perfume ads focus on the creation of meaning through the combination of defined elements that result in the visual construction of an unreal female image. "
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"In Women's Fashion Magazines 2004-2005 While enjoying the guilty pleasure of browsing though magazines, one cannot deny the impulse to pause sometimes and gaze intently at images of the products presented. In fashion magazines in particular, one cannot help but read the intended meaning as it associates to our own selves and even perhaps compare ourselves to the meaning presented. Perfume ads are some of the most evocative ads as a mere bottle cannot often communicate the promised benefit of the product. Therefore in order to communicate to the viewer, meaning is created using images and text."
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Cultural Studies Concerning Fashion, 2002.
Examines fashion and clothing from a cultural perspective, focusing on how it effects the lifestyles of women.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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Analyzing and probing into the cultural studies of fashion reveals various aspects. However, different individuals, having different mindsets, have different opinions and view fashion from an altogether distinct perspective. Some believe in the fact that fashion is used as another tool to subject women to oppression by using dress codes and other forms of fashion in order to dictate their inferior social order. However, many others share a stark opposite opinion. On the other hand, a number of people, like me, hold a somehow neutral opinion on the possible role of fashion in determining women's social standing. This analytical research paper examines fashion in a broader description, its effect on women's lifestyle and the conclusions drawn from it.
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Women in Popular Culture, 2005.
This paper discusses the distorted image of women based on the unrealistic portrayal of women in popular culture as depicted in fashion magazines and advertisements.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 16 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper reviews the troubling issue of eating disorders and low self-image among women who are constantly inundated with unrealistic portrayals of 'western' beauty in popular culture. The author points out the dynamic nature of the 'ideal female form' over time. The paper explores the effects of this western image upon non-western cultures that have been inundated with western advertising in the global age.
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"The issue of how women are portrayed in the mass-media of contemporary society is an exceedingly interesting one; it is also vitally important. For the professional anthropologist, understanding this complex phenomenon is a major first step towards understanding the gender stereotypes and assumptions that have, in large measure, defined our society. Put another way, to understand the treatment of women in popular magazines and advertisements is to understand their treatment in our homes, offices and even schools. This paper will examine how the 'ideal female form' - at least as it is depicted in our popular culture - vitiates the health of women, re-affirms traditional gender roles, and impresses upon non-western cultures a western conception of female physical beauty that is inherently unhealthy. To buttress this contention, a number of steps are obviously in order."
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The Representation of Women in Magazines, 2002.
Discusses the history of women being featured in magazines and why the image of the thin woman negatively affects women, especially teenage girls, in present times.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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From the earliest moment in time, women have been represented in the world of magazines. During the pre-revolutionary era women were represented in the press. The world of magazines is known for the social changes that are made. When you consider the role of the media and its representation concerning women, today we have a serious problem with not only fashion models, but also women in every walk of life. Why? The representation of thin women leads to serious eating disorders ranging from anorexia or bulimia. Many teenagers starve themselves to have the "thin" bodies they want. Certainly, the representation of women in magazines affects teenagers.
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Fashion Print Media, 2008.
This paper provides an examination of the relationship between fashion print media coverage and fashion public relations in the United Kingdom today.
52,254 words (approx. 209.0 pages), 69 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This study aims at examining and understanding the relationship between fashion coverage within the UK print media and public relations with special attention to newspapers. The nature of fashion coverage is explored through content analysis of a cross section of UK newspapers, semi structured interviews with fashion PR professionals and industry insiders as well as through participant observation in order to identify the way fashion public relations as a discipline is applied and arguably the prime source for fashion print media coverage in the UK. Through careful examination of the strategies, methods and formulas applied by the fashion PR industry in order to promote fashion items and ensure print media coverage, the study contributes to knowledge by providing empirical foundation to the under researched area of fashion public relations. It adds to the existing knowledge emerging from other areas of public relations and draws attention to an important and established yet academically neglected part of the PR industry. The paper includes an appendix that contains interviews carried out with UK fashion PR professionals.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Chapter 2:
Fashion Public Relations and the Fashion Print Media in the UK
Chapter 3: Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
Chapter 4:
Review of Literature
Chapter 5:
Fashion PR the Creator of UK Fashion Print Media Coverage
Chapter 6:
The Celebrity Connection
Chapter 7:
UK Fashion Industry: Facts and Statistics
Chapter 8:
Fashion Photography and Its Relevance to Fashion PR
Chapter 9:
Research Findings
Chapter 10:
Case Study: The Rise, Fall and Even Bigger Rise of Kate Moss - Fashion
PR at Its Best?
Chapter 11: Conclusions
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"The fashion director sets the journalistic calendar for the whole year, which is more of a framework with room for changes. The various articles and features are discussed with the whole fashion team and the editors are briefed on what to research and write about, photo shoots are also being scheduled. Newspapers as opposed to magazines have a tight schedule and work approximately a week up to a few days in advance. The tabloids are the prime employers of fashion staff, they employ not just one fashion team but groups of journalists covering different fashion related subject areas.
"With the emergence of newspaper supplements, some of which have a fashion focus, some of which are entirely devoted to fashion, such as the Sunday Times Style Magazine, newspapers employ more fashion staff. There is usually a separate fashion team for the supplements, as well as freelance fashion writers who are also used frequently for specific features. They often function as outside experts that are brought in to write about certain fashion trends or items."
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Victorian Women, 2007.
An analysis of the role of Victorian women as seen in "Aurora Leigh", by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and "Freaks of Fashion" by Christina Rossetti.
812 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses the position and expectations of women in the Victorian era. The paper discusses two poetic works by Victorian writers, "Aurora Leigh", by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and "Freaks of Fashion" by Christina Rossetti, in which they not only hint at disdain for the expected position of women but, not so subtly yet ever so charmingly dig at the expectations of women of the day.
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"Speaking of the challenge of the frivolity and impracticality of the Victorian dress that was expected to be closely adhered to in all its pomp and circumstance is also the poetry of Rossetti. Freaks of Fashion expresses disdain for frivolity and for the extravagant and detailed manner in which women were expected to dress. Her work is slightly more subtle in that it begins as if it is a mere allusion to the kinds of things women were allowed and possibly even expected to write about, the beauty of nature, but is clearly an analogy of the pomp of Victorian style."
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Portrayal of Women in Media, 2001.
This paper discusses how mass media: television, magazines, news programs and the fashion industry affect women today.
2,480 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper is an analysis of how women compare themselves to the female images that are displayed to them today as role models. The author examines the current backlash against feminism today. The paper pays particular attention to body image and the eating disorders that plague so many women as a result of the skeletal models and actresses they perceive as perfection.
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"Over the past twenty years women have not been content merely to denounce biases and inequities in the established media. Women have created and used countless alternative and participatory communication channels to support their struggles, defend their rights, promote reflection, diffuse their own forms of representation. This process has made women the primary subjects of struggle and change in communication systems, by developing oppositional and proactive alternatives that influence language, representations and communication technologies."
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The British Fashion Industry, 2002.
Insight into the history and influences of the British fashion industry over the years.
7,103 words (approx. 28.4 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 159.95
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This paper looks at the trendsetters and influences on the British fashion industry and in particular Mary Quant and Jean Elizabeth Muir. It evaluates how, if the present and future fashion instructors at U.K.?s universities invest the same degree of skill in teaching creative young people the ropes of fashion design, as Ms. Muir and Ms. Quant did in fine-tuning their craft, there would be some very successful and revered fashion designers working in the U.K. and around the world. It shows how these two great ladies most certainly paved the way for future fashion talent to emerge and thrive.
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Introduction / Generalizations About Changes in Fashion
A Glance Backwards: the Humbling of the Old Lords of Fashion
Fashion as a Culture Industry ? Generalizations, Observations
The Financial and Political Roles Being Played Out
How many Students are Currently Pursuing a Creative Arts Education?
The BA HONS Fashion Technology Course
Where do Fashion Students find Financial Help for their Schooling?
The Fall of Culture Minister Chris Smith and rise of Tessa Jowell
The Politics of being a Minister of Culture
London?s Royal College of Art ? the Kickoff of the New Fashion Designer
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"The typical middle class consumer in the UK and America, Agins continues, is more apt today to spurn the $340 rayon chenille sweater from Barney?s of New York for a far more practical $25 acrylic chenille sweater from Kmart. Why? Because consumer-friendly publications like Consumer Reports (CR) began investigating and rating fashion and apparel a decade ago. For example, CR began testing different brands of clothing for durability, fiber content, and wear, and in 1997, gave its highest rating for a men?s polo knit shirt to ?Honors.? Honors? It?s a store brand that sold for $7.00 at Target. But it proved that the old clich?, ?you get what you pay for?? is false, because also in CR?s investigation were versions of the same knit shirt by Polo Ralph Lauren ($49), Tommy Hilfiger ($44), Nautica ($42) and Gap ($24). The $7 Target brand polo shirt was simply better. Therein lies symbolism of this change in fashion from elite designers to mass marketing."
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Fashion Models, 2008.
A discussion on how the media influences women to be thin, affecting even those females who are not overweight.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper states that no media outlet strives to influence public perception more than fashion magazines, and in their quest to mold public opinion, fashion magazines have had a negative impact on how women perceive their bodies. The paper comments that the consequences have been frightening. Images of overly-thin fashion models have had a negative effect on the self-esteem of women, and this low self-esteem has led to dangerous conditions, such as eating disorders. The paper highlights that the desire to be thin among American women, which has largely been driven by media influence, affects even the youngest females who are not overweight. The paper concludes that it is time for the fashion magazine industry to stop claiming that it cannot control this problem.
Outline:
Introduction
Fashion and Self Esteem
Wrestling with a Solution
Conclusion
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"Is there a way to remedy the hazardous effect that super-thin models have on women's self esteem? It's possible, of course, for women to simply stop purchasing magazines that are making them feel poorly, although they will likely encounter these same models in other media, such as television. Also, some would argue that models should look thinner and more beautiful than the average woman -- they are, after all, models. But turning a blind eye to the problem is to ignore overwhelming research that shows that ultra-thin models are posing a public health risk for America's women, let alone the risks those models are enduring themselves. To solve this problem, the fashion industry should borrow a strategy from high school and college wrestling, which have dealt with dangerous weight problems by requiring wrestlers to maintain a certain level of body fat in order to compete."
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Women in Paintings, 2002.
An examination of the representations of women in paintings during the period of 1875-1915.
2,985 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper discusses the way women were represented in paintings of the period 1875-1915. It shows that women were revealed in one of three ways; they are either nudes or semi-nudes, working women (urban and rural) in relaxed or revealing clothing, or fashionable women (respectable or otherwise) whose adherence to the strange costume of the bourgeoisie contorts and reveals their bodies in bizarre ways. The writer discusses how the implications of bourgeois dress for women in this period are manifold and painters' various approaches to costumed women bring out the range of meanings in this form of attire.
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"Leaving aside the complex questions of men's direct dominance in fashion choices, the fashionable female figure of the nineteenth century possessed various attributes that intensified by the mid-1870s. In the period when crinolines dominated and into the 1860s the fetishistic emphasis of male voyeurs was "decidedly on the feet [but] by the mid-70s it moved with even greater decisiveness to the corset" and this fashion was to prevail until the advent of World War I (Kunzle 135). As the corset's importance increased so dramatically waists were lengthened, skirts tightened, and the hip-contour was defined and revealed as never before. The French magazine La Vie Parisienne offered guidance to the women who were subjecting themselves to the new fashion (and no little delight for the male voyeur whose tastes could be formed by the journal as much as his wife's or mistress' were). The magazine promoted the new fashion and, in hyperbolic fashion-magazine language, raised the corseti?re to the dignity of a sculptor."
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Women In French Art, 1875-1915, 2000.
An examination of painters' depictions of women, clothing, sexuality, physicality, class and family.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 79.95
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Representations of women in painting of the period 1875-1915 feature women revealed in one of three ways; they are either nudes or semi-nudes, working women (urban and rural) in relaxed or revealing clothing, or fashionable women (respectable or otherwise) whose adherence to the strange costume of the bourgeoisie contorts and reveals their bodies in bizarre ways.
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"Representations of women in painting of the period 1875-1915 feature women revealed in one of three ways; they are either nudes or semi-nudes, working women (urban and rural) in relaxed or revealing clothing, or fashionable women (respectable or otherwise) whose adherence to the strange costume of the bourgeoisie contorts and reveals their bodies in bizarre ways. The implications of bourgeois dress for women in this period are manifold and painters' various approaches to costumed women bring out the range of meanings in this form of attire. The varieties of objectification of women, anxiety over the status of their virtue, and attempts at control are manifested in hundreds of paintings that present vivid contrasts between elegance and discomfort, sexual availability and utter respectability. The figure of the Parisienne (respectable or not) dominated European..."
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