The study of fashion evolution from B.C. to current fashion and how the influences of social, economic, political, technological and global cultures impact garments and accessories.
Course Objectives
Recognize, describe, and visually date historic fashion
Understand the correlation between men’s, women’s, and children’s fashions and the social, economic, artistic, and political environmental influences through the ages
Recognize the value of studying historic costume and appreciate how it was influenced garment/accessory design inspirations of today.
Know the philosophies, inspirations, and influences of well-known designers that influence current fashion design
Demonstrate an understanding of historic costume documentation through class participation and individual projects
Clip File
To understand how history has influenced modern day designs, a PowerPoint presentation of eras throughout history was compiled to identify, describe, recognize, and visually date historic fashion.
Family History
A personal study was conducted to see how fashion has historically influenced Megan Marie's own family.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, Megan Marie was able to better understand the influence fashion has had throughout history. She also now understands how it still affects consumers today, as she is able to visually date key elements and trends.