Terms
Japanese animation that emerged in the 60's but gained popularity in America during the 90's
Anime
This japanese comic book inspired a lot of both anime and cosplay.
This type of technology allowed for faster turnaround on garment production, ordering, and delivery.
Quick Response Technology
This word is a combination of the words costume and play, often inspired by anime and manga of the 90's
Cosplay
Style of design that focused on neutral or darker tones that used little ornamentation and had good lines
Minimalism
The creation of high tech fabrics led to many brands producing what?
Activewear
This term was used for clothes and accessories from past fashion eras
Vintage Clothing
A lower priced product line produced by high-end fashion designers.
Bridge line
Computers allowed for style to become all about personal identity, as a result we see this practice to become more common.
Mass Customization
Examples of where this term could be placed are nose, lips, navel, nipples, and private areas
Body Jewelry
This trend caused concerns around encouraging drug use and unhealthy behaviors.
Heroin Chic
In order to keep up with manufacturing practices in Japan, America moved it's companies to these two locations.
Asia and Latin America
These designers utilized multiple different garment elements but in unconventional ways, i.e exposed seams and unhemmed edges
Deconstructionists
This is one of the biggest symptoms of the dressing down of America during the 90's
Casual Fridays
This innovation allowed for a set way of communication between computers when it came to products.
Universal Product Codes