Socio & Economic
Background
Background
Style, garments, and accesories which were once considered seasonal or dated were absorbed into the realm of this phrase
What is "seasonless fashion basics"?
This Korean pop music had a strong impact in fashion, combining influence from Japanese street wear to American hip-hop
What is "K-Pop"?
These people, with little or no formal training began to establish fashion lines
What is celebrities?
This style of women's fashion that mimicked male fashion was referred to as this term
What is "boyfriend" style?
General trends in menswear were inspired by these two decades
What are the 70s and 80s?
The 2000s were bookended by these two events, leading it be to called "the Decade from Hell"
What is 9/11 and a financial wipeout?
Fashion designers collaborated with retailers to produce this kind of product
What is (limited edition) home-goods?
This First Lady emerged as an important style setter later in the decade
Who is Michelle Obama?
The dominant line of the period for jackets, pants and classically inspired dresses
What is "lean" or "slender"?
This term described a well-dressed, well-groomed man who displayed interest in stylish living
What is "metrosexual"?
The first African American President of the United States was elected in 2008
Who is Barrack Obama?
This kind of post on the internet concentrated on "real" people and fashion
What is a blog?
Though vanity sizing was still prevalent, standards of beauty expanded to include a variety of body types and these
What is ethnicities?
Popularity of Bollywood films led to this kind of detail on clothing
What is "tribal"?
Men's trousers featured both of these types of looks
What is pleated and flat front?
This handheld device revolutionized access to news, entertainment, communication, and shopping across the globe
What is a smart phone?
This kind of TV show dominated and became a vehicle for creating celebrities
What is "reality" television?
This term refers to democratized style and low prices, encouraging consumers to think of garments as disposable
What is "fast fashion"?
Jersey dresses with spaghetti straps or halter necklines were referred to as this
What is "patio dresses"?
This garment became more popular than ever, often featuring logos, slogans, or embellishments
What is the T-shirt?
MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter are all examples of these online communities which allowed individuals and websites to showcase themselves
What is social media?
These events were covered as "red carpet" events covered in the fashion press
What are museum exhibitions/film premieres/large galas/awards ceremonies?
These two garments became a wardrobe staples in the 2000s
What are denim jeans and the hoodie?
This kind of shoe was revived from older styles but had a very high heel and most of the bulk under the sole
What are platform shoes
This accessory often became optional in business settings
What is the neck tie?