FASHION TRENDS THROUGH THE AGES
by: Jane Abrahams C6
Fashion has always
been considered a symbol of individuality and for many men and women, a hobby.
It is definitely a way to showcase style, class and sometimes wealth. France
has been the pioneer nation of fashion trends, even today. Many major fashion
houses began in France and some are still around today. Now after that brief
introduction, you can sit back, relax and have a brief look at a few of the
trends throughout the many decades of the fashion industry.
1915
1925
1935
1945
1955
1965
1975
1985
1995
2005
2015
Finally we have come to the end of the "article". As you may have noticed, all the changes that have occurred have been happening slowly. This all builds up to what we consider fashion today. I am so glad that I am not restricted to just wearing a dress, I mean, how many of us love pants? It has taken women in general through a long process to be able to dress the way that they feel comfortable.
Until the next update, we'll see each other soon!
THE TRUE FLASHBACK…
Apparently,
the seventies are influencing this year’s spring/summer fashion shows. Fashion
has been taking a trip down memory lane this season.
The
seventies were a time of choas and revolution. It was a time of emancipation
and freedom. Women in particular were slowly gaining more freedom. The upheavel
of this era influenced it’s fashion. Many regard this time as the period of
history where fashion forgot what good taste was. The main fashion themes in
this era were polo necks and long boots. A time of demin jackets and high-wasted
pants.
These fashion
trends were all the rage during this year’s spring/summer fashion shows. Nicolas Ghesquière brought hacking jackets and polo neck combos paired
with PVC trousers and white frill collared shirts sitting below knitted
pullovers to fashion week for his debut at Louis Vuitton. The Spring 2015 Max
Mara collection also sported seventies styles ranging from roomy jumpsuits to
head to toe print this included hats and footwear. Candy colours were all over
the place and flared pants made an appearance too. All the hallmarks of the
seventies period in a 21th century fashion show…A True Flashback!
By Natalie Davidson
Lights,
Camera, Action!
We all know that feeling when somebody makes a reference about an iconic movie
and you have absolutely NO IDEA what they’re talking about but you just nod along anyway.
Well, the embarrassment stops now! It’s time to take a break from life, get on that couch and
see what everybody’s talking about – it’s time for a Retro Movie Marathon.
The Essentials:
Movies to Choose From:
Once you’ve
got everything ready, invite over some friends to keep you company and take some
Instagram-worthy photos with J
By:
Bronwyn Kruger
Put
Your Best Boot Forward...
Grunge is in
this season, and with that comes Grungy Biker Boots! Doc Martens and Combat
Boots have been dominating the fashion world for the past few months. With
their variety of colours and styles it’s no wonder everyone is wearing these
stylish shoes!
Katy Perry
Miley Cyrus
Willow Smith
Selena Gomez
These boots
are back from the 90’s, where they were worn by all the bad boys and rock bands
as their first shoes of choice. No 90’s outfit was complete without a pair of
trendy Doc Martens or Combats.
John Bender in “The Breakfast Club”
Nowadays,
not only guys wear these punk-loving, classic boots, girls do too! They give a
grunge edge to virtually anything, including leggings, shorts, skirts and
dresses.
By: Bronwyn Kruger
Fairy tales
Fairy tales of the past are much crueller and darker than the stories we all know and love today. The main feature of these fairy tales is get across an important rule or moral by making it something that is memorable and tangible. For example, in the original version of Cinderella, she kills her stepmother so that her father can marry the housekeeper. The end only brings more bad news for Cinderella because the stepmother moves in with her six daughters. So Cinderella is once again left with all the housework. Despite the dark side of this fairy tale, it puts across the moral that you should be careful that what you wishes for.
Today, fairy tales have an important newer message. For
example, the Disney Cinderella tells us that with a good heart, good things
will come. Fairy tales are not about the dresses or the tiaras. They are not
even about the prince on his white horse. It is about creating a space where
anything is possible. An escape from a world a lot crueller than all the evil
queens combined. To give us hope of a better future. A chance to see the world
through rose tinted glasses. This is why we all love fairy tales.
Apparently,
the seventies are influencing this year’s spring/summer fashion shows. Fashion
has been taking a trip down memory lane this season.
The
seventies were a time of choas and revolution. It was a time of emancipation
and freedom. Women in particular were slowly gaining more freedom. The upheavel
of this era influenced it’s fashion. Many regard this time as the period of
history where fashion forgot what good taste was. The main fashion themes in
this era were polo necks and long boots. A time of demin jackets and high-wasted
pants.
These fashion
trends were all the rage during this year’s spring/summer fashion shows. Nicolas Ghesquière brought hacking jackets and polo neck combos paired
with PVC trousers and white frill collared shirts sitting below knitted
pullovers to fashion week for his debut at Louis Vuitton. The Spring 2015 Max
Mara collection also sported seventies styles ranging from roomy jumpsuits to
head to toe print this included hats and footwear. Candy colours were all over
the place and flared pants made an appearance too. All the hallmarks of the
seventies period in a 21th century fashion show…A True Flashback!
By Natalie Davidson
Lights,
Camera, Action!
We all know that feeling when somebody makes a reference about an iconic movie
and you have absolutely NO IDEA what they’re talking about but you just nod along anyway.
Well, the embarrassment stops now! It’s time to take a break from life, get on that couch and
see what everybody’s talking about – it’s time for a Retro Movie Marathon.
The Essentials:
1. A TV or laptop
2. Lots of popcorn J
3. Your favourite drink
4. A blanket
5. Pillows
6. The occasional box of tissues
Movies to Choose From:
Sixteen Candles
The Breakfast Club
Dirty Dancing
Fame
Footloose
Flashdance
Back to the Future
Jaws
Moulin Rouge
Titanic
Once you’ve
got everything ready, invite over some friends to keep you company and take some
Instagram-worthy photos with J
Beware:
these movies will make you laugh, cry, cringe and smile and in the end will
teach you important lessons about life (e.g. always look out for icebergs when
on a ship)
Happy
watching and I hope you have fun! J
By:
Bronwyn Kruger
Grunge is in
this season, and with that comes Grungy Biker Boots! Doc Martens and Combat
Boots have been dominating the fashion world for the past few months. With
their variety of colours and styles it’s no wonder everyone is wearing these
stylish shoes!
Katy Perry
Miley Cyrus
Willow Smith
Selena Gomez
These boots
are back from the 90’s, where they were worn by all the bad boys and rock bands
as their first shoes of choice. No 90’s outfit was complete without a pair of
trendy Doc Martens or Combats.
John Bender in “The Breakfast Club”
Nowadays,
not only guys wear these punk-loving, classic boots, girls do too! They give a
grunge edge to virtually anything, including leggings, shorts, skirts and
dresses.
These boots
can create a variety of different looks: to form a shocking contrast, pair your
boots with a soft, feminine dress or skirt. To go for the biker look toughen
them up with skinny jeans and a biker jacket. The appealing ‘graceful grunge’
look can be created by sporting your boots with a flowing dress, chunky
knitwear jersey and black tights.
In the end, no
matter what you pair them with, these fashionable boots will give you the
ultimate grunge, grime and glamour look.
By: Bronwyn Kruger
Fairy tales
What is your Favourite Fashion Flashback?
Mad Men set in 1960s or Downton Abbey set in the early 1900s?
Hats:
 |
| DOWNTON ABBEY's flashback: cloche hat, add jewels or feathers for a extra dazzle |
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| MAD MEN's flashback: a traditional hat with added feather creations |
Dresses:
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| MAD MEN's flashback: Bold, beautiful and square is the style flashback here |
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| MAD MEN's flashback: again bold and beautiful, but this time some print has been added. This shape is all about the CURVES of a woman's body |
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| DOWNTON ABBEY's flashback: the Art Deco Dress, sporting some retro chic and classy elegance |
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| DOWNTON ABBEY's flashback: the Empire-Waist Gown exuding romance and frivolity |
Makeup:
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| MAD MEN's flashback: with Mad Men comes the madness for makeup intense eyes, blush cheeks and dark lipstick |
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| DOWNTON ABBEY's flashback: a barely-there makeup can be seen on the cast of this series, tinted moisturiser, mascara and some creamy blush is all you need. |
Accessories: because no look is complete without them
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| DOWNTON ABBEY's flashback: the beaded headband, it is quick, effortless and classy as ever |
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| MAD MEN's flashback: the silk, upturned ties are worn to show the wave of feminism of the time a time where women were allowed to experience success. So, for some extra courage wear a tie. |
Have you made your decision, if not be sure to watch the series and catch a few more fashion flashbacks!
By: Jarita Kassen D4
With the release of bibliographical film, Diana around the corner. Let us look back at some of the most memorable appearances of the dazzling Princess Diana who was and remains today one of the world's most influential style icons
"Wearing pearls give on an air of refinement" Princess Diana certainly believed in this wearing pearls in a variety of ways. For an elegant, graceful presence add an element of pearl to your outfit.
Pearl Choker
Loose Pearl Necklace
Pearl Earrings paired with a Pearl Choker
To shade yourself from the bright sun wear a hat. The hat need not be a conventional sunhat it can be extraordinary.
Let the hats worn by Princess Diana inspire you.
Traditional Sunhat
Stiff Oval Bowed Hat
Spring is certainly the time for basking in the sun, in SUNDRESSES, of course!
One- Shoulder Ruffled
Princess Diana loved wearing dresses, each dress in a different style.
Floral
LBD
For a more active day, enjoying the sun outdoors:
Let the hats worn by Princess Diana inspire you.
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| Jeans and tucked in T-Shirt, made a little more structured with a black blazer |
For a formal outdoor event, if the weather is a bit too chilly for a dress.
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| Fitted Skirt Suit |
Princess Diana's one certainly contributed to her glowing beauty.
Princess Diana in all her radiance
With style like this, these's no wonder why, Princess Diana's fashion-loving personality is set to show again.
Diana will be shown at the cinemas from the 18th October 2013.
As the term comes to a much anticipated end,
let’s take a quick glance back at some notable events which took place in the month
of June.
With style like this, these's no wonder why, Princess Diana's fashion-loving personality is set to show again.
Diana will be shown at the cinemas from the 18th October 2013.
Marilyn was known for her flawless features and voluptuous curves,
both of which contributed to her image as international sex symbol.
Marilyn was
the face of Chanel Number 5 for a period of time. Her performance of the song “Diamonds are a Girl’s
best friend” was the most memorable rendition of the song and the title soon became a catch phrase and then life motto for some.
Her perfectly coiffed hairdo and pouting
red lips have been the style inspiration for those seeking a classy yet sexy
look. This, along with her killer dresses and charming personality made Marilyn
Monroe an unforgettable figure in our history.
June proves to be a month for female power as
the first woman entered space on June 16, 1963. Valentina Tereshkova, 26, took
off in her Soviet spacecraft, Vostok 6, and she manually controlled the
spacecraft completing 48 orbits in 71 hours before landing safely on planet
Earth. Thanks for taking one for team Tina!
Till next month!
