Alivia A. Esterly
CRS 231-01
September 26, 2008
CRS 231-01
September 26, 2008
Ethnic Influences On Apparel Design
In every culture there are different styles of clothing. The styles may be different because of the functions that the clothing must perform (such as working in fields or even covering the whole body because of a particular cultural belief system). Some designers may travel all over the world to find an inspiration, and some may find their inspiration in form of clothing that is popular with a culture. The inspirational style may be from a current style or even a classic style of that culture.
Designers such as TIBI have used ethnic influences. The designer Amy Smilovic has used an oriental inspiration for the TIBI spring 2009 collection. Smilovic used oriental button lines near the shoulders with a wrapped skirt that gives the dress an almost kimono appearance. In another one of her designs she uses an oriental collar. The high mid-neck collars that come together in a narrow "V" shape on the center of the neck.
Several designers have used a Grecian style in their collections. Designers such as Reem Acra and Venexiana, used this inspiration. They both used a single over the shoulder strap and the fabric on the bodice (leading to the strap) is gathered. The designs crate the appearance of and ancient Greek motif.
Reem Acra
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2008/designers/reem_acra/index.html
Venexiana
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2008/designers/venexiana/index.html
TIBI
http://accessories.about.com/od/photogalleries/ig/Tibi-Spring-2009/Red-Sash-Belt.htm
http://accessories.about.com/od/photogalleries/ig/Tibi-Spring-2009/Tassle-Belt.htm
Designers such as TIBI have used ethnic influences. The designer Amy Smilovic has used an oriental inspiration for the TIBI spring 2009 collection. Smilovic used oriental button lines near the shoulders with a wrapped skirt that gives the dress an almost kimono appearance. In another one of her designs she uses an oriental collar. The high mid-neck collars that come together in a narrow "V" shape on the center of the neck.
Several designers have used a Grecian style in their collections. Designers such as Reem Acra and Venexiana, used this inspiration. They both used a single over the shoulder strap and the fabric on the bodice (leading to the strap) is gathered. The designs crate the appearance of and ancient Greek motif.
Reem Acra
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2008/designers/reem_acra/index.html
Venexiana
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2008/designers/venexiana/index.html
TIBI
http://accessories.about.com/od/photogalleries/ig/Tibi-Spring-2009/Red-Sash-Belt.htm
http://accessories.about.com/od/photogalleries/ig/Tibi-Spring-2009/Tassle-Belt.htm
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