Fashion Designing

Table of Contents
The Good Old Days 3
Introduction 3
Culture and society of young Australian women of 1964 3
Fashion of the Australian women during 1964 5
Society, Culture and Fashion Trends in 2014 6
Conclusion 8
References 8

The Good Old Days
Introduction
It is known fact that the study of fashion design is influenced by the cultural and social activities that are different in different areas and over different time span. Designers try to design clothing that will not only be functional but also pleasing aesthetically. The wearing a garment depends on the person who is to wear it and also the occasion it will be worn in. A large range of patterns, styles and colors are required to come up with …show more content…
During this time most young women got influenced which later in the decade made them adapt to the ‘hippie’ lifestyle. This hippie movement was characterized by rebellious dressing styles, spiritual philosophy adopted from the east, love for nature and an affinity for drugs like marijuana and LSD.
Depending in these social changes the fashion trends of the time changed, young women started trying out new hairstyles and listening to new music which emerged during this period. Rock ‘n’ Roll music gained popularity during this period and most of the trends in fashion and music were influenced by the hippie culture that started originating roots from the early 1960s.
Before 1964, in the year 1959 a war had broken out between North Vietnam who were communists and South Vietnam who were democratic. This war had its repercussion in Australia as the country was against the spread of communism. Hence during 1964 war had an impact on the people of the country which later compelled the state to send armies to stop the war. Even on the sending of troops for the year created differences among the younger generations of Australia that included the young single Australian women (Roe, 2004). These differences gradually grew and results in violent conflicts later …show more content…
These showcase a variety of works done by various fashion designers. In the recent Australian Fashion week held in the month of May, around one hundred and fifty fashion designers participated in the event. International fashion buyers including the fashion media from around the world arrived in the event to look at the designers new and innovative fashion collection for the upcoming spring – summers.
The L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival was also held in March this year as it happens every year since 1997. It should be noted that Melbourne is known as the style capital of Australia. This fashion festival gives an opportunity to the Australian single women to indulge themselves in parties, catwalk shows, fashion exhibitions; product launches and assists them in being part of the glamour and creativeness of the Australian fashion industry.
There are some Australian single women who are associated with the Australian fashion industry such as fashion journalists, fashion photographers, make – up artists, models and designers who have received international acclaim.