The World of Fashion: A Complex and Interrelated System
Cultural Influences
Political Environment / Time
WWI
Women in the workforce
Practical Clothing for women
WWII
American sportswear
The Great Depression
Hollywood Glam
Sparkles
Shocking pinks
Long skirts
1980s & 1990s
Expansion & Globalization
Advertising
Product branding
Religion
Hijab
Cross
Bindi
Cultural values and ideology
Media
Celebrity culture
Manipulated media images
Popular culture
Economy
Industrial Revolution
Growth of Middle Class
Business suit
Luxurious goods
Technological innovations
The Spinning Jenny
Cotton Gin
Efficient cotton production
Individual Factors
Attitudes towards fashion
Positive
Design and aesthetic knowledge
Negative
Physical needs
Protection
Safety
Psychological needs
Status
Brand names
Crowns
Insignia
Subtopic
Adornment
Tattoos
Makeup
Jewelry
Cosmetic surgery
Hair dyeing
Piercings
Cultural identity
Identification
Dress codes
Social needs
Group affiliation
Examples
Beatniks
Hippies
Punks
Goths
Conformity
Modesty
Immodesty
Individuality
Individual taste
Individual choice
Financial Status
Wealthy
Access to high quality clothes
Poor
Fashion System
Fashion Designers
Rose Bertin
Charles Worth
Coco Chanel
Fashion Industry Levels
Couture
Ready to Wear
Mass Production
Fashion Media & Promotion
Fashion magazines
Vogue
Elle
Industries
Primary
Textile Industry
Fibres
Smart fibres
Fabrics
Research
Secondary
Manufacturing
Producers
Manufacturers
Wholesalers
Contractors
Product Development Team
Distribution
Tertiary
Retail Industry
Fashion Producers
Consumers
Women’s Apparel Classifications
Size Specifications
Misses
Juniors
Petites
Women's
Tall
Maternity
Styling & Price
Couture
Designer
Young Designer
Bridge
Contemporary
Upper Moderate/Lower Bridge
Moderate
Junior
Budget