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Fashion Evolution in the 21st Century: Influences and Trends

Explore the relationship between historical events and the evolution of fashion in the twenty-first century. From the Y2K scare to the influence of celebrities and hip hop artists, discover how politics, culture, and pop icons have shaped fashion trends.

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Fashion Evolution in the 21st Century: Influences and Trends

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  1. UNIT BEVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION Twenty-first century 2.03 Recognize the relationship between historical events and fashion evolution.

  2. Mood of the decade • Y2K—The Millennium Bug • Unclear winner in the United States Presidential Election • Firestone recalled tires • Microsoft ordered to split • September 11, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers • Taliban regime

  3. Mood of the decade (cont.) • Anthrax scare • Invasion of Iraq • Stem cell research • Number of AIDS victims rises • Arnold Schwarzenegger became Governor of California • Recording industry cracked down on people who illegally swapped more than 1,000 songs over the Internet

  4. Mood of the decade (cont.) • Saddam Hussein captured December 13, 2003 • Street wear • Low-rise jeans • Slashed T-shirts • Overtly sexual clothes • Bling bling (big jewelry) • Ugg boots

  5. People who are influencing fashion • Valentino • Paris Hilton • Rappers and Hip Hop artists in music videos— baggy pants, big jewelry (bling bling) and urban wear (Enyce, Rocawear, Baby Phat, Phat Farm)

  6. People who are influencing fashion (cont.) • Rappers and Hip Hop artists • Sean “P.Diddy” Combs • Lil Kim—increased the popularity of wearing weave and wigs • Camron—increased the popularity of males wearing the color pink • Jay-Z—wearing earrings in both ears

  7. People who are influencing fashion (cont.) • Film and popstars • Britney Spears—bare-midriff tops, skimpy skirts and shorts • Janet Jackson—bare, sexy, metallic, urban streetwear

  8. People who are influencing fashion (cont.) • Celebrities who have clothing lines • Beyonce Knowles • Jennifer Lopez • Sean Combs • Russell Simmons • Jessica Simpson • Reba McEntyre

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