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11/10/09 BR- What is fashion? What does it mean to be fashionable?. Today : Chapter 12 Fashion in the Egyptian World. Break Into Groups of 3-4. Read over chapter 12 As a group come up with information about: Fashion “dos and don’ts” Changes in fashion Clothing Jewelry Perfumes/Makeup
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11/10/09BR- What is fashion? What does it mean to be fashionable? Today: Chapter 12 Fashion in the Egyptian World
Break Into Groups of 3-4 • Read over chapter 12 As a group come up with information about: • Fashion “dos and don’ts” • Changes in fashion • Clothing • Jewelry • Perfumes/Makeup • Accessories • Groming-Hairstyles/Haircare • Culture: Dating and Marriage, Music, Literature
Very little change over time Men:schenti Women: kalasiris Made from linen could include softer fabric, gold Jewelry: rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings (for men and women) Jewelry served a purpose - protection from evil! Egyptian Fashion
Perfumes for both sexes “festal cones” – wax cones for parties Cosmetics were very important – mirrors? Shaved head – very chic! Used wigs Fashion “Do and Don’ts” on page 91 Cosmetics linked with magic spells? Bes and her advice - popular fashion advisor Fashion Continued..
Assignment: Due Thursday Design a cover for an Egyptian fashion magazine. Include details from chapter 12. Read Chapter 15 for Thursday