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- Trends originate from sources all over the world
- New fashion ideas introduced every season
- Yearly forecast by industry leader Pantone describes hot colors of the seasonPantone: Fashion Color Report
- Items often become popular after celebrity use
- Diverse sources for trends, such as the Harajuku fashion and Gothic scenes
- Fashion trends may be recycled later on
- Designers contribute to seasonal trends during Fashion Week shows
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Fashion trends are the styles for clothing, hair, and make-up at a given point in time.Princeton University WordNet: Trend Magazine editorial pages, fashion designers and street culture contribute to the latest looks, usually combining previous styles with new concepts. Many trends get their start on a small scale, later catching the attention of trend broadcasters and industry publications. Often, trends begin on the runways of New York, Paris, London and Milan during various Fashion Weeks. These expensive designs are then reproduced or sourced in cheaper versions for general consumption.New York Times: Faster Fashion, Cheaper Chic
Examples of Fashion Trends
- Turn of the Century (1900-1910): large hats, longline corsets, lightweight fabricsCostumer's Manifesto: Western Costume History By Period: Turn of the Century
- 1920-1929: short hair, pants, high-heeled shoes, boyish styleCostumer's Manifesto: Western Costume History By Period: WW1 to WW2
- 1930-1945: hourglass shape, ankle-length hems, shoulder pads, platform shoes, simplicityCostumer's Manifesto: Western Costume History By Period: WW1 to WW2
- 1950-1959: full-cut skirts, gloves, modesty, femininity, Hawaiian patternsCostumer's Manifesto: Timeline of Costume History: 1950's
- 1960-1969: slim shapes, modest suits, flipped hair, Peter Pan collars, the mini-skirtCostumer's Manifesto: Timeline of Costume History: 1960's
- 1970-1979: bell bottom pants, bold patterns, platform shoes, natural makeupFashion Era: The 70s Disco Fashion
- 1980-1989: jeans, neon colors, "Dynasty" style, shoulder padsFashion Era: Power Dressing 1980's Fashion History
- 1990-1999: grunge style, longer lines, paring down, comfort fabricsFashion Era: 1990's Fashion History - The Mood of the Millenium
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Fashion Trends Questions
What are the new fashion trends for fall 2009? 2 AnswersI'm a fan of the cropped boot as well as the single shoulder strap dress. http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Fashion-Spotlight/TOP-10-TRENDS-NEW-YORK-FALL-2009 read more
What fashion trends are going to be hot in 2009? 1 AnswerWell, one for men will be beards and moustaches. This year the world championships are going to be held in the USA! Usually they are held in Germany or elsewher... read more
What will be the summer trends as far as fashion goes? 1 Answeri think it will be shorts with t - shirts or cotton skirts with short kurtis as they are very comfortable in this heat and i usually shop for cotton kurtis and ... read more
How to become a fashion designer at the age of 15 ? 1 AnswerI would say try and design some things and get your designs out there. Send samples, pictures, etc to companies and people. Try to get to know people out there ... read more -
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