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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Trends originate from sources all over the world
  2. New fashion ideas introduced every season
  3. Yearly forecast by industry leader Pantone describes hot colors of the seasonPantone: Fashion Color Report
  4. Items often become popular after celebrity use
  5. Diverse sources for trends, such as the Harajuku fashion and Gothic scenes
  6. Fashion trends may be recycled later on
  7. Designers contribute to seasonal trends during Fashion Week shows

• International Fashion Weeks

  • Milan Fashion Week
  • Paris Fashion Week
  • London Fashion Week
  • New York Fashion Week

• 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

• Trends From The Runway 2008

  • Structured, tailored silhouettes
  • Luxury and luxe fabrics
  • Sixties style
  • Nautical wear
  • Pleats and texture

• Related Pages on Mahalo

  How to Become a Fashion Designer | How to Become a Fashion Photographer | Harajuku Fashion | Milan Fashion Week | Paris Fashion Week | London Fashion Week | Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 | New York Fashion

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