Mrs. Birsin                                                      Home Economics I

Fashion Design Treasure Hunt

 

1950s Teenage Fashion History - Teddy Boys, Beetniks in the 50's
 
Read the above link. 
Compare teenagers in the 1950's with teenagers from today.
 
2005 Fashion Trends, Spring Summer 2005 Acccessories Fashion Looks
 
Describe the trends that were popular for teenagers last spring.
 
fashion capital
 
Describe the fashion trends that will be popular in spring 2006.
          Bonus: What other decade shared these same fashion trends?
 
Fashion design - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
What is fashion design? 
Who was the first fashion designer? 
Where was his fashion house located?
          Where did all fashions originate in the 1920's and 1930's? 
          Why did the fashion houses close during World War II? 
          Why did French dominance of fashion end? 
          What are considered the two categories of fashion? Compare and contrast them
               by listing three things that are similar and three things  that are different.
 
Fashion Designers Database
Bonus: Choose a designer that is listed here and research five interesting facts about him or her.
 
Fashion Designers
 
What is the difference between an assistant designer and a specialty designer?
What education is required for a fashion designer?
 
JuniorFashion Children's Fashion News from Junior magazine
 
How do you think British teenagers compare to American teenagers?
Compare them by listing three things you think are similar and three things you feel are different.
 
Thai teenagers more careful about money
 
How do teenagers from Thailand differ from American teenagers? Support your position with facts from the article.
Who do you think American teenagers have more in common with, British teenagers or Thailand teenagers?

          Bonus Question: In what decade was the term teenager coined?