FMAD 1110: Fashion Fundamentals Textbook: 21st Century Fashion
21st Century Fashion
21st Century Fashion
These events impacted fashion, but why? Think of how fashion was influenced during this decade and why.
Historic Events
• 9/11/2001 terrorist attack
Image Source: "Fireball erupting in the South Tower" by TheMachineStops is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Technology, globalization, cell phones, social media, iPads
Image Source: iPad 2 w/ Smart Cover
• Virtual fitting rooms emerged.
Image Source: Intel Labs researcher Nola Donato demonstrates augmented reality dressing room.jpg
• Kardashians, reality TV, Sex and the City
Image Source: Kardashians Sears.png
Corresponding Fashion Changes
Feminine, retro and vintage were popular styles.
• American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, H&M, Target, Kohl’s were popular retailers.
Image Source: "H&M Logo Sign, Fair Oaks Mall Fairfax VA" by JoeInSouthernCA is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.
• Smart clothing and accessories also emerged. Why do you think smart watches became popular (what events on the left influenced this fashion)?
Image Source: "Apple Watch" by wiyre.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
• 3D printed clothing developed.
Image Source: "Manus x Machina at the Met" by *lingling* is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
• Zac Posen and Iris Van Herpen are important designers during this time.