Title: Compare specific garment trends according to socioeconomic status.
Course: Fashion Careers II (19201-36) > Section: Demonstrating Fashion Design Skills

Comparison should include the influence that socioeconomic status and class (e.g., elite, middle, working class) has had on fashion.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How do today’s fashions differ among the classes throughout history?
- How does clothing reflect the cultural trends of an era?
- What historical factors have influenced contemporary design?
- How is fashion cyclical in nature?

Communication

- What resources are available to learn about clothing worn in past centuries?
- How might fashion designers in the distant future learn about the clothing worn throughout history?

Leadership

- What influence did cultural leaders have on clothing throughout history?
- How did fashion leaders play a role in clothing design?

Management

- How have resources influenced fashion trends throughout history?
- How can a knowledge of fashion history be useful to a fashion industry professional?