Fad vs. Classic
Download
Report
Transcript Fad vs. Classic
Fashion
A look through the years
A fashion is a style that is currently
popular with consumers.
Style
Refers to a particular design, shape or
type of garment or apparel item
Exp. Skirt
– A-line
– Pleated
– Gathered
TREND
Direction which a particular change or
fashion is moving
– Changes each year can last 3-7 years
– Widths of pants, collars, neck ties,
Fad
a temporary,
passing fashion
Fad
Usually extreme
styles
Bright colors
Large accesories
Fad
50’s fads
Capris
Full skirts
Fad
•60’s fad
•The baby
doll look
Fad
Fad
Fad
Fad
Fad
Fad
Fad
Fad
Fad
Classic
Simple in design
Never go out of
fashion
May experience
slight alterations
through the years,
but basically the
same
Classic
50’s
Straight
skirt
Blazer
top
Blazer
Blazer is a classic
The color or fabric
may change but the
style basically stays
the same.
Pencil skirt
Classic
60 ‘s
Simple
black
dress
Simple black dress
The simple black
dress today
Sheath Dress
Sweater Set
Pea Coat
White Collared Shirt
Straight Leg Pants
Jeans
Fashion Cycle
Popular then Unacceptable
Trendsetter- leads or sets example
Activity
Look through magazines and find
examples of two fads and two classics.
Paste them to a page and describe why
each example is a fad or a classic
Include Definition of Fad and Classic on
your portfolio page
20 points