1. February 7, 2013  Entry task: What designer could you most relate to in the first episode of “Project Runway”? Why?  Target: Observe the design process while watching Project Runway!! Define common fashion terms.

2. “I’m too sexy for this shirt.” Fashion Statements TIP Fashion is constantly changing. It is anything that is currently “in”.

3. Fashion Fashion is a particular style that is popular at a given time.

5. Style  Style refers to the shape of a particular item of clothing that makes it easy to recognize.  Lapels=wide vs. narrow  Sleeves and pant legs=tight vs. full  Skirt lengths

6. Style

7. Classic  A classic is a traditional style that stays in fashion for a very long time.

8. Fad  A fad is a fashion that is very popular for only a short time.  Fads help teens express two important needs:  To belong to a group  Express their own individuality TIP Color Accessories Miniskirts Baggy pants

9. Fad

10. Avant-Guarde  A French expression that in the clothing industry means being ahead of fashion.  Daring and unconventional  “far out” do not appeal to most people  ex. Cut out clothing, bright hair colors, extreme lip color

11. Avant-Garde

12. Couture  The business of designing, making, and selling highly fashionable, usually custom-made clothing for women  Dressmakers and fashion designers considered as a group  The high-fashion clothing created by designers.  One of a kind  Haute couture (high) dress making

14. Now…  Complete both “Why People Wear Clothes Assignment” and “Fashion Terms” assignment by:  Drawing  Designing  Using magazine clippings