1. UNIT B EVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION
The 1990's
2.03 Recognize the relationship between historical events and fashion evolution.

2. Mood of the decade Sandra Day O’Connor—first woman on Supreme Court
AIDS first identified
Collapse of the Soviet Union and the expansion of overseas companies

3. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Longest bull market in Wall Street history
More luxurious fashions are introduced as people have more money to spend.
More luxurious fabrics enter the market.

4. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Casual Friday—khakis, polos, loafers, jeans with company T-shirts worn to work
Internet
Finger-tip access to global fashion information
Online shopping

5. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Street Fashions
Hip-Hop style
Jeans, logo T-shirts, windbreakers, all oversized
Body piercing
Tattooing
Doc Martens
Backpack purses

6. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Megabrands
Youthquake with Tommy Hilfiger
FUBU
Banana Republic
J. Crew
Old Navy, The Gap, Abercrombie and Fitch
Tweens (8 to 12 years old), Gap Kids, Limited Too

7. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Women’s competitive and adventure sports—Example: WNBA
Athletic shoes
Sports bras

8. People who influenced fashion
Princess Diana—most photographed woman ever
Tommy Hilfiger—“brand image” designer
Gianni Versace—designer with rock star type sex appeal
Isaac Mizrahi—high-fashion designer whose line is sold exclusively by Target
Ralph Lauren—“preppy” styles for men and women

9. People who influenced fashion
Music, movies, and television
Garth Brooks—western shirts
Shania Twain—bare midriffs and tight fitting clothes
Back Street Boys—“oversized” clothes
Madonna—the bustier
Jennifer Aniston—“Rachel” hairdo on Friends

10. People who influenced fashion
Russell Simmons—Phat Farm hip-hop clothing
Sean John Combs (“P. Diddy”)—denim-based signature sportswear for men and boys