FSN 223 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sumptuary Law
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6 things i could never do without: (share one thing on twitter) #fsn223. Values: designers encode values and assumptions in products that perpetuate, enforce and extend cultural norms. Our values are often subconscious, and normalized. Fashion helps us define ourselves, as individuals and group members (distinct, unique, individuality) Sumptuary laws- legal document by queen elizabeth 1, statutes of apparel, different colours and fabrics for different classes (both men and women) There is an opportunity to change fashions values and our own. Its understanding the necessity of both; its engaging. Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren"t always comfortable, but they"re never weakness. Vulnerability is the birthplace, creativity is innovation.
