F.I.T. Museum Exhibit Denim: Fashion's Frontier

Denim: Fashion's Frontier

 Fashion & Textile History Gallery

December 1, 2015 – May 7, 2016
http://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/index.php

After visiting the F.I.T. Museum exhibit what is your understanding of how denim has influenced our culture? List 2 or more museum pieces that inspired you, describe them and explain how you were enlightened. Lastly, respond to the comment of one or more classmate. Happy Blogging!!

What is Abstract Art?

ab·stract

adjective

abˈstrakt,ˈabˌstrakt/existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
"abstract concepts such as love or beauty"

1. synon

   theoretical, conceptual, notional, intellectual, metaphysical, ideal,philosophical, academic; rareideational "abstract concepts" http://www.abstract-art-framed.com/what-is-abstract-art.html After reading the article "What is Abstract Art?" Explain in your own words what this movement means to you as an artist. How does it connect to Fashion Design? Does Abstract Art inspire you? If so how? EXTRACT EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS.

Who is Anna Wintour?

FASHION & STYLE

Power Is Always in Vogue

By JEREMY W. PETERSJUNE 15, 2012

After reading this article, what is your general understanding about the topic? What did you learn about Anna Wintour? Is politics a “FASHION TREND”?

Fashion @ The 2015 Grammy Awards

Last night the Annual Grammy Awards took place and was televised. Celebrities wore amazing designs by various Fashion Designers. Please respond to the following questions and share your thoughts on the Fashions displayed.

1. Which designs were a Fashion Hit or Miss?
2. What were the designers names and celebrity who wore the garments?
3. Describe the garments?
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Forbes 11th grade CCSS

What Your Clothes Say About You

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Directions: After reading the article answer the following questions. Extract evidence from the text to support your thoughts and ideas.

What do I learn about the topic as I read?

How does the author's language show his or her perspective?What does the author mean when they state “with people losing status, maintaining a sense of who we are becomes even more important”? Explain

Window Dressing Warriors 10th grade CCSS

Window-Dressing Warriors

David Hoey and Linda Fargo, who design Bergdorf Goodman’s windows. “We take our frivolity very seriously,” Mr. Hoey said.

By DOUGLAS QUENQUA

Published: November 3, 2010

Directions: After reading the article answer the following questions. Extract evidence from the text to support your thoughts and ideas.

What do I learn about the topic as I read?

How does the author's language show his perspective?What does the phrase “This job is part architect and part cake designer”signal in the 5th paragraph?
Happy Blogging!!!!

Tech, Meet Fashion 9th Grade CCSS

Tech, Meet Fashion

Intel and Opening Ceremony Collaborate on MICA, a Stylish Tech Bracelet

By NICK BILTONSEPT. 3, 2014

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/04/fashion/intel-and-opening-ceremony-collaborate-on-mica-a-stylish-tech-bracelet.html?_r=0

What is the author saying when he states,

"Research firms predict that companies that crack the tech-meets-fashion code could sell hundreds of millions of accessories in the coming years."