Two different interpretations of the “Little Black Dress”, Left: Versace. Right, Lanvin. Circa Fall 2008. The little black dress has been a classic now for almost a century. First made popular in the 1920’s by the iconic Coco Chanel it continues to be a basic must have for every woman’s closet and is constantly reinterpreted.
Long sleeve sheepskin shearling coat by Theory. Circa 2008. Animal skins have been used for a millennia as clothing, long before humans had the technologies to weave or knit fabrics. Their use continues vastly to this day of course and they do have natural characteristics which makes them ideal for end uses such as environmental protection. The coat seen here not only provides great warmth but has been water proofed to weather the elements as well.
Ceremonial
Ceremonial academic robes are seen here at a graduation ceremony at the University of New York at Stony Brook, circa May 2004.
Group Membership
Boy Scout Troop 6, Presbyterian Church. Circa 1945. Wearing uniforms has long been a way of showing membership to a particular group. It is felt by many that uniforms such as these enhance the solidarity of the group.
Gender Differentiation
A fashion model poses in a skunk fur jacket designed by Christian Dior and holds a red calfskin handbag. Circa 1949. The carrying of handbags has long been a form of gender differentiation. There has been, is, and most likely will be periods of androgyny. However, the handbag is still typically thought of as feminine.
Decoration
Christian Dior Fur Coats designed by Frederic Castet. Circa 1969. The use of leapords, cheetahs, ocelots, and jaguars lends an exotic element to the costume and serves as decoration. Nowadays, these types of furs are not commonly used due to environment protection laws; however, all these prints are still commonly used for the purpose of decoration.
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