Essays on Wear

Uniforms represent the idea that one is a part of an organization. When one wears a uniform to school, it suggests unity. The fact is that uniforms allow for the sense of belonging to a group. Some critics suggest that school uniforms will automatically improve the learning process as students will spend more time focusing on their lessons instead of becoming distracted by thinking of what to wear and when to wear it. In addition, students often become distracted by others and what they wear to school. In fact, a student who falls in the lower socio-economic strata of the society feels inferior ...

1 Overview In order to assess the importance of modest concept in Islamic fashion especially for Muslim women out-wear this study investigates the effects of western fashion on the Islamic fashion. 1.1 Objectives - Evaluate the likelihood for long term adoption of emerging fashions. 1.2 Research questions - How can we define Islamic fashion concept? - How does a man’s concept of Islamic Fashion differ from a female? - What is the importance of modest concept in Islamic Fashion? - Is the Islamic world exposed to a wide variety of fashion or a narrow? ...

Description of the company

Tushly Inc. is a small clothing store specializing in casual wear. It sells cloths under the brand name tushly, which is a brand that facilitates progression, exploration and discovering of new trends and style. The clothing store needs to grow and become more competitive in a crowded and highly competitive clothing business. The market is composed of high end clothing brands including retail fashion stores and fashion boutiques. For the purpose of growth in the market, I have proposed a new product line focuses formal wear including accessories that accompany the formal wear such as shoes, hats and belts. The new product will ...

Burka, what does Quran have to say about it and how are Modern Muslim Females thinking/dealing with it?

Burka refers to a long, loose, usually black or light blue garment that covers the whole body and is usually worn in public by Muslim women. It is made up of the loose body covering, the face veil and the head covering. Its initial purpose was to keep the blowing sand out of women’s faces when travelling through the desert. It is said that the burka was first worn long before Islam began. Historians point its use to Arabic and Persian women, for example in Tertullian’s and Strabo’s writings. It is believed by most Muslims that the ...

Monique Lhuillier

Born in Cebu City, Philippines in 1971 Monique Lhuillier is a fashion designer famed mainly for bridal wear. Her father was a French businessman and her mother was a model and Filipino social figure. Monique grew up in Philippines and upon finishing her school she moved to Switzerland. After completion of her college she went to Los Angeles to study fashion at Fashion Institute of Design & merchandising (FIDM). It was in Los Angeles that she met her husband Tom Bugbee. She still resides in Los Angeles and has two children. Monique L’hullier’s design captures the essence of sophistication by ...

Business Plan

Smart wear enterprise is a small business situated in London, United Kingdom. It was started in 1999 in a small town in London with sales amounting to 500 annually. This was quite a small number compared to the clothing industry player in the European and London market with an average sales of 1,000,000 units annually, (Han H., 2003). The company conducted immense marketing strategies in the next 5 years. As a result, the company sales skyrocketed to 300,000 units annually with some of its clothing products being sold in the United Kingdom. In the year, 2003, the company merged ...

iSport Business Plan (Instructor Name)

Introduction to iSport

iSport’s mission is to present consumers with the widest variety of designs, styling and clothes that can be used for all kinds of sports, athletics and active living. iSport provides customers access to all major brands and styles for any outdoor activity, from river rafting, running to yoga and winter sports. Given the wide range of brands and prices, iSport can meet the athletic clothing needs of a wide variety of sports enthusiasts, from the beginners to the semi-professional athletes. The collection will encompass not only the major brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, ...

Summary

This paper discusses the impact of globalization and fashion media in the clothing of Saudi Arabian men and women. Saudi Arabia's apparel industry has enjoyed a massive growth due to the changing fashion orientation of the people and the infiltration of Western influence on the fashion designs and styles. These designs and styles, however, are adjusted to conform to the teachings of Islam. A comparison is then made between the traditional and modern styles of Saudi Arabian clothing and it is evident that only the clothing styles are changed while their purpose and meaning remain the same. They remain ...

Frequency

In the context of advertising, frequency mainly connotes to the number of timers in which target consumers are exposed to advertising messages. Many at times, frequency tends to be confused with coverage. As such, there is the need to comprehend with the fact that these two concepts differ in that coverage mainly entails the proportion of target consumers that are exposed to an advertising message. According to Heflin & Haygood, 1985, advertisers should often focus on frequency because it determines the manner in which target consumers retain the messages contained in advertising media (s). Heflin & Haygood, 1985 further notes that ...

Part 1: View and Analysis

In the context of the second slide, it is evident that the level of professionalism is not as high. For instance, one of the medical practitioners in the image is wearing a suit. Although suits might be professional in other areas, they are an unacceptable set of attire while within the hospital. As such, a person wearing a suit is expected to hang his or her coat and put on a lab coat as a way to ensure that he or she will be easily identified by the patients and other medical practitioners. As such, being dressed in uniform or hospital attire is a key ...

Motorcyclists and passengers requirement to wear helmets

With the increasing prices of fuel around the globe, motorcycles are seen by many as a perfect alternative to automobiles due to its fuel-efficiency, agility and easy parking. Most countries around the world, including the United States, have a huge motorcycle following due to this efficiency. However, while these alternate vehicles are indeed practical, the statistics of deaths related to motorcycle accidents have increased greatly each year especially in cases where in both the rider and the passenger are found without helmets. Where is society headed given the growing trend of motorcycle related deaths as many still prefer this alternative mode ...

Early origins of folklore-knitting

Knitting is a popular art form that has been practiced and practiced by societies all over the world for ages. It originates from the human need for clothing to protect them from the weather elements. However, studies have shown that the term "knitting" was not in Europe language before the renaissance. Recently, knitting has become more of a hobby than a skill due to the mass production of clothing by industries. This art has been passed from one generation to the next from as early as the 3AD in Egypt when it was still a colony of the Roman Empire formed on two ...

Introduction

Among the highly controversial themes that Orhan Pamuk explores in his novel “Snow”, such as political Islamism versus secularism, the installment of martial law, political exile, suicide, the writer also treats a current issue, very debated nowadays, which is the Islamist feminism, reflected through the resistance to the head scarf banning in public spaces. A cultural trend defending the values of the Islamic society arose in Turkey, as presented in Pamuk’s writing, which end-up in a girls’ suicidal wave, when confronted with the brutal opposition of secularism, which attempt to modernize Turkey by banning the head scarf wear in public ...

Summary

The increasing occurrence of complains from the consumers of bakery foods, the company’s researcher will have to carry a research on the companies attendance to the hygienic and food safety in relation to the requirements on the food safety act 1990.The researcher will have to confirm whether the related companies do adopt the health and safety laws about concerning their employees and the customers. The project is entailed on determining how the companies attend to their duties as required by the food regulation acts 2002 and food production (regulations) safety 2002. The research will involve questioning of the customers ...

[INSERT YOUR BUSINESS LOGO] [GANO SUPER HATS LIMITED] [Main Business Address]

ACN: [ACN] [Gano Super Hats Limited]

Marketing Plan

Prepared (Student Name): [Date prepared] Business name: Gano Super Hats Limited Business location: New York, United States Products/services: The business sells a brand of caps known as Gano. The firm expects an annual demand of 30,000 caps annually, though the demand is projected to increase as the business grows.

Vision statement

Goals/objectives Target market The company is targeting men in the society especially the youths and teenagers who have a special taste for the product. The ...

School Uniforms Argument Essay

In the recent years there has been debate among parents, students and teachers as to whether students should wear uniforms or not. In most cases teachers have been displayed as the proponents of the debate while students the opponents. Most countries require that students below the college level wear uniforms especially in public schools. However, some countries in the Europe like the United States of America as well as Canada; uniform is a very uncommon in public institutions. The proponents of this debate argue for the introduction of school uniform in all institutions while the opponents want to have the ...

This Business plan is designed to setup fashion garments manufacturing and retail business in the city of Milan, Italy. The target market would be people within the age bracket of 13-49 and fashion conscious customers. The unique selling point will be attractive designs, quality, embroidery, fabric and sizes. The company will open two retail outlets in the city and arrange agreements with three leading departmental stores for the purpose of sale (Businessoffashions, 2007). The designs, fabric and quality will clearly differentiate our product from its competitors. To adequately cater to the needs of the customers, the market is ...

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I. IssueReligion is the fastest growing and one of the most confusing areas in employment law. Limitations on the right to wear religious emblems in the work place, has been an issue for a very long time. This is especially so for the Christian community. The Muslim community has been allowed to wear hijabs for a very long time and it is very acceptable for a very long time now. Whereas in the Christian community when people opt to wear a cross it is said that there is no symbol of Christianity. II. Legal FrameworkIn 1989 the Fair Employment Code of Practice ...

Abstract

According to Engel, Blackwell, & Miniard (52) A salesperson is a strong aspect of manipulation in customers’ decision procedure since a store image and aptitude to formulate loyalty can profoundly count on the capability and traits of the salesperson in a retail atmosphere. A customer may completely expect buying, but this purpose may change if the salesperson’s presentation is not pleasing. Engel et al. (95) designated that appearance is a significant feature of a salesperson. Clothing (Fashion) is an indispensable element of the salesperson’s appearance and it can broadcast many denotations, such as mood, attitude, and identity (Stone 62).The purpose of this study ...

My personal beliefs and values are supported by my dress and body adornment. Sometimes I wear jewelry that represents my individuality and sometimes I wear symbols of my religiousness and spirituality, like a temporary tattoo of an image of a dragon for example. For me it represents freedom, strength, independence and discipline. These values are very important for me. I also wear t-shirts with the image of a tiger, because this animal represents dignity, courage and fierceness and these values are, in my opinion, necessary to survive in the modern world.

I also like to be mainstream, so I wear jeans like ...

In his 1996 State of the Union speech, President Bill Clinton stated, “If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms” (). The topic of whether or not school uniforms is a good idea in high schools remains hotly debated. Therefore, arguments against wearing school uniforms will also be presented.

1. Parental Views

Some parents are happy having a school uniform so they do not have to argue about what their children can or cannot wear to school. Some parents even think schools that insist on ...

Report to CEO and Senior Management at Riptide

Consultant’s Name Report to Riptide: Meet and Beat the Competition with Information Technology and Information Services Riptide has offered high quality surf wear over the years with its winning combination of manufacturing its own products and selling its high-end products at medium prices. Riptide was a success without overstretching its capabilities as a medium-sized business. Most important though, has been the ability of the founder/owner’s charismatic and intuitive abilities to communicate one-on-one with customers and stay ahead of popular trends. The combination of understanding the customers, offering personal customer service and consistently offering high quality products ...

A deductive statement or a deductively valid argument is one that has its premises succeeding to guarantee the conclusion of the argument. An argument is said to be sound if the valid argument has true conclusions. On the other hand, in an inductive statement or an inductively valid argument, the premises are anticipated only to be so reliable that, if they were correct, then it would be improbable that the conclusion is not true. Unlike the deductive argument, which is either valid or else invalid, the success or strength of an inductive argument is an issue of degree since a standard ...

reinforced with Aluminium glassy alloys

Engineering

The effects of mixing time, sintering temperature, sintering time and pressure on mechanical properties of a metal matrix composite (MMC) reinforced with Aluminium glassy alloys

Introduction

Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are an important class of engineering materials because they can continually be adapted to suit the needs of manufacturing and newly available technology. MMCs using aluminium as a basic ingredient can be designed to meet particular needs for high performance materials. Duralumin™ was the first aluminium alloy demonstrating the ability to result in a material with very high temperature strength after solution treatment and aging (STA). Duralumin™ or ...

Speech

Abstract: The following paper aims to provide factual data that proves the need to wear helmet. Every year US faces many accidents and fatalities, according t the gathered data, it proves that many lives could have been saved, had the rider been diligent and worn a helmet. Rather than having to live a life of disability, it is advisable to wear a helmet while riding a motorbike. In the following speech, an argument is provided along with data that supports the clause of wearing helmet while riding.

The choice to wear a helmet while riding a motorbike totally rests on the rider, but it is ...

In his 1996 State of the Union speech, President Bill Clinton stated, “If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms” The topic of whether or not school uniforms are a good idea in high schools is still a topic that is hotly debated. Some parents are happy about having a school uniform so they do not have to argue with their children about what they can or cannot wear to school. Some parents think that schools that insist on school uniforms are ...

Introduction

Ethical issues are very important for any organization to run successfully and gain the trust of its employees and clients. The healthcare section is one of the major areas where social and cultural ethical issues need to be taken seriously. Leaders in the healthcare section are the most victims of the ethical issues, and they challenges they face fall under dressing code, and nonverbal communications. Other areas where they face problems include the diverse beliefs of their employees, culture, location issues and Health informatics and health information. In the article, Ethical Challenges and Responsibility of Leaders, written by Squazzo ...

Is it possible to move up the corporate letter with ethnic hairstyles? Pros and cons

Corporate companies that have traditionally employed a certain type of ethnic group for decades will develop a corporate culture based on that ethnic group. The culture adopted from the majority ethnic group will touch on the accepted mode of dressing and the hairstyle. Thus, those who join the company are expected to adopt the hairstyle and mode of dressing that has the majority in the company. Those with natural hair that is different from others are expected to put on artificial hairstyle that fit with the rest. However, if a person chose not to change his/her hairstyle so as to blend with ...

Nowadays there are harsh debates about implementation of uniforms into schools and universities. Each side claims that its arguments are better and weightier, however one does not consider the interests of the students themselves. The main point of education is to provide the students a set of skills and knowledge that will enable them to build their successful career and life, and to socialize them. During the school and university years students interact with each other, exchange information, have fun and study, therefore the way they are dressed really matters. The essay will stress upon major issues students have with ...

Harrison Bergeron written by Kurt Vonnegut is a dystopian short story published in 1961. The story talks about a handicap system which suppresses everyone to equal intelligence. The equality in this story is brought by the 211, 212 and 213th amendment of the constitution. However, as much as the government claims that people are to be equal in the society, they are required to bear with the handicap system and follow its rules to the latter. No one should be more attractive than the other, no one should be more intelligent than the other and all people should have the same ...

TEXTILE DESIGN

The Mysterious Cycle: Fashion Repeats Itself The fashion cycle has been happening since people started wearing clothes. A basic fashion continues eto repeat thougou history. Trends and fashions seem unique to customers who buy and wear the fashion during a particular decade. In clothing skirt lengths change over the years. The hem of a dress or skirt cycles from shorter to longer over decades. This essay discusses the theory of fashion cycles and some examples in fashion and fabric. Fabrics of many varieties and compostions are used for fashion and interior design. There are new styles that are affecting fashion, ...

Introduction

A seatbelt or safety belt is a designed safety harness purposely to secure person who occupies a motor vehicle against results of harmful movements of the vehicle which may sometimes result to due to a collision or an emergency stop. As part of a safety system in automobile they intended to reduce both deaths and injuries by protecting the user from hitting or knocking hard the interior parts of the vehicle or by avoiding the second impact which occurs between the passengers. Seatbelts are well designed to stretch or stop stretching whenever there is any sudden deceleration since they create a less differential in ...

Fashion is a general trend especially in dress code as well as behavior that is common among a particular group of people. Fashion falls under a wide range; accessories, furniture, body make ups among others. However, when one talks about fashion the first thought that comes to mind is all about clothing. According to Toledo, “But what you most likely don't think of is an art, a career, a passion, or a lifestyle” (2013). Different people have different ways on the style of clothing they wear as well as how they behave depending on their culture, weather, beliefs, personal experiences as well as environment (Lori, ...

Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic religions that are popular in the world today. Practitioners of Islam are called Muslims, and they follow a holy text known as the Qu'ran. The religion is monotheistic and shares roots with Christianity and Judaism; although the Middle East is traditionally thought of as the seat of Islam in the world, there are large populations of practitioners in nearly every corner of the world. China, for instance, has a very large Muslim population, as does the United States, Indonesia, and various other locations around the globe. According to recent statistics, Islam is ...

Body Armour Thesis:Texts for: Introduction, Rationale, Conclusion

Body Armour Thesis

Body armour has traditionally been designed with the principal purpose ofto provide providing protection for the wearer against sharp objects and ballistic threats. A ballistic ballistic-resistant fabric stops projectile penetration by reducing energy transfer to the body upon impact, i.e. the fabric flattens the bullet and diffuses its energy [1]. On the other hand, stab stab-resistant fabric should resist pointed/sharp object penetration and slash. However, the point surface of a knife tip, ice pick or syringe needle is much smaller than that of a bullet and remains the same size as it passes through a fabric. In fact, currently ...

I don’t think that we should judge a person too harshly based on how they dress, especially when what’s considered improper changes constantly. On the other hand, there are specific clothing traditions that should be followed out of courtesy and social contract, such as formal dress at weddings and professional attire in certain offices. Every generation seems to have it’s own ideas on proper and improper dress. As fashion changes, so does taboo clothing. Right now, critics claim that baggy, sagging pants are plaguing society. Twenty years ago everyone was complaining about ripped jeans and the “ ...

Introduction

In the competitive business environment, business must employ strategies that will ensure its survival and relevance in the market. The business must make sure its products reach all its consumers both rich and poor in the society. Additionally, it must assess the market to evaluate how its previous strategies have position the business in the market and check whether to employ a new strategy or not. Thus, if the previous strategies have not brought any significant improvement of the business in the market, then it would be wise to change tactics of doing business. One of the strategies a business can ...

The use of make-up is a common thread throughout a variety of different cultures, although different cultures use make-up for a variety of different reasons. However, the ornamentation of one’s face and body for religious or social purposes is an action that is very common. Today, in the Western world, it is mostly common for women to wear make-up outside of certain specific events, like the theater; however, the reasons why women wear makeup seems to be varied based on age, race, and cultural identity. I. HISTORICAL USE OF MAKE-UP Make-up can be applied to all parts of the ...

Imagine being in a wilderness, in an alien place, life all around you, life going on unhindered. Despite the abundance around you, you still can’t find something to feed on, cheer you or relate to. It is like the unlikely situation where all over sudden, your friends quit speaking in a language you understand. You can no longer understand what they say, nor can they you. The world can become a very lonely place in such circumstances; when you fail to fit, not of your own doing, but a cruel mix of fate and circumstances. This is the predicament that most ...

Abstract

This paper is bent on analyzing the pros and cons of having school uniforms and whether it has impact on the development of student in general. We will discuss each side and get the various views on the importance of each-having school uniforms and free dressing.

Introduction

Schools have over the past few years developed an increasingly liberal take on the issue of school uniforms. Many have come out to defend their actions stating it is for the greater good that schools decide on which dress code to adopt. Some researchers have conducted surveys to understand the implications of having ...

Grace Kelly’s Fashion Style and Influence on Contemporary Fashion

Introduction Grace Kelly was an actress known for her extensive work in film and stage during the 1950s. Kelly starred in many films and portrayed iconic characters including Lisa Carol Fremont in “Rear Window”, Frances Stevens in “To Catch a Thief”, and Princess Alexandra in “The Swan”. She was born on November 12, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although Kelly was born to a family of athletes, she showed interest in acting at a young age and joined several plays and presentation in school and the community, and signed up for small modeling projects. Later on, Kelly attended the American Academy of ...

Foreign exchange risk is a financial risk that comes about when a commercial transaction has domination in a currency than that of the base currency of the company. There may be adverse moments in the rate of exchange of the dominating currency in regard to the base cash before the date when the operation ended. The Kreploc Company has portrayed a tendency of change in value with 30 percent over the last three months. Warm wear Inc. should not negotiate a contract with set prices and delivery dates in front of the volatile foreign exchange market. There is a constant fluctuation of the exchange rates ...

Introduction

Christian Dior was the most influential fashion designer of the late 1940s and 1950s. In fashion history, he is one of the most interesting stores. By establishing Dior as a global brand across a wide range of products, new business model was defined by Christian in the post-war fashion industry. With the hourglass silhouette of his voluptuous ‘New Look,' he dominated fashion after World War II. His vision continues to be at forefront of current fashion even over sixty years later that proves that he was certainly a visionary. He was best known for his eponymous fashion house and was a French ...

Exploring Boundaries: Fashion, Adornment and the Body

Introduction For many centuries, humans have communicated to each other in the language of dress. Even before an individual talk to another individual on the street, at a party or in a meeting, the person has already declared their age, gender, and class through their attire. Additionally, the person would have possibly announced important information or misinformation, such as origin, occupation, tastes, opinions, current moods, and sexual desires. Individuals may lack the ability to express what they have observed into words, but they have registered information unconsciously about each other. Consequently, by the end of the conversation or meeting, they ...

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Introduction

Rapid changes in the way we communicate across the world have brought about significant changes in the last two decades. As an individual or as a professional, one can see and experience the effect of this globalization in our lives everywhere. Food, culture, art and fashion provide outlets for the reflection of a variety of cultures in a single setting. As a fashion designer, one has to be conscious of these influences that emanate from all parts of the world. As the world grows closer together, cultural influences from one or more parts of the world are likely to make an ...

Egypt has one of the oldest cultural histories. It has even been named one of the most prominent historical site attracting millions of tourists each year. It was one of the countries to get civilization. Its complex and stable culture has been used to influence the development of other cultures such as the African, European and Middle East. This has also been brought by occupation of this country by people of various origins. An example is the Nubians of South Sudan to the south, Egyptians forming the largest percentage, Greeks and the Turks. Their religion which is basically Islam ...

Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Education and Care Ireland

Childhood is a very important stage in the development of each individual. It is in this stage that permanent traits and behaviours are nurtured and acquired. This stage plays a crucial role in ensuring that children develop to desired individuals in the society. In this stage, several activities are incorporated to ensure that a child is fully equipped to face the next stage of life. Some of the activities include playing, schooling, and other distinct activities varying with social status of the family. Research as shown that childhood influences greatly the future life of the individual this is because values instilled in ...

When comes to how men dressed, it is easily divided into three categories: work, casual, summer. As simply as these labels are, a lot goes into them. Although we can certainly mix and match these garments, when looking at them separately, certain similarities arise. For instance, work clothes do not have the same responsibilities as the causal counterparts. But both wardrobes adjust for the better during a certain time of the year. In today’s world, the brick-and-mortar offices of a corporate environment certify work-clothes as a means of presentation. For men, work-clothes are the esteemed three-piece suits, the tailored jacket, the ...

Introduction

Laser technologies are used in different fields such as instrumentation, micro manufacturing, medicine, imaging and communications. Application of lasers to micro manufacturing is known to have a number of benefits which include capability of remote processing, noncontact processing, no tool wear, automation and the possibility of machining brittle and hard materials. The use of laser processes for specific manufacturing processes has been around for decades. However, the share of micro applications within the whole laser market was a minor one, with laser welding and cutting dominating the laser application sector. With the increase in miniaturization and higher integration of consumer products, ...

Introduction

Our business deals with clothes. There are various business advantages that our business has that will favor the potential clients. This paper will analyze the internal analysis of our company. Best Clothes Company. This is an important process that will help to understand the company better. Company and product situation analysis is the assessment of a company manufacturing a certain product for a certain industry or a certain range of goods for a specific consumption. In the process of analyzing the current market is observed, the capabilities of the company to export to new markets and the competition for the same product in the ...

INTRODUCTION

Children clothing is a profitable business across the UK. This business has observed an increase in volume sales, as market has grown around 7.7% in last two years (Cuthbertson, 2012). The basic reasons for the industry boom for children’s wear were better availability and lower prices of the apparels. Large retailers have seen to be much dominating this category, and these retailers have forced this industry to become much competitive in nature. Managing the retail store is an art and the management needs to consider different aspects (Gilbert, 1999). Retail stores provide better and more effective touch points. ...

Teachers, parents, school administrators, and students are considering the question of if school uniforms are appropriate for their classrooms. While school uniforms have been used in private schools for years, they are increasingly being considered and used in public school systems. Students, parents, and even some experts have concerns about uniforms such as expense, suppression of individual expression or creativity, and whether or not there is are any positive effects for schools. However, many experts and studies show that there are big advantages for schools that adopt school uniform policies. Schools with uniform policies have, better safety, better attendance, ...

The reading discusses the world of fashion from four different sociological perspectives. These sociological perspectives are structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactions and feminism.

According to functionalism, fashion serves as a purpose to differentiate between the wealthy and not-so-wealthy. So, the rich would wear expensive clothing because he/she can afford them, while the poor will wear cheap clothes because he/she cannot afford to wear ‘high’ fashion clothing.

The conflict theory suggested that the companies engaged in fashion are the ones who benefit from fashion, not the buyers. The theory says that the fashion industry is constantly introducing new styles, so ...

CST 241

The conflicting American and Muslim view of women in Muslim societies

Over the years, the image of a Muslim woman has been changing. From the completely covered one, to the college going, educated woman, Muslim women have seen radical changes in last few decades. However, even though the Muslim world has revolutionized in its own manner, a conflicting image is still seen in the eyes of American women with respect to Muslim women. The ‘Hijab’ or the veil that is sacred to Muslims has been a topic of discussion lately. The recent ban of the headscarf in France and Britain has stirred a ...

Snow/Unaccustomed Earth/Girls of Riyadh

1. Introduction

Tradition can be thought of as an annual family ritual like a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Traditions can also apply to communities such as when the nation watches the lighting of the White House Christmas tree on television. Not everyone in one community or even one family always celebrates in exactly the same way and exactly the same time.

Another way to define tradition according to Oxford American Dictionary (728) is as “a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting.” That definition applies more to what this essay will be discussing. Even better is the fourth definition ...

Eighteenth century how to become an icon in the history of fashion and influence our life

Embellishment, poise, elegance are some of the adjectives that can be used to describe the trend in art and architecture of 18th century. The age witnessed the most elegant and stylish way of fashion. It can also be called as a fashionable era. 18th Century era is generally known as the Age of Enlightenment. The beginning of this century experienced a significant change in culture, art and architecture. Fashion industry also was on its peak. The fashion centre in this era shifted from Versailles to Paris. The educated Aristocratic class was called bourgeoisie class. They settled down in Paris. The new ...

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Introduction People often associate art with beauty such that art forms appeal to the audience because of their aesthetic qualities. Nonetheless, as we explore various theories, concepts, and approaches in art design, we discover that beauty is diverse. As the famous saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which means that the standard and quality of beauty differs based on varying constructs and views of beauty. The conflict and exchange between perfection and imperfection, for instance, illustrates the variability of beauty as a construct in art design (Bailey & Peoples, 2010). Beauty is not merely a creation or ...

Every morning a person makes decisions that affect his entire day: what to wear. While it is possible to do this without putting much thought into it, society inevitably judges, positively or negatively what you are wearing and use that to make assumptions about whom you are as a person. This is why it is so important to wear something that not only reflects you, but also is neutral at worst people’s judgment of who you are as a person.

There are two big considerations one must contemplate prior to deciding what to wear. The first is, where are you ...

What is meant by business casual or corporate casual. How should you dress for interviews?

Over the recent years, many firms have instituted business or corporate casual dress code, and invitations to corporate functions often give suggestions on the type of clothing guests should wear. The term is somehow vague, however, and sometimes leads to pervasive confusion. Even though it clearly differentiates itself from business formal wear, which suggests a tailored suit and tie, it should not be confused with casual wear such as a t-shirt and jeans. Business or corporate casual refers to a type of office clothing style or dress code that is more casual than the traditional business wear (Ciletti, 2010). Many businesses have ...

Texts of the Hindu religion support proper treatment of women by men. However, they may contribute to male domination of women by requiring women to be under the care of men. The Hindu tradition also contributes to the lower status given to women. This discussion focuses on showing that women have a lower status in religious societies using Hinduism as a reference, and it will also include how women in the secular sphere live for a concise comparison. Based on the fact that there are many female gods worshiped by Hindus in the positions of male gods’ companions and Mother Goddesses, ...