State University College Department of Human Ecology
Oneota, NY
Environmental Protection: Fur coats were a guarantee of warmth in the winter, especially after the turn of the century. Raccoon was not as rare and probably more affordable.
Decoration: Natural beauties were ideal in the 1940’s. Makeup was rosy and red with dark accents for the eyes. Intense color, even in the hair was also very popular.
Evening gown with train, 1890 1890’s Men’s clothing store fashion
Artist’s Blawkenberg & Hoefgen
Gender Differentiation: This was apparent during the 1890’s with men taking a more notable stature with neutral pantsuits that were a tailored fit. Women had more of an “s” silhouette as the dresses curved around the bust and hips.
Amish bonnets for women & male attire
Amish Clothes originating in 1525, Switzerland
Group Membership: Since women are forbidden to cut their hair, bonnets are necessary in everyday life of Amish wear. Modern Amish clothes still follow the Old Order Amish ways practiced years ago.
Ceremonial Dress
Samburu People, Africa
Picture taken by Robert Carr-Hartley
Ceremonialism: Here young girls are beautifully dressed for this Lmuget (Ceremony), a ceremony held in honor of warriors who are to pass on to their next age group and become elders.
1967 Parigi
Brigitte Bardot, TV Special Bardot “Harley Davidson”
Sexual Enhancement: Brigitte Bardot had a great sex appeal here with very short black leather sitting on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Shot in the late 60’s, this image represented the freedom of sexuality at that time.
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