>All this talk about like one century or another....... >Now that the 20th century is over, what do you think the big clothing >"thing" will be that defines it? Y'know....what quality will it be known for, you >think? What garment?
>I have my own answers but I wonder what others think. Hmmm, I notice you didnt ask for a defining garment or style particularly. So, I'll answer from the POV that "thing" equates to "fashion trend". With not much thought, two "things" persisting most of the century leapt to mind: 1. Nekkid ankles on women. It's the shocking change that lasted pretty much all century, for all occasions casual & formal. Only occasional maxi-skirts fads, formalwear and evening wear doing the long "thing". 2. The other big change is that casual clothing is no longer the inverse of power & wealth. Said another way, there is no longer a requirement to Dress to Impress at every opportunity. As a case in point, the business suit here in Silicon Valley is rarely seen on any but real estate agents, bankers and people pitching to VCs. The suit is the marker of service & supplication, not prestige. --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
