British soldier in winter dress. 1765-1783, Designer, unknown
This uniform was in response to the need of the British army stationed on Canada. The harsh Canadian winters were colder than what the British soldiers were used to, and for the first time, British government issues winter uniforms for its troops, in order to adapt to the Canadian climate.
2: DECORATION
Sydney, Australia 2008, Manufactures, unknown
Bike, helmet, shoes, undies, body paint: this is the extent to the decoration adorned by participants in the Sydney Body-Art Ride, aka “The Human Rainbow.” The purpose of this event is to promote the message to ride your bike to work, instead of driving a car. Proceeds go to Children’s Cancer Research Institute. While it may almost look as such, this is not a nude, body paint event (though topless, in most cases). All participants are either stripped to their skivvies or wearing swimsuits.
3: GENDER DIFFERENTIATION
Calvin Klein, 2009 for “Vanity Fair”
Where casual is the style, it seems that gender differentiation as a function of dress is evident in where material is not. In other words, whether the clothing is just as comfortable as the male counterparts women’s casual clothing (well, clothing in general) show more skin. Men’s chic shirts still scoop around the neck, and women’s comfy tees, scoop around the breastline. Of course it is not true for all women’s shirts, but it is evident in this Klein ad. And speaking in general, women’s clothing is always tighter and/or more revealing than men’s.
4: GROUP MEMBERSHIP
From Woodstock, 1969 Designers, unknown
We will never forget the hippies – from just a glance at a Polaroid, circa 1969, we instantly know the general, social point of view of the wearer of the “hippie” style. This group is still as recognizable and iconic, 40 years later.
We will never forget the hippies – from just a glance at a Polaroid, circa 1969, we instantly know the general, social point of view of the wearer of the “hippie” style. This group is still as recognizable and iconic, 40 years later.
5: CEREMONIALISM
Traditional-style wedding garments, Pakistani/Indian wedding 2007. Designer, unknown
Pakistani and Indian wedding garments are known for their flourish in color and elaborate designs, clothing and accessories alike. In these cultures, weddings are about feasts, fun, and festivity, and the wedding garments match the sentiment from head to wrist to toe.
Pakistani and Indian wedding garments are known for their flourish in color and elaborate designs, clothing and accessories alike. In these cultures, weddings are about feasts, fun, and festivity, and the wedding garments match the sentiment from head to wrist to toe.
6: SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT
The caption of this photo is “Marilyn Monroe in a Candid Photo.” On a side note, I think she looks like a timeless beauty here, with her “natural” look. Monroe is one of the most associable names when it comes to sex symbols, past or present. (I was unable to dig up any background information to this photo; I found it on a Free Associations psychology blog, which didn’t point to any background information, either. Tons of vintage photos on this site, but not much said about them.)
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