Class Contemporary Fashion

Knowledge of contemporary fashion designers and brands in different aspects. Ability to analyse and reflect on the language and communication involved in the fashion area, focusing on the fashion designer, fashion product and exhibition contexts in society and contemporary fashion.

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Knowledge about what is the difference between Quality vs Quantity, considering: Haute Couture, Prêt-à-Porter and Fast Fashion; The Details and “Limited Edition” Factor; Fashion and the creation of groups that may or may not influence trends and consumption and style habits; The side effects of Fast-Fashion production on the environment and society; Fashion dictated or dictated?; Technological innovation in contemporary fashion: the fashion designer, the technology and contexts of exhibition; Art in contemporary fashion: the fashion designer, the art and the contexts of exhibition.

Through visual presentations will be focused aspects of research and analysis of trends. In class will be developed planned practical works. The evaluation will be continuous, based on class works and their results.

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