Category Archives: Symposium

‘Undressing the Fashionable Myth’ Symposium

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Keren Ben-Horin

Myth Nº 5: The Little Black Dress By Audrey Chaney If fashion is a religion, then Chanel was its prophet. Fashion lore attributes certain modes and manners to this designer, as though she channeled the fashion gods. Simple was chic. … Continue reading →

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‘Undressing the Fashionable Myth’ Symposium

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Keren Ben-Horin

The Rise and Fall of the Hemline Index By Clara Berg Hemlines rise when the economy is good and fall when times are tough—so says the theory of the “hemline index.” This supposed correlation between skirt length and the economy … Continue reading →

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‘Undressing the Fashionable Myth’ Symposium

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Keren Ben-Horin

Quant-ifying Myths: The Miniskirt and More Laura McLaws Helms Often called the “inventor of the mini skirt,” Mary Quant has also, by herself and others, been named the creator of a number of other fashion innovations. Supposedly responsible for fashion … Continue reading →