Research - design references - Iceland: traditional clothings, facts - United kingdom: tradiditional clothing, tweeds - Powerdressing in relation to Thatcher & Bjรถrk
Icelandic traditional dress
Multiple unfastened layers Influenced by nordic culture Fish leather shoes High waist Made mostly from wool Red, black, gold Funny headpieces
Fun facts about Iceland: -Consumption of Coca–Cola per capita is higher than in any other country. -Icelanders watch more movies than any other nation. -Iceland does not have an army, navy or air force. -The Icelandic police don’t carry guns. Crime in Iceland is very low and -violent crime is practically nonexistent. -Per capita Iceland has the highest number of book and magazine publications and -10% of the country’s population will publish a book in their lifetimes.
Iceland has lots of moss, which could be an inspiration for materials.
Traditional hand knitted sweaters made from the wool of icelandic sheep
Folklore in Iceland: Since the dawn of history, Icelanders have told fantastic tales of their strange encounters with the many peculiar supernatural beings with which they share the land. From the extraordinary Lyngbakur—a fishermen-eating whale giant that disguises himself as an island—to the trolls of day and night, Icelandic folklore is riddled with countless tales of fantastic spirits that reflect the unique natural landscapes in which they reside. All the tales they tell in Iceland give a colourfull, mythical world. What probably also influenced Björks style and music. She grew up in a very inspiring, imaginative world.
English country side dress
Exemplified by the Norfolk jacket Wool knickerbockers Wool tweed in natural tones Military/hunting influences High, sharp lapel Belt, patch pockets 50/50 formal, casual Associated with wealth Estate owners Quilted jackets
Prince Philip
Tweed tweed is a rugged fabric, resistant to wind and water with excellent insulating properties.
Tartan
Shetland tweed
Gamekeeper tweed
Saxony tweed Fun fact: Thatcher once ordered an outfit by Vivienne Westwood but she never picked it up.
Estate tweed
Donegal tweed
Harris: The most famous brand named Tweed is of course Harris. Harris Tweed has an open, loose twill weave that is rough to the touch. 100% virgin wool
Downton Abbey can shows traditional british clothing. also Royal Family, such as Queen Elizabeth II and The Prince of Wales, who wear traditional British country clothing when attending racing events and when at royal estates such as Balmoral and Highgrovel
New youth cultures in the eighties: New wave, hardcore, straightedge, alto’s, hardcorepunk, skaters, house The youth cultures with roots in the 60s and 70s still excist as well.
THATCHER
BJORK in the second half of the 1970s andin the 1980s, power dressing is a fashion style that enables women to establish their authority in a professional and political environment traditionally dominated by men.
- She does exude power - There is a story in her outfits - Avant garde way of dressing up -Experimental & emotional in self expressing
Jane Tynan, a lecturer in fashion history at Central St Martin’s School of Art in London, says that our tendency to scrutinise what women wear is a reflection of a sexist society that draws attention away from the real work they do in politics. - Thatcher was definitely the first political power dresser, and she set the standard for consistency - Skirt suit with exaggerated shoulders - Always wearing a pearlnecklace - aAways wore a Asprey handbag “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” - Thatcher
- Jacket with big shoulder padding - Large reverse collar - Business colors - Woman suit - Jewelry to radiate wealth - Chic dresses
Gucci for Björk with extravagant shoulder details