Select one contemporary fashion designer or brand who has reimagined the iconic garment in contemporary fashion. Create a question using the following format: How has [select contemporary fashion designer or brand] reimagined [input your selected iconic garment] from its historic origins in contemporary fashion?

Fashion history essay

1) Select one ‘iconic garment’ from the list below.
The corset The suit The denim jacket The little black dress The trench coat The handbag The tie The fur coat The blazer The white shirt The mini skirt The boiler suit The t-shirt The leather jacket
You can choose a different iconic garment as long as it is agreed with your tutor. Remember that an ‘iconic garment’ is a staple fashion garment that has a long history and has been reimagined and recreated over many years by different designers.

2) Select one contemporary fashion designer or brand who has reimagined the iconic garment in contemporary fashion.

3) Create a question using the following format: How has [select contemporary fashion designer or brand] reimagined [input your selected iconic garment] from its historic origins in contemporary fashion?

4) Select a minimum of 2 academic texts to research you history and its new role in contemporary fashion. Thes itself; the social and political issues of the historic period of its origin; the gar -nt’s contemporary use in fashion; and/or the contemporary clhese texts migr,who hag reimagined the garment. c period of its origii oorary fashion dec

• You must demonstrate your ability to research by citing at least 3 academic sources and 3 non-academic credible sources within your essay using in-text citations (in the Harvard Style). Discuss your selected sources with your tutor.

• As with all essays, you should structure the essay with an introduction, main body, conclusion and a full reference list.

• Your introduction must introduce the iconic garment you have selected, its original use in history and the contemporary designer/brand you have selected with an outline of how they have reimagined the garment. Also introduce the key academic texts you use.

• Use the first part of the main body to discuss the origins of the iconic garment; the role it has played throughout history and how it reflects the social, political, economic and/or technological movements of its era.

• The second part of the main body must outline your selected contemporary designer/brand and how they have reimagined the iconic garment for contemporary times. It is here where your essay must include critical analysis of the way the iconic garment has been reimagined and recreated. Depending on your research, you could discuss whether the designer’s recreation pays suitable homage to the original iconic garment and in what ways it reflects the differing social, political, economic, technological issues of contemporary times.

• Remember that political, social, economic and technological influences in all societies impact the way designers and consumers think and act. These influences also impact how we see the world and how we understand fashion.

• In your conclusion you must state what the essay has covered and how your research has shed light on the history of this iconic garment and its context within contemporary fashion.

• Your essay must include at least 2 images (with captions) that you discuss in your essay. No more than 5 maximum.

YOUR SELECTED ICONIC GARMENT:
WHAT WILL YOU DISCUSS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE ICONIC GARMENT?:
WHICH CONTEMPORARY FASHION DESIGNER OR BRAND WILL YOU DISCUSS?
WHAT ARE YOUR 2 ACADEMIC TEXTS YOU WILL USE FOR RESEARCH?
WILL YOU USE ANY OTHER (NON-ACADEMIC) TEXTS FOR YOUR RESEARCH?
WHAT IMAGES WILL YOU INCLUDE?