Trousers Essays

  • Analysis of The Wrong Trousers

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    of The Wrong Trousers “The Wrong Trousers” is a Clay Animation Production (where all characters are made out of clay). Created by Nick Park (a famous Animator) in 1993, “The Wrong Trousers” stars Wallace and Gromit in their second animated adventure (they were first introduced to British Viewers in 1990 in another Nick Park production “A Grand Day Out”.) In this particular adventure we see how bad things can get when technology gets into the wrong hands… “The Wrong Trousers” was created

  • The Wrong Trousers and the Appeal of Claymation

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    The Wrong Trousers and the Appeal of Claymation Task: Using 'The Wrong Trousers' as an example, show how the text communicates with its audience and assess the appeal of Claymation. I will study the ways in which the claymators and scriptwriters to tell the story of how Wallace and Gromit conquer 'The Wrong Trousers' using communication. Nick Park created Wallace and Gromit as clay figures which enables them to seem more realistic than cartoons but also makes them comical. The text appeals

  • Men's Pants Evolution

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    attire of the Edwardian Period in the early 20th century. Furthermore, I will use the specific examples of the loincloth and Chiton from Ancient Greece, the Hose worn during the Italian Renaissance, the Blue Jeans worn during the Crinoline Period, and trousers in the Edwardian Period to elaborate on the chronological progression of men’s pants. Since I will be discussing these items chronologically, I will start with the Loincloth

  • History of Clothing

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    Have you ever stopped and wondered what did people wear back in the day? Or what was the clothing like when the Romans or Greeks where here? The Clothing that we wear today is very different; people didn’t always wear skinny jeans and graphic shirts. I took the time to research what was clothing like before we were born. It was believed that the very first people the Homo sapiens may have been the first people to wear clothing. The first people may have worn leaves or animal skins. Adam and Eve (according

  • 1970s Fashion Essay

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    Fashion in the 1970s was daring, carefree, and diverse. For women, skirts ranged from extremely long to drastically short and fabrics were bright and boldly patterned. Men wore their shirts tight, their trouser-legs wide and their moustaches long. 'Hippie ' styles of dress entered the mainstream and new ethnic-inspired fashion imitated styles from all corners of the world. 1970s fashion was varied and changed frequently, but always liked to shock - whether it was towering platform shoes

  • Trends And Trends In Fashion

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    In today's world, it is increasingly becoming evident that nothing remains constant except for change that is taking place in different regions of the world within different cultures having different fashion. Fashion is one aspect of human being's culture that keeps on changing depending on the region individuals find themselves in. The term “fashion” is usually related with clothes and accessories, such as earrings, necklace, shoes. Presently, majority of people associate fashion with the type of

  • Why Should School Uniforms Be Mandatory In Schools

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    purchase the specific school uniforms for their children, leading them to believe that the school uniform is quite pricey and difficult to convert to. There are critics that only think of a school uniform being skirts and looking utterly fancy with trousers and a blazer. From a students’ standpoint, they may see the uniform as a boring and unlikable set of clothes that they are forced to wear to school every single day, without question, throughout all of their school years. Some people that oppose

  • Fashion Evolution of Clothing in Sri Lanka over the Centuries

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    1 Evolution of clothing in Sri Lanka over the centuries including the factors that influenced these changes. Evolution of clothing took place due to climate, availability of plant and animals, improvement of the markets and accessibility of market. The early Stone Age has three stages as Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic. The Stone Age life style was hunters/scavengers and food gatherers with least technological changes. They used sewing needles made out of fur and other type of materials to

  • A Modest Proposal

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    In previous times, the Indian male looked starved of fashion and style, but not any longer. The Indian market today is flooded with a variety of smart and trendy western wear to grab the attention of the discerning Indian male. So, if you are on the hunt for western apparel to suit your way, a vast selection is now available for your satisfaction. Let us take a quick look at what is available for you in the markets these days. To begin the day, there is a large range of great looking exercise pants

  • Characteristics Of Jersey Fabrics

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    builds: men, women, kids. Jersey materials are usually opaque, soft and drapey. They have fine ribs running lengthwise on the face side, and loops on the reverse. The common applications include dresses, skirts, tops, sweatshirts, cardigans and trousers. Heavy jersey fabrics are perfect for jackets and sweaters, and you can also make shawls,

  • The Hippie and Other Movements in The 1970s

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    by wearing traditional male clothing such as baggy trousers, men's jackets, vests, over-sized shirts, ties and hats. Men's fashion became more bold and daring throughout the 1970s. The hippie influence of the late 1960s crossed over into the fashion of both sexes. For men, this meant wide, colourful ties and bright, fitted shirts with big collars. Many men grew short beards, sideburns or moustaches and let their hair grow long. Flared trousers were popular with both men and women throughout the

  • The Evolution of Women’s Clothing

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    men and women have been wearing clothing, there has been a hierarchy based on garments. The clearest example arose when the sexes were segregated into skirts and pants: women would only wear dresses (a symbol of submission) and men would only wear trousers (proof of domination). Women’s clothing was created to impede and hamper movement (through tight or many layered skirts), while men enjoyed the ease and comfort of pant legs.” (Meza, Echazarreta) Women’s fashion throughout the ages can be used to

  • Influences in the Fashion Choices of Women in the 1920's and 30's

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    How were young women of all classes dressing to be modern in the nightclubs and dance halls of the 1920s and 1930s? Focusing on the middle-classes, yet considering women of both the upper and working classes, discuss what were the influences in their fashion choices. Use specific examples of garments drawn from primary sources such as clothing from the University teaching collection and garments from other valid museum websites. (e.g. V&A, London; Metropolitan Museum, New York; Kyoto Institute,

  • Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock Essay: The Existential Anguish of J. Alfred

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    all seem to stem from his aging. For instance, he mentions the thinning of his hair in lines 40, 41, and 82; and the aging itself is mentioned toward the end of the poem: I grow old . . . I grow old . . . I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled. (lines 120-121) However, all of Prufrock's problems stem from his insecurity and his inability to reveal his interest in the women at the party. "How should I presume?" he asks several times throughout the poem. (lines 54, 61, and

  • European Men And Women's Clothing In The 19th Century

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    Throughout thousands of years European men and women's clothing have changed in various ways including color, size, and textiles. Since the ancient, Europe to today, styles of clothing have changed rapidly. Clothing has gone from draping cloths of your body to take an hour to fit gowns around your waist. Comparing the earliest recordings on clothing from ancient Europe and the fashions and styles we have today the difference is quite distinctive. Beginning in ancient Europe around 3900 B.C. through

  • Advertisers Strategies to Target Gay Audiences in Attitude and Gay Times

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    to whom the text is aimed at. The Duvet is also for a double bed, this is important as it implies a couple. As does the fact there are ‘littered’ around the small section of room we see a selection of items in pairs. Examples are, the two pairs of trousers, the two organisers, two tables and two ‘bent’ lamps on the table on the right hand side of the picture. An important point to consider is also the lack of a carpet, the implication here is the floor being easier to keep clean than a carpet, although

  • History of Children's Clothing

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    History of Children's Clothing In relation to history children’s clothing is relative new idea. The different fashions for children nowadays were none existent until very late in history. Children are full of original sin so must be taught to be god fearing good Christians; hence their growing up was encouraged vigorously . Children began imitation of adults at an early age. They were dressed as adults as soon as possible and encouraged to act mature. In Tudor times little is known about

  • Analysis Of Jeans: A Garment That Has Endured In Fashion

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    Jeans: A Garment that has Endured in Fashion Blue jeans have been part of the American culture for over 100 years. Why is it that this piece of clothing has not lost its trend from the moment it got here? Well, we can begin by acknowledging that jeans were made for labor. The majority of Americans are working-class people and this piece of clothing symbolizes this group of people. Additionally, in the mid-twentieth century the youth wore them as a symbol of protest against conformity. This being

  • The Theme of Paralysis in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

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    The Theme of Paralysis in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock " 'I grow old ... I grow old ... I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.' What does that mean, Mr. Marlowe?" "Not a bloody thing. It just sounds good." He smiled. "That is from the 'Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.' Here's another one. 'In the room the women come and go/Talking of Michael Angelo.' Does that suggest anything to you, sir?" "Yeah- it suggests to me that the guy didn't know very much about women."

  • The Profound Ideas of Honore de Balzac's Pere Goriot

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    paternal aspect of his trade and regarded himself as a hyphen between a young man's past and future. The grateful Eugene was eventually to make the man's fortune by one of those remarks at which he was in later years to excel: "I know two pairs of his trousers that have each made matches worth twenty thousand francs a year." Fifteen hundred and fifty francs, and all the clothes he cared to have! At this point the poor southerner felt all doubts van... ... middle of paper ... ...ank and the English