Fashion Critique

Betsey Johnson Fashion Show 2008

In this fashion show you will see bright colors, fun and funky dresses, and creative pieces! You will see lots of sparkly and entertaining garments. From yellows to hot pink to classic black and white, it is all here. Tight dresses, flowy dresses and the in between are all revealed. There are glimpses of evening dresses, casual dresses, bathing suits, and more! All of the models are escorted to the runway by their "date" which was a creative touch to the show. The model's "dates" were all wearing something which went along with what the models themselves were viewing. At the end 0f the show Betsey Johnson her self comes out and does the annual cartwheel, like at the end of all of her shows, showing her entertaining, wild side.

Gender Roles in Fashion

Gender plays an immense role in fashion and how it is perceived. The body for women is a way to be accepted in society and feel normal in the general public. There is more of an emphasis on women’s clothing for numerous reasons. You tend see more women excessively shopping and going to stores and the mall. There are several designers that design clothing and accessories for only women. Bestsey Johnson, Vera Wang, Tory Burch, Oscar de la Renta are just a few designers who only design for women. Steve Johnson, and Barneys New York is for men only. I believe that designers chose to only design for a specific gender because they do not know the current styles for men or women, and they have a passion for clothing of a specific gender. My preference would be to design for women, because I know more about women’s fashion, and currently work in a clothing store for women, which is a lot of fun.