3. History of Fashion and Design

• Ancient Civilizations: Clothing was primarily functional but also symbolic of status and religion (e.g., Egyptian linen garments, Greek togas).

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Middle Ages: Fashion was influenced by the church and monarchy; luxurious fabrics and embroidery were signs of wealth.

• Industrial Revolution: Mass production began; ready-to-wear clothing emerged.

• 20th Century: Rapid changes influenced by wars, culture (e.g., flapper dresses in the 1920s, punk fashion in the 1970s).

  
  
  

• 21st Century: Globalization, digital technology, and sustainability have become key factors.

• Cultural wear. this nis worn by different tribes on different occasions to honour their norms and ettiqutes  and can also include animal prints as some cultures are associated with different animals

  
  
  

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4. Key Elements of Fashion and Design

• Fabric/Textile: Material used affects the look, feel, and function.

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• Color: Mood, seasonality, and trends heavily rely on color choices.

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• Texture: The surface quality of fabric affects aesthetics and tactile experience.

• Pattern: Repeated decorative designs.

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• Line: Direction and flow of seams or designs that guide the eye.

• Balance and Proportion: Harmony between different parts of a garment or ensemble.

• Details: Buttons, zippers, embellishments, stitching styles.