Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Six Function of Dresses



Environmental Protection


This kind of dress not only a desert traditional dress, but also protect the person from the sand and wind. The long scarf on the head also help keeping the moisture within the body so that the person less likely to dehydrate.


Decoration


These people leave in northern part of Thailand. They have their own culture including dresses. The dresses they wear have a lot of function and accessories. The accessories implement the meaning of decoration.


Gender differentiation



This is the obviously gender differentiation. This picture shows that boys and girls were divided by the cloth those kids are wearing. Boys were wearing pants and girls with skirts.

Group membership



This picture came from the series "Gossip Girl". In the series has mentioned a lot about being in a group and being accepted by the group. Dress also one of the consideration factor.


Ceremonialism



This picture is a Thai traditional called "Elephant war". This traditional represent ancient time's war. But now a day this event only for important ceremony. The way these people dress also for the ceremony only.


Sexual Enhancement


This picture came from D&G runway. This brand represent good style jeans and jeans is one of the most important component in men's wear. I choose this picture because the jeans that this guys is wearing has made him become more masculine.

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