Description
A history of the development of costume and fashion will be explored from its simple and practical beginnings to the growth of the multibillion-dollar global industry that it is today.??The survey will mirror the development of civilization from ancient Egypt to the present, focusing on trends in clothing style, fabric, accessories, hairstyles, and footwear. The Ursuline College Historic Costume Study Collection will be used to show the relationship between 20th century American costume and fashion.??A final project will recreate a period costume on a half-scale mannequin.