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The population and needs of a city or town can influence the type of retailers found there.

To conform to the standards and expectations of your culture is called the _________. (what theory?)

The first clothing was worn for decoration and attracting a mate.  Embellishments were very important.

Traditional OFF BRAND RETAILERS offers an assortment of both soft and hard goods. Hard goods include items such as electronics, furniture, etc, Soft goods include apparel items example would be Sears or the Bay.

At the Peak of Popularity Stage of the Fashion Cycle, most people can afford to purchase the new style as it has saturated the retail market and the price has lowered.

There are 3 levels of the fashion design industry: retail, ready to wear and mass production.

A “bustle” silhouette is described as:

During World War Two women’s clothing included slacks and jumpsuits, slim skirts and shorter hemlines due to a shortage of fabric.

A classic garment will stay in fashion for only one season.

This culture/country is accepted as the inventors of high fashion.