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Story: New Mannequins
Impact How Shoppers See, Buy Clothes, 11/22/04
1. What changes have been noted in clothing displays recently?
2. Why have these changes been made?
3. Briefly explain how the "ideal" image of women's beauty has evolved over history.
4. According to fashion trend watchers, where are these new ideas in fashion coming from?
5. What have some critics said about the new fashion trends?
1. Some people say that people are more likely to buy something if the mannequin modeling the clothing looks very beautiful and aspirational - many would want their bodies to look like that ideal though it is often very unrealistic. Others say that the opposite is true. People are more likely to buy something if the mannequin is realistic and looks more like average people. What do you think? Explain your answer. 2. Why do you think the standard or "ideal" for beauty has changed throughout history? What impacts these changes in our culture? 3. Do you like the new popular fashions that showcase tight clothing and low-rise jeans? Why or why not? Write a 500-800 word essay on any of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra [extra@newshour.org]. Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |