Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
My Essay plan
Essay Plan:
Redheads- Shedding the ridicule
Introduction:
Throughout history redheads have been feared and revered, loathed and adored, degraded and exalted. No other single human trait has provoked such a dichotomy of emotion in such a large number of people. In this essay I will be looking at:
- How redheads have been perceived in the past, how this has changed recently- influence of internet, fascination with the ridicule
- Viktor and Rolf’s fall 2003 Parisian catwalk featuring Tilda Swinton, analysing the imagery from the show
- Karen Elson in YSL Opium advert
- Analysing recent and current fashion, particularly how colour palettes catwalk trends and the models themselves have been affected
- Why this change has occurred from derogatory to positive
- The roots of desire by Marion Roach
Main body:
Paragraph one:
How redheads have been perceived in the past, how this is changing including:
- statistical facts and figures
-negatives surrounding redheads vs is minority more interesting?
-Celebrity influence- past famous redheads etc including Marilyn Monroe (chose to dye blonde)
Paragraph two:
Fashion trends and influences:
- Analyse recent and current fashion, including colour palettes, trends and models purposefully seeking redheads- WHY??
- Will it affect future catwalks?- Viktor and rolf catwalk 2003- Tilda Swinton
- Understand the pattern and influence in fashion and trendsetting
- Help consider future changes e.g new craze such as plus size modelling, fashion influences everybody!
- Famous celebrities and figures- Karen Elson- face of YSL perfume, Quotes
Paragraph three:
Future of redheads and the catwalk:
- Is this a permanent change? Is there more to come? - unlikely!!
- What’s for the future? Recessively dying gene- redheads around the world
- Brands and designs as an outcome- hair and makeup ranges etc- jelly pong pong range
Conclusion:
- Summarise influence fashion has, how this may affect future
- Future of redheads on the catwalk/ in general
- Sum up why redheads have been treated in the manner they have
Redheads- Shedding the ridicule
Introduction:
Throughout history redheads have been feared and revered, loathed and adored, degraded and exalted. No other single human trait has provoked such a dichotomy of emotion in such a large number of people. In this essay I will be looking at:
- How redheads have been perceived in the past, how this has changed recently- influence of internet, fascination with the ridicule
- Viktor and Rolf’s fall 2003 Parisian catwalk featuring Tilda Swinton, analysing the imagery from the show
- Karen Elson in YSL Opium advert
- Analysing recent and current fashion, particularly how colour palettes catwalk trends and the models themselves have been affected
- Why this change has occurred from derogatory to positive
- The roots of desire by Marion Roach
Main body:
Paragraph one:
How redheads have been perceived in the past, how this is changing including:
- statistical facts and figures
-negatives surrounding redheads vs is minority more interesting?
-Celebrity influence- past famous redheads etc including Marilyn Monroe (chose to dye blonde)
Paragraph two:
Fashion trends and influences:
- Analyse recent and current fashion, including colour palettes, trends and models purposefully seeking redheads- WHY??
- Will it affect future catwalks?- Viktor and rolf catwalk 2003- Tilda Swinton
- Understand the pattern and influence in fashion and trendsetting
- Help consider future changes e.g new craze such as plus size modelling, fashion influences everybody!
- Famous celebrities and figures- Karen Elson- face of YSL perfume, Quotes
Paragraph three:
Future of redheads and the catwalk:
- Is this a permanent change? Is there more to come? - unlikely!!
- What’s for the future? Recessively dying gene- redheads around the world
- Brands and designs as an outcome- hair and makeup ranges etc- jelly pong pong range
Conclusion:
- Summarise influence fashion has, how this may affect future
- Future of redheads on the catwalk/ in general
- Sum up why redheads have been treated in the manner they have
My initial thoughts and object analysis presentation
Redheads- shedding the ridicule
Throughout history, redheads have been feared and revered, loathed and adored, degraded and exalted. No other single human trait has provoked such a dichotomy of emotions in such a large number of fellow humans
Concepts/ideas?
• Main image: Tilda Swinton in Viktor and Rolf catwalk, Karen Elson in ysl opium ad.
• Generations of ridicule for redheads, never heroes, change now occurring
• Analyse recent and current fashion, particular colour palettes, trends and models themselves and purposefully seeking redheads, beliefs about
Why?
• New and arising trend into fashion, will affect future history , is changing the norm
• Help me understand the influence of fashion and trendsetting
• Help to consider future changes- e.g. plus size modelling, how fashion influences everyone and changes lives
Concepts/ideas:
• Is this a permanent change? Is there more to come?
• What’s for the future?- genetically dying recessive gene
• Is the celebrity influence the biggest?
• Analyse and discuss images of past famous redheads and century old theories- witchcraft
• Is the minority more interesting?
• Brands and design ideas as an outcome- females- make up hair clothes
• Redheads around the world
Research:
• Internet, blogs, books, history, magazines, quotes, opinions, readings, personal input
Resources-
• Marion Roach’s book- the myth, meaning and sexual power of red hair- trivial, opinions, perceptions and experience
• Pre-Raphaelite women- red hair, detail delicacy
• Botticelli’s work- artistic interest
• Statistical facts and figures 1483- 1784, 45.000 red heads killed
• British witchcraft
• So far found : Redhead as minority
• Prejudice
• YSL Shoot- opium
• Viktor and Rolf- catwalk dedicated- 2003 Tilda Swinton
• Prada- Julia hafstrom
• Famous celebrities- KAREN ELSON- FACE OF YSL PERFUME AND AMERICAN BRAND ST JOHN,
• Lily Cole,*** Tilda Swinton***, Nicole Kidman- surrounding popularity
• 50’s Hollywood- Rita Hayworth, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe
• Proof of increasing popularity and rights
• Guy Bourdin shoots in 70’s with Nicolle Meyer
"We redheads are a minority, we tend to notice each other - you know, and notice our identity." - Juliann Moore, actress
“ Once in his life every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a red head”- Lucille Ball
• Making a stand for themselves, turning round the view, feisty temper and sexual nature
Chris O'fili
In the Tate Britain running from the 27th January to the 16th May 2010 Chris ofilli held his exhibition, bringing together over 45 paintings the exhibition was somewhat interesting. On visiting the exhibition one of the First things i noticed was the elephant poo attached to each of the larger paintings, it seemed to be some sort of dedication but what i'm not sure. Ofili won the turners prize in 1998 and it is clear why, he is one of the most intensely colourful yet insightful artists i've seen, he manages to en capture pure detail from his culture, beliefs, religion and homeland, he uses rich thick layering of colours as well as glitter, cut-outs pins and magazines. His work when looked up close looks crazily stuck together and sometimes erotic but when taking a step-back appears to merge to form a larger picture and it works. You can tell his influences stretch from far and wide from his beliefs to Nigerian cartoons, one of my favourite pieces was Afrodizza second version (1996)
Ethical Fashion Forum
Today I spent some time in the Ethical Fashion Forum held in the Triangle Gallery at Chelsea college of art.
"The EFF network connects thousands of individuals, businesses, and organisations interested in a more sustainable future for fashion."
The day mainly consisted of arranged talks and seminars from different organisations of the EFF and believers in the theory. As a Textile student i whole-heartedly believe in ethical textiles, and trying to accomplish the manufacturing and design of Textiles in such a way that the environment is not harmed and also in doing the best by the people who work in the industry right the way from the farmers of the materials to the designers.
There are a number of different issues and goals surrounding what the Eff hopes to achieve, these include:
BURNING ISSUES
What is ethical fashion?
Fashion & development
Standards and labelling
PEOPLE
Wages and workers rights
Fair trade Culture
Sustainable livelihoods
ENVIRONMENT
Pesticides
Dyes Water Energy
to name a few, the Eff is designed to make people more conscience about what is happening as a result mainly due to the fashion industry, how product is wasted, the energy created to manufacture it and who it affects.
We were given the opportunity to visit the stalls at the show to try and understand more about how independent retailers are trying to make the difference and make people more aware of what is happening, the stalls featured a number of their products of which they sell to the mass consumer and information on how this is a step forward in making a sustainable future possible. For example GreenFibres was a company involved that deals with supplying eco goods, garments, and textiles. With over 30 different types of fabrics available retailers are now open to more eco-friendly options for similar prices as their already getting.
Another supplier is HempFabric, the company only stocks Hemp products, available for bulk buy or individual purchases.
The forum event proved that people are trying to make a change and are certainly moving forward with it, but whether in the future the whole textile industry becomes ethical is still shady.
"The EFF network connects thousands of individuals, businesses, and organisations interested in a more sustainable future for fashion."
The day mainly consisted of arranged talks and seminars from different organisations of the EFF and believers in the theory. As a Textile student i whole-heartedly believe in ethical textiles, and trying to accomplish the manufacturing and design of Textiles in such a way that the environment is not harmed and also in doing the best by the people who work in the industry right the way from the farmers of the materials to the designers.
There are a number of different issues and goals surrounding what the Eff hopes to achieve, these include:
BURNING ISSUES
What is ethical fashion?
Fashion & development
Standards and labelling
PEOPLE
Wages and workers rights
Fair trade Culture
Sustainable livelihoods
ENVIRONMENT
Pesticides
Dyes Water Energy
to name a few, the Eff is designed to make people more conscience about what is happening as a result mainly due to the fashion industry, how product is wasted, the energy created to manufacture it and who it affects.
We were given the opportunity to visit the stalls at the show to try and understand more about how independent retailers are trying to make the difference and make people more aware of what is happening, the stalls featured a number of their products of which they sell to the mass consumer and information on how this is a step forward in making a sustainable future possible. For example GreenFibres was a company involved that deals with supplying eco goods, garments, and textiles. With over 30 different types of fabrics available retailers are now open to more eco-friendly options for similar prices as their already getting.
Another supplier is HempFabric, the company only stocks Hemp products, available for bulk buy or individual purchases.
The forum event proved that people are trying to make a change and are certainly moving forward with it, but whether in the future the whole textile industry becomes ethical is still shady.
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