Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association (한국의상디자인학회지)
- Volume 9 Issue 2
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- Pages.31-48
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- 2007
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- 1229-7240(pISSN)
A Study on the Decoration of Men's Western Costume
서양복식사에 나타난 남성복 장식에 관한 연구
- Jeong, Hwa-Yeon (Dept. of Fashion Style Design, Woosong Information College)
- 정화연 (우송정보대 패션스타일디자인과)
- Published : 2007.09.30
Abstract
The purpose of the this study is to make a historical review of changes in the structural decorations of men's costume from ancient times to modern times and to provide basic materials for developing handicraft decoration techniques and sewing methods in contemporary fashion. Their gorgeousness of collars and sleeves reached its peak along with the exaggerated expression of the human body during the Renaissance when people were free from Christian traditions of the Middle Ages and pursued human pleasures. Huge and decorative collars gave great dignity and formality to the wearer. Sleeves were slim and cuffs were small or nonexistent after the French Revolution. Various decorated pockets had been developed since pockets began to be attached to coats in the 17th century. Pockets were at the bottom of coat in the late 17th century, but they were gradually placed much higher on the coat. Buttons began to be used as the tool for sticking fast body to clothes in the 12th century and became extremely sumptuous accessories in the
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