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A Study on Effortless Chic in Modern Fashion

현대 패션에 나타난 Effortless Chic에 관한 연구

  • Nam, Hye Jin (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Ha, Jisoo (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2017.04.26
  • Accepted : 2017.09.07
  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

This study defines the concept of 'Effortless Chic' that continues to lead fashion world trends in a social climate not to bound by formalities that also consider changes in the term's meaning. Effortless Chic can be defined as behavior or fashion expressed in a refined, gracious manner, with skillfulness that does not show physical or mental efforts. Effortless Chic has the characteristics of being classic, fashionable and genderless, smartness which appropriately matches high-priced and low-priced brands, being eclectic between glamor and simplicity, or unconventional that also includes convenience, functionality, graciousness and softness. Active use of fabric with ease of care and use of design items capable of a variety of styling regardless of the season shows that effortless chic is receiving a strong attention thanks to the trend of eased TPO norm application. In conclusion, effortless chic shown in modern fashion does not mean an actual lack of endeavors as indicated by the word itself or low-priced fashion items, but can be seemed as another name for luxury represented by naturalness that hides the efforts.

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