It can be argued that denimization, or the increasing popularity of denim clothing, is a movement away from conspicuous consumption by the rich and an aping of the rich by the middle class. (DS)

Presenting a discussion guide for an exercise in subsistence living, this article is based upon a site in Muskegon County, Michigan but could be adapted. Consideration is given to physiography, plants, mammals, birds, other vertebrates, invertebrates, food sources, habitat management, agriculture, shelter, clothing, medicine, population, education…

Use of sex-typed clothing in the natural setting was both common and effective as a cue for strangers. Infants not dressed in sex-typed clothes were not identifiable by sex. The near universality of sex-typed clothing contrasted with the low salience it displayed in parents' answers. (Author/GC)

Examined the selection, care, and purchase of clothing by adolescents to determine the extent these practices are performed independently or influenced by others. Developed Clothing Practice Profiles for subjects (N=541) in three age groups. Results revealed increasing frequency of independent activity in all three clothing practice areas as age…

The value of the program was the realization by the participants that they had a skill for which others would pay. They also gained practical experience in communication, record-keeping, and manners necessary in dealing with each other and with customers. (AG)

Evanston, Illinois' school board approved a dress restriction code under the philosophy that the best 'dress code' is the one with broadest limits. The brief five-point policy is outlined. (DE)

Discusses a study that determined type of clothing fastener preferred by arthritic women when both function and aesthetics were considered. Results revealed appearance was more important than ease of manipulation, and clothing fastener types must be considered when selecting or modifying garments for arthritics. (Availability: CHEA National…

Discusses a study that provided comparative evidence of male and female responses using word pairs to describe perceptions of female roles expressed through dress. (JOW)

Three button design features (the shape, size, and position of a button on a garment) were evaluated for their effect on buttoning skills performance in four developmentally retarded preschoolers. Results indicated that buttons of large size in the top position on the presentation garment maximally encouraged learning this self-dressing skill.…

Male (n=69) and female (n=68) adolescents spent similar amounts on clothing with similar conformity, sexual attractiveness, and recognition motivations. Females shopped significantly more often and were more influenced by friends and magazines. There were significant differences between impulse buyers and others in shopping frequency, expenditure,…

Provides lists of gang identifiers and terminology. Suggests that, to find out names and associated identifiers of local gangs, readers should talk to their local police. Included in listing are descriptions of gang-related symbols, physical signals, graffiti, slogans, right-left rules, colors, clothing, jewelry, hair styles, and fingernails. Also…

Examines the place of the body in the dress-reform movement, a social movement that focused on fashion as a vehicle for achieving social and political equality. Discusses how fashion became one arena in which definitions of gender were contested. Suggests the dress-reform movement's failure in redefining femininity indicates the depth of…

Counterfeiting is a serious problem facing several industries, including the medical, agricultural, and apparel industries (Bloch, Bush, & Campbell, 1993). The authors investigated whether ethical viewpoints affect perceptions of the morality of particular shopping behaviors, attitudes toward counterfeit products, and intentions to purchase such…

In this brief article, the author describes a lesson plan on Mola art she used in her elementary classroom. Using four examples of Kuna Indian molas, the teacher introduced students to the beautiful, colorful, creative art form of molas. The Kuna women have been making these layered pieces of cloth for more than one hundred years. They use a…

While the process and practices of retail product development in developed countries have been documented, a void exists in descriptive analysis regarding retail product development in an international setting. The primary purpose of this study was to explore small business apparel retailing, and specifically the retail product development process…