'70s and' 80s FASHION

 

Youth got creative in terms of fashion and took us back to '80s and'70s style. Using today's way of dressing they managed to be classic and ellegant and be very representing. It is very important to remember where you come from even though the trends and media are taking charge those who still remember the good old days make a great influence on others. 

Being creative and thinking out of the box is what makes fashion more interesting. Throughout the 1980s, the punk style was popular among people aged 18–22. Characterized by multi-colored mohawks, ripped stovepipe jeans, worn band tee-shirts, and denim or leather jackets.

INFLUENCE OF WESTERNISATION ON AFRICAN CULTURE

 The forms of dressing back in the days were cloth, skins and hide and the rest is the body adorned with beautification makes and color pigments. Males simply wrapped the bark cloth that passed between the legs over a belt. Similarly to women wrapped the cloth over the belt to hide their bodies.

 back in the 1900s, people used to not be ashamed for revealing their bodies. The clothing style changed over time for a variety of reasons which westernisation is part of.. Although environmental changes can have a drastic effect, trade causes the quickest shift in a cultural clothing style. Western style clothing including shoes, pants, shirts, dresses and businesse suits became increasingly common in urban cities. Many Africans wear a whole western style outfits while others combine traditional African style with western style. 

Yes we as Africans are adopting their style but even the Western countries are too influenced by our fashion and style.

WHAT IS FASHION?!

 My biggest interests for this blog is Fashion.

Fashion is a Form of self-expression and autonomy at a particular period and place and in a specific context of clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyles and body posture. 

The term implies a look defines by the fashion industry as that which is trending. We have different dressing styles which are classic, dramatic, creative, rebellious, feminine, ellegant chic etc. Fashion styling is the art and practice of styling clothes through their combination to create certain looks that are acsethically pleasing which at the same time is appropriate for the occasion that the wearing engages in.

Classic Style Person's personality of preference towards timeless looks simple elegant cuts, choice of fine natural fabrics and matching accessories such as leather shoes and handbags. Classic clothing choice makes a particular look good. 

 Dramatic Style : Why become normal when you can dress in every way you want. It is a big world we live in show us who you are allow art to work on you and be creative. 

My Blog Introduction

 

Hello everyone,welcome to my blog I am Thembani Zungu a 20-year student born and raised at KwaDukuza. I am currently doing my third year for Diploma  in Public Relations Management  at the University of Zululand in Richards Bay campus.  As I am doing my last year I do not tend to stop here willing to strive for more in my educational level. I am self driven,passionate, and a very hard working focused student.

I believe in working together as a team because "together we are one" and umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. My journey of being PR student i want to see myself as a PR officer, Journalist or a radio Podcaster and I am willing to do my best to get to that point. My interests are into Art specifically Fashion and paintings and I hope with this blog some will be educated and gain a lot. Be ready to be updated and getting scoope. For this upcoming semester I am looking forward to it because I will get a chance to know myself more in a working place, get to know my strengths weaknesses and fears. My biggest goals are to help the less fortunate and to give, Owning a community help center and orphanage too.

Stay tuned for more articles and to get educated and updated on your ongoing daily basis about fashion.