#胡祐嘉0525

0525

Video1：

The Interview：Jason Wu

Summary：

1982 Born

1992 Got his first sewing machine from his mom and start learning how to sew. At the same time, he got some fabric from his neighbor who work as an upholstery worker. Due to the limitation of the fabric, he can only make clothes for dolls.

2009 Shot to fame (Michael Obama choose one of his design to her husband inauguration ball)

2011 Fall 2011 collection was inspired by Robert Polidori (he documented the 25-year process of restoring de Versailles(凡爾賽宮))

He combined interesting elements together to make it neutral but unlike Anna Sui using totally contradict elements. He launched his shoes and handbags collection view it as fun as designing garments.He found that he loves to accessorize women.

Vocabulary：

       1. Sculpt 塑造

2. Mold 鑄造

3. Garment 衣服

4. Elegance典雅

5. Casual 休閒的

6. Mentor 良師益友

7. Flawless 無瑕疵的

8. Upholstery 室內裝潢業的

9. Miniature 縮小化

10. Neutral 中性的

11. Render 放棄

Reflection：

      He is the guys good at using the resource which he has extremely such as he learn English from fashion magazine that his mom give him!!

Discussion：

Mdm. Brigitte Macron’s dress

Summary：

On the day of inauguration, Brigitte wore a light blue midi-skirt and a light blue military jacket accented with double-breasted metallic button. The LV suit is color-coordinated with a beige LV handbag and a pair of beige LV pointy pumps.BTW, the well-recognized authority of color – Pantone has announced the 10 colors for the spring and summer of 2017. It includes two kinds of blue：Island Paradise, Niagara.

Vocabulary：

       1. Beige 米色

2. Powder Blue 粉藍(看起來白白的，有點粉彩紙的感覺)

3. Navy Blue 海軍藍(比較深黑的藍)

4. Royal Blue 寶石藍(很鮮豔的深藍)

5. Greenary草綠

6. Clutch 小包 (在正式場合，如紅毯，常用)

#胡祐嘉0518

0518

Video1：

Anna Sui Masterclass | NET-A-PORTER.COM

Summary：

She started her fashion business in 1990 and opened her first boutique in 1992 in New York. She liked to combine contradict elements such as Preppy Schoolgirl Style (貴族雅痞) & Bohemian. She put lots of Rock & Roll with vintage elements in her design. Every design of her is available for Rock & Roll concert. If you change a little bit, you can wear it to other place such like museum.

Vocabulary：

       1. Bohemian 波西米亞人(不羈的文化人)

2. Vagrant 流浪者

3. Grunge 頹廢風尚

4. Faux Fur人造毛

5. Nomadic 游牧的

6. Oxidizing 使氧化

7. Velvet 天鵝絨

8. Accented 加強

9. Ruffly多羽毛的 Floral似花的

10. Exuberant 生氣勃勃的

Reflection：

      She is the one fight for her dream. She finish her dream step by step. This is what we have to look up to her. She is also a rule breaker not only because she combines contradict elements but also because she cares about rock stars from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame instead of the movie stars from Hollywood. 

#胡祐嘉0511

0511

Video1：

Vera Wang interview (1997)

Summary：

Talking about her career ,her business and what is in her mind.

Vocabulary：

       1. Bridesmaid 伴娘

2. Sensuality 淫蕩

3. Chiffon 薄紗

4. Mannequin 人體模特

Reflection：

      She is brave and kind. She does things according to her mind even her family don’t support her. I admire her because she wished she can bring sensuality and modernity to women. Finally she did a great job. Her ideas are not from history or culture but modern and women needs.

#胡祐嘉0504

0504

Video1：

Interview with the famous JIMMY CHOO!!

Summary：

      Talking about the material which he usually (satin, organza, Thai silk) and the process that he made a Haute Couture (1.appointment 2.knowing the requirement 3.making sketch (that’s the reason why he doesn’t have to do the wooden last 4.fitting).

Vocabulary：

       1. Satin 緞

2. Organza 紗

3. Campaign 系列活動

4. Anatomy 解剖學

5. Craft 工藝品勞作

6. Sketch 草圖

7. Endorsement、Patronge 能讓創造者的作品更有名氣的顧客

Reflection：

      He is a Hakkanese from Penang. I have been to Penang. As I walking down the street, I saw lots of tradition workshop. They keep lots of elements in their craft. Making shoes as his family inheritance, lots of Chinese elements appear in his craft such as satin and silk. I am a Hakkanese and I am proud of him.

Video2：

120 years of Creative Collaboration: Jimmy Choo

Summary：

Swarovski, a 120 years old brand from Europe, collaborate with a young Asian brand : Jimmy Choo. Sandra Choi (his niece) is the key person to combine this two brand. She put lots of new elements in the design because she think designing is playful . She love to use the crystal from  Swarovski to create crazy stuff like the Cinderella shoes for Lily James.

Vocabulary：

       1. Glamour 魅力

2. Gobsmacked 目瞪口呆

3. Metallic 金屬色澤的

4. Anatomy 解剖學

Reflection：

      Combining two different elements is always fun.

#胡祐嘉0427

0427

Video1：

Sculpture or Fashion ? The Haute Couture of Issey Miyake

Summary：

      The modern fashion started from 1865. Charles Frederick Worth (father of Haute Couture) started put a label with his name into his design. His house is the first boutique to use the live-model to demonstrate the look of design.

Centuries ago, middle and lower class people only owned two or three outfits. Only royalty and high society can spent time and money on getting their Haute Couture, and leading fashion.

      Most fashion brand created two lines : Ready to wear(大量生產相同尺寸的，比較能見人) & Couture (訂製的，較藝術性).

      Italian designer Mariano Fortuny had used the but Miyake take it further. His design look more abstract and like a sculpture. If you wear it , you can feel that it is flexible.

      In the video, it also tell us how to make clothing from 2D to 3D.

Vocabulary：

       1. Alter 改變

2. Wardrobe 全部服裝；衣櫥

3. Ramp 躍進

4. Mechanize使機械化

5. Armature 盔甲

6. Abstract 抽象的

7. Textile 紡織品的

8. Minaret 清真寺尖塔

9. Hallmark 特徵

10. Origami 日本摺紙術

11. Polyester 聚脂纖維

12. Linen 亞麻布料

13. Brittle 脆弱的

Reflection：

      I like his design but I wouldn’t wear it in normal life either.

#胡祐嘉0413

0413

Video1：

Ralph Lauren's Top 10 Rules For Success 

Summary：

      Ralph Lauren tell us 10 rules for success as follow：

 1. INNOVATE

 2. TRUST IN INSTINCTS

 3. DO IT BECAUSE YOU FEEL IT

 4. ASPIRE TO DO BETTER

 5. FOLLOW YOUR DREAM

 6. BE CONSISTENT

 7. BE YOURSELF

 8. LEARN FROM TOUGH TIME

 9. DON’T LOST HOPE

 10. GIVE BACK

Vocabulary：

       1. Ranch 牧場

Reflection：

      He has lots of things want to do and this inspired him. He had been almost bankrupt but he came thru all the struggle. This means these 10 rules work. So these 10 points, I got it.

PPT：

RALPH LAUREAN POLO

Summary：

      We introduce how Ralph Lauren start their business ,the origin and the feature of polo shirts and Ralph Lauren’s products.

Vocabulary：

       1. Mesh 針織網線

2. Flannel 法蘭絨

3. Hem 下擺

4. Attire 衣著

5. Synthetic 合成纖維

6. Extravagant奢侈的

Reflection：

      This brand is different from any other brands which we have learned before. First, it is much cheaper. Second, it is design for sport. After this few lessons, we can see lots of fashions were design for function.

Lecture：

二十世紀西洋服裝史 by Prof. 葉立誠

Summary：

      In the beginning of the 20^th century, women dressed in S-bend (S曲線) due to Art Nouvean (新藝術運動1895-1905). During 1910s, hobble skirt was invent but it soon faded out from fashion. Hobble skirt was too un-convenience. Lots of men die in the war and women started to go to work.

So women dressed short skirt during 1920s and also uniform. To keep their beauty, women started make up. During 1920s women were naughty but during 1930 they were charming again. Because of the WWII, government started ration. Ration made Utility Wartime Fashion become popular.

1950s Housewife, Cool

1960s Space, Future, Subculture, Miniskirt

1970s Disco, Punk, Hot Pants

1980s Sport

1990s Multiple, Science, Technology

Vocabulary：

       1. Corset 束腹

2. Bustle臀墊

3. Crinoline 裙撐

4. Oriental Turban中東頭巾

5. Hobble Skirt 蹣跚裙

6. Cloche Hat 淺簷帽

7. Bias Hat 斜頂帽

8. Ration 配額

9. Utility Wartime Fashion 功能性戰時流行

10. Flared Pant Suit 喇叭褲
11. Feminine 陰柔
12. Masculine 陽剛

Reflection：

      Designing is a choice between functions and decorations. It always reflects the age. In my opinion, not only designing does this. Everything about art should reflect the age and communicate with people. Because I have learned something about architecture, I want to learn more. Please invite him again if it is possible.

#胡祐嘉0406

0406

Video1：

FERRAGAMO HISTORY

Summary：

      Talking about the origin of the museum , how SALVATORE FERRAGAMO start his business and what his style is.

Vocabulary：

     

Reflection：

      In his shoes, a woman become a princess and a princess become a queen.

Video2：

MUSEO SALVATORE FERRAGAMO | Art & Design | HDFASHION

Summary：

It shows us around the museum. Lots of wooden last, shoes and some history stuff about the museum.

Vocabulary：

      1. Prototype 框架、原型

2. Priest牧師

Reflection：

      That’s cool. I like the paint which transfers everything into shoes shaped in it. The Palazzo Spini Ferroni is a historic building with lots of stories.

PPT：

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Summary：

The group introduced the FERRAGAMO products to us ：Varina Ballet Flat (classic one.), Audery Ballet Shoes (inspired by native American, shell-shaped, oval top.) and SABA Driver (suede and rubber sole.).

Vocabulary：

      1. Humble 粗糙的

2. Cork軟木塞

3. Wedge 門擋

4. Raffia酒榔葉纖維

5. Ballerina 芭蕾舞者

6. Suede麂皮

7. Moccasin 軟底

8. Rubber Sole 橡膠底

9. Equivalent 平等的

10.Novelty 新奇的事物

11.Wooden Last 做鞋子的木模(跟訂做的人的尺寸相符)

Reflection：

      I love this brand because it gain inspiration from everything (Archeology in Egypt /Somewhere Over The Rainbow /Native American) and create new stuff. This is a must-skill for living in modern society. 

#胡祐嘉0330

0330

Video1：

Brief history of GUCCI

Summary：

      Talking about when and how the band was established and the family business.

Vocabulary：

       1. Satchel bag 冏臉包

Reflection：

      It seems like GUCCI is a family business in the begin. I think Guccio Gucci teach us we should find the chance in our life by his own experience.

Video2：

Everything Wring With GUCCI

Summary：

Talking about something irrational with GUCCI.

Vocabulary：

       1.Tally 分數

Reflection：

      Weird!!!

PPT：

GUCCI

Summary：

He did a good job of talking about GUCCI. First, he let us know the background of Guccio Gucci. Second, he introduced the GUCCI products to us ：Bamboo Handbag (Because the lack of leather during war period.), Diamante Canvas (It is unlike the GG logo which is more well-known by people but GUCCI fans definitely can tell it.) , Horsebit (Many earrings are made in the shape of horsebit.), Red Green Webbing, The Jackie O shoulder. He also told us about how the top manager try to turn the historic brand into a brand popular in all-ages such as cooperate with Trouble Andrew..

Vocabulary：

       1. Saddlery 馬具

2. Diamante 閃閃發光的

3. Horsebit 馬鐙

4. Abbreviation 縮寫

5. Concierge 管理員

Reflection：

      This presentation not only let me know about the history but let me think about the age difference. Due to this, even a brand have history and good quality they have to renew their idea to catch the young aged.

#胡祐嘉0323

Video1：

Coco – Inside Channel

Summary：

In this video, Channel’s dad was mentioned few times. This reflected how much she missed him but her dad actually abandoned her. This humble fortune didn’t strike her but help her redefined how women dressed. Growing up in the orphanage the convents’ dress inspired her. She made women look more boyish by freeing the waist, cutting their hair, making the hat smaller and making the dress shorter to show the angle.

Vocabulary：

       1. Orphanage 孤兒院

2. Cabaret夜總會

3. Silhouette 剪影；輪廓

4. Abbey 大修道院

5. Convent 修女團

6. Opulence 奢華的

7. Garment 衣著

8. Masculine 男子氣概地

9. Corset 馬甲

10. Jersey 球衣

11. Peddler 小販

*法文的Haute Couture 是 Hi-end Custommade

Reflection：

      What inspires people is the environment around them, especially love and childhood memory.

Video2：

The Vocabulary of Fashion – Inside Chanel

Summary：

It talks about iconic item Channel made such as : LBD, Handbag, Costume Jewelry, Chain, Twotone Shoes etc.

Vocabulary：

1. Nun 修女

2. Discipline 紀律

3. Canon 經典

4. Camellia 山茶花

5. Tweed 斜紋軟泥

Reflection：

      FASHION PASSES, STYLE REMAINS.