How It Started: Fashion

Course Description

In this course, you'll explore the intriguing evolution of fashion from ancient civilisations to the present day. Journey through the ages as we uncover how clothing has reflected cultural shifts, social hierarchies, and technological advancements, from the shaved heads and wigs of ancient Egypt to the structured garments of the Renaissance and the dynamic styles of the modern era.

1 - Introduction

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2 - Ancient Fashion

How Can We Know What People Wore 5000 Years Ago?
Ancient Egypt (c. 3000-30 BCE) - Nudism and Dodgy Wigs
Indus Valley Civilisation (c. 2500-1900 BCE) - Beads and Bangles
Ancient Greece (c. 800-146 BCE) - Messy Buns and Maxi Dresses
Ancient Rome (c. 753 BCE - 476 CE) - Tunics and Togas
We’re Not So Different
Recap Quiz

3 - How Fashion Spreads

Introduction
Ancient Times: Trade Routes and Cultural Exchange
Medieval Times: Sumptuary Laws and Social Rules
1800s and 1900s: Mass Production and Magazines
Recap Quiz

4 - The Digital Revolution: How the Internet Changed Fashion

Pre-Internet
Post-Internet
Recap Quiz

5 - The Hidden Cost of Modern Fashion

Introduction
Environmental Impact: Then vs. Now
Economic and Ethical Concerns: Then vs. Now
Psychological Impact on Consumers: Then vs. Now
Cultural Significance: Then vs. Now
Recap Quiz

6 - Final Assessment

Certificate upon successful completion

How It Started: Fashion

Course Description

1 - Introduction

2 - Ancient Fashion

3 - How Fashion Spreads

4 - The Digital Revolution: How the Internet Changed Fashion

5 - The Hidden Cost of Modern Fashion

6 - Final Assessment

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