2009年7月15日 星期三

Assignment 8.1-9.1 - Geneology of a Garment

Jumpsuit

At first, jumpsuit referred to the utilitarian one-piece garments used by parachuters and skydivers.


The skydivers' jumpsuits were simple garments designed to insulate the body from the cold of high altitudes and minimize risk of covering important handles and grips.

After years, jumpsuit has come to be used as a common term for any one-piece garment with sleeves and legs.


Peacock Jumpsuit, NBC Jumpsuit (1974)

The Peacock jumpsuit, used during a 1974 tour, proved to be one of Elvis’ personal favorites. A white jumpsuit with a V-neck and high collar, the Peacock features a large blue and gold bird rendered in a stylized design on both the front and back.


short pants jumpsuits style.


Katie Holmes

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal arrives at a film premiere in London.
The loosely-fit, floor-length Stella McCartney design was unusual departure from the evening gowns normally demanded by such an occasion.

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