1. Clothing
Clothing refers to any covering for the human body. The wearing of
clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of
most human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn
depends on functional considerations (such as a need for warmth or
protection from the elements) and social considerations. In some
situations the minimum amount of clothing (i.e. covering of a
person's genitals) may be socially acceptable, while in others much
more clothing is expected.
The primary purpose of clothing is functional, as a protection from
the elements. Clothes also enhance safety during hazardous activities
such as hiking and cooking, by providing a barrier between the skin
and the environment. Further, clothes provide a hygienic barrier,
keeping toxins away from the body and limiting the transmission
of germs.
Clothing performs a range of social and cultural functions, such as
individual, occupational and sexual differentiation, and social
status. A uniform, for example, may identify civil authority
figures, such as police and military personnel, or it may identify
team, group or political affiliations. In many societies, norms
about clothing reflect standards of modesty, religion, gender,
and social status. Clothing may also function as a form of
adornment and an expression of personal taste or style.

2. Clothing can and has in history been made from a very wide variety
of materials. Materials have ranged from leather and furs, to woven
materials, to elaborate and exotic natural and synthetic fabrics.
Not all body coverings are regarded as clothing. Articles carried
rather than worn (such as purses), worn on a single part of the body
and easily removed (scarves), worn purely for adornment (jewelry),
or those that serve a function other than protection (eyeglasses), are
normally considered accessories rather than clothing, as are
footwear and hats.
Clothing Styles
1. PUNK – Punk fashion is the clothing, hairstyles, cosmetics, jewelry,
and body modifications of the punk subculture. Punk fashion varies widely,
ranging from Vivienne Westwood designs to styles modeled on bands
like The Exploited. The distinct social dress of other subcultures and art
movements, including rock, skinheads, rude boys, greasers, and moods have
influenced punk fashion. Punk fashion has likewise influenced the styles of
these groups, as well as those of popular culture. Many punks use clothing as
a way of making a statement. Punk fashion has been extremely
commercialized at various times, and many well-established fashion
designers — such as Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier — have
used punk elements in their production. Punk clothing, which was initially
handmade, became mass produced and sold in record stores and some smaller
specialty clothing stores by the 1980s. Many fashion magazines and
other glamour-oriented media have featured classic punk hairstyles and
punk-influenced clothing. These have caused controversy, as many punks
view it as having sold out.

3. 2. INDIE - The indie design movement is made up of independent
designers, artists and craftspeople who design and make a wide array of
products without being part of large, industrialized businesses. They are
supported by a growing number of indie shoppers who are seeking niche and
often handmade products as opposed to those mass-produced by corporations.
Such products may include jewelers and
other accessories, ceramics, clothing, glass, metalwork, furniture, cosmetics, a
rt and much more. Indie designers often sell their items directly to buyers by
way of their own online shops, craft fairs, street markets and a variety of
online marketplaces, such as Etsy. However, they may also engage in
consignment and/or wholesale relationships with retail outlets, both online
and offline.
3. SUIT - In clothing, a suit is a set of garments made from the same
cloth, consisting of at least a jacket and trousers. Lounge suits are the most
common style of Western suit, originating in the United Kingdom as
country wear. Other types of suit still worn today are the dinner suit, part
of black tie, which arose as a lounging alternative to dress coats in much the
same way as the day lounge suit came to replace frock coats and morning
coats; and, rarely worn today, the morning. This article discusses the lounge
suit (including business suits), elements of informal dress code. The
variations in design, cut, and cloth, such as two- and three- piece, or single-
and double- breasted, determine the social and work suitability of the
garment. Often, suits are worn, as is traditional, with
a collared shirt and necktie. Until around the 1960s, as with all men's
clothes, a hat would have been also worn when the wearer was outdoors.
Suits also come with different numbers of pieces: a two-piece suit has a
jacket and the trousers; a three piece adds a waistcoat; further pieces might
include a matching flat cap. Originally, as with most clothes, a tailor made
the suit from his client's selected cloth; these are now often known
as bespoke suits. The suit was custom made to the measurements, taste, and
style of the man. Since the Industrial Revolution, most suits are mass-
produced, and, as such, are sold as ready-to-wear garments (though

4. alteration by a tailor prior to wearing is common). Currently, suits are sold
in roughly three ways:
4. 1980's CLOTHING STYLES- While in the 1970s, the silhouette of
fashion tended to be characterized by close fitting clothes on top with
wider, looser clothes on the bottom, this trend completely reversed itself in
the early 1980s as both men and women began to wear looser shirts and
tight, close-fitting pants. Men wore power suits as a result of the greater
tendency for people to display their wealth. Brand names became
increasingly important in this decade, making Ralph Lauren and Calvin
Klein household names. During the Like A Virgin era, Madonna was titled
the "Material Girl" and so many young girls around the world looked to her
for fashion statements. The popular 1983 movie Flashdance made ripped
sweatshirts well-known in the general public. The television
shows Dallas and, in particular, Dynasty also had a similar impact,
especially in the area of the increasingly oversized shoulder pads. In
the United Kingdom and Ireland, the New Romantic music and fashion
movement exerted a strong influence over the clothing worn by both males
and females in the early years of the decade.
WOMEN CLOTHING STYLES IN INDIA - Women Clothing
in India varies widely and is closely related to local
culture, religion and climate.Traditional Indian clothing for women are
the saris or the salwar kameez and also Ghaghra Cholis (Lehengas). For men,
traditional clothes are the Dhoti, Lungi or Kurta.Saris are graceful elegant
clothing ones made out of silk are the most elegant and lots of people love
them and have cupboards full of highly pretty silk saris. Mumbai, formerly
known as Bombay, is one of India's fashion capitals. In some village parts of
India, traditional clothing mostly will be worn. In southern India the men
wear long, white sheets of cloth called dhoti in north Indian languages
like Hindi, Marathi and Oriya and veshti in Tamil. Over the dhoti, men
wear shirts, t-shirts, or anything else. Women wear a sari, a long sheet of
colourful cloth with patterns. This is draped over a simple or fancy blouse.
This is worn by young ladies and woman. Little girls wear a pavada.
A pavada is a long skirt worn under a blouse. Both are often daily
patterned. Bindi is part of the women's make-up.Indo-western clothing is
the fusion

5. of Western and Subcontinental fashion. Churidar, Dupatta, Gamchha,
Kurta, Mundum Neriyathum,Sherwani are among other clothes. The
traditional style of clothing in India varies with male or female distinctions.
This is still followed in the rural areas, though is changing in the urban
areas. Girls before puberty wear a long skirt (called langa/paawada in
Andhra) and a short blouse, called a choli, on top of it. Teenage girls wear
half-sarees, a three piece set consisting of a langa, a choli and a stole
wrapped over it like a saree. Women usually wear full sarees.
A saree or sari is a female garment in the Indian subcontinent. [1] A sari is a
strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from four to nine metres in length that is
draped over the body in various styles. There are various traditional style of
Sharee like Sambalpuri Saree from East, Kanchipuram from
south, Paithani from West and Banarasi from Noth. The most common style
is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped
over the shoulder baring the midriff. [1] The sari is usually worn over
a petticoat (ghagra has short sleeves and a low neck and is usually cropped,
and as such is particularly well-suited for wear in the sultry South Asian
summers. Cholis may be "backless" or of a halter neck style. These are usually
more dressy with a lot of embellishments such as mirrors or embroidery and
may be worn on special occasions. Women in the armed forces, when wearing
a sari uniform, don a half-sleeve shirt tucked in at the waist. The shalwar
kameez is the most popular traditional dress for females. It consists of loose
trousers (the shalwar) topped by a long loose shirt (the kameez). It is often
mispronounced as "punjabi suit" or simply "shalwar" / "churidaar" in Southern
India. It was introduced by the Muslims and originates from the Islamic era
or old Iranian culture. It is very common in Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is
always worn with a scarf called a dupatta, which is used to cover the head
and drawn over the busom. This dress is worn by almost every teenage girl in
lieu of western clothes. The salwar kameez is most common in the
northwestern part of India. Many actresses wear the Shalwar Kameez
in Bollywood movies.The women of Rajasthan and Gujarat often wear
colorful swirling skirts called lehenga, paired with a short bodice called a
choli. If they must cover their heads, they do so with brightveils called
odhani. Popular among unmarried women other than salwar kameez
are Gagra choli and Langa oni.

6. SOCIAL SCIENCE
AUTUMN BREAK
HOMEWORK
TOPIC - DIFFERENT CLOTHING STYLES
MADE BY-
NANDEESH LAXETTI
CLASS – IX
2010-2011