Posted at Mar 25/2006 12:26PM:
[chris witmore]: Begins with three topic areas. History as timeline. I like the inclusion of the etymology of the terms "denim" and "blue jeans." Navigation could be a little clearer. Simply include a list of links on the main page with headings. References for quotes under
Advertising: Do Jeans Equal Sex?? Pulls in issues and questions from lecture. Brings in the testimonials of friends. Addresses variations in style, design, and so on. An interesting project with some insightful thought into jeans and culture.
Posted at Mar 24/2006 01:16PM:
Sebastian De Vivo: Mario, it was fascinating to watch your argument play out in the ads for the designers you picked. I guess it makes sense that, while the regular lines need to create a distinctive brand (and indeed an identity for the person buying and wearing their clothes), jeans are so ubiquitous that jeans advertisements should end up looking so similar. Great job!
The History of Jeans
How has the design of jeans evolved throughout its history? What do the changes in the design structure represent of society's needs?
Advertising: Do Jeans Equal Sex?
Why are jeans in every single advertisment? Is it simply jeans that are being sold or is it more? What connotations emerge when one thinks of jeans?
Jeans as a Form of Expression
Why are there so many different styles? Do they really offer something innovative? What does a person's favorite pair of jeans say about him/her?
Final Reflections
Who Am I?:
Mario Madrigal
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Posted at Feb 21/2006 11:29AM:
[klfsong]: You might want to consider desgner jeans. Why do women spend $200+ on a single pair?
Posted at Feb 27/2006 08:56PM:
[Kareem]: Or people who would spend $200 on an ripped/distressed/faded pair of jeans instead of just aging it themselves. The label isn't usually that obvious, so what is it that is so satisfying about wearing a pair of expensive but torn up jeans?
Posted at Feb 27/2006 10:35PM:
Jennifer Ladd: Buying a pair of really expensive, durable, designer jeans is similar to buying that really nice designer handbag...both are meant to show status and display wealth, yet a discrete label is generally considered more appealing than loud, prominent branding...perhaps the idea is that the costly item can then only be recognized by others who can afford it, creating a small circle of high class buyers
Posted at Mar 14/2006 12:06AM:
Chun Kai Wang: For "Jeans as a Form of Expression" I know some people like to tear up their jeans to make them look cool. I remember reading in a Fortune magazine that a guy made his living out of tearing apart jeans. Maybe you can look into when this trend started and why.
Posted at Mar 20/2006 02:37PM:
Philip Spitzer: I have a really great business idea: First, buy 500 nice pairs of women's jeans from Nordstrom or wherever nice jeans are found. Next, create a program in which women farmers can wear these jeans every day for free, then they give the jeans back after two years or so. Now, you have a pair of "ripped/distressed/faded" jeans that will sell for $200+ dollars in New York City! Its sheer genius I tell ya.
