Timetable for August - November 2014 Session

Welcome back students!!!

How's your holiday? Most importantly, how's your result? ^,^

Congratulations for those who manage to achieve good result! And for those who didn't, don't worry, you may still set up a new target this semester :)


Here are the timetable for August - November 2014 Session by department.


ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2v9qiMSAGU_aE1fZjBMYVFSYkk/edit?usp=sharing

FASHION DEPARTMENT

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2v9qiMSAGU_d2ZpbW1GMUZ6b0E/edit?usp=sharing

GRAPHIC DEPARTMENT

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2v9qiMSAGU_Zm1sVEtFSmNIcGM/edit?usp=sharing

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2v9qiMSAGU_YkFhQmlSTGx1Xzg/edit?usp=sharing

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2v9qiMSAGU_MUtTeUdRazgzZUU/edit?usp=sharing

Wind Instrument Workshop

On what would have been a regular Monday morning, the music students of S.I.A. were lucky enough to have a break from the norm and instead spent an hour or two with the talented Adolfo Mendoza in a Wind Instrument Workshop. Mr. Mendoza, who is referred to affectionately as Pong, is the principal bassoonist in the Phillippine Pops Orchestra. (You can read more about his expertise over here!)

The bassoon is probably a more obscure instrument as opposed to the regular flute and clarinet that would be named by many people when prompted to give examples of wind instruments. He plays a German (Heckel) bassoon as opposed to another slightly less common bassoon system, the French (Buffet) which has a different timbre. To further pique your interest, a sample of what his bassoon playing sounds like can be found at the end of this entry. 

He gave the students personalised advice as they demonstrated their skills in front of the group. Among the goldmine of pointers was the adjustment of the music stand to facilitate one's height. Simply by increasing the height of the stand would result in a more correct posture and in turn, an improved projection of breathing to play the instrument. Mr. Mendoza also highlighted the importance of colour when playing a note. Emotion is very important when playing a piece, and one must convey said emotions. For instance, playing notes in a brash and forceful manner in a romantic piece adorned with legato phrases is not particularly enjoyable to listen to. Paraphrasing Mr. Mendoza, "You do not shout 'I love you' to the person you love!"

Although his advice was geared towards music students, many of his wise words are applicable across all fields and walks of life. Instead of turning the page when faced with a difficult etude, or simply skimming over difficult phrases by playing haphazard notes in succession, he stresses that one must focus on their weaknesses in order to succeed. Regardless Hard work, persistence, determination and diligence are all important qualities for succeeding in the musical field. Just like the phrase shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars- Mr. Mendoza mentions the importance of dreaming big, and how there is no limit on your imagination. It's the will to make your dreams come true that will move you along. 

He shared his path to success with the group: from his repetitive practising of scales and etudes even while watching cartoons in his college years, to the incredibly physically taxing all-day practices at the conservatory. From his own first-hand experience, one can tell the journey to achieving excellence is never effortless. 

Broadening of horizons is what a workshop aims to achieve, and the thoughtful advice given by Mr. Mendoza was taken seriously into consideration by our budding young musicians. 

As a token of appreciation we received two copies of contemporary music from Philippines performed by Philpops Orchestra, including Mr. Mendoza himself. We hope to see him in Sabah again, and wish him all the best in his career in the Philippine music scene. 

Here is a clip of Mr. Mendoza demonstrating his skils: 

Sand Sculpting Competition!!

This year Astro Kasih has organized yet another exciting program involving the motive to save the earth and act as a long term commitment environmental programme to create awareness to the public. This event took place at teluk likas june 22 starts from 6am till 1.30pm for the sand sculpting competition. The participants were from various universities in Sabah. 

Apart from the main sand-sculpting event, a variety of programs happened during the day too. Namely a competition akin to one of the popular cooking competition TV program “MasterChef” was held during that event, as well as an emergency health demonstration, art colouring, sand art for the kids, a magic show, volleyball, and skimboarding.

This year SIA was invited to participate this awesome event in sand sculpting!

SIA participation consisted of lecturers and student for Team Nemo, and students for both Team Flameball and Team Sandmen. Determine, patient, team work and creativity is what matters into creating and moulding a mere sand into sand sculpture masterpiece.

With the unbearable hot weather, our team has kindly enough to tolerate the weather and go on as planned. The team has sweat their way since early morning as early as 6am into the scene and finish their final touch up at 1pm before the final judgement for every team. Each team need to present their art of environment in sand sculpture and their own story and reason behind the process of making it.

SIA Team won first prize worth RM3000 inclusive of 10 Quicksilver watches, and the other two team won consolation prizes each worth RM500. All the teams that participated also have been given prizes to acknowledge their hardwork and also the commitment to support the event.

Congratulations to all SIA participants! We will definitely support and nurture the earth with care.

S.I.A. Convocation 2014

Sabah institute of Art recently held their 21^st joint convocation ceremony together with Inter-American University for the first time last Saturday on 21^st June 2014 in YTL multipurpose hall, UMS. It was a celebration of success for the graduates of SIA and cheerful families and friends brightened up the hall with cheers and laughter.

A total of 23 fresh batches of graduates from SIA and 21 graduates from IAU celebrated the highest point in their academic journey. As the students had put all their hard work by wrapping up their sweat and toil in SIA, students were given the privilege of partaking in the ritual of walking down the aisle in the auditorium. Students who completed their studies for June graduation were awarded with diplomas, Bachelor Degrees, Master Degrees and Doctorates according to their respective fields.

At SIA, students are trained to add a skill dimension to their academics. Provide training for skill development to enhance the performance of these student’s in the industry. Work of excellence over the past 24 years has enabled SIA to bear the tag of a trustworthy institution with their lean concepts in colleges to teach the students the way to implement their knowledge in their field of work.

SIA chief executive officer Dato’ Wilson Yong Tung Yung commented that SIA Student is not shortfall comparing with other college and university and theirstudent is well receptive in the market with higher employability rate compare to the rest. SIA CEO further commented that SIA is also committed to foster the qualities of creativity in art and design by providing the platform and environment for students to achieve their professions particularly in Art and Design, who would provide leadership and catalysts towards the development and improvement of universal well-being”. Aspiring remarks given by Dato’ Wilson was a necessary impetus to cultivate the next generation of student success.

Guest of honor Dato’Suzannah Liaw also commented on the importance of the concept of 'never ever stop learning' because in life there will be twists and turns that cannot be predicted. In the future they will find fulfilment in other parts of their life which is unimaginable and also quote that wherever they work, they need to be not only professional but also caring, compassionate, ethical, a team player and able to cope with responsibility. 

As was customary, presentation of IAU certificate Hon Phd./Phd/MA/BA was awarded to the graduates’ by the Vice – President of IAU, Prof. Juliana Theresa, alongside presentation of SIA certificate of Diploma by the Guest of Honor herself.

The celebration of these graduates’ achievements could not have been possible without the support from their professors and lecturers that have guided them throughout the years of studying. Reminiscing the memories throughout their good times and hard times, the graduates eager to share the joy with their family and friends.

The graduates' accomplishments do not end here, but instead they shall take the challenge and strive to their best along the pathway to success. Sabah Institute of Art would wish to congratulate to all graduates of Sabah Institute of Art and IAU for their great success!

A short video featuring a few of the proud graduates and their reflections:

SIA GOOFY ROCK THE STAGE OF JAZZFEST!

SIA has returned this year to enliven this prestigious event KK Jazz festival 2014 in conjunction with the reception of the eight edition of the show last Friday 13 June 2014. Each year SIA will present their most talented new musicians to expose and sharpen their talents with a memorable opportunity. This year “SIA Goofy” a newly form band comprises of 10 young musicians rocked the stage of KK Jazz festival at Sutera Harbour.

The stunning performance started with our young and talented powerful lead vocalist Aivin Clint and Andy Lowie, Keyboard played by Brandon Laurie and Sam Jayasamry, Bass played by Matteo Ricci, Drums by Basal Christopher, our charismatic lead guitarist Erica Lee, and last but not least the head of the group Frank Chu who played the saxophone accompanied by Md. Safuan and Eugene Tang.  SIA GOOFY serenades the crowd performing 4 of their variety jazz feel song raging from P.ramlee “Manusia”, Gabrielle “That Groove”, Earth Wind and fire “September” and lastly Raisa “Pergilah” song which brings the crowd to sing a long and truly enjoyed their twisted style of music.

With the fine weather, breezing air and flashing lights, KK Jazz festival is full with energy throughout the event. Among spectators that present that day come as far as Italy, London, Philippines and not to overlook the local whom enjoying and supporting that this big event every year. Aspiring talented artist come from South Africa, Indonesia, Philippine, Italy mesmerise with their different ethnicity and knowing the roots of jazz where they come from.

Sabah Institute of art will continue to be affiliate and giving big support in performing various prestigious events such as KK Jazz Festival and to support the donation funds for goodwill project within Sabah and in the hopes to perform largely in front of the crowd with good music in different genres in the future.

Of Art and Football

With the flags raised in Brazil and about half the people you know either celebrating or wallowing in despair, the last thing you’d think about is art. From personal experience, the Beautiful Game is called the Beautiful Game for a reason: it is an art, and it influences art.

Sabah’s very own Red Hong Yi is at it again, creating masterpieces without using a paintbrush. This time round it is World Cup themed- with the likeness of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar painted with nothing other than- you'd never guess- a football. There is a video and more info here, of this fancy footwork.

It is an undisputed fact that the actual movement of the players across the pitch is an art in itself. But innovative methods of using the human body to become art always intrigued me- on more than one grand adventure across the oceans, I have encountered very, very still men with pigeons perched upon their arms coated in silver paint, deceivingly posed as statues. Here is one woman who became the World Cup.

For those of a more minimalist inclination, Tony Miotto’s interpretation of the various teams’ crests might tickle your fancy and end up being one of your many methods of showing allegiance to your favourite team. Or second favourite, in light of the inevitable (and outright surprising, in certain cases) knockouts in the group stage.  

(I have a certain degree of inclination towards the boys in sky blue and white. You have to admit, the colour combination is aesthetically pleasing.)

Digitally Inspired Media created eight posters in honour of the World Cup- the geometrical contours are so many levels of gorgeous. 

("As part of our tribute to these heroes, we have created a series of exclusive posters for the star contenders of the World Cup, inspired the titles of blockbuster films that justify the dedicated traits of each player better than the respective movies itself. To create these posters, we incorporated a cutting-edge crystal design, symbolizing the presence of a singular, strong inner core with an outer surface that is capable of transcending boundaries and achieve the impossible, much like our heroes who give everything they have for the spirit of the most beautiful game ever played.")

Amongst all the glitz and glamour, there are always the less-than-favourable aspects of the event that plague the host nation, acknowledged by everyone, yet left unspoken by many. Street art lining the urban landscape of Brazilian cities are a means of protest and outcry. Satirical and bold, the images focus on the harsh reality as opposed to the almost illusionary ideals of glory. However among the negativity, there are also more positive portrayals of the World Cup sandwiched between the unglamorous. More at the link.

Another interpretation of the political tensions present surrounding the event is the following sketch by French artist Pez/Pierre Yves Riveau. The intricate detail is somewhat symbolic of the many complications society has been entangled in. Such lovely form and a clear message that leaves an impact. 

On a lighter note, everybody loves stickers. Especially during World Cup season: the one-every-four-year hunt for the rare sticker of your favourite. Gotta stick ‘em all. One couple requipped the good ol' crayon and felt tip to share their interpretations of the stars. Ranging from a strong caricature likeness to deeply challenging abstractness, you will be entertained, hopefully even inspired. Proceed with caution, especially if laughter is not acceptable in the environment you are in. 

Quite unfortunately I have not encountered any in Kota Kinabalu (or have I just not been out of the house?) and I feel a bit left out. Perhaps I should walk in this couple’s footsteps and create my own Panini stickers. All for a bit of a creative exercise, and most importantly for a bit of a laugh.

Last but not least are the photographs taken during the World Cup- which I might leave that for a separate post, as if I were to share my favourite photos I would be here all day. I hope that this might leave some food for thought, or perhaps convinces you to watch the World Cup: it is worth it if you enjoy sports and a good atmosphere (besides the pain of sleepless nights which is a regrettable ailment Malaysians suffer from due to the dreaded existence of timezones). Who knows, you might be similarly inspired to work on creative pursuits. After all, this game is not just about 22 men and a ball. 

- F. C. 

Timetable for May-August 2014 Session

Greeting students! Here are your timetable for this semester. Diploma in Architecture Diploma in Graphic Design Diploma in Interior Design *For Diploma in Fashion & Diploma in Music Studies, the tentative timetable will be uploaded soon since there are minor changes. Sorry for any inconvenience cause. *There might be any changes in these timetables. Any update should be inform by your lecturer.

Taking Lecture Notes Made Easy !

Taking lecture notes is a major part of studying, so it is important that your notes are thorough and accurate. In addition, taking notes and staying engaged in class will keep you from feeling BORED or FALLING ASLEEP. Get the most out of a lecture and have an amazing set of notes to show for it!

PREPARATION BEFORE THE LECTURE

1.     Complete the assigned reading for that day.

Your lecturer’s lecture will most likely expand off of the material assigned in the reading. If you don’t do the reading, you lack the necessary background information to fully grasp the lecture and to meaningfully contribute during class.

           

2.     Check online for course materials and lecture outlines offered by your lecturer.

Your lecturer may have announced the topic or key ideas in the upcoming lecture, and it’s important that you are aware of this structure going into the lecture. Doing so will ensure that you will be more likely to predict its organization and understand the material well.
 

Convert the provided key terms/major concepts/etc. into questions that you know you should focus on as you listen to the lecture. Structure your notebook according to headings provided in the outline.

If no outline is given, try to structure the presentation yourself when you revisit the notes later.

3.     Sit as close to the front of the room as possible to eliminate distractions.

You may even want to come five or ten minutes early to get a good seat and have time to set up your pen and notebook or laptop. You want to make sure you can hear the lecturer clearly, see everything written on the board, and feel comfortable asking questions or making comments when appropriate.

4.     Decide how you want to take notes and be prepared with the necessary supplies.

Bring laptop if you type faster than you write and prefer to take notes on it. Otherwise, have extra lead for mechanical pencils and/or pens. Make sure you have a supply of extra sheets of binder paper as well.

5.     If you decide to take notes with a laptop, consider one of the following programs to help you organize and enhance your note-taking.

If you take notes on a laptop or type up your notes into study guides, check your Microsoft Word project gallery for something called a “notebook layout”. This document mimics the appearance of a notebook, and allows you to insert tabs for creating sections, title pages for easy reference, draw supplement diagrams, and record audio notes. It’s built especially for note-taking, so bullets are easy to use and organize. Better yet, it’s already included in most versions of Microsoft Word.

If you have an internet access on your laptop, you can use the collaborative note-taking platform Unishared. It will allow you to team up with some of your friends in the classroom to write collaborative notes on the same document in live. It will allow you to stay focused on the course and have rich notes in the same time.

·      PerfectNotes (www.perfectnotes.com) software records your lecture while you take notes. At any time, you can bookmark important points. Later, you can quickly go back and hear what you missed by clicking on your bookmarks. Or, if part of your notes and the audio will be available for you to browse through. In just seconds you can hear the exact part that was unclear.

·       Live Scribe Smart Pen (www.livescribe.com) is a great tool for those who don’t want to take a notebook to class. Take notes using the Smart Pen on special paper. Whenever you want to hear something again, just click on the notes that are unclear and hear them again.

·  Microsoft OneNote (www.microsoft.com) effectively organizes various documents (web pages, PDFs, charts, graphs, emails, class notes, etc.) in one place. It lets you record voice only, or with video and save it in the OneNote document.

DURING THE LECTURE

1.     Listen carefully to the introduction of the lecture.

Copy what’s written on the whiteboard or overhead projector. Every lecturer organizes each lecture into some sort of outline, even if it’s implicit and loosely followed. By knowing this outline, you will better be prepared to anticipate what notes you will need to take.

2.     Take notes in outline format.

Underneath section headings, write down ideas in bullet form and supplementary ideas with indented sub-bullets. This is much better than just writing down everything as a new point.

Lecturers are not always organized about following main points with subpoints, so keep in mind that you may have to re-organize your notes after the lecture. This is why it may be advantageous to take note with a laptop, as editing becomes seamless.

Your first priority should be grasping the lecture content and writing it down – never let organization compromise your information acquisition.

3.     Use abbreviations and skip unimportant words to take notes efficiently.

Only record the important words that you need to get the idea of the point made. Skip words like “the” and “a” that do not convey additional meaning to the lecture content. Create abbreviations to help you write things down quickly, such as drawing arrows for increase/decrease or to show causation, and especially for terms used over and over again. (e.g., IR for international relations)

Remember: your goal is to understand what the lecturer is saying not to try to record exactly everything he or she says.

4.     Recognize main ideas by signal words that indicate something important is to follow.

Your instructor is not going to send up a rocket when he/she states an important new idea or gives an example, but she will use will use signals to telegraph what she is doing. Every good speaker does it, and you should expect to receive these signals.

5.     Jot down details or examples that support the main ideas.

Take down examples and sketches which the lecturer presents. Indicate examples with “e.g.” or “ex.”. Give special attention to details not covered in the textbook, as these will likely earn you points on the exam.

Draw diagrams for concepts you can’t remember easily or don’t understand.

6.     If there is a summary at the end of the lecture, pay close attention to it.

You can use it to check the organization of your notes. If your notes seem disorganized, copy down the main points that are covered in the summary. It will help in revising your notes later.

7.    At the end of the lecture, ask questions about points that you did not understand.

When students ask questions, write down the questions and the lecturer’s answer. This additional information might answer questions you have as well.

source: dailyexpress,local voice, education

Exam Schedule Jan - Aug 2014

Hello fellas! Your exam schedule is up now! Please click the link below :) Diploma in Architecture Diploma in Fashion Design Diploma in Interior Design Diploma in Music Sudies Diploma in Graphic Design GOOD LUCK!

Best Preparations for Coming Exam!

Hello students!

Come, sit back and relax..well, even the exam week is coming very soon. Im sure you guys might stressed out thinking about.....

"what questions will be asked"
" can I score more this time?"
"can I even answer those questions?"
"will I have inspiration and idea on that very day?"
"can I present my design the way I plan to?"

Chill guys~~~

Good news!!!Here are some tips for you!

Hope these tips might help you guys! ^,^

1. Give yourself enough time to study

Don't leave it until the last minute. While some students do seem to thrive on last-minute 'cramming', it's widely accepted that for most of us, this is not the best way to approach an exam. 

Set out a timetable for your study. Write down how many exams you have and the days on which you have to sit them. Then organize your study accordingly. You may want to give some exams more study time than others, so find a balance that you feel comfortable with.

2. Organize your study space

Make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out. Have you got enough light? Is your chair comfortable? Are your computer games out of sight?

Try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel as comfortable and able to focus as possible. For some people, this may mean almost complete silence; for others, background music helps. Some of us need everything completely tidy and organized in order to concentrate, while others thrive in a more cluttered environment. Think about what works for you, and take the time to get it right.

3. Use flow charts and diagrams

Visual aids can be really helpful when revising. At the start of a topic, challenge yourself to write down everything you already know about a topic - and then highlight where the gaps lie. 

Closer to the exam, condense your revision notes into one-page diagrams. Getting your ideas down in this brief format can then help you to quickly recall everything you need to know during the exam.

4. Practice on old exams

One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions. This helps you get used to the format of the questions, and - if you time yourself - can also be good practice for making sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.

5. Explain your answers to others

Parents and little brothers and sisters don't have to be annoying around exam time! Use them to your advantage. Explain an answer to a question to them. That will help you to get it clear in your head, and also to highlight any areas where you need more work.

6. Organize study groups with friends

Get together with friends for a study session. You may have questions that they have the answers to and vice versa. As long as you make sure you stay focused on the topic for an agreed amount of time, this can be one of the most effective ways to challenge yourself.

7. Take regular breaks

While you may think it's best to study for as many hours as possible, this can actually be counterproductive. If you were training for a marathon, you wouldn't try and run 24 hours a day! Likewise studies have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps.

Everyone's different, so develop a study routine that works for you. If you study better in the morning, start early before taking a break at lunchtime. Or if you're more productive at nighttime, take a larger break earlier on so you're ready to settle down come evening.

Try not to feel guilty about being out enjoying the sunshine instead of hunched over your textbooks. Remember Vitamin D is important for a healthy brain!

8. Snack on 'brain food'

Keep away from junk food! You may feel like you deserve a treat, or that you don't have time to cook, but what you eat can really have an impact on energy levels and focus. Keep your body and brain well-fuelled by choosing nutritious foods that have been proven to aid concentration and memory, such as fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt and blueberries. 

The same applies on exam day - eat a good meal before the test, based on foods that will provide a slow release of energy throughout. Sugar may seem appealing, but it won't help when your energy levels crash an hour or so later.

9. Plan your exam day

Make sure you get everything ready well in advance of the exam - don't leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don't know the way, or what you're supposed to bring. Check all the rules and requirements, and plan your route and journey time. If possible, do a test run of the trip; if not, write down clear directions.

Work out how long it will take to get there - then add on some extra time. You really don't want to arrive having had to run halfway or feeling frazzled from losing your way. You could also make plans to travel to the exam with friends or classmates, as long as you know they're likely to be punctual!

LAST but NOT LEAST.....

10.

Drink plenty of water

As a final tip, remember that being well hydrated is essential for your brain to work at its best. Make sure you keep drinking plenty of water throughout your revision, and also on the exam day.

Good luck fellas!

Think of Art,think of SIA.

source: http://www.topuniversities.com/

40 Interesting and fun FACTS About Fashion!

These are 40 interesting and fun facts about fashion that you might don't have any idea about! Some are quite funny..and some makes you go "ohhh..." :)

1.   The word ‘jeans’ comes from the cotton pants worn by “Genes,” the local term for Genoan sailors.

                                  Image of Genoan Sailors wearing jeans : buddhajeans.com

2.   The average American owns 7 pairs of blue jeans.

Image of TOGA : Google Image

3.   Initially, both men and women wore togas in Rome, but after the 2nd century BC, respectable women wore stolas and prostitutes were required to wear a toga. 

                        Image of Pencil skirt and A-Line skirt : www.gorgeautiful.com

4.   The Ancient Greeks exercised naked.  In fact, this is where our word “gymnasium” comes from; γυμνός (gymnos) means naked in Ancient and Modern Greek.

5.   The four major fashion capitals of the world are New York, London, Milan, and Paris.  Each city holds fashion shows twice, in February and September.

6.   It was not acceptable for women to wear shorts in public until World War 2.

7.   The first fashion magazine was published in Germany in 1586.

8.   American households spend about 3.8% of their income on clothing, which equates to about $1,700 per person.  By comparison, Americans spent 11% of their income on clothes in 1950.

9.   The price of clothing has decreased by 8.5% since 1992, even when adjusted for inflation.

10.  Over a lifetime, an American woman will spend $125,000 on clothes.  3,000 items—271 pairs of shoes, 185 dresses, and 145 bags.

11.  The five most common clothing materials are linen, cotton, polyester, and rayon.

12.   Cotton is the most widely used clothing material, but it only became common in mid-1800s, when Eli Whitney’s cotton gin made it easy to separate the cotton fibers from the seeds.

13.  Evidence for the first clothes dates somewhere between 100,000 to 500,000 years ago.

14.  Simple needles made out of animal bone first appeared about 30,000 years ago.

15.  The bikini was named after the island Bikini Atoll, where the US military was testing its bombs in World War 2.       It was so named because its creator, Louis Réard, belived the revealing suit would create a shock like that of the atomic bomb.

16.  Women’s nominal clothing sizes have increased in physical size over the years in a phenomenon known as “vanity sizing.”  A size 8 dress with a 32-inch bust in 1967 is now considered a size 0 today.

17.  10-25% of Western women don’t wear a bra, and 75-85% of women who do wear an incorrect size.

18.  Men’s shirts button on the right, and women’s on the left.

Image of Pencil Skirt & A-Line Skirt : www.gorgeautiful.com

19.  Both the pencil skirt and the A-line skirt were designed by Frenchman Christian Dior, who is single-handedly credited with inspiring 1950s fashion.

20.  Children dressed identically to adults until the mid-1800s, when the concept of children’s clothing took off.

21.  What Americans consider “tuxedos” are called “dinner jackets” in Great Britain, as the word tuxedo itself refers to the white version of the suit jacket in British English.

22.  Dresses and skirts are commonly seen as women’s clothng in the West, but in other parts of the world, men wear them as frequently as women do.

23.  More than 2 billion t-shirts are sold each year.

24.  A person’s social rank and profession in the Medieval Ages was represented by the color of their clothing.  The nobility wore red, peasants wore brown and gray, and merchants, bankers, and gentry wore green.

25.  In Rome, purple clothing was exclusively reserved for emperors and magistrates.

26.  The earliest known shoes are sandals that date back to approximately 7,000 B.C.  However, bone analysis of early humans suggest humans began wearing shoes as early as 40,000 years ago.

27.  In Arab culture, shoes are considered dirty because they touch the ground and cover the lowest part of the body, the foot.  It is considered offensive to show one’s shoe sole, and throwing your shoe at someone is an extremely grave insult.

28.  The difference between two nominal clothing sizes is approximately ten to fifteen pounds.

29.  Standard women’s clothes are designed to fit women between 5’4 and 5’8 tall.

30.  One silk cocoon produces an average of 600 to 900 meters of silk filaments, but it takes four to eight pieces to make one strand of silk thread.  In all, it takes about 30,000 silkworms to produce 12 pounds of raw silk.

 Image of silk thread : Google Image

31.  Eyeliner became popular after its discovery in King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the 1920s.

          

                 Image of King Tutankhamun : www.livescience.com

          

32.  It was once taboo to wear black unless one was in mourning.  Victorian widows were expected to wear black mourning clothes for two years after their husbands’ deaths.

33.  Until around the beginning of the 20th century, Chinese culture regarded small feet as beautiful, and it was a common practice to bind women’s feet from an early age to keep their feet small.   This practice was limited to the wealthy, however, as the feet of women who underwent this procedure were so deformed that they had difficulty walking.

 

                Image of Chinese lotus shoes worn by Chinese women : Google Image

34.  The fashion industry generates an average revenue of $20 billion each year.

35.  A Sneakerhead is someone who collects shoes.

36.  Nowadays, kimonos are worn only in very formal occasions in Japan except by sumo wrestlers, who are required to wear traditional Japanese clothes when in public.

37.  For all the hoopla made about Fashion Week, the average fashion show is only about 10 minutes long.

38.  Vintage clothing refers to clothing made between 20 and 100 years ago, and retro refers to recently made clothing that is designed to resemble the style of another period.

39.  It became more socially acceptable for women to wear shorts during World War 2, which introduced fabric rationing and forced women to take on more masculine jobs.

40.  The skirt is the second oldest piece of clothing, outdated only by the loincloth.

                  Image of Sumo Wrestler wearing Kimono in public : Google Image

Portrait of the children of Philip III of Spain by Bartolomé González y Serrano, 1612

Image: Martin LaBar, flickr

Oldest leather shoe, National Geographic

source: http://www.scratchhard.com/about/blog/40-interesting-facts-about-fashion/

Think of Art,think of SIA.