In the second episode of No Wonder, we delve into the fascinating world of fashion and economics by exploring the Hemline Index. Possibly developed in the 1920s by economist George Taylor, this index suggests that the length of women's skirts is correlated with the state of the economy. But is there any truth to this theory, or is it just a myth?
Join us as we unravel the history and meaning of the Hemline Index and its impact on our society. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, an economics buff, or just curious about the hidden connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, this episode is for you. Don't miss it!
Keywords: Hemline Index, economics, fashion, history, society, myths, correlations, trends.
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References:
Koda, H., & Yohannan, K. (2009). The model as muse: embodying fashion. Metropolitan Museum of Art.
David Gilbert (2017) The Looks of Austerity: Fashions for Hard Times, Fashion Theory, 21:4, 477-499, DOI: 10.1080/1362704X.2017.1316057
Tihana Škrinjarić (2020) Hemline Index Theory: empirical analysis with Google data, International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 13:3, 325-333, DOI: 10.1080/17543266.2020.1799079
van Baardwijk, M., & Franses, P. H. (2010). The hemline and the economy: is there any match? (No. EI 2010-40, pp. 1-11). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemline_index
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