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Janet joined the faculty at the University of Delaware in 1998. She was previously at the University of California Davis, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and Colorado State University. Janet gained her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1986 and also works as an industry consultant.
This paper focuses on the observation and comparison of street style in Paris, Barcelona, and New York. Street style, what people wear in public "street" settings, is often a source of fashion innovation. The spread of new style from the street, originating from outside a traditional fashion system and mostly by youth, has evolved as a prominent force in fashion development over the past several decades. Today, street style expresses a compelling mix of fashion, music, and urban life that radiates innovation, thus moving quickly into mainstream fashion. Understanding the expression and meaning of street style in both local and global contexts is more critical now than ever.
I will share findings from an ongoing study of youth culture in everyday urban settings and the issues that emerge when exploring the visual expressions and meanings. By observing and understanding street style, this study provides visual and cultural information that can impact fashion product development. This presentation will include many current visual examples and discussion of meaningful observation processes.
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