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Задание:

Read the text carefully. Select if the statements are TRUE or FALSE, put a tick in an
appropriate column and Support your choice with evidence.
The History of Modern Fashion
Today, dedicated followers of fashion look to cities such as New York City, London, Paris
and Milan for their inspiration and to buy the latest trends. The fashion scene changes with every
season and in many countries, this means that there are four collections – one each for spring,
summer, autumn and winter. The concept of fashion trends developed in the 14th century in
Europe, but what about fashion in the rest of the world?
Early Western travelers going to the East noted that fashion and styles changed slowly in
countries such as Persia, India, China and Japan. However, this was not always the case as there
was also evidence uncovered during the dynasty of Ming China of rapidly changing fashions in
Chinese clothing. History shows us that changes in costume often took place at times of economic
or social change, which occurred in ancient Rome and the medieval Arabian Peninsula. Then a long
period without major changes would follow.
At this time, most weaving, embroidery, cutting and stitching was hand-crafted by skilled
craftsmen and seamstresses. Many textiles originated in countries such as China, where exquisite
silks were produced and Turkey with its rich history of embroidery and clothing styles influenced
by Central Asia and the Far East. Until the mid-nineteenth century, in Europe and America most
clothing was therefore custom made by skilled dressmakers and tailors. This meant that following
fashion trends was clearly an expensive past-time.
In the twentieth century, mechanized production of textiles and the introduction of the sewing
machine dramatically changed the way fashionable garments were produced. It led the development
of haute couture and, much later, affordable branded clothing which was the offshoot of haute
couture. Mass production meant that clothing became much cheaper and more widely available, yet at the same time was easily adapted to meet the designers’ demands. As economies grew and
people became more affluent, more people could afford to buy designer clothing across the world.
To sum up, fashion is closely interlinked with the history of the world. Periods of rapid
change and movement of people influenced the textiles and styles that people chose to wear.
Nowadays, people are still extremely conscious about the way they dress for various occasions.
Adolescents and young adults feel very strongly about the brands they wear, whether it is for
college, partying or sportswear. Their parents feel the same about their own designer labels. There
are designer or boutique brands all over the world. In many Asian countries, local designers can
charge a small fortune for exclusive bridal wear, wedding attire and other formal wear.

Решение:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. True