TY - ADVS AU - McCarthy,Kent C. AU - Hogeorges,Mike AU - Hennessey,Damon AU - Burns,Kate ED - Learning Seed Company. TI - Why we wear clothes: the functions of fashion SN - 9781557405951 AV - GT525 U1 - 391 PY - 2011/// CY - Chicago, IL PB - Learning Seed KW - Feature films KW - Short films KW - Documentary films KW - Clothing and dress KW - Social aspects KW - Psychological aspects KW - Advertising KW - Fashion KW - Fashion merchandising N1 - 1. The meaning of clothing -- 2. The why of clothing choice -- 3. The impact of clothing -- 4. The fashion industry and how we dress; Cinematography, Damon Hennessey; executive producer, Kari McCarthy; original music, Kevin Clark McCarthy; Narrator, Kate Burns N2 - As a tool of the individual and of culture, clothing has meaning. In this program, students explore the functional, social, and psychological aspects of clothing. Viewers learn how clothing provides more than just protection from the elements; it offers comfort, helps us to fit in with our peer group, and encourages us to follow trends. The right clothes can boost our self-image and confidence, too. We examine the fashion industry, as well as the influential role that marketing and advertising play in our daily decision of what to wear ER -