In this episode, the focus is on the disco era, which had a significant impact on music, fashion, and dance.Viewers will learn about the rise of disco as a cultural phenomenon, its influence on society, and the forces that tried to bring it down. It’s a look at how music and ...
Walsh, Peter (Theologian)
“You feel like someone is giving you a very nice title and badge to wear. But at the same time, maybe you’re not equal. You’re still being put in a place that is not at the same level as the majority. That’s what’s amazing about fashion: you don’t have to be stereotyped...
American Style: With Christie Brinkley, Tim Gunn, Tommy Hilfiger, Diane von Fürstenberg. From fashion to pop culture, the series examines how through decades America's style and iconic moments reflected the country's political and social climate.
Ralph Lauren has a heritage and brand recognition rivaling even the most famous European brands. Ralph Lauren has had unparalleled success for over five decades in the United States and abroad. The fashion house describes its work as “reflecting a distinctive American perspective.” ...
Throughout the decades of American history, the Department of the Treasury has been a dynamic aspect of the government’s service to the people, expanding and developing to accommodate the nation’s needs. While the fiscal and collection functions have remained substantially constant for over...
Bill Blass(born June 22, 1922,Fort Wayne,Indiana, U.S.—died June 12, 2002, New Preston, Connecticut) was an American designer who helped define the relaxed, pared-down elegance that wouldcharacterizeAmericanfashionin the late 20th century. ...
It would then be up to the people, in early republican fashion, to determine whether or not the revelation was credible in each case. Emerson’s challenge to the Unitarian establishment at Harvard proposed that individuals may listen for the voice of God in their private minds, trusting their...
"The Breakfast Club" takes all of this as seriously as teenagers do, which is why teens through the decades continue to see themselves in the the film's characters.Of course, none of this would have worked without the sensitive performances of the five stars, the nucleus of what the adult...
The American Millennium Martial artist and actor Chan explores the challenges of race relations in hilarious fashion in the movie “Rush Hour”. In my novel about the Iraq war, LSA Adder, I use the word “nigger” on two occasions in the conversations of two different characters. Why did I...