Functionality
-Super modern clothing
ex_Mandarina Duck
-numerous options and possibilities
-individuals/ harmonious wardrobe (social situation, context)
-day-to-day needs
-interchangeable elements in production
-gradual evolution
-cross-seasonal aesthetic
-switching one old and worn item for one new item
-parkas, jackets, dresses, trousers and skirts => giving the pieces a seamless appearance
-co-ordinate system of dressing
"Separates, layering and versatile uses produce apparel that is not foreordained but that is ultimately in the hands of the man or women who wear the clothing" - Richard Martin
2. Mobility
Metropolitan people carry a wide variety of items
-multi pockets
-plugged-in body
-wearable luggage
-Task bag
3. Shelter & Protection
The safety of cars, for instance, is a major selling point for manufacturers and cover a wide range of options from alarms to unbreakable glass. Indeed, in recent years, the four-wheel-drive 'road warrior' vehicle has become increasingly popular in many metropolitan centres. Super modern clothing can be interpreted as another manifestation of the relationship between fear and urban design. Like houses and cars, it attempts to create a secure and defensible space around the individual. In so doing, it fulfils many of the physical and symbolic functions of armour.
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