Explore Research B FT1505

By Leanne Beckford

Jamaican Dancehall in 1990s

JAMAICAN DANCEHALLIN THE

1990s

What is Dancehall?

• A form of dance• Originally started in the 1970s• Founded by King Jammy• Often a popular riddim is taken and used by various artists

WAYNE SMITH UNDER MI SLENG TENG - YouTube

What influenced Dancehall?

• It popularised in Kingston, Jamaica.• The island was hit by a financial crisis in the 90s• Increase in unemployment and crime• Most young people looked to Dancehall as an escape• A backlash against reggae

Music

Patra

SHABBA RANKS

BEENIE MANBOUNTY KILLER

BUJU BANTONLADY SAW

Dances

•Bogle•Butterfly•Whine

Dances of 00s•Gully Creepa•Nuh Linga •Dutty Whine• Willie Bounce

Provocative and entertaining

http://youtu.be/k7qjZJ0_ZSs

Dancehall Queen• women favoured for their dance moves• women could escape their troubles• Carlene Smith was crowned the 1st Dancehall queen in ‘92

The Movie, 1997

http://youtu.be/BYEAkBH1YmM

http://youtu.be/f9WpMDWUujc

Carlene

Influences on fashionStyled influenced by increase of media awareness, access to TV, travel and Africa.

Dancehall style is:

• Bright• Revealing• Skimpy• Customised

2012: The Shard• Europe's largest building• will stand at 1,020ft above ground•72 floors, pyramid shape•designed by Renzo Piano architectures• soon to be replaced by the Hermitage Plaza in Paris

2012:Olympics

2012: Titanic 100th Anniversary

•15th April•Memorial cruise• the 1997 film re-released in 3D• plaque at the Titanic Memorial Garden, Belfast

2012: Disney Paris 20th Anniversary

2012: Promise Collection

Tommy Hilfiger in Uganda

• Tommy Hilfiger (Millennium Development Goal global leader) and his ambassador Katie Holmes

• collection with pieces made in Africa or using locally sourced cotton• vibrant African prints• 100% of profits go towards the Millennium Development• aim to halve poverty in Africa by 2015

2012 Key Garments

Gatsby Glamour• Twenties silhouettes• Deco details• Tasselled trims• Ostrich feathers

Track and Field• Sporty mesh• Silky track pants• Feminine sportswear• Brights/ fluorescent

2012 Key Garments

Afrocentric• Animal prints• Safari suiting• Cocktail dresses• Ethnic prints, tribal sketches

Americana• Affluent 50s• Plastic checks, Gingham prints• Glimpse of bare midriff•Cat-eye sunglasses

2013: Spring/Summer Trends

Pantone chart, WGSN

PVC

JEWELS

Fashion House: Martin Margiela

DECONSTRUCTION

UNCONVENTIONAL

MYSTERIOUS

Final Designs