Thursday, May 8, 2008

Breakfast at Tiffany's and Fashion


I have decided to change my topic, once again, to researching movies, specifically Breakfast at Tiffany's, and how they have affected fashion and culture.
claim: This movie shows that fashion is a big part of American culture and people enjoy living lavishly. I will show how this movie in particular has affected fashion throughout the decades and possibly created a big advertisement for the jewelry company, Tiffany & Co.
evidence: Throughout the movie, the main character, played by Audrey Hepburn, is dressed in clothes that have a "classic" look, which has inspired a lot of the designs and styles of fashion even after the movie. From her jewelry to her shoes, these pieces can be seen in many of today's stores and high fashion magazines. Another piece of evidence to look at in this movie is the significance of the store Tiffany & Co. It gives the store romantic appeal, which is possibly why people like to give Tiffany's jewelry to their loved ones as gifts.
purpose: The purpose of this movie is to show that people can change from their materialistic lives to falling in love with someone who doesn't have much. In the movie, Audrey Hepburn is basically a gold digger, and in the end, she falls in love with her neighbor who is just a struggling writer and doesn't have much money. But it also shows the significance of material things at the same time because of the store Tiffany's and how that brought them together.
audience: This movie was made in 1961 and was based on a novel by Truman Capote. The audience back then was probably people in their 20s and what not. But today, people of all ages have seen this movie. People see it as a "chick flick" so probably more females watch it. People who are interested in fashion are also a big part of the audience.
I don't know if I did this AB right. =/ I'm hoping I did, since this is my 3rd one. Basically, I want to look at this classic movie having an impact on fashion and make a connection between fashion influencing movies, or movies influencing fashion.

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