Host Lon Woodbury and co-host Elizabeth McGhee from L.A. Talk Radio's Parent Choices for Struggling Teens interviewed Betty Kreisel Shubert on the subject of "what are these kids thinking?" The interview discussed how fashion in the United States has transformed from one generation to the next - until we now have adolescents who wear anything from rainbow-colored Mohawks to harsh black Gothic costumes. Host Lon Woodbury is an independent educational expert. Co-host Liz McGhee is admissions director for Sandhill Youth Child Development Center in New Mexico.
About Betty Kreisel Shubert.
Since the 1930s, Betty has been a mainstay in clothing design in Hollywood. Now at the age of 88, she is a renowned clothing and costume designer, fashion historian and author. Her recent book, "Out of Style: A Modern Perspective of How, Why and When Vintage Fashions Evolved" has won rave reviews in the fashion industry. Additionally, as a regular columnist for Ancestry Magazine, she helps identify the date of early photographs by the clothes people wore.
Just What Are These Kids Thinking?
Betty described fashion fads in America since the 1800s to our present time. She described her profession as a designer of clothes for stage, television specials, ready-to-wear attire, Las Vegas musicals and Disneyland. In the film, "Gone with the Wind," she developed the signature clothes, consisting of bodices especially designed to entrance and intrigue men. Besides her work as a costume designer in the movie industry, she has created outfits for major cruise lines, race tracks, hotels, bistros and casino sites worldwide.
She talked about how each era brings about a different look before designers get bored and then do the exact opposite. She described a variety of trends that reflected America's social changes, from the flapper era when women showed their legs for the first time in history as a result of women's lib to today's comparatively simple apparel of jackets, t-shirts, and jeans. Commenting on teens, she described how young people dress to fit in with their peer group or to get attention even if it's controversial or obscene.
Summary
Anyone curious about the fascinating psychology of clothing, particularly why teens wear surprising clothing, will appreciate this radio interview. An expert on the social past of garments, from the 1800's to the present day, Betty expounded with humor, drollness, adages, and famous quotes on the theme of what are these kids thinking.
About Betty Kreisel Shubert.
Since the 1930s, Betty has been a mainstay in clothing design in Hollywood. Now at the age of 88, she is a renowned clothing and costume designer, fashion historian and author. Her recent book, "Out of Style: A Modern Perspective of How, Why and When Vintage Fashions Evolved" has won rave reviews in the fashion industry. Additionally, as a regular columnist for Ancestry Magazine, she helps identify the date of early photographs by the clothes people wore.
Just What Are These Kids Thinking?
Betty described fashion fads in America since the 1800s to our present time. She described her profession as a designer of clothes for stage, television specials, ready-to-wear attire, Las Vegas musicals and Disneyland. In the film, "Gone with the Wind," she developed the signature clothes, consisting of bodices especially designed to entrance and intrigue men. Besides her work as a costume designer in the movie industry, she has created outfits for major cruise lines, race tracks, hotels, bistros and casino sites worldwide.
She talked about how each era brings about a different look before designers get bored and then do the exact opposite. She described a variety of trends that reflected America's social changes, from the flapper era when women showed their legs for the first time in history as a result of women's lib to today's comparatively simple apparel of jackets, t-shirts, and jeans. Commenting on teens, she described how young people dress to fit in with their peer group or to get attention even if it's controversial or obscene.
Summary
Anyone curious about the fascinating psychology of clothing, particularly why teens wear surprising clothing, will appreciate this radio interview. An expert on the social past of garments, from the 1800's to the present day, Betty expounded with humor, drollness, adages, and famous quotes on the theme of what are these kids thinking.
About the Author:
Find out more about Struggling Teens. Lon Woodbury has the recorded the entire interview on hisL.A. Talk Radio show for people to listen to at any time.
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