History of Fashion and Cosmetics

Course Code: FACM 100

Academic Year: 2025-2026

This course describes the social process of fashion and cosmetic acceptance and diffusion. Students learn to apply the principle and the theories of fashion and cosmetic adoption as they relate to the analysis of trends. Students will study fashion and cosmetic history through an in-depth 20th century decade review of political, socio-economic and fashion trends and their influence on today's fashions and cosmetics. Students develop skills in accurate qualitative and quantitative fashion and cosmetic reporting.