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== Visual semiotics == | == Visual semiotics == | ||
Semiotics is a pretentious word for the study of how symbols and signs are interpreted. The traits that clothing attempts to signal may be universally sexually attractive, but different social circles interpret clothing differently. | Semiotics is a pretentious word for the study of how symbols and signs are interpreted. The traits that clothing attempts to signal may be universally sexually attractive, but different social circles interpret clothing differently. Therefore, semiotics may have more to say about fashion than trying to find universally attractive clothing. | ||
Certain brands and fabrics as well as certain fabrics are expensive and thus signals socioeconomic status. Certain clothing and fabrics are more often worn by people of a certain age and hence may signal social maturity. Other types of brands and fabrics denote high-status. | Certain brands and fabrics as well as certain fabrics are expensive and thus signals socioeconomic status. Certain clothing and fabrics are more often worn by people of a certain age and hence may signal social maturity. Other types of brands and fabrics denote high-status. | ||