Hemline index
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The Hemline Index is a theory presented by economist George Taylor in 1926.[1][2][3] Recent research suggests it is valid.[4]
The theory suggests that hemlines on women's dresses rise along with stock prices. In good economies, we get such results as miniskirts (as seen in the 1960s),[5] or in poor economic times, as shown by the 1929 Wall Street Crash, hems can drop almost overnight.
Desmond Morris revisited the theory in his book The Naked Ape and the theory was also the topic of a question on the BBC Panel Show QI in 2010.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Tamar Lewin, The hemline index, updated, International Herald Tribune, October 19, 2008
- ^ Irene Moustakas, "Economic Theory: 'The Hemline Index'", Loans by Irene - Granite Financial (Blog), August 19, 2008
- ^ See also Henrietta Prast "Fashionomics", Wilmott Magazine, June 2005, who cites Paul Nystrom in his 1928 monograph, The Economics of Fashion as the source of the theory.
- ^ http://publishing.eur.nl/ir/repub/asset/20147/EI%202010-40.pdf
- ^ Claire Brayford, "The Hemline Economy", Daily Express, February 13, 2008
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