Fashion,
A global force standing on the feet of its cultural unity, separation and definitions has been trendsetting many inspirations to some of the worlds greatest talents of all time. From those little kids who have nothing society glorifies, but make do with what they can. On to the growth of those kids resulting in who Kanye West, Pharell Williams and even Virgil Abloh have become – Fashion enthusiast, who reference they’re fresh as a way of life. The ambition to receive, create, and the judgements it can acquire. Fashion is like love, it can be the warm summer night of your dreams or it can reel you in and keep you hooked for a period in history eventually fading into disinterest.
Coining the fact that fashion is and always will be a part of all memories. Regardless, it is a part of every detail before the boardroom meetings in fortune 500 companies, before the party and those nervous first impression dinner dates. The fashions chosen are a reflection of what’s happening on that page of your life. The life of a vision that is challenged and recorded based off its longevity of buzz conjured up. No matter what walk of society you come from there will always be one central distinction, understanding or opposition, solely from the soles you lace up in matrimony with the stitched threads on your back. As it has been shown to us that everything has a mirror image butterfly effect on the opposite end of the spectrum. As fashion has uplifted, it has discouraged and as often as it has been motivation to the have-nots, fashion has given birth to reason for greed, materialism and has fueled the mouths of show offs. Lives have been taken but others saved with they’re use of creativity amongst the industry. A common price that is and has always been the curse of fashion, the rotating generator of trends, growth and mindsets. If you are attentive to the changes in life – fashion will grasp your intellect in new heights.
Instead of just fabrics, it becomes a way of expression – a walking thought bubble explaining today’s mood, personality of acceptance or lack there of. The connecting factors of a harsh breakup to a new-found butterflies in your stomach type of admiration. The want to impress and the need to ignore. This all corresponds with everything the universe sets into everyday life. The very fact that a thread may have developed from a man who was never impressed with the norms. In reference with the 1950’s – well dressed extremely conservative attire can be viewed as a direct correlation to how amazingly ambitious, careless or disinterested men and women were, but also how bland and safe the era has been. Sporting less color, these men and women specifically worked with what was available and documented less of complaint – Strategically placing threads into a serious business oriented time frame. To the 70’s – the era of hippie freedom, vibrations of love and a huge escapade of drugs – lol! This era introduced many bright colors in retrospect to accepting and love of all. To the 80’s spin – the era of being walking billboards, wearing the same threads hot in Kid & Play movie sets next in line to Spike Lee directed music visuals. Emulating the threads that were labeled fresh and worth adding to your fashion arsenal.
As it has destroyed bridges before shallowness, fashion also joins the child from the ghetto to the suburbs. The hottest in an era who has passed, to the homage payer who thrives today in similar threads. From the skateboarders to the basketball players, fashion is the security in hiding insecurity, masking pain and explanations of individuality without speaking. Fashion influences, has introduced some of the thrifty shakers and movers of this worlds legacy. It holds the power to change, to reinvent and to forever be held in your memory whether it causes a gut busting laugh or full excitement. Fashion can bring tears to your eyes in the midst of viewing a new bride, fulfill unspoken truths and speak universally. From continuing jokes to high exclusivity, scream well composed or non-conformed versatility. To many, it is the glue holding memories of childhood to the journey of maturity. While many will utter that fashion is the last thing on they’re cranium – others will pridefully announce, it is life.
Intrigued by this worlds fashion, influences by them and responsibilities of its creation – you will soon grow fond of the unique finds that are sure to be brought to your screen here at Quim Digital. But, we’d like to know your experiences and sentiments with fashion. What part has fashion played in your lifestyle?
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Great article,
Fashion is true culture and like both, neither will ever end. Strong article and well written!
Sheel
Posted by Sheel Sohal | March 26, 2012, 10:05 PM