My blog will likely not follow the traditional vein (assuming there is one). I don’t plan on covering world hunger, my own political opinions, animal dating (though I did thoroughly enjoy that one) or some other sort of popular, earth-shattering problem. Nope, instead my blog will detail a social topic that affects us all, something often undervalued, the impact of which is constantly underestimated.
I’m blogging about fashion. From the first guy to cover his junk with a leaf, to Karl Lagerfeld’s new line of 24k gold fur, fashion has influenced life and society all over the world. Starting as merely a function for survival, clothing has evolved faster than any other species, changing and growing, practically by the day and it plays a role in the life of EVERYONE. (Yes, even you, Goth kid). I believe the queen mother of chic, Coco Chanel, put it best when she said “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” Link and yes, there is a whole webpage full of Coco Chanel quotes. The woman was brilliant after all.
People rarely give fashion the credit it deserves, writing it off as simply another overpaid, overpriced industry, promoting excess and all sorts of mayhem. Those people are only partially correct. Fashion thrives in excess, but what doesn’t these days? You need to eat to survive, but you don’t need to eat filet mignon. If you’re gonna go overboard on one thing, why not make it something that will last? By definition, anything beyond necessity is excess. You don’t need a big house, just one that will cover you when it rains, and it doesn’t need to warm up to 60 degrees in winter, but it sure is nice. Life today is all about excess. Don’t let anyone tell you different. And let’s be honest, we all love a little mayhem, it makes life more interesting.
Most people who don’t consider themselves “trendy” like to pretend that fashion doesn’t touch them. They are immune to it and living perfectly happy without it, but riddle me this all you supposed non-conformists: did you make that shirt you’re wearing? Because unless you make all your own clothes (and usually even if you do) then fashion is touching your life at this very moment. Fashion is a rare art form, incorporating almost every sense: the fresh smell of new cotton, the rustle of a crisp button-down, the dazzling arrays of color, and of course the smooth sheen of silk. Fashion is a living, growing entity in and of itself, changing the face of the world constantly and marking each country, each region, even each clique with its own unique brand, and we should all be lucky enough to realize its importance.
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6 comments:
Hello!
Very interesting that you chose this topic because I am sitting on a bench just a few blocks away from Byant Park in NYC where fashion week will end this Friday.
I liked your post!
Oh, I'm definitly going to enjoy your blog page in general. I'm glad someone is focus on fashion in a humorous way. Your topic is interesting but you approach it in a light-hearted way to make it wicked entertaining.
Fun post! Quite fashionable. Cheers!
Andy, this is so great! I loved reading it. It's so different. It's so chic. :)
I don't really consider myself a style-savvy person. Jeans and t-shirts are usually my thing. I must say, though, I was a knock out at prom!
Can't wait to read more from you!
Lookin' for that Lisa Painting & micro-fiction....
Hey Andy!
I like what you say that life is about excess! I agree. I wish that we could all have the mindset of, you don't need a mansion you only need a house to cover you when it rains. We would all be a little more thankful for the things that we do have and a little less greedy for more since we really do not need more. I think that you should share your thoughts like this one that apply to us all in this practical way. We are all influenced by this destructive force. THANKS!!
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