I agree with Christopher Breward’s aphorisms on fashions studies, and how he views them. I believe that fashion is not all about what you wear, and what labels you own, it is about expressing yourself and how you view fashion. As a child I was taught that fashion was not really a form of art, and then maturing and finding my identity I think my perception changed a lot. Today in society, we are very focused on the media, and how celebrities portray style. I believe that the younger generation is focused on what the Kardashians are wearing, and don’t really understand the history of fashion and the concept behind it. I like in the article how it says, “fashion students across the world are encouraged to believe, in the delusional mirage of star designers, the catwalk show, and the luxury brand. It berates the narcissistic cult of celebrity that places individualism above the community. It bemoans the loss of skill and an understanding of the value of craft that has destroyed the European textile industry, and regrets the exploitation of labor and natural resources in low-wage regions.” When reading this, it proves exactly what I was saying, we need to stop focusing on designers and labels, and focus on the garment, and the actual art of fashion.
Intro to Fashion Studies-Learning Portfolio #1
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