Fashion is a kind of autonomy and self-expression in a certain context and time and at a certain place. In its broader sense, the word means a style defined by the fashion industry that what is fashionable at a given time. This usually includes new trends, re-doing of styles or an approach to the current trend that is different. It also can mean the attitude, style, or the choices one makes in relation to clothing. Fashion can be regarded as a visual art, an aesthetic movement, or a style. The ideas behind fashion are: to dress for the season, to have fun, to feel comfortable, to belong, to enjoy, to be different, and to be what you want to be.
Fashion styles can be separated into four categories. And these categories can be further divided into subcategories and then even further subdivided, taking into consideration the individual needs of individuals. These are: Fashion for Individuals/Personal Style; Fashion for the Classroom; Fashion for the Street/Internet Market; Fashion for the Luxury Market/High-End Market. Then, there is Fashion for Economically Important People (Feeble-Minded Fashion) and Fashion for Generals/archy. The next thing to consider is that the meaning of each category is determined by the times and places where it applies.
In terms of Individual Style, this refers to how you dress according to your own personal style. The most common example of such a style is wearing casual clothes like jeans. You can wear them with a shirt and t-shirt, with a dressy top, or even with no clothes at all. People who are considered as being in the “Busty Blouse” category are those who prefer wearing tight tops, halter necks, skinny jeans, and short skirts. “Gothic” fashionistas are those who love to wear black clothing piercings, tattoos, corsets, belts, shoes, and other accessories with their clothing style.
Fashion for the Classroom refers to dressing according to the current fashion styles prevalent in the classroom. For example, if a teacher wants his or her students to dress up as cheerleaders during basketball games, she would most likely tell them to use school-appropriate cheerleading dresses, skirts, and tops. This kind of dressing is deemed as in-line with acceptable fashion style for girls, boys, and adults. This particular fashion style also emphasizes clean cut designs and sharp colors. If you want to look hip, flashy, or cool, this is the best school fashion style for you.
Fashion for the Street/Net Market is very similar to the image source category, except that this type of clothing styles are typically found on the streets. It is more evident nowadays, that people from all walks of life are sporting fashion clothing styles. There are some exceptions like teenagers or young adults who chose to express themselves through their clothing, but that is rare. The most common form of this fashion style is that which can be seen on the streets or in parks.
All these mentioned fashion styles have been the result of changes and improvements in the fashion industry. Every time there is an improvement in fashion styles, it somehow shows that there is hope and prospects for the industry. Changes in technology also had a major role in these fashion trends. However, the most important thing that contributed to the image of the fashion industry in the present is the continuous efforts of designers, merchandisers, manufacturers, and consumers.
So what do you think? Is there any truth to what you have been told about the industry? How would you feel if you were one of those who are being told that there is no such thing as a “Fashion Trend”? Well, there is no such thing as a trend when it comes to fashion. Fashion trends are the outcome of people’s choice, whether they be men women, or children, who are the ones who determine what is considered as a fashion style.
If you want to be in the picture and be part of the trend, then you should start by having your own style. Get inspired from others and be confident enough to carry it out, just like a fashionista. Start from here and identify your own image source and style. You will definitely be part of the “chic fashion style” wave.
