What is fashion and why do we need it?

If you ask a group of individuals the question “What is fashion?” you will probably receive a different answer from each person.

Is fashion creativity?

The products of fashion are based on the creative inspiration of the designer, right? So it does make fashion creative, doesn’t it? Fashion is based on interpretation. Although there are styles and collections of brands, the individuals who wear them infuse their own style and this makes fashion creative and an individual personal form of expression.

Is fashion a lifestyle?

Fashion products are worn, used and adapted to the lifestyle of the buyer. Fashion has to do with how we live, as a result we wear items differently. A college may wear jeans to school. Working professionals may wear jeans with a blazer as work attire. Pajamas are usually worn to bed, but newer fashion trends allow you to live more casual and comfortable all day and now many easily wear pajamas to compliment their outfit for day or a slip as a dress at night.

We dress for comfort, we dress for style, we dress in a way that makes us feel good about ourselves and more confident. We select fashion products based on our likes and dislikes, mood and price. Where we buy fashion, how we wear fashion and how we choose fashion is all a part of how we live, this also makes fashion a lifestyle.

Is fashion self-expression?

Fashion is personal. It reflects our mood, tastes, budgets, flair, creativity, movement, and daily living. We dress up for special occasions. We dress down on the weekends.

Is fashion about color?

Color is fashion and it is trend. Color is also a personal preference. We add color to be in trend and use color to express our personality, style, mood and individuality. Fashion can be about color, but color does not have to be bright, all colors can tell a story in the world of fashion.

Does color influence our style?

We wear red to feel vibrant, alive and authoritative . We wear black to hide our flaws, show confidence, express somber and to rebel. We wear bright colors to uplift our spirits and shades of blue reflect the blue skies and ocean breeze. Some of us wear a little color. Others wear a lot or none at all. Color does not influence our style. Color can be an expression of how we perceive style.

Fashion is…….

• A multitude of things
• a designers inspiration
• an individual choice
• color
• line
• style
• expression
• a mood
• a perception
• a garment
• an accessory
• a shoe
• a lifestyle
• what you wear
• your outfit
• a model
• an accessory

Fashion is……whatever you want it to be

Do we need fashion?

Fashion is endless possibilities that make us all unique. It’s the way we express ourselves, complete our wardrobes and stand out to show the world who we are. Fashion creates style and is a form of expression. I would say that we need fashion because the world would be boring without it.

Share your thoughts…what is fashion?