Fashion is such a massive industry. It seems like it only grows larger as time progresses. We can always catch runway shows sporting the latest trends on E or Style Network. Typically these involve super-thin models strutting down the runway like trained horses. Yes, i know, it sounds cruel. However, if you've seen one of these shows before, then you must know what I'm referring to. Now, what does all this mean? Why are all the models so skinny and waify looking? Does this mirror our society? Ha, I seriously doubt it does her in the USA. I think the average sized American wears like a 13. Therefore, why don't we advertise this a bit? Why don't we see more plus size teen fashion runway shows? Are they not in demand?
What size are you? Or maybe you don't wish to say. This is understandable. A lot of people do not like to let the world know what size clothing they wear. This means only one thing. You're embarrassed about it. Now, hold your horses! This is not meant as an insult, but rather a deduction I've made. The media has everyone scared. This is why many people think they're fat. They always listen to what the media deems beautiful. Don't! If less people would, then maybe there would be more plus size teen fashion and women's clothing. Of course you don't want to take this the wrong way, and gain tons of weight. That wouldn't be healthy. But, no one says that you have to weight 32 pounds soaking wet either. There is a middle to this. A place where folks can be healthy and still look nice. Because let's face it, many of those runway models look near-death. I want to pass them a protein shake or something.
The good news is that plus size teen fashion and women's fashion does exist. You simply don't see it glorified all over E or Style. You don't see it in Cosmo or Marie Claire. The fashion gurus keep the plus size teen fashion and larger models hidden in the background. This is unfair and lame. America has a right to see all sides of the spectrum and not just one. At least this way folks would know that there are beautiful people out there wearing the same size clothing as they do. Let's broaden that fashion world a bit!
Friday, February 29, 2008
The Latest Japanese Trends In The Fashion World
Each country does their own fashion thing. I spent some time in Asia and can honestly say that their trends vary from what you see here in the states. Japanese fashion in particular caught my attention. I almost thought that their attire was more risque than ours. Of course they live by a different set of rules over there. All in all, I suppose it's fair to say that pretty much anything goes in certain parts of Asia. I just don't know if America is ready for some of the things I saw while visiting last summer.
Punk fashion is virtually everywhere now days. I initially thought if I visited Asia, I would never see oodles of piercings and tattoos like we do here in the states. Wow, was I ever delusional. Current Japanese fashion is loaded with these trends. You might even see more Gothic/punk outer-wear over there than you do over here. The hairstyles were insane and colorful to say the very least. Naturally like in most regions, these fashion trends involved primarily the youth. I didn't see any 50 year old business men with tattoos and lip piercings. I suppose what is regarded as professional over there if likely similar to here. Most countries tend to agree on this notion. Or at least from what I've deducted.
Check this out. One of the most bizarre Japanese fashion trends I encountered in Tokyo was see-through clothing. Actually it wasn't see-through at all. Instead it had a picture on it. Can you imagine a woman walking around in a skirt with a picture on it, leading others to believe that they're seeing her nude legs and underwear? This is just weird if you ask me. I can't really grasp the point of this odd fashion trend. But I will say that I wouldn't want my wife, child, or sister wearing such a garment. It's just a bit too extreme and perverse for my taste. I understand that the fashion world is a forever-changing entity, but sometimes designers are taking it too far. What ever happened to just good old-fashioned clothes that keep you warm in the winter, cool in the summer and looking nice?
Punk fashion is virtually everywhere now days. I initially thought if I visited Asia, I would never see oodles of piercings and tattoos like we do here in the states. Wow, was I ever delusional. Current Japanese fashion is loaded with these trends. You might even see more Gothic/punk outer-wear over there than you do over here. The hairstyles were insane and colorful to say the very least. Naturally like in most regions, these fashion trends involved primarily the youth. I didn't see any 50 year old business men with tattoos and lip piercings. I suppose what is regarded as professional over there if likely similar to here. Most countries tend to agree on this notion. Or at least from what I've deducted.
Check this out. One of the most bizarre Japanese fashion trends I encountered in Tokyo was see-through clothing. Actually it wasn't see-through at all. Instead it had a picture on it. Can you imagine a woman walking around in a skirt with a picture on it, leading others to believe that they're seeing her nude legs and underwear? This is just weird if you ask me. I can't really grasp the point of this odd fashion trend. But I will say that I wouldn't want my wife, child, or sister wearing such a garment. It's just a bit too extreme and perverse for my taste. I understand that the fashion world is a forever-changing entity, but sometimes designers are taking it too far. What ever happened to just good old-fashioned clothes that keep you warm in the winter, cool in the summer and looking nice?
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