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“What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language.”
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Prada Head Designer and Miu Miu Founder
Women's Fashion,
Then and Now
I often contemplate how much women’s fashion standards have changed in the last century—and more quickly with each decade. For over half of the twentieth century, women were discouraged from wearing pants. Once women entered the workforce, the expectation that they would wear a suit to work daily existed through the end of the century. Today, a nice blouse, blazer, and jeans are work-appropriate,
with some even wearing them to
formal work functions.
The twenty-first century has ushered
in greater accessibility, affordability,
and freedom in fashion. Global supply
chains have increased garments’ speed
to market and decreased overall cost,
introducing a broader spectrum of
price points tied to rapidly produced,
increased variety; this has enabled
many to be fashion-conscious
consumers. Fashion, no longer
strictly for the elite, is more
a sign of individuality than
of wealth. We can affordably
dress up and tastefully
dress down, doing either
in clothes that strongly
reflect our individual
style—without paying
bespoke prices.
Back to Basics
Today’s industry has the resources for us to express ourselves at once more creatively and economically through fashion, yet we have prioritized style less and less. We are modern women—women with careers and pursuits and passions, women who have an opportunity to openly express and realize our aspirations. Why don’t our clothes reflect that in equal abundance?
It’s partially because we and the economy never seem to have the time. We have limited our indulgence in the everyday extravagance of fashion. Global consumerism and automated manufacturing move so fast that we constantly crave the new before we enjoy the recently purchased. All have paid this price to maintain pace with the added pressures and complexities that come with technological advancement. Everything moves at the touch of a button—except what brings our lives beauty and joy.
We need to get back to basics. We need to spend time looking in the mirror to understand how clothes should fit and feel.
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I’m here to help you conquer each day through fashion. As someone who has built my reputation as a trendsetter in my personal and professional life (check out my style snapshots), I can attest to the power of dressing to impress.
We’ll explore fashion history and what’s new and now, and I’ll offer guidance on developing your personal style through clothing and accessories. I’ll expose you to fashion at all levels—from Target steals to haute couture, with fast fashion and mid-tier brands in between.
You can expect:
- A regular peek into my wardrobe
- Styling guidance
- Sales alerts
- Exposure to (sometimes little-known) brands
- Blogging on the fashion world
- Museum exhibits
- Fashion icons
- Runway and retail collections
- Editorials (e.g., Vogue)
- Up-and-coming brands
All the world’s a runway.
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