Fashion

Fashion is a powerful and always-changing form of self-expression that goes not only from covering the body. It serves as a form of art, communication for the identity of one, mood, and beliefs to the world without saying a thing. Fashion has been a major form of response to major social, cultural, and political changes and issues, from the restrictive clothing pieces of one era to the free styles of another. While trendy items constantly come and go, shaped by things like celebrity influence and social media, personal style is a richer representation of who someone is themself. The global ideas of the fashion industry have created a rich variety of styles, blending its influences from multiple cultures. However, this popular reach of cultural influences also raises important discussion around cultural appreciation versus appropriation. The relationship between someone and their clothing is a complex idea of personal choice, emotional expression, and social influence. As fashion evolves and has its reflections of society, fashion is a powerful way of nonverbal communication that can allow people to show their identity, mood, and beliefs, navigating between trends and personal style. “Fashion is art for the body.” – Damian Nehemiah Rojas (10)