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Serious question, can fashion be art first and clothes second?
Last month, I showed a gown at a design meetup. People praised the basic outfits, but my piece had wild shapes and hand painted patterns. Critics said it was not for real life wear. I believe fashion should express ideas, not just fit a dress code. For instance, my work was about city noise, using rough fabrics and metal bits. It got called a mess, but to me it shows raw energy. Do you ever feel we worry too much about what is practical?
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emmam897mo ago
My last art show outfit got called a costume too.
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park.alex8mo ago
My own closet is a cry for help, so maybe I'm not the best judge. But your city noise piece sounds cool, it's a bummer when people only see clothes as something to buy and not something to look at. We totally get stuck on what's 'wearable' and shut down the weird, fun ideas. My attempt at a 'statement' outfit once just made me look like a confused scarecrow, so I get the struggle.
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price.ben8mo ago
Totally get what you mean! It's not just clothes, we do this with so much stuff. Like home decor or even public spaces, everything has to be 'useful' instead of interesting. We miss out on so much fun because we're scared to look silly. I love seeing people embrace the weird, it makes life less boring! Your scarecrow outfit probably had more personality than a perfect boring suit.
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laura8418mo ago
Ngl sometimes the practical take is underrated though. If my clothes don't actually work for my day, like being able to sit on the floor with kids or run for a bus, then the coolest look is just annoying. That scarecrow phase taught me that comfort and function are a kind of style too, not just giving up.
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