Spring Fashion:
Are You Dressed For It?
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I recently was in San Francisco, California, one of the most diverse fashion cities in the country, and passed an enormous billboard with a quote from shoe designer Kenneth Cole stating, "You are on a video camera an average of 10 times a day. Are you dressed for it?" Many of the people of San Francisco are definitely ready: each person on the street has his or her own personal style. Yes, to some fashion is tedious, pretentious and shallow, but to all fashion is a state of expression. Wearing sweatpants embodies the persona that you are carefree that day. We dress to reflect the way we feel. Fashion expresses our own individuality; this individuality sometimes resonates with others and becomes popular, thus, a trend is born.
Singer M.I.A. helped evolve to make the techno 80's trend, extremely popular on the runways today -- not only on the runways, but also in our own hallways of Darien High School. Nike Dunks, neon v-neck shirts from Urban Outfitters and American Apparel have been seen on practically every girl on a weekly basis.
Taking off from the 80's style, a very popular trend this season (as well as Spring 2007/Summer 2007) is bright and neon colors in dresses, shirts, even jeans. Magentas, fuchsias, teals, turquoises, and chartreuses have been all over the runways and in every fashion magazine as a staple for clothes this season.
Many designers are also going from 80's way into the future, making futuristic clothes in metallic and very structured pieces.
Other notable trends this season include a very global range of influences. Stars and stripes are very popular taking after American patriotism. Tribal and Bohemian looks are also the focus of many spring collections. Detailed flowy dresses, shirts, and skirts have a tie dyed look or feature unique embellishments. And don’t put the animal prints away – prints ranging from leopard to zebra are still hot.
The most popular trend this season will be floral. Many pieces this season from a variety of designers are blooming in bright flowers and pastel tiny buds.
All of these trends mimic previous history and art throughout the ages. Floral patterns resemble a Monet painting. The futuristic focus this season is similar to the artwork of Salvatore Dali's modern art. Stars and stripes have been an American emblem since the Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag in 1777.
Fashion, like history takes shape or form from the influence of another, as shown in the trends this season. Yet with one’s own personal touches and influence one can create personal style. So next time you're walking into the gym locker room or down the DHS hallways, remember, you're on camera, and hopefully you're dressed for it!
