Identity Crisis: Solved, How Fashion Helps us Define Who We Are
Fashion means something different for everyone. In exploring everything from counterfeit culture to cultural appropriation, fashion has some sensitive topics. Still, it persists as a powerful cultural phenomenon across the world. For most, style is more than any one thing. It usually draws upon elements that have some ethnic or cultural basis. It may be influenced by music you listen to, or the art you consume. Even the makers of TV shows create merchandise fashioned for the sole purpose of satisfying their fan base. The idea that fashion is a means of expressing culture, and/or identity, is not a new one. However, it is constantly evolving. Consider, for example, drag culture—the adoption of hyper-feminine, diva-inspired makeup, and possessing the ability to...
