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Is the Future of Fashion Really Female?
It is a common belief that the fashion industry is one which is built for women, but controlled by men. While the patriarchal foundation of the industry confirms this, it does not have to stay this way. It is time we start to look beyond what the fashion industry is, and begin to question its future. What does the future of fashion mean to us, and how do we get there? “The Future is Female” This was the primary slogan for Prabal Gurung’s New York Fashion Week show back in 2017. Gurung stated that feminism is not just a trend, but an ongoing movement to showcase female talents and overcome…
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Does the fashion industry have the power to affect our mood?
Do the clothes we wear reinforce a sense of identity? The fashion industry provides us with a way to express our true identity, ultimately leading to a feeling of empowerment. Consequently, if we are satisfied that our outfit choice adequately reflects our idea of self, then it is likely that we will have increased self-confidence and a positive mindset for the day ahead. Fashion, for many, offers the chance to communicate creativity and uniqueness. Importantly, fashion is not limited to the clothes we wear, but includes how we style our hair, do our makeup and choose to accessorise. Someone who does not know us is often able to get an…
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Fashion and Feminism’s Love Affair and the Truth behind their connection
If you’re a forward-thinking individual, then you would never question whether a feminist is able to wear a cute dress whilst taking to the streets to advocate for gender equality. Fashion and feminism’s love affair runs deep and strong. But there has been a contentious debate of feminism and fashion being two separate entities. So, is it possible to be a self-defined-feminist and a have a passion for fashion at the same time? What is Feminism? To understand the conversation around feminism and fashion, we have to look at the definition of feminism for context. Feminism is the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes. Many institutions…
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Society, Fashion Industry and A Woman’s Worth
An average woman, her self-worth as shaped by the fashion industry and the feminine awakening to a new world of fashion and concept of beauty.
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Le Smoking Jacket
How Yves Saint Laurent Brought Feminism to Fashion. When I say the phrase ‘power suit’, which brand do you think of? Armani? Stella McCartney? Altuzarra? If we think of the iconic power suit, we tend to consider Giorgio Armani as the pioneer. But I think the true pioneer in women’s suits is Yves Saint Laurent with his Le Smoking jacket. The First Appearance of the Le Smoking Jacket Debuted in 1966, it was widely unaccepted to begin with. In fact, many women were refused entry to restaurants and theatres simply for wearing a tuxedo. The look only became widespread and popular in the 1970s thanks to Bianca Jagger. She wore…
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Fast Fashion and Workers’ Rights
Most garments are cut and sewn by female factory workers in the developing world, where working conditions are poor and labour rates are low. Can you be a fashion lover and a feminist at the same time?
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Who made my feminist meme T-shirt?
Most garments are cut and sewn by female factory workers in the developing world, where working conditions are poor and labour rates are low. Can you be a fashion lover and a feminist at the same time?
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Beneath the Surface: Why Feminism in Fashion Really Matters.
Most garments are cut and sewn by female factory workers in the developing world, where working conditions are poor and labour rates are low. Can you be a fashion lover and a feminist at the same time?
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Fashion and Feminist Theory
Most garments are cut and sewn by female factory workers in the developing world, where working conditions are poor and labour rates are low. Can you be a fashion lover and a feminist at the same time?
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Feminist AF
Can you be a fashion lover and a feminist at the same time?
