As we walked the Accessories Show yesterday in NYC, we realized that there are no more rules to fashion -as long as it’s comfortable, it’s applicable. Due to the influence of cinema, current events, political upheavals, technology, and the flattening of the World, the fashion World is becoming fragmented and has so for several years -and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
While I enjoy reviewing fashion representative of each decade within the 2oth Century, both because of the extreme changes in hem length as a political response, but also the relaxation of the staunch formality of structure (ie. suits, pillbox hats, & gloves), I also found a mashing of decades and reinventions that seemed pretty, well… lazy. Now, after walking the Accessories Show (that also includes apparel), I understand the opportunity to recycle past trends as well as launch new ideas through technological advances. There are some fascinating revolutions that are beginning to peak out into the Brave New World and it’s exciting to watch them progress (fabric gradations, laser cut fabrics).
Additionally, the freedom to expound on global reach as well as up-cycle ingenuities promotes the latitude to curate your own wardrobe and with that, I will never feel like such an odd-ball when walking down the street with a draped toga over metallic Ed Hardy high tops. Okay, maybe…
So, for your personal accessory journal, I’ve outlined four categories that we’ve mashed for your enjoyment:
- Basic/Popular – Channel your favorite cartoon. Bold colors, graphic prints, and acrylic accessories complete your stage performance with Devo.
- Heaven on Earth – Mix pagan goddess with naughty goth for the modern vixen. Need I say more?
- Referential Tech – Neo’s (from the Matrix) little sister gets her game on to join the tech revolution.
- Global Fusion – Reinvent Ancient World with Reuse and Recycle and take personal uniqueness to a whole new playground.
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