Fashion-An Endless Odyssey
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The only thing that is constant is change. We are witnessing change in all aspects of life. So, when we talk about fashion, it's changing rapidly. Fashion is just about everything right from the way the person carries him/herself, the clothes he wears to the tattoos, body piercing and the color of the lipstick. Today people are a lot more conscious about the way they present themselves to the world. Gone are the days when people just didn't bother about the way they looked or what they wore.
The youngsters are those who are updated with the latest fashion trends, and they make sure they are going along with the changing trends. “Bellbottom pants are out, Skinny jeans are in”, declares Sneha John, a young graphic designer. It's just not her; a lot of other young girls carefully follow the fashion trends. “I am young and I have all the time on earth to experiment on my looks, so why not make full use of it” adds Sneha. Tunic tops, dresses, leggings, kurtis, 'Anarkali' salwars, they are the entire 'in thing' in fashion these days and one can not vouch that they will stay in vogue for a longer period.
They say History repeats itself, so does fashion. It's evident enough to say that fashion revolves around us. “What was in during the 70's are in right now”, says Madhuvanthi, fashion designing student. Everyone is inspired by the 'Retro' fashion. Retro fashion is a clothing style which consists of wearing clothes commonly used in the past. This way of clothing often includes garments and accessories that are characteristic of those times. “Vintage sun glasses, funky printed shirts, bell bottom pants, skinny jeans and big bags were in vogue back in 70's and now it's back and ruling the current fashion scene”, adds Madhu.
We always relate fashion to women. What about the men? Yes, there was a time when men were considered unfashionable. But now times have changed, so are men. Today's fashionable man is called as a 'Metro sexual'. A metro sexual is one who stays in an urban city, with a fat wallet and loves to spend time and money on his looks, clothes and other leisure activities like aerobics, clubbing and shopping. That's not all; there are a lot of unisex salons opening up for the fashion conscious men who love to get pampered by getting facials, pedicures, manicures and hair streaks and straightening. RJ Yoyo says, “I have long hair and I keep changing my hair color every now and then. That's not all, I love spending on clothes and accessories. I always pick up funky shirts and bracelets and pendants.” So, it's high time we know that men are fashionable too.
Fashion is definitely not restricted to just clothing and hair styling. Things have changed; tattooing and body piercing are no more considered as taboo. The younger lot is willing to experiment and want to stand out in the crowd and be different. So tattoos and body piercing are obviously eye catchers. In spite of the pain that goes through the process of getting them done, there is nothing that stops people from getting it done. Natasha, works in an ad agency says, “I have a big dragon on my shoulder and was designed by me. My tattoo shows the person I am.” She also believes that being a part of the mad ad world, people do not get paranoid looking at her tattoo. “I am all ready to get my chin pierced now” quips Natasha.
Well, the fashion is surely taking us on a fun ride. There would probably be a day, when men would sport skirts like how they are wearing funky hair bands right now. So, the fashion scenario is changing day by day and people are accepting it open heartedly, so be it and let the people around awe at you.
The only thing that is constant is change. We are witnessing change in all aspects of life. So, when we talk about fashion, it's changing rapidly. Fashion is just about everything right from the way the person carries him/herself, the clothes he wears to the tattoos, body piercing and the color of the lipstick. Today people are a lot more conscious about the way they present themselves to the world. Gone are the days when people just didn't bother about the way they looked or what they wore.
The youngsters are those who are updated with the latest fashion trends, and they make sure they are going along with the changing trends. “Bellbottom pants are out, Skinny jeans are in”, declares Sneha John, a young graphic designer. It's just not her; a lot of other young girls carefully follow the fashion trends. “I am young and I have all the time on earth to experiment on my looks, so why not make full use of it” adds Sneha. Tunic tops, dresses, leggings, kurtis, 'Anarkali' salwars, they are the entire 'in thing' in fashion these days and one can not vouch that they will stay in vogue for a longer period.
They say History repeats itself, so does fashion. It's evident enough to say that fashion revolves around us. “What was in during the 70's are in right now”, says Madhuvanthi, fashion designing student. Everyone is inspired by the 'Retro' fashion. Retro fashion is a clothing style which consists of wearing clothes commonly used in the past. This way of clothing often includes garments and accessories that are characteristic of those times. “Vintage sun glasses, funky printed shirts, bell bottom pants, skinny jeans and big bags were in vogue back in 70's and now it's back and ruling the current fashion scene”, adds Madhu.
We always relate fashion to women. What about the men? Yes, there was a time when men were considered unfashionable. But now times have changed, so are men. Today's fashionable man is called as a 'Metro sexual'. A metro sexual is one who stays in an urban city, with a fat wallet and loves to spend time and money on his looks, clothes and other leisure activities like aerobics, clubbing and shopping. That's not all; there are a lot of unisex salons opening up for the fashion conscious men who love to get pampered by getting facials, pedicures, manicures and hair streaks and straightening. RJ Yoyo says, “I have long hair and I keep changing my hair color every now and then. That's not all, I love spending on clothes and accessories. I always pick up funky shirts and bracelets and pendants.” So, it's high time we know that men are fashionable too.
Fashion is definitely not restricted to just clothing and hair styling. Things have changed; tattooing and body piercing are no more considered as taboo. The younger lot is willing to experiment and want to stand out in the crowd and be different. So tattoos and body piercing are obviously eye catchers. In spite of the pain that goes through the process of getting them done, there is nothing that stops people from getting it done. Natasha, works in an ad agency says, “I have a big dragon on my shoulder and was designed by me. My tattoo shows the person I am.” She also believes that being a part of the mad ad world, people do not get paranoid looking at her tattoo. “I am all ready to get my chin pierced now” quips Natasha.
Well, the fashion is surely taking us on a fun ride. There would probably be a day, when men would sport skirts like how they are wearing funky hair bands right now. So, the fashion scenario is changing day by day and people are accepting it open heartedly, so be it and let the people around awe at you.
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