Sunday, March 18, 2012

Zac Posen on the Role of Society on Fashion

     This video from Zac Posen allows the viewer to understand a designer's view of fashion.  We are able to see what the designer thinks of fashion's impacts society and how society and fashion influence each other.  Designer Zac Poseen describes fashion as being a "historical marker." You can distinguish the time period, styles, and interests of somewhere simply by studing fashion." Zac Posen says it is also possible to "see what's happening in history and the ideals of the time through fashion."
     Fashion can explain many societal changes and influences on the population by the way clothing is designed and the styles during that time. Posen also discussed how cultural fashion is. Fashion is a work of art, he describes it as being expressive of its cultural surroundings and influences.
     Designers are artists and fashion is a product of their inspirations and environment. This is why so many factors can become visible simply by looking at fashion from a specific time period.  Posen specifically makes a point to talk about fashion as being representative of the designer and individuals, meaning that people can says things about their personality and views of the world because of the clothes they wear.

How does your fashion and style reflect you and your surroundings?

Video from: http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Role-of-Fashion-In-Society-311605338

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