A Grave Misconception

Over the years, I have noticed the grave misconception of fashion. Many people think that fashion has to do with clothes. It doesn't--at least not most of it. Sculptors use clay, bronze and stone. Painters use paint. Weavers use thread. Each has its own material out of which to make his or her craft. To a fashion designer, their material is cloth, clothing and embellishments. Fashion itself is not clothes. In fact, it is quite the opposite. True fashion is a work of art and it is not meant to be worn on the street. It is meant to be used as a muse for other designers. It is meant to trickle down and finally reach those designers working for everyday stores like Target.


True fashion is usually outrageous, making a point about anything; you could have fashion that would describe the designer’s adamant view of deforestation or recycling. True fashion is definitely not meant to be worn. It is meant to be art. True fashion is meant to be a feast for the eyes.

It is very sad to be asked, “What clothes do you have?” in regards to fashion, when one knows what fashion is really all about. The question should not be, “What clothes do you have?” It should be, “What ideas do you have?” Yes, my view is controversial, but I stand my ground. Fashion is not about your clothes. True fashion is a state of mind.

Ciao for now,

Zaza P