Fashion is a form of imitation and so social equalisation, but, paradoxically, in changing incessantly, it differentiates one time from another and one social stratum from another. It unites those of a social class and segregates them from others. The elite initiates fashion and, when the mass imitates it in an effort to obliterate the external distinctions of class, abandons it for a newer mode-a process that quickens with the increase of wealth. Fashion does not exist in tribal and classless societies. It concerns externals and superficialities where irrationality does no harm. It signalises the lack of personal freedom; hence it characterises the female and the middle class, whose increased social freedom is matched by intense individual subjugation. Some forms are intrinsically more suited to the modifications of fashion than others: the internal unity of the forms called "classic" makes them immune to change.
ABOUT FASHION
Streetwear
Streetwear is a casual fashion style that first became popular in the 1990s. It incorporates comfortable yet trendy clothing such as graphic tees, hoodies, sweatpants, and expensive sneakers. Streetwear takes inspiration from both hip-hop culture and skater style, with the added element of intentional product scarcity. Followers of the latest trends in streetwear are known as Hypebeasts, and many go to great lengths to procure limited-edition designer baseball caps, hoodies, sneakers, and more.
The first streetwear brands emerged in Southern California in the 1980s, when surfers sold screen-printed T-shirts to promote their hand-shaped surfboards. Inspired by the street style of Los Angeles skateboarders and surfers as well as hip-hop fashion, boutique skateboarding shops in New York City started producing their own designs in the 1990s. In the 2000s, sneaker culture, which centers around collectors of expensive sneakers—overlapped with and influenced streetwear fashion. Hypebeasts paired their graphic tees with athletic sneakers, and collaborations abounded. In the 2010s, luxury streetwear was born. As young people and social influencers made streetwear an important part of pop culture, the fashion industry, from mainstream sportswear brands to high fashion brands, got in on the action.
Denim
Even something as historic and seemingly steadfast as denim isn’t immune to the passing of time. As the years tick by, certain styles drift in and out of favour, and in spite of a global health emergency bringing much of the world to a standstill, denim trends are still on the move. In recent years, skin-tight fits have been eclipsed by 2000s-throwback bagginess, distressed denim got so holey it disappeared entirely, and high-rise waistlines returned from their decades-long slumber. From the evergreen mainstays to some of the more questionable seasonal variations, these are the denim trends you need to know about in 2021.
The Peaky Blinders
Vintage Tweed Suits, checkered Pattern, Heavy wool dark Coats and penny collar shirts. To dress like the guys from Peaky Blinders is classic and timeless. Peaky Blinders is a Netflix series that is trending high nowadays, is an epic series, revolving around a gangster family that set in 1919, Birmingham, England. The storyline is based about the time after the First World War and is centred on the Peaky Blinders gang, their adventures and ambitions. Apart from all the thrill and adventure that has made it a most popular series, the inspirational outfit styles of the main characters.
You’ve probably heard of minimalist art, but how about minimalist fashion? Minimalist fashion is defined by one major principle, keep it simple! Streamlined shapes, a small selection of colours and even a bare minimum amount of clothing in your closet. Simplicity is the key to pinpointing this style. With a minimalist style, you and your closet should have one main goal: get back to basics.
If you’ve heard of Marie Kondo, then you might already have an idea of what minimalism is. Minimalism is about stripping back the unnecessary, leaving only the things that provide you with real value and joy. Minimalist fashion means having a minimal amount of clothes in your wardrobe that feel right for you and bring joy. Minimalism is the antithesis of the modern consumerist narrative and for good reason. In a global marketplace that wants you to consume more and more, minimalism says “Hey! Have you ever thought about intentionally having less?” Less debt, less clutter, less stress, less stuff! The upshot, less debt and stress for you, and less valuable resources being extracted for stuff you don’t really need. How do I get involved, you ask? Start with your clothes.
Minimalist
The Elegant
There are enough rules in life as it is. Some, however, are there to help. Like the rules that govern how to dress well. Of course, every man or woman that has an opinion on such things speaks from personal experience and no doubt what works for one doesn’t always work for another; or what works for one is considered too pedestrian or too avant-garde by another. So, when it comes to dressing, they always have to be taken at face value. They’re solid suggestions rather than the last word on style. But good advice is never to be sniffed at, and, as menswear becomes ever more rich and varied, ever more experimental and abundant, ever more trend-aware, in moments of confusion and self-doubt, it can help to have a valuable fall-back position that cuts through the clutter.
These ‘rules’ tend to be founded in history they’ve worked for generations, so might well be assumed to work well today too. And they tend to be founded in the obvious, so obvious they’re often overlooked: a preference for good fit, high quality, versatility, good value, lack of extremes and keeping it sober. There are certainly many other rules out there than are presented here. Some of these you may have already discovered for yourself. That, after all, is part of the pleasure of clothing, which no rule should hamper: trying new kit out, seeing if it suits you, seeing how it makes you feel. But, these rules have stood the test of time and, when used in conjunction, act as a failsafe guide on how to dress well today.
