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It’s hard to believe that flashy runway shows are really being pushed aside.
But according to The New York Times, every aspect of fashion is being reassessed due to the recent economic conditions.
The article details how last week designer Phoebe Philo for Céline didn’t put on the typical glamorous runway show. .jpg)
Instead, Céline came out with what is called the Cruise or “Resort line -- the practical, early-delivery collection.” In other words, many see it as a more commercially-driven pre-collection – not the full-out runway show people are used to seeing. Apparently, these non-media driven shows are offering “a reality check” for those known for the most fabulous and over-the-top runway shows.
Even Miuccia Prada, apparently known for her over-the-top runway shows, says the prospect of the Cruise show as “very, very interesting to do.”
So, for what Philo herself describes as a “dummy run” of a catwalk, The New York Times offers its readers this to ponder: “Is this generalized move toward practicality a new attitude in the industry toward serving customers — or a last resort in a tumbling market?”
The question is up for readers to decide.
And while sometimes designers have left the more wearable and practical clothes to their studios, it is undeniable that we now see fashion mirroring real life – becoming less excess and more practical. Whether this is simply a trend or not is quite debatable.
In the end, the idea that fashion is reflecting our society – very, very interesting.
For more info: Check out the NY Times Fashion & Style section.
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