A New Take on Fashion

Though my time in the fashion industry has been short, my career choice has certainly impacted many aspects of my life. As a young person in fashion, most of my friends have come from past industry jobs or school, and many of my hobbies are based around my artistic career. However, being in this industry has impacted me in ways that I would have never expected. Dating is tough as it is, but trying to date while being in the fashion industry has brought on a whole new set of challenges. I’ve found that going into dates, many people have false stereotypes and expectations of my personality. They expect an airheaded, pink-loving, Elle Woods type, completely unaware of anything other than the season’s hottest fashions. I’m often compared to characters from movies and television, which reflect absolutely zero aspects of my life. “You’re in fashion? Oh so is your life like ‘The Devil Wears Prada’?” Well, it might be, except I don’t live in New York, I don’t work for a top rated fashion...

Street style in Los Angeles is all about looking both put together, and effortless. The average person walking the streets of LA appears as though they could be going to any event; ready to take on anything at a moment’s notice. Every aspect of a look is entirely thought out, from the slight slouch in a jacket to each hair upon an individual’s head. Not a single part of the look goes without thought. There is a perfect balance always achieved in the outfit; both in colour and size. Every look is made to stand out, unique and quirky pieces defining the look, but somehow seems to fit in at every setting. Whether a person is attending a fashion show, or heading out for pizza, they manage to look as though they belong.  Despite the uniqueness the people of LA seem to strive for, both men and women often seem to dress somewhat alike. The lines between male and female fashion are often blurred, and the androgynous look is more prevalent than ever.   Fashion gender norms are bein...