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There are a lot of innovative modern ideas that come out in the fashion world every year, but much of what you see walking down the runways and dancing across the night clubs actually originated many years in the past. While new styles are developed each year, bits and pieces of fashion past also come back into style.
In most cases, those bits and pieces of fashion past are blended into modern concepts so they appear to almost be new ideas entirely. Or, in some cases a blast from the past will come back in full color without any modern tones at all.
So, what are the bits and pieces of fashion past being picked up in our current fashion world? You might be a bit shocked at some old trends reappearing for 2011. Check them out and consider jumping on board to make your own fashion statement with a historical influence.
Retro Accessories
Accessories are an important aspect of fashion because they can make or break an outfit. You can have the most fabulous shirt and pants on but look completely out of place simply because your necklace is the wrong length or your boots look too dingy.
There are some flashbacks to the past being seen all around the world today with retro accessories. This is especially true with retro sunglasses. We have all seen those oversized frames walking into work or going out the door for a Saturday hike. These glasses are ultra fab right now, but they are also a flashback to the early days of sunglasses. It wasn't long ago that everyone was wearing small cat eye shaped frames, but today retro oversized is the way to make a statement or just blend in with all the other fashion glams.
Another retro accessory that is being seen a lot in modern times is the tie. Not only do men now walk out with really thin pencil ties that are reminiscent of years past, but women are throwing on ties as well, typically with their vests which are fashion statements from the past as well.
One final accessory from the 80s that you will be seeing a lot of is the fat belt. Look for them around businesswomen and slung around the hips of teenagers.
Colors & Prints from the Past
Don't be surprised to walk into a college classroom and see a mini skirt that looks like it was made from a 1980s tablecloth. Or, you can easily walk into any business office right now and find at least a few fashion forward (or backward?) businesswomen wearing the bright, loud color palette last seen in the 80s. This is because bright colors and bold patterns rich with contrasting shapes is coming back in style right now.
You can see a lot of this reemerging trend on the the Sex in the City movies, but the influence is quickly trickling down to the masses so you can see it on any city street or country sidewalk as well.
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Why do trends come back into fashion?
because it's named fashion. it's fashionable whatever the trends are.
How do fashion trends end?
Well there are always new and latest fashion trends, so when a couple of fashion trends come after another it probably ends. and new trends will come out!
How do fashion trends spread?
Certain areas have there own fashion trends but when people come to visit and they see different things they want them too. They like what they see. So really there are no fashion trends because in certain place they are really behind... SOOOO
What are the effects of fashion?
Fashion can be a very powerful thing. People use clothing to express there feelings, and what they like. Another effect of fashion is trends. Trends can come from almost anywhere. Some start with a designer having a new idea, (or bringing back an old one) and some start with a few people on the streets. Trends can be so unpredictable, that some larger company's hire people to predict what trends there might be in up to a year in advance!
What is the difference between a fashion trend and fashion?
A fashion trend is recycled consistanly and has staying power which is what fashion is : Fashion refers to an ever changing aesthetic, but encompasses past, current, and future trends. Trends can come from changes in the political, technological, and artistic environment and often repeat themselves. Fads are fleeting and go as quick as they came. Trends are what make up fashion . Fads are of the moment.
Does fashion change day by day?
Fashion changes quite frequently. Most items that are "in fashion" don't stay "in fashion" very long. Some clothing items may come back in style after being unseen for years.
What is the latest fashion trends in ski clothing?
The latest fashion trends in ski clothing would be the wrap around head bands. They come in several different colors and can be worn by men and women.
Are knee length jean skirts in fashion still?
Fashion trends come in ebbs and flows, and knee length jean skirts may be en vogue during the summer months now but next year may fall out of style in favor of something else.
Why does different fashions come and go?
Because somebody comes along and comes up with something better and that's the new fashion and then it gets old and the old or (other) fashion comes back in style oh ya!! :)
Why is a fashion designer important?
Fashion designers are important because they come out with the styles and trends that are popular today. They can incorporate what they know about fashion with something that was popular in say, the 80's to make something new and stylish.
Is fashion waste of money?
Yes because fashion trends come and go and it is not meant to last. A few months from now, you have to buy a new wardrobe because current the trend is out of style. Think about the suspender tights. It's the current fashion trend but 6 months to a year from now, I guarantee you that no woman will be seen wearing them. Think about the jersey dress back in 2003? How long did that last? Or the high waisted skirts from 2010? How long did that last? If you are going to spend money on fashion, spend it on something that you can still wear years to come. I've been wearing t-shirts and jeans all my life and still in style. Don't get stuck on this keeping up with the Jone's mentallity. Purchase what your budget only allow you.
How can you learn more about fashion?
Fashion is more than just what someone is wearing. It is their style and how they balance their look from day to day. One way of learning more about it is just to go to the local mall and seeing what is out there right now. Trends come and go, so the most important thing is remember key pieces with just a few trends. Look through ads in magazines such as Vogue, to see the current looks and how they are pieced together. Incorporate what is portrayed within the pages of these magazines to your everyday life. Once you have established your own sense of style, you have learned the most important thing about fashion. Learning about fashion is like anything else. Read, study and research.
