It’s no secret that in the past decade fashion has gotten a pretty bad rep. From designers suffering from word vomit and saying that there can be no overweight models (I’m looking at you, Karl Largefeld and Ralph Lauren) to the idea that everyone in fashion is dumb as a rock, things haven’t been so pretty lately. But that’s not a clear picture of what everyone in fashion is like as a whole.
The idea for this list came after weeks of inspiration for me because of the following people’s work and mission. While I’ve always found entertainers in music and movies to be influential, there is something about people in the art and fashion world that really speaks to me. I was never even interested in fashion until one of my best friends, Meghan (who also has an amazing blog you can read here) showed me what an art it really is, and I realized how much hard work is involved in making a piece. Now, I have the utmost respect for designers, models, and critics because as I’ve come to learn, fashion is so much more than standing still, and looking pretty. It’s also not just something for girls or gay guys–if you can appreciate art, you can appreciate fashion because they go hand in hand.
So, please come inside for who I believe, are some of the most inspirational people in this industry. And maybe they’ll change your mind that not all fashion is bad or stupid, like they did mine. Continue reading
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