Fashion is in the eye of the
beholder ....
Trends and fads are everywhere. They are on
clothing racks in both high and low end retail stores, in fashion
magazines, runways and even tabloid magazines. Celebrities
unintentionally start trends with a fresh haircut or an unseen cut
of jeans. Photographers snap hundreds of pictures and after the
photos have been published, new fashions are born. They grab the
attention of both teenagers and working adults, men and women.
It seems that 2010 was the year of the most change. Men in Hollywood
left the baggy jeans and oversized shirts behind and began wearing
form fitting pants with high top sneakers. The hairstyles became
more unique featuring different length cuts and facial hair changes.
The women either got ultra long hair extensions or cut the majority
of their hair off and streaked it with wild colours. Once the trends
are spotted, their influence is spread worldwide. Ladies flock to
hair salons asking for what a certain celebrity now has, magazine
picture in hand while men trade in their cargo pants for skinny
jeans and tighter fitting tops.
Probably the biggest reason for the fashion influence takeover is
that celebrities show their solid confidence and their refusal to
follow the current trends. People young and old want to break the
mould and stand out away from their peers and are willing to take
the fashion and style risks to do so. However there will always be
those who shy away from the alarming fashion trends in Hollywood and
keep their wardrobe just as it has been for years. The vivid hair
highlights and six inch stiletto heels may just prove to be too
risky for the high school student who wants to simply blend in or
the businesswoman who knows her clientele just wouldn't appreciate
the shocking changes.
Glancing through a retail store and seeing the flashback of bangle
bracelets, zebra print shoes and massive shoulder bags show the
power of celebrity influence. These fashions were once thought to be
sealed away in the vaults of fashion history but have since made a
raging comeback. Oversized sunglasses that seemingly cover far more
than the eyes appear in every retail store, gas station and mall
kiosk. They are there and profitable because of the celebrity
representation.
Celebrities may not realize their influence but their trendsetting
power is huge among shoppers. Although not considered a celebrity,
the occupants of the White House even have the ability to challenge
the norm and set trends for others. After famous people make
appearances, the jewelry worn in pictures is searched out on the
Internet and either purchased at full price to ensure the consumer
has exactly what the celebrity was wearing or the buyer embarks on a
search to find the cheapest look alike in order to stay within their
means. Bulky
It's not completely clear as to why celebrities have such a massive
influence on trends in fashion. Is it their daring attitude? Is it
that because they can establish anything they choose to wear or
decorate themselves with will likely garner attention? Of course the
attention can be negative and ridiculed but it seems many still
believe that any press is good press. Mom jeans started as a welcome
trend as it linked mothers and housewives to celebrities who prefer
higher cut, more age appropriate jeans rather than low riding, more
revealing pants. But once a picture is taken of a celebrity wearing
a pair from an unflattering angle, the jeans get pushed back into
the closet for fear of ridicule.
Celebrities and average people will always have one thing in common:
they want to look nice, they want to be aware of the current trends
and they want their appearance to be appreciated. We all might not
have the same financial access but we all strive to have the
admiration that celebrities have. |