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Fashion:
An evolution
in similarities
Brittney Bigler
Mesa Legend
At the very moment any person who steps out into the street is greeted with a flood of different colors, prints and styles. Many of today’s fashion styles tend to emulate or take from the “back in the day” styles such as the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s, as these styles make their way back into the spotlight once again. While on the other hand, the recent past and present decades have made their mark on the fashion world all their own.
Whether one likes or disapproves of the particular styles, the truth is that this generation, living in this the 21st century, has played off past generations’ fashion trends. But in instances like the “preppy skater look” we have also made a fashion statement all our own.
MCC has seen the evolution of the fashion trends, maybe even more so being a community college. MCC houses education for many different races, religions and cultures, and from all walks of life, and therefore witness and take part in this evolution.
But where do the old becoming new stop, and the originality of today begin? People have sometimes said, “what goes around comes around” and in the fashion world that is certainly apparent. Even here at MCC you see girls sporting styles any where from ’80s grunge and sneakers, to long fitted undershirts covered with a contrasting colored cardigan, (that last year someone would have plastered the word Grandma on). Now people pay out the nose for an old ’80s fashion trend, pre-torn and faded jeans just to put an edge into an outfit, girls and guys alike.
The ’70s weren’t all disco and go-go boots. Now, hippie style calf-to-ankle length skirts, oversized belts on skirts with no belt-loops, peasant blouses and ribbon and beaded cloth belts have become the “NEW vintage” style. Mannequins all over the malls and department stores don these looks.
So what has this era done to evolve these styles and trends, and what will be remembered for future generations to comment on how the 2000s styles are making a comeback?
Some may say that the original styles that this generation could take credit for would be such ideas like, the skater look (whether you’re a skater or not), fat tennis shoes, baggy pants and skate-sponsored shirts all of which come in girls and guys sizes and styles. The acceptance of flip-flops in all styles in almost every setting.
Also now more than ever, girls are donning the “Britney Spears look” making it more and more acceptable in good weather for one to walk outside wearing practically nothing other than a halter, tube top, or spaghetti straps and skirts no longer than a foot long. Oh, and don’t forget the Daisy Dukes!
Another huge trend has been the growing market of imitation designer cloths, shoes, jewelry, as well as purses and bags. Many like the idea of having the designer look or close to it and paying half the price tag.
Don’t forget the guys now. In recent history when have men worried so much about their appearance? Hair styles and clothing trends for men have soared to new heights.
The way one is dressed or appears has become an increasing priority to the male. With the exception of Fonzie, until now when would a guy say things like “heeey don’t touch the hair.”
All the time new ways of putting together outfits, to create an “original” style (that soon become unoriginal when it reaches the store racks) arranging color schemes and overall pushing the limits of fashion to achieve a new standard of originality and creativity.
One decade of style would not be complete without all the other decades contributing to what we know today and will know and adopt in the future.
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