Look, I’m Gonna Be Honest Here
I’ve been in this industry for 20+ years, and I’ve seen trends come and go. But there’s one thing that still grinds my gears. It’s not the ugly sneaker trend (which, honestly, I’m kinda over). It’s not the return of low-rise jeans (which, frankly, should have stayed in the early 2000s). No, it’s something else entirely.
It’s the whole ‘I don’t care’ attitude towards fashion. I mean, come on! Fashion is art. It’s expression. It’s… well, it’s a big deal. And I’m not gonna sit here and pretend that it’s not.
Back in My Day…
Let me take you back to 1998. I was a junior editor at a small magazine in New York. We were scrappy, we were hungry, and we cared. I remember this one time, we had a shoot with this up-and-coming designer. Let’s call him Marcus. Marcus was a visionary. He had this idea to use recycled materials for his collection. It was revolutionary. And I was there, front and center, making sure every stitch, every seam, every detail was perfect.
And you know what? It paid off. That collection was a hit. It was featured in every major publication. Why? Because we cared. Because we put in the effort. Because we didn’t just say, ‘Eh, it’s fine.’
But Nowadays…
Fast forward to today. I’m at a conference in Austin. I’m sitting in the back, listening to some so-called ‘influencer’ talk about how she doesn’t even bother planning her outfits anymore. She just throws something on and calls it a day. And the audience is eating it up. They’re nodding along, like, ‘Yeah, me too!’
I mean, what is this? Some kind of rebellion against, I don’t know, looking good? I turned to my colleague, Dave, and said, ‘Dave, what is happening?’ And he just shrugged. ‘It’s the new normal, I guess.’
Which… yeah. Fair enough. Maybe it is. But I’m not sure I like it.
Let’s Talk About Commitment
Look, I get it. Fashion can be overwhelming. There’s so much to keep up with. Trends change faster than you can say ‘fast fashion’. But that’s no excuse to just give up. I mean, come on, people! Put in the effort!
I remember this one time, I was at a party. It was last Tuesday, actually. I ran into this old friend, let’s call her Lisa. Lisa looked like she’d just rolled out of bed. Her hair was a mess, her clothes were wrinkled, and she had this, I don’t know, ‘I don’t care’ vibe going on.
And I said to her, ‘Lisa, what’s going on? You look… not like you.’ And she said, ‘Oh, you know. I just don’t have the time to care about this stuff anymore.’
And I was like, ‘But Lisa, it’s not about having the time. It’s about making the time. It’s about committing to looking your best, to expressing yourself through your clothes. It’s about… well, it’s about a lot of things.’
A Little Effort Goes a Long Way
I’m not saying you need to spend hours getting ready every day. I’m not saying you need to break the bank on designer labels. I’m just saying… try. Put in a little effort. Plan your outfits. Care about what you wear. Because, honestly, it shows.
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So, yeah. That’s my rant. I’m not sure if I’ve convinced anyone. But I had to get it off my chest. Because, frankly, I’m tired of seeing people give up on fashion. It’s not just about clothes. It’s about expression. It’s about art. It’s about… well, it’s about a lot of things.
And I’m not gonna stand by and watch it go to waste.
About the Author
I’m Sarah, a senior magazine editor with more opinions than I know what to do with. I’ve been in the fashion industry for over 20 years, and I’m not afraid to say what I think. I believe in the power of fashion as a form of self-expression and art. When I’m not editing, you can find me thrifting, traveling, or arguing with my friends about the merits of high-waisted pants. (They’re better, okay? Just deal with it.)
