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3 Key differences between fashion and style


Today, you will know the KEY differences between defining fashion and style. We'll take a closer look at the relationship they share. Keep reading!


Although fashion and style can be confused with one another, it is relatively easy to distinguish these terms from one another. More than opposites, these ideas describe different aspects that share a correlation and influence each other.




Fashion is a massive industry that is invested in anticipating what we wear and how we present ourselves to others. Allistair O'neill, Professor of Fashion History and Theory at CSM describes fashion as not only an industry but a cultural and social phenomenon driven by the desire for the new.

Fashion transcends personal style to the masses.


In example of this is in the 2000s, low rise jeans became a fundamental piece to many celebrities looks; they set the trend that influence people's individual style.

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Fashion is appeals to the business world, the entertainment industry, and the big designer brands. The constant creation of new products and seasonal reinvention make this something temporary and cyclical, where recent trends change, reinvent themselves, and elements often repeat throughout time. This explains why fashion is returning and why the movements of 20 years ago are now all the rage again.




And… What do we mean by style?


Style is a form of personal expression we demonstrate through our appearance to the world. It corresponds to an individual decision, where the selection of clothing or accessories goal is to represent your personality and inspire confidence.


It interconnects with fashion since it is built from specific styles designed by a professional which connects with an audience making it a trend.






So… How does fashion influence style?


Fashion often ends up over-influencing people's styles. Since the speed of the industry is ever changing, it is unthinkable and unrealistic to renew your wardrobe in such a short time.


Fashion creates trends and trends influence people’s personal style.

The best choice you can make is to choose a style that sets you apart from the crowd. Choose what makes you stand out with a sparkle of your personality. If we all follow trends, we will all look the same. Create your own style!






The key differences are:


— Fashion focuses on the industry and is aimed to entertainment and spectacle. Style is a personal adaptation of fashion.


— Style is personal, and although trends can have a strong influence, it is based on an individual’s choice according to each person's tastes.


— Fashion declines, style prevails.


— Fashion is a trend that changes over time; style is based on personal taste, comfort, and confidence; it is enduring.


— Fashion uniforms us, while style differentiates us where we stand out from the rest.


— Fashion is a cultural phenomenon expressing a time's spirit and circumstances. Style expresse’s individuality and personality.





That is all for today! Thanks for reading the full post and don't forget that we can work together to discover your own style.


 


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