Art, according to dictionary.com, is the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.
Therefore, it seems like a bit of a trick question to imply that fashion is not categorized as art. Both have the potential to be thought-provoking, ground-breaking, moving, confusing, epic, simple, tactile, textured, intricate, relevant, tacky, imaginative, logical, practical or impractical. All of these words and ways in which we experience art and the world around us can apply to both art and fashion. However, fashion plays even more of an interesting role in humanity and culture because it is something anyone can use to physically label, categorize, express or distinguish themselves from others. If I were more personally invested in fashion, I might even argue that Fashion is one of the most important categories of art because there are few people, if any, in this world who are not wearing clothing on a regular basis. Additionally, a large number of those people are putting a lot of thought into what it is that they are wearing; the shape, the weight, the smell, the color. The things we wear convey a message to the rest of the world about who we are, where we have been and what we believe. As someone who is deeply affected by my surroundings, there is almost nothing that is more distracting or comforting than the clothes on my body.
The Future Beauty Fashion exhibit was one that I'd been wanting to see for months. To put it simply, I was enthralled. Each piece had it's own voice, movement, shape and weight that was beautiful to take in. I noticed that the most commonly used material throughout the exhibit was polyester, which is interesting because such detailed and intricate pieces of fashion are usually made with much more expensive materials. The designers somehow managed to make a relatively cheap material seem luxurious.
In the descriptions throughout the exhibit, there was a common theme of redefining the female silhouette; to be enveloped by clothing, rather than defined by it. What an innovative, and ground-breaking concept! In a world that is obsessed with accentuation and exploitation of the female form, these designs are refreshing and stunning. I imagine that living in a society with such a high population, it might be difficult to feel alone or contained. It might be difficult to find comfort in crowds, or even individualism in crowds. In my opinion, I think that is why the Japanese are on the cutting edge of fashion. They may be constantly trying to reinvent how to be seen, or not seen.
Here are a few of my personal favorites:
This piece is one that I want. Immediately. Then I want to be in front of a fireplace.
Wrapped up in the weight of this draping, glorious Wonder. Book in hand.
The lightest wedding dress in the world? Maybe. That is a beautiful thought: to feel like you might be able to take flight at any moment. Cloud 9: redefined.
The structure, and the movement of the piece, give a sense of momentum: vertical, backward and forward momentum. Timeless.
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