Angels Wear Prada Too
Much of my time this week has been spent reading up on all the latest fashion news - especially since New York Fashion Week is around the corner, I have to keep up with all the commentary, who's hot, what designers to watch, etc. Oh, such a hard job that I have!
There's a great deal of misconception among people outside the fashion world that fashion is a superficial industry. The media and movies are partly to blame. If you've watched The Devil Wears Prada, you probably think that all fashion editors are bitches and all people care about are outward appearances. Although this may be true to some degree, for the most part, the people I have been in contact with have been more than gracious.
Here are just a couple of questions I've read or heard about the topic of fashion:
Can people actually have intelligent conversations about fashion? Of course. Fashion is a business just like anything else in this world and there's certainly money to be made in the fashion industry. It's not just about which celebrity wore what on the red carpet. We all wear clothes, right?
Can people make a difference in this world by working in the fashion industry? Of course. Coco Chanel gave women stylish and chic clothing to wear to work. Stella McCartney is using her power to fight for animal rights. Ralph Lauren has donated eco-friendly "denim" insulation to the Habitat for Humanity. I could go on and on...
I still have yet to visit New York and truly experience the fashion capital, but I'm planning on attending Fashion Week next year. I've already started researching and planning the trip this week. Surprisingly, flights to New York aren't as bad as I expected them to be. If you are taking any holidays to New York, you may want to check out DialAFlight, a website where you can shop for flights and hotels to various cities around the world.
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