The good thing that comes out of this will be that if successful (who are we kidding?), this initiative will introduce a dash of glamour to--well, I'm not sure where.
As I do find the merchandise rather pleasing, I can't help shake the feeling that what is being offered are suspiciously, a little too club-ready. I'm wondering if this will determine a future trend where evening dresses will compromise some of it's glamour for youthfulness.
What I find most troubling is the fact that it literally takes an effort of such magnitude in order to generate mass appeal, and get people excited about fashion again.
The merchandise being offered isn't anything innovative, or ground breaking--or even fresh. It's been around for years, but now it finally gets the attention of the masses because it's being offered by a low-end retailer.
Must distinguishable items shed the pounds of eccentricity, and surrender it's exclusivity in order to become accepted by a society of low-self esteemed consumers?
I have yearned for decades (okay 1&1/2) for Women to start dressing boldly, but not because magazines and trend says it's okay. That's pointless, and boring. There is no boldness in trend.
At times like these, I'm glad I can rely on people like Thierry Mugler.
Fashion is courage. Unfortunately, it is also a business.
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