STYLEWAIS
Fashion
vs Style
“Style is very
personal. It has
nothing to do with
fashion. Fashion is
over quickly.
Style is forever.”
- Ralph Lauren
M
any designers have been quoted
on the differences between fashion
and style, but in this fast-fashion
world we live in, do we really
understand the difference?
Fashion is defined as a trend that is popular during
a particular time. It can change from year to year
and season to season, making it an art form that
is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with.
Fashion is the connection, through clothing, to the
outside world. It is more external than internal, which
means fashion is more about the garment and less
about the person.
On the other hand, style is unique to each individual
and is very personal. It has nothing to do with
fashion. Style is an indication of your persona. It is
the way you express yourself through clothing and
an internal connection to your thoughts, feelings, and
identity. Inversely, style is more about the person and
less about the garment.
28 GBSAN.COM | JULY 2019