The Mind Creative OCTOBER 2013 | Page 28

The Mind Creative OCT 2013 Many people believe that fashion is not important, and they don’t “believe” in it. Well, you are looking at it from the wrong perspective. It is NOT about following trends or buying the most expensive item in a store. It is about expressing your personality and your context through what you wear. Still don’t get it? Then, let me ask you one thing: How would you describe the 1970s? Bell-bottoms, mini-skirts, leotards, disco fashion. Was that your answer? Did you suddenly flash back to a (slightly embarrassing) photo of you from the 70s? That is because fashion defines an era. It defines a place. And it certainly defines a person. Whether you are a ball-gownwearing girl, or a t-shirt-andjeans person, you are saying something about who you are. In the words of Forrest Gump, “My momma always said you can tell a lot about a person by their shoes, where they go, where they've been.” That’s fashion. 28