In a message dated 9/24/2005 8:27:46 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What current day fashion magazines do you all read? A trip to Border's is really educational. Because of the class I am teaching, I am interested in what appeals, what is being worn by various groups. Consider that the music magazines serve as fashion magazines, as well. There are magazines for Goths, Latinos (various subcultures), Blacks (various age groups and subcultures), Teens, Wealthy Mainstream, Artsy Cutting Edge. Of course, there is crossover between these groups. It's interesting to see how different the looks are depending on the group one wishes to identify with...and how one season something might appear only in the Goth magazines and the next it resurfaces, remade in Vogue. Re-enactors must be rejoicing right now, as there is a mainstream interest in tapestry, velvet, lace, corsets, (which have been appearing for three years or so). Maybe you can't wear the whole thing, but you can certainly get away with the laced bodices, jackets, ren shirts, etc...and look very stylish. It recalls the Edwardian styles of the late '60's and early '70's, but more eclectic. And I, too love the new mainstream look. The little tummy-bearing tight clothes of the past several years would have looked hideous on moi, 55 years old who lost her waistline years ago and who loved the late 80's and early 90's because I could cover it up and still look fashionable. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
