In a previous post, Darlene Wainwright decried the degradation of attire among the mainstream, thus: "Women don't keep their clothes for any length of time so the idea of spending countless hours creating a trim is just not something they are interested in doing. Cheap imports have taken the appreciation of hand made goods from a lot of consumers. I sure don't see classic clothes woman will be keeping in their wardrobes for years anymore." However, clearly, Steampunk is an exception, since the clothing is actually a work of art. Not since the Renaissance have people had as much regard for the Art of Dress as the Steampunkers. And it was in the era of the Renaissance that the need for serious embellishment like lace took root. I think that Steampunk has a sort of timeless quality so that one may comfortably add time consuming accessories without fear of style changes. And it appears that Steampunkers are not afraid to spend a lot of time crafting their attire. I don't think the "people want instant results" complaint about the current lack of interest in lacemaking applies here. I attended the Alexander McQueen show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where one of the most staggering aspects was the incredibly long lines of people waiting patiently to see it. I now realize that at least some of his styling was in sync with Steampunk. Wow. Devon
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