You ought to get over the past . You should
never look back. However, in fashion it won’t work off. Returns are inevitable.
Old-school means an ageless trend, which almost
never fades, or comes back in a new form. Due to the contrast between various
generation’s styles, it enables to trace the fashion history and symbiotically
join the ‘discoveries’ of the past with
the innovative approach of the contemporary designers. You needn’t look far for
examples.
I ‘m going back to the thirties. Platforms.
Although their history may have its source in the antic times, these are the
seventies that paid homage to them on behalf of John Travolta and ‘Saturday
Night Fever’. Then, the colorfulness
counted. Now, they adopt diverse forms, from unassuming platforms by Philip Lim
tfuturistic vision of Alexander McQueen.
Jeans. They never passed its prime.
The Levi’s brand introduced them as a ‘worker’s pants’ to become their
promoter for long years. Undoubtedly, long, long years. Classic and old designs
of Levi’s are priceless and might be found in second-hands only if you are lucky
and persistent.
Aviators, initially made for pilots
from the 30’s, reverted with the surge of military motives. So nonchalant.
An attribute of music icons or movie characters. The Beatles or Tom Cruise in
‘Top Gun’ are brought to mind immediately.
Motorcycle jacket, that made its
name in the British ‘glam rock’ era, is entirely self-sufficient. An intrinsic
element of high-street fashion , as it adds this rebellious spark to the look.
Now it is less symbolic, still casual
and intriguing, makes the whole look in a second.
Why we go back to old trends? This
is topic of my interest. Of course, there are some easy potential answers, but
in the era of development, where we dream of moving the boundaries, fashion is
in a state of reverse. And I really like that. Do you? X
