What inspires modern fashion?

Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.’ Coco Chanel

Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.’ Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel hit the nail on the head here. Modern fashion is about so much more than just looking pretty. Everyday fashion gets its inspiration not just from the catwalks, though that is where a big proportion of designs originate. Style blogs such as The Sartorialist have been influential for years: they describe and showcase the style on the street. But Bill Cunningham with his ‘On the street’ is the original street style observer.

Celebrities and other public figures are other sources of inspiration. Whatever Michelle Obama aka the First Lady of Style wears, has the potential to become the next ‘must-have’: shift dresses, metallic sneakers, or vintage brooches. Jackie O was as influential as Michelle Obama 40 years ago, as was Princess Diana.

Vintage will always be fashionable, especially if the clothing or accessory is of good quality. These items can be paired with something über-trendy for a twist on the original look.

Fashion for women should be comfortable, stylish and as affordable as possible so that everyone can look chic. Designers such as Betty Barclay and Gelco manage to do just that: their collections can easily mix and match with vintage or über-trendy items.

Other women wear their love of art on their sleeves. Literally, that is. Some designers are creating clothing that could be stand-ins for famous paintings. Others create clothing that look like pieces of origami. And when these designs trickle down to the ordinary person on the street as Meryl Streep’s monologue in The devil wears Prada suggest, they’ll look completely different and far more wearable than on the stage.

Author bio:

Gray and Osbourn wrote this article on modern designer fashion to offer their discerning readers all the information and facts they need to live stylish lives.