Fashion changes constantly. What is in one minute is "so out" the next. In response to the ever changing definition of what is hip, the "New York Times Style Magazine" publishes a blog titled "The Moment."
After a few clicks, I am up on the latest fashion, food, lingo, and alternative magazine publications.
Here is what I learned.
In terms of men's fashion the practical, working class look is in. This seems to be inspired by the current state of the economy and a need for an image that symbolizes stability. Items like warm winter vests and fingerless gloves top the editor's picks of fashion must haves.
The women's fashion for the season is anything but minimal. Models are gallivanting down the runway in sea-creature covered Prada, Mary Poppins ensembles, tutu pantaloons, hats with pom poms the size of a head, and shoes every color of the rainbow. Such fantastical costumes make me wonder if people actually wear these outfits in everyday life.
The new and unusual style of serving food is to make the plate look messy, thrown together, or as writer Christine Muhlke puts it "naturalistic." The theory is that naturalism plating better captures the "essence of the ingredients."
A"words on the street" section provides three new words to add to my vocabulary. "Americation" is defined as a neologism for a vacation taken in America. An "enclave" is a distinct cultural or social unit within foreign territory. Lastly, "edge" is defined as a provocative or unconventional quality.
If you want edge in a magazine, "The Moment" suggests reading "Apartamento" magazine. "Apartamento" originates in Barcelona, Spain. Instead of showing perfect cookie-cutter apartments, "Apartamento" photographs messy, lived-in spaces that have nice furniture and overall design.
For the not messy, design conscious individuals there is new eco-friendly feline habitats that complement designer furniture. Handmade dog and cat toys complement the habitat and nicely blend into the design of the room as a whole.
Often trendy fashion magazines are not taken seriously, but I did notice that the blog writers excelled. The writers constructed excellent hooks and kept a quick-witted tone throughout the entire site. For example, the hook "hold the gravy; the perfect accessory for lean times might very well be these wishbone earrings from Melissa Joy Manning" demonstrates incredible creativity and knowledge of national news.
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This blog is such a well summed up article on "The Moment" blog. I actually read it myself and really enjoyed it, but couldn't figure out how to tie everything in. You did a really good job of joining all the different aspects of the blog.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the writers seemed like they knew what they were doing. The witty tone really held my attention also.
Funny, I actually choose to look at a blog that centered on fashion also. By reading your entry and then comparing it to mine, it honestly astounds me how a topic, like fashion, can be so simplistically depicted to the public (ie gossip magazines, tv shows, trends/fads, etc.), but when individuals who have first hand experience open up, their words and outlooks make the topic at hand appear more as an abstract - as in, a specific definition does not captivate the term as a whole.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many individual components that make fashion, and I find it very interesting to get a first hand perspective on it, and then compare it to other outlooks/perceptions.
This is another blog that I did not look into and I am so glad! Not because I wouldn’t have enjoyed it, but I liked your interpretation of it. Overall trends in this country are always intriguing, especially in the major cities. Current and past fashions that are strutted on the runway never seem like clothing that is worn on the streets. I am surprised that “edge” is a new word on the street as I have heard it for years in that context. I found the term “Americation” humorous and a little ridiculous. This seems like a great blog though. I think I didn’t check it out because I thought it was geared toward only New Yorker’s but maybe I am thinking of another blog. I guess I should go back and take a look!
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