Blog Post #2: Pop Culture and Celebrities


The article "Pop Culture Fashion Explored" (here) gives many examples on different celebrities and idols in pop culture who influenced fashion. It also explains how it links to other things like music, social media, and trends. They state "Both pop culture and fashion are means to creative expression. And also along with the art, music, film styles and television shows of a given age. Pop artists and media set the trends. Fashion-forward followers adopt them to emulate the actions of the creators they look up to the most." The example the author gives to show this is how Kate Middleton wore a Tory Burch dress in 2014, which ended up selling out completely.

An article by The Music Trunk (here) has a chronological evolution of pop culture fashion trends.


1960's

Trends: miniskirts, bold patterns, vibrant colors

Influences: The Beatles, Twiggy

Purpose: embrace individualism and break traditional norms


1970's

Trends: bell-bottom pants, platform shoes, shimmer, androgynous fashion

Influences: disco culture, David Bowie


1980's

Trends: shoulder-pads, neon colors, bold prints, streetwear

Influences: hip-hop culture, Madonna



1990's

Trends: flannel shirts, ripped jeans, grunge fashion, preppy style

Influences: Kurt Cobain



2000's:

Trends: low-rise jeans, halter tops, shiny metallic fabrics

Influences: Britney Spears, Paris Hilton


Conclusion: Pop culture has a major effect on fashion trends and trends in general. This is because anyone or brand that has a big following, such as celebrities, can have an influence on the population.




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