If you are a
Public relations student you would know that the media is divided into different
types of media namely amongst the few
are new age media, electronic and print
media which includes your books, newspapers, magazines and the list goes on. The
media are the eyes and ears of society they feed us with knowledge and issues
happening globally. Francois Nell writes in the “writing for the media in
southern Africa” book that the media is a major source of definitions and that
it is a yardstick for deciding what is normal. Meaning that we as society
accept what the media dishes out to us without disputing it. It defines what is
normal, what we wear, how we speak and most sadly who we are. Which brings me
to the /my point about fashion, that it
is decided for us what is appropriate to wear what is not by the media or
rather through the media ,everyday we are bombarded with colours, styles and patterns that are in
for that season about what is appropriate to wear and what is fashionable. By the time one starts adapting to that style
than there is already a new one replacing that one. Personally I believe that
fashion is about culture, music, art, having fun with fabrics and colour and most
of all it is about a lifestyle. Individuals express themselves, their true
character through the fashion and clothes they wear.
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Fashion is a huge aspect
in the 21st century, Nowadays your dressing style is a big deal it
is a deciding factor on the kind of “clique”
you associate yourself with and most of all fashion nowadays is the deciding
factor on whether one can be taken serious or not in society or amongst friends. People should start realising that
the media does not always have to set trends for them to be fashionable anyone
can set their own unique trend and own it!!!! Wear what makes you feel beautiful.
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yes i agree fashion is dicatated by the media an examlple would be how if a very popular rapper wears something on a music video then it is guaranteed that you will see everyone else wearing it, which i think is pathetic really but is the sort of power the media has over fashion and many other aspects in life
ReplyDeleteExactly why can’t people come up with their own style? Because I mean if we observe very carefully on all the trends the media set for us, we would actually realise that not all are hot...
DeleteI think that the media sort of helps fashion get out there yo start the trends. I mean without media we wouldn't really be as exposed to fashion as we are at the moment.
ReplyDeleteBy writing this blog am not defacing the fact that "the media gets fashion out there". all I am saying is that it should let people dress how they feel is comfortable and suitable for them without bashing them or putting them down by having programmes such as Fashion police and what not to wear, Were they criticise people.
DeleteVery interesting and relatable blog about the interconnection of Media and fashion.
ReplyDeleteMedia and fashion have pushed each other to another level,they are practically best friends.
And both have made each other stronger and brought people together.
I strongly agree on that Kamo
DeleteGood thing about this interconnection is that media keeps people updated with the latest trends and gives people a wonderful way of expressing how they feel and who they are through what they wear.
ReplyDeleteWhat scares me about this interconnection is that the marketing and advertising(media side) is very Manipulative and Controlling because it makes people believe that a certain trend looks good or is for everyone even though we come in different sizes,but because trends are in newspapers,on tv or worn by high profile individuals then it automatically gives the go ahead to the normal individual who doesn't consider whether something looks good or bad on them but just imitates what has been advertised.
ReplyDeleteIn this way people are blinded.
Media and fashion have a stronger influence on people than we think.
Media and fashion will always be finger and nail. People rely on it for latest trends, most of us are not trend setters but followers... so yes media via tv, magazines, internet, etc will always keep people in touch with the latest trends. It's good for people, but we must know what looks good on us according to your height, weight, etc... even complexion when choosing colours. Remember we don't only wear clothes, even hair, make up, etc...
ReplyDeleteAs a fashion student i do agree that fashion and media will always have a best friends type of relationship towards each other.people will always want to follow their style icons or celebrity's closet style, but i mean we need to draw the line when it comes to people taking their style icon's fashion styles and using it for themselves, like Zero said. its ok to look at those styles and use them but be practical and logical about it.you can not want to dress like RIRI on tour while you work in the business sector
ReplyDeleteI like the fact where you say "people have to be practical" because people tend to copy what celebrities wear and forget that some outfits have a certain place and events to be worn to.
DeleteThe media is very influential when it comes to setting trends, especially when it comes to new social and digital media. These trends, `trend` on twitter and people adopt them. If for the good or bad, thats another story.
ReplyDeleteit's God and Jesus, so is media and fashion, the two go along like i don't know. but the fact is.....
ReplyDeleteThis is so pleasing in the eye, well said ma'am, it is true that media tells us what’s normal and what’s not, it'll take great courage for one to wear their own style and self-esteem is not our strongest virtue
ReplyDeleteI wear what ever i feel comfortable in, thats me setting a trend.
ReplyDeleteThat is good to hear Pumla.And I really feel strongly feel that most people should start doing that.
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ReplyDeletepersonally i feel that people will never really wear what they want , the media has set trends and people feel the pressure to step it up to fit in >>>but hopefully they will see the light some of these days.
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DeleteI agree with you Massy, most people think that if they do not dress a certain way or follow every fashion trend that comes in, that they will not be accepted or fit in into society.
before i go any futher i would lik to state that what im about to say is based purely on my knowledge and experties as a fashion and celebrity stylist and now fashion editor of a magazine. there is a difference between style and trend, a trend is set by fashion houses i.e gucci, DnG etc. a trend can be a colour, pattern, fabric or design or a garment. style is how one outs together the trend to FIT thier personality. the media can only show you through shoots how to wear certain things which are trending currently, it can NOT dectate to you what your style is or should be. @krayzik
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, people should realise that their style should define who you are, an extention of your personality
ReplyDeleteI'm strongly in agreement with Bongani, people should wear clothes that define who they are.
ReplyDeletefashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment.
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