Do you think fashion can be considered a form of art and self expression? (Page 2)

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I have been pondering the nature of art and esthetics for a while now. I think the most interesting questions are about what things are and are not art. Questions like are video games art? is interior design an art? is cooking and food preparation an art? And is fashion an art? On one hand wearing clothing is a form of self expression but on the other hand clothing is something you need to stay warm and protect yourself for the elementals. The clothing you wear tell other people a little about you without you needing to say something. It tells people what you are like as a person and what collective you identify with. If you wear a shirt a sports team that means you are a fan of of that sport team. If you wear a Harry Potter tee shirt or cosplay play as a character then that means you are a fan of that piece of media. If you wear a school uniform or just a shirt with the name of the school that means you are a student form that school. If you wear a hat with a political slogan on it then that means you are a member of that political faction. If you are wearing a suit and tie (or a professional dress if you are female) you are saying you have money and have places to be. Do you think fashion would be considered as an applied art?

AngieDD · Answer

Yes Fashion in its every form is a statement of art and self expression. The way a person dresses up reflects more of their mood, persona, and state of mind.

GR00VY · Answer

It totally is! And it can tell you about your personality⭐

destrosio · Answer

Yes, but not for those who wear clothes, but for those who create them. It is an art form for model makers not for customers, nor for stylists.

Sarahr123 · Answer

It is if you don’t follow trends. People should follow their own sense of style because that would express a lot about their personality.

8lutty · Answer

what if I wear a thong to the beach? does that mean I want people to think about me in sexual way or I want they think about it not in a sexual way lol. If clothes is this confusing then it probably is art

MysticDevice · Answer

It is absolutely an art form because it serves no purpose other than itself, which I believe is the technical definition of art. Also the notion of it being a form of self expression is a no-brainer lol.

myhaiva · Answer

Yep, as long as it doesn't follow the current trends.

MonmonTheGreat · Answer

In my opinion it is art when you are coming up with your own styles instead of just blindly following the current fashion trend.

Anonymous · Answer

I wouldn't say it's an applied art but I would say it's a form of self expression.

themythos · Answer

Id say yes but a lot of fashion is just following what others do

Prof_Don · Answer

Fashion is one of the ultimate arts of self expression!

foundersfamily · Answer

yes it can be depending on how others perceived you.

Monica_78 · Answer

That’s exactly What I think it is. It says who we are.

OurManFlint · Answer

It's art but in its most shallow form.

Jakeofalltrades93 · Answer

sure, but as with most art forms, if you don't get it, it just seems weird

CubsterShura · Answer

It can be art if you want it to be that way.

Dargil · Answer

That's the whole idea.

JosyJosy · Answer

Of course. It represents us.

DonCachondo · Answer

Absolutely! Not my cup of tea but without a doubt

scarlett774 · Answer

Yes it totally is

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