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Coco Chanel once stated “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.”  She is speaking of the significant role fashion plays within our lives.   Its function in society has always been a reflection of our evolution.  The way in which we cloth our bodies can show respect, deliver a message, honor culture, or simply help weather the storm of life may decide to send our way.  Whichever it may be, the importance of fashion in our lives is easily recognizable.

Now more than ever it is being regarded for its relevance within the historical and artistic communities through a series of exhibitions.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art pioneered the idea of fashion as an art form in 1948 when it founded the Costume Institute.  It is now home to over 85,000 ensembles and accessories that are used to create exhibits that define eras and honor those who have had great influence within the fashion community.  Since the first opening in 1948, this highly anticipated annual exhibit has been celebrated with The Costume Institute Gala which has evolved into a premiere Manhattan social event celebrating the importance of not only fashion, but style and progressive thought.

Today the doors at the Met close to an exhibit by the name of Savage Beauty , a tribute to Alexander McQueen, a gifted apparel designer who took his own life in February of 2010.  His unique vision was both genius as well as extravagant.  The exhibit was a tribute to his nineteen year long career in which he conceived iconic designs such as the “bumster”, the trouser that was the driving force behind a lower cut pant, and the three point “oragami” frockcoat, a revolution in the techniques of tailoring.  Throughout his career his objective remained consistent; for his art to embody originality. The exhibit is truly a testament to his achievement in doing so.

The opportunity to view his work may have passed however numerous exhibits of this nature are currently on display, and can be visited by simply taking a day trip.  Fashion based schools such as Rhode Island School of Design and The Fashion Institute of  Technology feature continuous exhibits devoted to the recognition of fashion as an art form.  While Massachusetts boasts the American Textile Museum headlining an exhibit that chronologically depicts the use of fabric throughout time.

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Not only are women into fashion and trends, but even men have become fashion conscious now days. Fashion designers have created some amazing varieties of trendy and neat looking jeans and clothing for men which are comfortable and give them a confident feel at the same time. These days both men and women can get designer jeans which have embroidery and enhancement across the front pockets and back which looks great with some stylish belts on occasions. In the latest range of jeans you can find jeans which have a slim-cut to show off your curves and look sexy. Most preferred clothings by teenage girls and boys are leather jackets and mini skirts. To go well along with jeans and skirts girls can also put on some funky, trendy t-shirts with cool messages and crafty slogans printed on them. In the latest designs for boys, floral printed shirts combined with boot-leg jeans can give quite an unconventional look.

But dont form an opinion just yet. Just because their fashion designer clothes are focused more on timeless style, elegance and comfort, doesnt mean that they are not up to speed with the latest trends. They make sure they bring the latest trends from the runway right into your hands and you look no lesser than the supermodel on the ramp. They make sure they house the latest colors, fabrics and styles of the fashion designer dresses as seen on the runways of fashion capitals, in designer boutiques or on the pages of fashion magazines.

The fact that fashion designing industry is respected for high quality, aesthetic and uniquely finished garments cannot be doubted. However, they do not come cheap at all – buying a well-made womens and men”s designer clothing is not the same as picking up a rose flower in a local store. This reality often makes some concerned commentators to occasionally wonder aloud whether designer clothes are worth their high price tags.Some buyers actually love the high cost.

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