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[dresshistorynerd]

The Real Cost of the Fashion Industry

Atacama Desert, in Alto Hospicio, Iquique, Chile. (source)

The textile industry is destroying the world. The industry is wasting massive amounts of energy and materials, and polluting the air, the ground and the water supplies. It overwhelmingly exploits it's labour and extracts wealth from colonized countries, especially in Asia. I assume we all broadly understand this, but I think it's useful to have it all laid out in front of you to see the big picture, the core issues causing this destruction and find ways how to effectively move forward.

The concerning trend behind this ever-increasing devastation are shortening of trend cycles, lowering clothing prices and massive amount of wasted products. Still in year 2000 it was common for fashion brands to have two collections per year, while now e.g. Zara produces 24 collections and H&M produces 12-16 collections per year. Clothing prices have fallen (at leas in EU) 30% from 1996 to 2018 when adjusted to inflation, which has contributed to the 40% increase in clothing consumption per person between 1996 and 2012 (in EU). (source) As the revenue made by the clothing industry keep rising - from 2017 to 2021 they doubled (source) - falling prices can only be achieved with increasing worker exploitation and decreasing quality. I think the 36% degrees times clothing are used in average during the last 15 years (source) is a clear indication on the continuing drop in quality of clothing. Clothing production doubled between 2000 and 2015, while 30% of the clothes produced per year are never sold and are often burned instead (source), presumably to prevent the returns from falling due to oversupply.

These all factors are driving people to overconsume. While people in EU keep buying more clothes, they haven't used up to 50% of the clothes in their wardrobe for over a year (source). This overconsumption is only made much worse by the new type of hyper fast fashion companies like SHEIN and Temu, which are using addictive psychological tactics developed by social media companies (source 1, source 2). They are cranking up all those concerning trends I mentioned above.

Under the cut I will go through the statistics of the most significant effects of the industry on environment and people. I will warn you it will be bleak. This is not just a fast fashion problem, basically the whole industry is engaging in destructive practices leading to this damage. Clothing is one of those things that would be actually relatively easy to make without massive environmental and human cost, so while that makes the current state of the industry even more heinous, it also means there's hope and it's possible to fix things. In the end, I will be giving some suggestions for actions we could be doing right now to unfuck this mess.

Carbon emissions

The textile industry is responsible for roughly 10% of the global CO2 emissions, more than aviation and shipping industry combined. This is due to the massive supply chains and energy intensive production methods of fabrics. Most of it can be contributed to the fashion sector since around 60% of all the textile production is clothing. Polyester, a synthetic fiber made from oil which accounts for more than half of the fibers used in the textile industry, produces double the amount of carbon emissions than cotton, accounting for very large proportions of all the emissions by the industry. (source 1, source 2)

Worker exploitation

Majority of the textiles are produced in Asia. Some of the worst working conditions are in Bangladesh, one of the most important garment producers, and Pakistan. Here's an excerpt from EU Parliament's briefing document from 2014 after the catastrophic Rana Plaza disaster:

The customers of garment producers are most often global brands looking for low prices and tight production timeframes. They also make changes to product design, product volume, and production timeframes, and place last-minute orders without accepting increased costs or adjustments to delivery dates. The stresses of such policies usually fall on factory workers.

The wage exploitation is bleak. According to the 2015 documentary The True Cost less than 2% of all garment factory workers earned a living wage (source). Hourly wages are so low and the daily quotas so high, garment workers are often forced through conditions or threats and demand to work extra hours, which regularly leads to 10-12 hour work days (source) and at worst 16 hour workdays (source), often without days off. Sometimes factories won't compensate for extra hours, breaching regulations (source).

Long working hours, repetitive work, lack of breaks and high pressure leads to increased risks of injuries and accidents. Small and even major injuries are extremely common in the industry. A study in three factories in India found that 70% of the workers suffered from musculosceletal symptoms (source). Another qualitative study of female garment workers and factory doctors in Dhaka found that long hours led to eye strain, headaches, fatigue and weight loss in addition to muscular and back pains. According to the doctors interviewed, weight loss was common because the workers work such long hours without breaks, they didn't have enough time to eat properly. (source) Another study in 8 factories in India found that minor injuries were extremely common and caused by unergonomic work stations, poor organization in the work place and lack of safety gear, guidelines and training (source). Safety precautions too are often overlooked to cut corners, which periodically leads to factory accidents, like in 2023 lack of fire exists and fire extinguishers, and goods stacked beyond capacity led to a factory fire in Pakistan which injured dozens of workers (source) or like in 2022 dangerous factory site led to one dead worker and 9 injured workers (source).

Rana Plaza collapse in 2013 is the worst industrial accident in recent history. The factory building did not have proper permits and the factory owner blatantly ignored signs of danger (other businesses abandoned the building a day before the collapse), which led to deaths of 1 134 workers and injuries to 2 500 workers. The factory had or were at the time working for orders of at least Prada, Versace, Primark, Walmart, Zara, H&M, C&A, Mango, Benetton, the Children's Place, El Corte Inglés, Joe Fresh, Carrefour, Auchan, KiK, Loblaw, Bonmarche and Matalan. None of the brands were held legally accountable for the unsafe working conditions which they profited off of. Only 9 of the brands attended a meeting to agree on compensation for the victim's families. Walmart, Carrefour, Auchan, Mango and KiK refused to sight the agreement, it was only signed by Primark, Loblaw, Bonmarche and El Corte Ingles. The compension these companies provided was laughable though. Primemark demanded DNA evidence that they are relatives of one of the victims from these struggling families who had lost their often sole breadwinner for a meager sum of 200 USD (which doesn't even count for two months of living wage in Bangladesh (source)). This obviously proved to be extremely difficult for most families even though US government agreed to donate DNA kits. This is often said to be a turning point in working conditions in the industry, at least in Bangladesh, but while there's more oversight now, as we have seen, there's clearly still massive issues. (source 1, source 2)

One last major concern of working conditions in the industry I will mention is the Xinjiang raw cotton production, which is likely produced mainly with forced labour from Uighur concentration camps, aka slave labour of a suspected genocide. 90% of China's raw cotton production comes from Xinjiang (source). China is the second largest cotton producer in the world, after India, accounting 20% of the yearly global cotton production (source).

Pollution

Synthetic dyes, which synthetic fibers require, are the main cause of water pollution caused by the textile industry, which is estimated to account for 20% of global clean water pollution (source). This water pollution by the textile industry is suspected of causing a lot of health issues like digestive issues in the short term, and allergies, dermatitis, skin inflammation, tumors and human mutations in the long term. Toxins also effect fish and aquatic bacteria. Azo dyes, one of the major pollutants, can cause detrimental effects to aquatic ecosystems by decreasing photosynthetic activity of algae. Synthetic dyes and heavy metals also cause large amounts of soil pollution. Large amounts of heavy metals in soil, which occurs around factories that don't take proper environmental procautions, can cause anaemia, kidney failure, and cortical edoem in humans. That also causes changes in soil texture, decrease in soil microbial diversity and plant health, and changes in genetic structure of organisms growing in the soil. Textile factory waste water has been used for irrigation in Turkey, where other sources of water have been lacking, causing significant damage to the soil. (source)

Rayon produced through viscose process causes significant carbon disulphide and hydrogen sulphide pollution to the environment. CS2 causes cardiovascular, psychiatric, neuropsychological, endocrinal and reproductive disorders. Abortion rates among workers and their partners exposed to CS2 are reported to be significantly higher than in control groups. Many times higher amounts of sick days are reported for workers in spinning rooms of viscose fiber factories. China and India are largest producers of CS2 pollution, accounting respectively 65.74% and 11,11% of the global pollution, since they are also the major viscose producers. Emission of CS2 has increased significantly in India from 26.8 Gg in 2001 to 78.32 Gg in 2020. (source)

Waste

The textile industry is estimated to produce around 92 million tons of textile waste per year. As said before around 30% of the production is never sold and with shortening lifespans used the amount of used clothing that goes to waster is only increasing. This waste is large burned or thrown into landfills in poor countries. (source) H&M was accused in 2017 by investigative journalists of burning up to 12 tonnes of clothes per year themselves, including usable clothing, which they denied claiming they donated clothing they couldn't sell to charity instead (source). Most of the clothing donated to charity though is burned or dumbed to landfills (source).

Most of the waste clothing from rich countries like European countries, US, Australia and Canada are shipped to Chile (source) or African countries, mostly Ghana, but also Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire (source). There's major second-hand fashion industries in these places, but most of the charity clothing is dumbed to landfills, because they are in such bad condition or the quality is too poor. Burning and filling landfills with synthetic fabrics with synthetic dyes causes major air, water and soil pollution. The second-hand clothing industry also suppresses any local clothing production as donated clothing is inherently more competitive than anything else, making these places economically reliant on dumbed clothing, which is destroying their environment and health, and prevents them from creating a more sustainable economy that would befit them more locally. This is not an accident, but required part of the clothing industry. Overproduction let's these companies tap on every new trend quickly, while not letting clothing the prices in rich countries drop so low it would hurt their profits. Production is cheaper than missing a trend.

Micro- and nanoplastics

There is massive amounts of micro- and nanoplastics in all of our environment. It's in our food, drinking water, even sea salt (source). Washing synthetic textiles accounts for roughly 35% of all microplastics released to the environment. It's estimated that it has caused 14 million tonnes of microplastics to accumulate into the bottom of the ocean. (source)

Microplastics build up into the intestines of animals (including humans), and have shown to probably cause cause DNA damage and altered organism behavior in aquatic fauna. Microplastics also contain a lot of the usual pollutants from textile industry like synthetic dyes and heavy metals, which absorb in higher quantities to tissues of animals through microplastics in the intestines. Studies have shown that the adverse effect are higher the longer the microplastics stay in the organism. The effects cause major risks to aquatic biodiversity. (source) The health effects of microplastics to humans are not well known, but studies have shown that they could have adverse effects on digestive, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive and immune systems. (source)

Microplastics degrade in the environment even further to nanoplastics. Nanoplastic being even smaller are found to enter blood circulation, get inside cells and cross the blood-brain barrier. In fishes they have been found to cause neurological damage. Nanoplastics are also in the air, and humans frequently breath them in. Study in office buildings found higher concentration of nanoplastics in indoor air than outdoor air. Inside the nanoplastics are likely caused mostly by synthetic household textiles, and outdoors mostly by car tires. (source) An association between nanoplastics and mitochondrial damage in human respiratory cells was found in a recent study. (source)

Micro and nano plastics are also extremely hard to remove from the environment, making it even more important that we reduce the amount of microplastics we produce as fast as possible.

What can we do?

This is a question that deserves it's own essays and articles written about it, but I will leave you with some action points. Reading about these very bleak realities can easily lead to overwhelming apathy, but we need to channel these horrors into actions. Whatever you do, do not fall into apathy. We don't have the luxury for that, we need to act. These are industry wide problems, that simply cannot be fixed by consumerism. Do not trust any clothing companies, even those who market themselves as ethical and responsible, always assume they are lying. Most of them are, even the so called "good ones". We need legislation. We cannot allow the industry to regulate itself, they will always take the easy way out and lie to their graves. I will for sure write more in dept about what we can do, but for now here's some actions to take, both political and individual ones.

Political actions

Let's start with political actions, since they will be the much more important ones. While we are trying to dismantle capitalism and neocolonialism (the roots of these issues), here's some things that we could do right now. These will be policies that we should be doing everywhere in the world, but especially rich countries, where most of the clothing consumption is taking place. Vote, speak to others, write to your representative, write opinion pieces to your local papers, engage with democracy.

Higher requirements of transparency. Right now product transparency in clothing is laughably low. In EU only the material make up and the origin country of the final product are required to be disclosed. Everything else is up to the company. Mandatory transparency is the only way we can force any positive changes in the production. The minimum of transparency should be: origin countries of the fibers and textiles in the product itself; mandatory reports of the lifecycle emissions; mandatory reports of whole chain of production. Right now the clothing companies make their chain of production intentionally complex, so they have plausible deniability when inevitably they are caught violating environmental or worker protection laws (source). They intentionally don't want to be able to track down their production chain. Forcing them to do so anyway would make it very expensive for them to keep up this unnecessarily complex production chain. These laws are most effective when put in place in large economies like EU or US.

Restrictions on the use of synthetic fibers. Honestly I think they should be banned entirely, since the amount of microplastics in our environment is already extremely distressing and the other environmental effects of synthetic fibers are also massive, but I know there are functions for which they are not easily replaced (though I think they can be replaces in those too, but that's a subject of another post), so we should start with restrictions. I'm not sure how they should be specifically made, I'm not a law expert, but they shouldn't be used in everyday textiles, where there are very easy and obvious other options.

Banning viscose. There are much better options for viscose method that don't cause massive health issues and environmental destruction where ever it's made, like Lyocell. There is absolutely no reason why viscose should be allowed to be sold anywhere.

Governmental support for local production by local businesses. Most of the issues could be much more easily solved and monitored if most clothing were not produced by massive global conglomerations, but rather by local businesses that produce locally. All clothing are made by hand, so centralizing production doesn't even give it advantage in effectiveness (only more profits for the few). Producing locally would make it much more easier to enforce regulations and it would reduce production chains, making production more effective, leaving more profits into the hands of the workers and reducing emissions from transportation. When the production is done by local businesses, the profits would stay in the producing country and they could be taxed and utilized to help the local communities. This would be helpful to do in both exploited and exploiter countries. When done in rich countries who exploit poorer ones, it would reduce the demand for exploitation. In poor countries this is not as easily done, since poor means they don't have money to give around, but maybe this could be a good cause to put some reparations from colonizers and global corporations, which they should pay.

Preventing strategic accounting between subsidiaries and parent companies. Corporate law is obviously not my area of expertise, but I know that allowing corporations to move around the accounting of profits and losses between subsidiaries and parent companies in roughly 1980s, was a major factor in creating this modern global capitalist system, where corporations can very easily manipulate their accounting to utilize tax heavens and avoid taxes where they actually operate, which is how they are upholding this terrible system and extracting the profits from the production countries. How specifically this would be done I can't tell because again I know shit about corporate law, so experts of that field should plan the specifics. Overall this would help deal with a lot of other problems than just the fashion industry. Again for it to be effective a large economic area like EU or US should do this.

Holding companies accountable for their whole chain of production. These companies should be dragged to court and made to answer for the crimes they are profiting of off. We should put fear back into them. This is possible. Victims of child slavery are already doing this for chocolate companies. If it's already not how law works everywhere, the laws should be changed so that the companies are responsible even if they didn't know, because it's their responsibility to find out and make sure they know. They should have been held accountable for the Rana Plaza disaster. Maybe they still could be. Sue the mother fuckers. They should be afraid of us.

Individual actions

I will stress that the previous section is much more important and that there's no need to feel guilty for individual actions. This is not the fault of the average consumer. Still we do need to change our relationship to fashion and consumption. While it's not our fault, one of the ways this system is perpetuated, is by the consumerist propaganda by fashion industry. And it is easier to change our own habits than to change the industry, even if our own habits have little impact. So these are quite easy things we all could do as we are trying to do bigger change to gain some sense of control and keep us from falling to apathy.

Consume less. Better consumption will not save us, since consumption itself is the problem. We consume too much clothing. Don't make impulse purchases. Consider carefully weather you actually need something or if you really really want it. Even only buying second-hand still fuels the industry, so while it's better than buying new, it's still better to not buy.

Take proper care of your clothing. Learn how to properly wash your clothing. There's a lot of internet resources for that. Never wash your wool textiles in washing machine, even if the textile's official instructions allow it. Instead air them regularly, rinse them in cool water if they still smell after airing and wash stains with water or small amount of (wool) detergent. Never use fabric softener! It damages the fabrics, prevents them from properly getting clean and is environmentally damaging. Instead use laundry vinegar for making textiles softer or removing bad smells. (You can easily make laundry vinegar yourself too from white vinegar and water (and essential oils, if you want to add a scent to it) which is much cheaper.) Learn how to take care of your leather products. Most leather can be kept in very good condition for a very long time by occasional waxing with beeswax.

Use the services of dressmakers and shoemakers. Take your broken clothing or clothing which doesn't fit anymore to your local dressmaker and ask them if they can do something about it. Take your broken and worn leather products to your local shoemaker too. Usually it doesn't cost much to get something fixed or refitted and these expert usually have ways to fix things you couldn't even think of. So even if the situation with your clothing or accessory seems desperate, still show it to the dressmaker or shoemaker.

If it's extremely cheap, don't buy it. Remember that every clothing is handmade. Only a small fraction of the cost of the clothing will be paying the wages of the person who made it with their hands. If a shirt costs 5 euros (c. 5,39 USD), it's sewer was only payed mere cents for sewing it. I'm not a quick sewer and it takes me roughly 1-2 hours to cut, prepare and sew a simple shirt, so I'm guessing it would take around half an hour to do all that for a factory worker on a crunch, at the very least 15 minutes. So the hourly pay would still be ridiculously low. However, as I said before, the fact that the workers in clothing factories get criminally low pay is not the fault of the consumer, so if you need a clothing item, and you don't have money to buy anything else than something very cheep, don't feel guilty. And anyway expensive clothing in no way necessarily means reasonable pay or ethical working conditions, cheep clothing just guarantee them.

Learn to recognize higher quality. In addition to exploitation, low price also means low quality, but again high price doesn't guarantee high quality. High quality allows you to buy less, so even if it's not as cheep as low quality, if you can afford it, when you need it, it will be cheaper in long run, and allows you to consume less. Check the materials. Natural fibers are your friends. Do not buy plastic, if it's possible to avoid. Avoid household textiles from synthetic fibers. Avoid textiles with small amounts of spandex to give it stretch, it will shorten the lifespan of the clothing significantly as the spandex quickly wears down and the clothing looses it's shape. Also avoid clothing with rubber bands. They also loose their elasticity very quickly. In some types of clothing (sport wear, underwear) these are basically impossible to avoid, but in many other cases it's entirely possible.

Buy from artisans and local producers, if you can. As said better consumption won't fix this, but supporting artisans and your local producers could help keep them afloat, which in small ways helps create an alternative to the exploitative global corporations. With artisans especially you know the money goes to the one who did the labour and buying locally means less middlemen to take their cut. More generally buy rather from businesses that are located to the same country where the production is, even if it's not local to you. A local business doesn't necessarily produce locally.

Develop your own taste. If you care about fashion and style, it's easy to fall victim to the fashion industry's marketing and trend cycles. That's why I think it's important to develop your personal sense of style and preferences. Pay attention at what type of clothes are comfortable to you. Go through your wardrobe and track for a while which clothing you use most and which least. Understanding your own preferences helps you avoid impulse buying.

Consider learning basics of sewing. Not everyone has the time or interest for this, but if you in anyway might have a bit of both, I suggest learning some very simple and basic mending and reattaching a button.

Further reading on this blog: How to see through the greenwashing propaganda of the fashion industry - Case study 1: Shein

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#fashion #fashion industry #sustainability #sustainable fashion #sustainable clothing #environment #climate change #i will be continuing the series of how to see through fashion industry propaganda at some point #i just felt compelled to write this because i feel like people so often miss the forest for the trees in this conversation

[scarlet--wiccan]

Hello! I was wondering, what would you classify as the outfits defining the different eras of Wanda? Like her first, classic, Wada, and Dauterman outfits.

Well, I think you've kinda answered your own question. Wanda's had lots of costumes, but her most iconic ones can usually be attributed a specific artist's work on a specific book. She didn't really start changing up her look until the 90s, but I would say that her most iconic outfits, outside of the classic one, really are the Pérez dancer costume from Avengers (1998), and Kevin Wada's design from Scarlet Witch (2016). A lot of her other looks are more short lived, or just not well-remembered. The new one's made a big splash, but it's too soon to say what kind of staying power it'll have.

Some of those short-lived looks are actually my favorites, though, so I want to do a brief history of Wanda's costumes. This is only going to be from the main Earth-616 continuity, and, full disclosure, I'm cribbing most of these images from uncannyxmen.net's costume gallery.

The classic Scarlet Witch costume has had several variations over the years. She consistently wears some version of this outfit from the 60s through to the 90s, but there were often changes to the style and cut of her garments. She wore a wimple-like headpiece in her early appearances, and traded it in for the now-iconic M-shaped diadem in Avengers #36, published 1966. She also went through a few maternity versions of her costume during her pregnancy in Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1985).

Wanda's first major costume changes were actually the result of possession or mental manipulation-- when possessed by Chthon, Wanda takes on a ghastly appearance and her clothing transforms into a dark red bodysuit with a tattered cape, sans headpiece. [Avengers #186] Later, while under Immortus's influence, Wanda cuts her hair short, ditches the headpiece again, and dons a red-and-black costume with a dramatic purple cape. [Avengers West Coast #55]

Wanda began changing her look more frequently in the 90s. During the late run of Avengers West Coast through Force Works, she wore a red dress over a black one-piece, with a necklace, gloves, and boots-- no headpiece. This is the first real costume change that she made of her own volition. She also had a brief-lived costume which first appeared in The Crossing, that drew more inspiration from the magical characters in Doctor Strange.*

The Pérez design first appeared in the opening storyline of Avengers (1998). In an alternate reality conjured by Morgan le Fay, Wanda and Pietro both appear as sterotypical "gypsies." Wanda later adapted her her outfit from this world in a contemporary costume. This was intended as an earnest representation of Wanda's cultural identity, but it fell quite short of the mark. Alan Davis later designed a more conventional superhero suit combining many of the same elements, without being an ethnic costume.*

In the early 2000s, Wanda debuted a set of red body armor with that combined fantasy aesthetics with a superhero silhouette*. This what she's wearing during Disassembled, but it's not well-remembered, perhaps because of the understated color palette. Wanda returned in Children's Crusade wearing a slightly updated version of the classic costume, with a halterless one-piece and cowl-neck cloak. I think this is the version most people refer to when they draw her classic suit, so to that end, it might be the most iconic.

Wanda had another rapid succession of costume changes in the 2010s, starting with the knee-length red dress with built-in gloves she debuted in Uncanny Avengers (2013).* In the Uncanny Avengers 2015 miniseries, she and Pietro both donned new, but very short lived, futuristic costumes for a brief adventure into outer space.

Then, in late 2015, Wanda received her first solo title in two decades, and it came with full aesthetic overhaul. Kevin Wada designed a collection of looks inspired by witch-house and dark romance fashion trends. This was eventually streamlined into a cohesive superhero suit for other ongoing comics, with an ornate red bodice and jeweled diadem.

In 2022, Russell Dauterman designed Wanda's look for the second annual Hellfire Gala event, taking heavy inspiration from the silhouette of her Crossing costume and the darker, more ornate aesthetic of Wada's design. A slightly simplified version of this look became Wanda's main costume in Scarlet Witch (2023) Most notably, this design incorporates the same magical galaxy effect from her son Wiccan's costume into Wanda's skirt and hair, signifying her mastery of chaos magic. Whether or not this costume lasts, I believe that the dark, bejewelled aesthetic and galaxy effect will continue to define Wanda and Billy's looks for years to come.

*these are my personal underrated faves

#wanda maximoff #scarlet witch #robintext #scarlet witch costume

[disarmarchive]

Is Balenciaga a Social Experiment?

Balenciaga is a recognisable name, and a brand that recently has been the centre of many controversies. Even before that however, Balenciaga has been, and continues to be, publicly criticised, ever since the introduction of Demna Gvasalia as creative director. Their abstract designs, along with a hiked-up price tag, create a lot of buzz within the fashion realm. Before I begin to discuss Demna-era Balenciaga however, I believe it is important to know a brief history of the brand, and a brief history of Demna himself.

Balenciaga is a luxury fashion house founded by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1919. The brand quickly gained recognition for its innovative designs and unique approach to silhouette and structure. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Balenciaga was known as a leader in the world of haute couture and was favoured by high society women and royalty. In 1968, Balenciaga closed its doors due to the death of its founder and changing fashion trends, but the brand was later resurrected in 1986, but struggled to regain its former glory. However, since the brand appointed Demna Gvasalia as creative director in 2015, it has once again solidified itself as a prominent luxury fashion house.

Demna Gvasalia is a Georgian fashion designer and creative director, born in 1981. He grew up in the Republic of Georgia and later moved to Germany to study at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium. The Royal Academy of Fine Arts is a prestigious school that has produced many notable names such as Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester and Dries van Noten (members of the group the Antwerp Six).  After completing his studies, he worked as a designer at various fashion houses, including Maison Martin Margiela, Louis Vuitton, and his own brand, Vetements. In 2014, Demna co-founded the avant-garde fashion label Vetements, which quickly gained recognition for its unconventional designs and streetwear inspired aesthetic. Under Demna's creative direction, Vetements became known for its oversized silhouettes, bold graphics, and deconstructed pieces that challenged traditional fashion norms.

The belief that Balenicaga’s recent designs are ‘trolls’ is a highly popular one, generally throughout the general public, who are not very informed on Demna and his designs. Balenciaga has released a number of products that received great amounts of criticism under Demna, namely the $1,790 ‘trash’ bag, or the Balenciaga Crocs, many models which retailed above $1,000. Putting myself in a fashion outsider's shoes, I can see how these items could be seen as jokes, as if Balenciaga is playing a prank on the consumers, especially with the outrageous price tags on many of their items. However if one does their research into Demna, they will find that he has stayed true to his original philosophy of tearing down any preconceived notions surrounding fashion, and rebuilding the public’s perceptions. 

The Balenciaga NYC Show Spring 23 Collection, is known for its bold and thought-provoking designs that often carry symbolic meaning. In this particular collection, Demna sought to explore themes of consumerism, environmental degradation, the impact of technology on society, and the fetishism of finance. The collection features exaggerated silhouettes, oversized and distorted shapes, and a colour palette inspired by environmental waste and pollution. These elements symbolise the negative impact of consumerism and modern society on the environment. The use of bright, eye-catching colours serves to draw attention to these issues, while the distorted shapes represent the damage that has already been done. In addition, the collection incorporates elements of technology and digital culture, such as computer-generated prints, circuit board patterns, and internet-inspired graphics. These elements symbolise the all-encompassing presence of technology in our lives and its impact on the way we see and experience the world. The show takes place in the New York stock exchange, and it provokes thoughts about the fetishism of finance, which is also shown through the exorbitant price of the garments themselves.

However, to counter my argument, Balenciaga is owned by the Kering Group, a group that owns Gucci, and many other luxury fashion brands. This means that Balenciaga is a primarily profit-driven company, and could mean that Demna’s outrageous, and polarising designs are simply publicity stunts, used only to bring profit to the Kering Group. While this completely counters my argument, I believe that this was an important point to bring up, as I want to open myself up to the idea that the general public’s opinion on Balenciaga is in fact correct.

Balenciaga’s recent controversies and collaborations also point to this fact, such as their recent collaboration with Kanye West, an undeniable polarising public figure. This, along with their collaborations with the video game ‘Fortnite’, or with ‘The Simpsons’, drum up large amounts of chat within the fashion space, and while deeply criticised, generally help in creating buzz around a brand, and as they say, any publicity is good publicity. I think that their creative ways of creating buzz, or shocking the consumer, is also what they attempted to do in their recent campaign that received a very large amount of backlash. The campaign advertisements contained old court cases surrounding child sexual abuse, and one ad was even of a young girl holding a toy bear that had many BDSM style accessories on it. I believe that while this was absolutely inappropriate from Balenciaga, their intentions remained the same as with their older campaigns, which was to shock the viewer.

In conclusion, Balenciaga, a luxury fashion house with a rich history, has been the centre of many controversies and public criticism since the appointment of Demna Gvasalia as creative director in 2015. Demna's unconventional designs have been met with mixed reactions, with some viewing them as artistic and innovative, while others see them as outrageous and simply publicity stunts. Despite the polarising opinions, Balenciaga has solidified itself as a prominent fashion house with thought-provoking designs that challenge traditional fashion norms. Balenciaga's designs and controversies will continue to spark discussion and debate within the fashion industry and the public eye, and continue to feel like a joke to those less informed.

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Celebrities That Have Influenced Fashion Trends -

Trickle Down Theory - a situation where particular trends are first accepted by people in the top social class. Then, over time, those fashion trends become gradually accepted by those in the lower classes.

Trickle Sideways Theory - fashion moves across horizontally across all the social classes, and people of different strata accept or adopt a new fashion design at the same time.

Trickle Up Theory - an innovative fashion theory, born in the late 1970s, that believes that new trends are to be found in the streets and that innovation flows from lower classes to upper ones. Also known as the Bubble Up Theory.

The Sex Pistols -

The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for initiating the punk movement and subculture in the United Kingdom and inspiring many later punk and alternative rock musicians. Their fashion consisted of straight/leather jackets, slim ripped jeans and leather trousers, accessorised with pins, chains and spiked studs. They were a significant influence on punk image and are often associated with anarchism within music.

The Sex Pistol's manager Malcolm McLaren was a very close friend of famous designer and strong influence on punk culture, Vivienne Westwood. Together they ran a clothes shop where they sold punk style products to the public, helping to enforce the trend across the country.

The Jam -

The Jam were an English mod revival/punk rock band formed in 1972 at Sheerwater Secondary School in Woking, Surrey. They released 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four number one hits. They were strong influences on the Mod revival subculture and fashion movement, sporting their signature look, black suits with black ties, at most events.

The Mod style first came about in the 60s but was revived in the late 70s due to the band becoming increasingly popular across the country and therefore influencing fans. This is a example of the 'trickle down' theory in play.

Oasis -

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. As of 2009, Oasis had sold over 70 million records worldwide. They are among the most successful acts on the UK Singles Chart and Albums Chart, with eight UK number-one singles and eight UK number-one albums. The band also achieved three platinum albums in the US.

In terms of influence on a subculture, Oasis increased the popularity in Britpop style amongst the British public. The Gallaghers were also big fans of the Harrington jacket . Although previously worn by all-American icons like Steve McQueen, James Dean and Frank Sinatra, the 90s saw the coat revived and celebrated as a British design classic. It then became increasing popular in Britain due to fans wanting to look like the Gallagher brothers, and therefore proving the 'trickle down' theory.

Eminem -

Marshall Bruce Mathers III , known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper and record producer. He is best known for popularizing hip hop in middle America and is acclaimed as one of the greatest rappers of all time. While much of his work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him extremely controversial, he came to be a representation of the American underclass and has been known to have influenced many artists of various genres.

Eminem's distinctive outfits are now known by the public as classic 90s-2000s hip-hop style clothing. His signature oversized baggy t-shirt and short combo, with matching bandana outfit, 'trickled down' to his fans becoming a significant trend.

Billie Eilish -

Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, born December 18, 2001, is an American singer-songwriter. She first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes", written and produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell, with whom she collaborates on music and live shows. In 2017, she released her debut extended play (EP), titled Don't Smile At Me, which reached the top 15 of record charts in numerous countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Billie Eilish's fashion sense is totally unique and different from any other famous women artist. She reversed the conventional definition of beauty to something completely individual that is influenced by cyberculture. She wears baggy and oversized clothes, the skater and hip-hop styles, accessorised with heavy layered necklaces and other statement jewellery. After becoming increasingly popular with the public, this skater style and grunge aesthetic made a revival with young fans, demonstrating the 'trickle down' theory.

Central Cee -

Oakley Neil H T Caesar-Su, born 4 June 1998, known professionally as Central Cee, is a British rapper and songwriter from Shepherd's Bush, London. He first became successful in 2020 with the release of the singles "Day in the Life" and "Loading". His first mixtape Wild West was released on 12 March 2021, which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart. His second mixtape 23 was released on 25 February 2022 and debuted atop the UK Albums Chart.

In terms of style, Central Cee is best recognised in his Nike Tech Fleece tracksuits. Although they are not the average Nike Techs that you'd find in JD, his fans took a liking to this 'modern day gangsta' look, and Nike Tech Fleece tracksuits became increasing popular across the country, particularly with young boys. This is another example of how celebrities encourage the 'trickle down' theory.

[nguyenminhphuc]

Week 8 - Does filters change anything beyond your looks on social media?

Ever since photo editing or widely known as photoshop became a thing, the looks of models and celebrities have been significantly edited to enhance their looks and attract customers for magazines and advertisements. Over time, these features become more accessible to the general public and become everyday life entertainment. Face filters was first introduced in September of 2015 by Snapchat, the filters have progressed from a kind of silly entertainment, such as animal-like face coverings, to more severe changes of people's appearance to correspond to contemporary beauty standards (Barker, 2020). These trends have caused new social concerns that are harming people's mental health and well-being.

The increasing usage of social media filters to change someone's look is controversial among experts and consumers alike. It can be deemed innocent or as easy as "identity work, play, and self-exploration" (Lavrence & Cambre, 2020). With the advancement of face recognition software, image-sharing apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok enable users to see bodily alterations on their smartphone displays. They can be as transient and subtle as wearing cosmetics or hair accessories, or they can be much more permanent, such as using hair color, piercings, or even cosmetic surgery.

While the widespread usage of social media is undeniable, there appears to be a parallel increase in the number of cosmetic treatments performed on young people (Walker et al., 2019). According to cosmetic doctors such as Tijion Esho, while patients used to bring in photos of celebrities that they wished to emulate in their physical appearance, they now regularly bring in photos of themselves (Hunt, 2019), frequently with "fuller lips, bigger eyes, or a thinner nose" which is trendy for women’s beauty standard at the moment, and so visible in the filters (Panagiotis Milothridis, 2020).

This is a concern for several reasons. For example, research in 2017 indicated that consumers only noticed a photo was modified 60–65% of the time (Hunt 2019). Editing photographs on social media might lead to "unrealistic expectations of what is normal" and decrease self-esteem in individuals who do not utilize or identify these editing methods (Hunt 2019). Second, while filters and selfie editing have no intrinsic effect on a person, it is obvious that they are prompting people to seek cosmetic procedures such as fillers, botox, or plastic surgery. Over a period of time, people involved with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have been interviewed. In 2015, 42% of surgeons said that patients were motivated to appear better in photographs (Milothridis 2020). This figure has increased, with 55% reporting in 2017 (Milothridis 2020), 75% in 2019 (American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021), and 77% in 2021 (2021 Statistics & Trends Released, 2022).

I am certain that the use of filters without disclosure may be damaging, particularly for celebrities who contribute to an elevated beauty standard without disclosing their use of filters. However, I enjoy how applications like TikTok and Instagram now notify users when filters have been applied (TikTok 2023; Ahmed 2021). I am opposed to the usage of invisible filters, and I feel that openness is critical in combating the continuance of such unattainable beauty standards.  

Reference:

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. (2021, February 1). American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. https://www.aafprs.org/Media/Press_Releases/New%20Stats%20AAFPRS%20Annual%20Survey.aspx

Barker, J. (2020). Making-up on mobile: The pretty filters and ugly implications of Snapchat. Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, 7(2), 207–221. https://doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00015_1

Hunt, E. (2019, January 23). Faking it: How Selfie Dysmorphia Is Driving People to Seek Surgery. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/23/faking-it-how-selfie-dysmorphia-is-driving-people-to-seek-surgery

Lavrence, C., & Cambre, C. (2020). “Do I Look Like My Selfie?”: Filters and the Digital-Forensic Gaze. Social Media + Society, 6(4), 205630512095518. https://doi.org/10.1177/2056305120955182

Panagiotis Milothridis. (2020). The Elective Nature of Cosmetic Medicine. Springer EBooks, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44725-0_1

Walker, C. E., Krumhuber, E. G., Dayan, S., & Furnham, A. (2019). Effects of Social Media Use on Desire for Cosmetic Surgery among Young Women. Current Psychology, 40(7), 3355–3364. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-019-00282-1

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How Is Amazon Data Scraping Revealing The Dominance Of Amazon Services In ECommerce?

How Is Amazon Data Scraping Revealing The Dominance Of Amazon Services In ECommerce?

Amazon, renowned for its transformative impact on online retail, has consistently set trends by pioneering cost-effective shopping and revolutionizing digital fashion. The e-commerce giant's strategic decisions reflect a desire to dominate all facets of the industry. Initiatives like Amazon Storefronts, Launchpad, Handmade, and Exclusive exemplify its commitment to supporting independent producers, merchants, and small brands. Amazon data scraping provides a tailored platform within the Amazon ecosystem, fostering business growth and visibility. Amazon Storefronts, for instance, offers a dedicated space for small businesses to showcase their products. Launchpad facilitates the launch of innovative products, while Handmade focuses on artisanal goods. The Exclusive program ensures unique offerings. Amazon's holistic approach, through these services, solidifies its position as a comprehensive e-commerce partner, ensuring inclusivity and empowering diverse businesses to thrive in the dynamic online marketplace.

Empowering Small Businesses: Amazon Storefronts Unveiled

In September 2018, Amazon revolutionized its e-commerce landscape by introducing Storefronts, a dedicated landing page showcasing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the United States. Positioned as the official retail partner of the entrepreneurial TV show Shark Tank, Amazon Storefronts became a pivotal platform for aspiring businesses using Amazon data scraping services.

Designed for SMBs seeking a digital storefront before investing in independent setups, Storefronts offers a specialized section featuring curated collections of distinctive products. Merchants and third-party sellers now have personalized pages on Amazon.com, allowing customers to explore products by category or occasion.

Highlighting over a million products, Storefronts emphasizes weekly spotlights on new curators and artisans, fostering a dynamic marketplace. Amazon's commitment to supporting smaller enterprises extends beyond mere transactions; scraping e-commerce data aims to build consumer trust by providing a unified face for numerous online stores. This initiative reflects in the doubling of sales for small retailers since their integration into Amazon's ecosystem.

While Storefronts stands out, alternatives exist for businesses seeking to sell custom-made products online. With its inclusive approach, Amazon Storefronts continues to empower small businesses and redefine the dynamics of e-commerce in the digital age.

Crafting Originality: Unveiling Amazon Handmade's Artisanal Haven

In 2015, Amazon demonstrated its commitment to long-term ventures with the launch of Amazon Handmade, providing artisans a platform to showcase and sell their unique creations. The introduction even incorporated Amazon Prime shipping for most items, reinforcing the company's dedication to delivering a seamless shopping experience. Initially featuring 5,000 sellers and around 80,000 products, Amazon Handmade positioned itself as a distinctive alternative to platforms like Etsy and eBay, emphasizing the authenticity and quality of handmade goods.

Over the years, Amazon Handmade has strategically expanded its footprint, challenging the dominance of competitors like Etsy. Currently spanning 13 categories, the platform boasts an extensive inventory of over half a million items. From its modest beginnings in 2015, the product count has surged, reaching 567,775 items as of December 12th, 2017. These offerings hail from thousands of artisans and business owners within the U.S. and across 60 other countries.

Craftsmanship Valued: Unveiling the Pricing Dynamics of Amazon Handmade Products

In the realm of Amazon Handmade, exclusivity reigns supreme, with products required to meet stringent criteria—100% handcrafted and genuinely original. This meticulous selection ensures that every purchase embodies uniqueness and creativity, setting Amazon Handmade apart as a haven for distinct, artisanal creations. Delving into the pricing landscape, it becomes evident that Handmade offers an array of products at attractive and affordable prices, making it an ideal destination for finding thoughtful and distinctive gifts for your family.

Within Amazon Handmade, the pricing landscape reflects a commendable level of affordability, contributing to the platform's appeal. However, a substantial 50% of the products fall within the modest price range of $13 to $45. This pricing strategy underscores Amazon Handmade's commitment to making unique, handcrafted items accessible to a broad audience.

Breaking down the pricing dynamics within the top four categories, it's apparent that most products are below $45 in segments like apparel and gifts. It aligns with the broader affordability trend and positions Amazon Handmade as an inclusive marketplace where exorbitant price tags do not compromise creativity and craftsmanship. The platform's dedication to providing a range of reasonably priced products enhances its appeal as a go-to destination for consumers seeking distinctive yet budget-friendly, handcrafted items.

Evaluating Artisanal Excellence: A Deep Dive into Amazon Handmade Ratings

In the intricate tapestry of Amazon Handmade, product ratings serve as a testament to the quality and satisfaction derived by consumers. Analyzing the distribution across all categories reveals that nearly 40% of the products fall within the 3.5 to 4.5 rating range, indicating a substantial portion of items with commendable ratings.

Amazon Handmade vs. Etsy: Impact and Dynamics

In the e-commerce realm, the emergence of Amazon Handmade, a venture launched a decade after Etsy in 2015, stirred discussions about its potential repercussions on Etsy, the pioneering niche platform focusing on vintage and unique merchandise. Despite Etsy's decade-long head start, Amazon Handmade's introduction prompted contemplation about its impact on sellers and shoppers in the artisanal goods market.

Etsy, founded in 2005, boasts a substantial marketplace with 40 million items and 1.73 million active users. The fundamental difference lies in the platforms' approach to handmade items—Etsy allows items to be made and designed by sellers. At the same time, Amazon Handmade mandates that products be entirely crafted by hand and not from kits.

Despite the initial concerns about Amazon Handmade posing a threat to Etsy and eBay, the dynamics have evolved. Consumer preferences for mass-produced goods have influenced sellers to lean towards Amazon, attracted by its vast traffic and diverse product spectrum. With its tighter control over SEO and visibility, Etsy can pose challenges for new sellers striving for top listings.

Amazon Launchpad transcends the conventional realm of product sales; it's a platform where vendors sell products and narrate compelling stories for their brands. The product pages within Amazon Launchpad offer an aesthetically pleasing experience enriched with videos and Q&A sections, fostering deep customer engagement.

The strategic expansion of Amazon Launchpad into various markets across Asia and Europe signifies a broader vision. By providing a narrative-centric and visually engaging space for vendors, Amazon is facilitating product sales and creating an immersive brand experience. Launchpad's availability in multiple marketplaces accelerates companies' global scaling, enabling them to swiftly tap into new audiences and markets.

However, the competition on Amazon is intense, given its vast product inventory and the integration of Handmade into Amazon Storefronts. While Amazon provides sellers with more marketing flexibility, it comes with challenges. Amazon Handmade, being part of the broader Amazon ecosystem, demands a monthly fee of $37 for sellers, in contrast to Etsy's $0.16 per listed item.

While Etsy's SEO control and lower entry costs appeal to some, the vast reach of Amazon and its integration capabilities present an alternative allure. The ongoing competition between Amazon Handmade and Etsy reflects the complex dynamics shaping the landscape of online marketplaces for handmade and unique goods.

Empowering Startups: Navigating Amazon Launchpad's Innovation Hub

Since 2015, Amazon has fostered global partnerships with startups through its visionary service, Amazon Launchpad. This platform catalyzes entrepreneurs and investors, providing an avenue to introduce new products to the market, generate sales, and attract early investments. For startups, aligning with Amazon Launchpad offers strategic advantages, positioning brands effectively and accelerating their visibility in the competitive market.

Amazon Launchpad operates with dual objectives. Firstly, it creates a marketplace where customers can explore and discover cutting-edge products, fostering continuous innovation. Secondly, it serves as a launchpad for vetted startups, allowing them to enhance their sales trajectory.

Amazon Launchpad transcends the conventional realm of product sales; it's a platform where vendors sell products and narrate compelling stories for their brands. The product pages within Amazon Launchpad offer an aesthetically pleasing experience enriched with videos and Q&A sections, fostering deep customer engagement.

The strategic expansion of Amazon Launchpad into various markets across Asia and Europe signifies a broader vision. By providing a narrative-centric and visually engaging space for vendors, Amazon is facilitating product sales and creating an immersive brand experience. Launchpad's availability in multiple marketplaces accelerates companies' global scaling, enabling them to swiftly tap into new audiences and markets.

Delving into the product categories, 'Tech' emerges as the frontrunner with an impressive array of 1,500 unique products under Amazon Launchpad. Furthermore, the platform boasts a rich tapestry of brands, with 745 already making their mark. Among these, the top 25 brands stand out, contributing to the program's success and affirming its role as a dynamic and influential force in reshaping the launching of products, marketing, and experience in the global e-commerce landscape.

Elevating Brands: Unveiling Amazon Exclusives' Collaborative Platform

In 2015, Amazon introduced Amazon Exclusives, a program establishing direct partnerships between sellers and the retail giant. This initiative gives sellers heightened visibility and comprehensive brand support in exchange for an exclusive commitment to retail solely through Amazon. As Amazon focuses on expanding private labels, the retailer is actively curating and featuring an increasing array of exclusive products on its platform.

Within the realm of Amazon Exclusives, the 'Home' category takes center stage, boasting the highest number of products. Following closely are the domains of 'Beauty' and 'Electronics,' indicating a strategic focus on curating exclusive offerings in these popular consumer segments.

In many aspects, Amazon's services parallel the traditional retail shopping experience, signaling a convergence of the digital and physical retail realms. As startups and small businesses increasingly embrace a global perspective, e-commerce companies emphasize cultivating brand value. The evolution of consumer feedback mechanisms is notable, with traditional personal feedback forms and email surveys making way for dynamic online reviews and live product conversations.

Amidst these transformative changes, a harmonious blend of traditional and digital retail experiences seems promising. As e-commerce platforms like Amazon continue to adapt and innovate, buyers stand to benefit from an enriched shopping experience, combining the convenience of online retail with the personalized touch reminiscent of traditional shopping environments..

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[crowleaf]

Something that's interesting to me is how being 'kin is seen as a trend for chronically online kids (and adults), when I've been aware of my fictionkinity since around 2015-2016, maybe even a bit earlier, I just wasn't ready to accept or 'admit' it yet. I think I learned the concept existed around 2014, and it resonated, especially after some research into it. But even though I felt like it described what I was experiencing, I was too embarrassed to tell anyone about it. It wasn't until sometime in 2015 that I actively embraced it and made a blog where I could talk about it publicly and connect with others. But I digress.

It's just funny to me that it's treated like a 'trend' (I've even seen it called a 'tiktok trend') when the concept has been around for years. Decades. I've found a few sources claiming it started sometime around the 60's-70's and was named in the 90's.

While yes, this is the genesis of otherkinity and not fictionkinity specifically, it began with elfkind groups, and I personally consider this to be an overlapping of otherkinity and fictionkinity, which in itself falls under the broader umbrella of otherkinity. But once again, I digress!

My point is, aren't 'trends' supposed to be fleeting? Things people have a brief interest in because of its novelty and popularity, then drop when the novelty wears off?

Interesting that it sort of mirrors the way 'kinnies' ('kin for fun') treat fictionkinity. How it parallels the manner in which these kids (and sometimes adults, like I said earlier) 'add and drop' their 'kintypes' on a whim, based on some shiny new media that's popular at any given time*.

I would love to be able to 'drop' some of my kintypes, but that isn't how past lives work**. You can't 'drop' a past life any more than you can say 'what I did last week didn't actually happen because I changed my mind about it. lol' and expect the universe to just go along with it.

I dunno. Maybe it's just weird to me because for some of us - fewer each year, it seems - it isn't a fun little internet game where we put on and take off different personas like a fashion aesthetic and look for sourcemates (or 'canonmates' - how does a kinnie even have canonmates if they don't have a 'canon' they experienced in another universe/life??) to play along with us until we get bored, then drop those 'sourcemates' along with the discarded 'kintype'.

Some of us treat our spiritual beliefs like, well, spiritual beliefs. Some of us are irritated with this bastardization of the concept of 'kinity because we don't have the option to just throw away a part of our literal soul because we're bored with it or it's cringe or whatever.

I guess I'd rather be seen as some weirdo online who holds unusual niche beliefs than be lumped in with people who use their 'kintypes' as an excuse to, at best, be annoying, and at worst, be fucking awful people.

People who have co-opted 'kinity and diluted its meaning to be nothing but bad roleplay, who then turn around and mock those of us who 'actually believe in that shit'.

Footnotes and disclaimer after the cut

*"but crowleaf, your kintype is from a piece of very popular media! You're a hypocrite!"

I kinfirmed Crowley around 2015-16, before the show existed; this was one of my first kinfirmed kintypes, based on my past experience of having obsessively reread the novel countless times and what I now recognize as having experienced a kinshift, all around 2011, before I knew what 'kin was. My canon was about an even mix of novel and show, so far. Hope this helps.

Almost all of my other kintypes are from media that ended years ago and/or is not very popular. It typically takes me years to kinfirm a suspected kintype, because it requires thoughtful contemplation and introspection that takes longer than just a few hours or days to engage in.

**"but crowleaf, you add and drop kins all the time!"

Incorrect. I experience kinshifts (not 'reality shifting,' which seems to me like another word for lucid dreaming and is entirely unrelated to 'kinity), usually every few years, which is not the same as 'adding and dropping' kintypes (and for fuck's sake please don't call kintypes 'kins' if you want to be taken seriously). I have multiple kintypes because my soul is old as fuck and has lived many lives, including some of which I'll probably never remember.

There seems to be this assumption that if you have multiple kintypes, you must be a kinnie - this is bullshit. If a soul can reincarnate once, who's to say it can't do it multiple times, across multiple universes? Don't assume someone is a kinnie based on the number of kintypes they have. However, if they claim to kinfirm a new kintype every time they consume new media or become interested in something new and popular, they're probably a kinnie.

But that's just, like, my opinion, man.

Disclaimer: This post is not about system fictives. I'm a singlet - when I say kinshift, I do not mean fronting. I don't know what it's like to be a fictive or be in a system with fictives. I am not and will never equate fictives to kinnies. If you are a fictive, I hope something nice happens to you today.

#kin stuff #reincarnation kin #spiritual kin #gonna talk about this stuff more often here i guess! #i mean why not. i originally started this as a 'kin blog and then the point of it got away from me over time

[grossmanclark07]

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Women Apparel Market is set for a Potential Growth Worldwide: Excellent Technology Trends with Business Analysis

Latest released the research study on Global Women Apparel Market, offers a detailed overview of the factors influencing the global business scope. Women Apparel Market research report shows the latest market insights, current situation analysis with upcoming trends and breakdown of the products and services. The report provides key statistics on the market status, size, share, growth factors of the Women Apparel The study covers emerging player’s data, including: competitive landscape, sales, revenue and global market share of top manufacturers are PVH (United States), Puma (Germany), LVMH (France), H&M (Sweden), Hermès (France), Gap Inc. (United States), Burberry (United Kingdom), L Brands (United States), Inditex (Spain), Kering (France), Prada S.p.A. (Italy), Ralph Lauren (United States), Nike (United States), Uniqlo (Japan), Adidas (Germany), Zara (Spain), Hugo Boss (Germany), Christian Dior SE(France)

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Women Apparel Market Definition:

Clothing is one of the basic need which keeps on changing the lifestyle and changes with the fashion trend. Women apparel refers to those items which may be worn by women including clothes, footwear, bags and others. Moreover, the rapid urbanization and the improvement in the standards of living coupled with increasing the disposable incomes have increased the market growth of the Global Women Apparel Market.

Market Trend:

Mass Customization

Premiumization through Well-Positioned Brands

Changing Lifestyle and Fashion Trend

Market Drivers:

Rapid Urbanization and Increasing Disposable Income

Expansion of Online Distribution Worldwide (Internet Of Thing)

Influence of Media, Celebrity Endorsement, Promotional Discount and Festive Sale

Market Opportunities:

Multi-Functional Clothing

The Global Women Apparel Market segments and Market Data Break Down are illuminated below:

by Type (Tops & Dresses, Bottom wear, Coats Jackets and Suits, Intimate Wear & Sleepwear, Sports/Active wear, Accessories, Others), Application (Below 20 Years, 20-40 Years, 40-60 Years, Above 60 Years), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline)

Region Included are: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Oceania, South America, Middle East & Africa

Country Level Break-Up: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Russia, France, Poland, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand etc.

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Chapter 2: Exclusive Summary – the basic information of the Women Apparel Market.

Chapter 3: Displayingthe Market Dynamics- Drivers, Trends and Challenges of the Women Apparel

Chapter 4: Presenting the Women Apparel Market Factor Analysis Porters Five Forces, Supply/Value Chain, PESTEL analysis, Market Entropy, Patent/Trademark Analysis.

Chapter 5: Displaying market size by Type, End User and Region 2015-2020

Chapter 6: Evaluating the leading manufacturers of the Women Apparel market which consists of its Competitive Landscape, Peer Group Analysis, BCG Matrix & Company Profile

Chapter 7: To evaluate the market by segments, by countries and by manufacturers with revenue share and sales by key countries (2021-2026).

Chapter 8 & 9: Displaying the Appendix, Methodology and Data Source

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In the extensive primary research process undertaken for this study, the primary sources – Postal Surveys, telephone, Online & Face-to-Face Survey were considered to obtain and verify both qualitative and quantitative aspects of this research study. When it comes to secondary sources Company's Annual reports, press Releases, Websites, Investor Presentation, Conference Call transcripts, Webinar, Journals, Regulators, National Customs and Industry Associations were given primary weight-age.

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Sarees Are Not Only A Part Of Indian Tradition And Heritage, But They Are Also A Fashion Statement. There Is No Doubt That Sarees Are One Of The Most Comfortable And Easy-To-Wear Pieces Of Clothing Ever Made. More Women Who Are Between The Ages Of 21 And 60 Are Opting To Change Their Wardrobes To Accommodate Sarees Catalogues.

The Year 2023 Marks The Beginning Of A Trend Of Styles With Which Sarees Can Be Draped And Worn. Like Everyone Else In The Retail And Fashion Industries, We Are Excited For The New And Emerging Trends To Show Themselves.

Why Is 2023 The Year for Sarees Catalogues

As A Fashion Statement, Sarees Have Made A Comeback And Have Been Adopted By The Younger Generation. Long Gone Are The Days When Bollywood Would Portray Sarees As Belonging To A Specific Type Of Character, And The Whole Of India Would Believe That. Since The 2015s, Sarees Have Made A Comeback And Are Now More Popular Than Ever. 

Sarees Catalogues Are An Excellent Way For Women To Stock Their Closets With Trendy, Classy, And Comfortable Sarees For All Occasions. Today, Sarees Are Not Only Restricted To Special Occasions And Functions Where There Is A “Need Of The Occasion,” But Instead Are Worn For Personal Comfort. 

Approximately Since The 11th Century, Three-Piece Attire Has Been The Preferred Attire For Women. Since The Early 2000s, It Has Risen From The Ashes To Become A Casualwear Item.

The Saree Trends Of 2022 That Everyone Loved

2022 Saw The Influx Of A Number Of Saree Trends. The Type Of Cloth Used In The Making Of The Saree Played An Important Role In Everything From The Style To The Design. The Type Of Cloth Used In The Making Of The Saree Played An Important Role In Everything From The Style To The Design. Some Of The Most Popular Sarees Catalogues Of 2022 Include The Following

Organza Sarees

Silk Sarees Made A Comeback Last Year. These Types Of Sarees Are Also Woven With A Mix Of Polyester Or Nylon To Create A Unique Fabric That Is Light And Comfortable For The Skin. The Sarees Are Traditionally Mill-Woven And Feature Subtle To Heavy Embroidery.

Organza Sarees Are Known For The Minimal Effort That Is Put Into Draping The Sarees. They Are Minimalistic And Yet Elegant On The Wearer. A 2022 Trend That Many Celebrities Adopted. 

Net Sarees

To Be Fair, Net Sarees Have Been A Trend For Many Years. In The Trend Detector, These Types Of Sarees Appeared On And Off. Mostly Opaque And Translucent, These Sarees, When Paired With The Right Type Of Blouse And Accessories, Have The Potential To Fascinate Anyone.

Net Sarees Are Thin And Comfortable. They Are Known To Be A Bit Difficult To Drape As Compared To Normal Cotton Sarees. However, Given The Type Of Look That The Wearer Achieves With This Type Of Saree, The Minimal Effort Is Worth It. 

Embroidered Border Sarees

Embroidery Has Been A Part Of The Culture Of India For Centuries. From The Handcrafted, Customized Borders From Our History, To The Type Of Embroidery That Is Used In Clothes Today, Everything Is Elegant. The Borders Of Sarees Were An Untouched Space That Has Recently Been Revamped To Follow A Trend. Embroidered Borders That Can Be Both Thin And Wide Give An Elegant Look To Sarees Catalogues.

Zari Work, Mirror Work, Beads, Lace, And Any Other Form Of Embroidery Match Perfectly With The Border Of Sarees. Many Fashion Designers Customized The Embroidery Work In Sarees To Generate Trends In 2022. 

Top 5 Saree Predictions For 2023

Sarees Are Here To Stay. Every Month And Every Year, We Will See New Trends Emerge From The Market And Fashion Trends. Today, With Influencer Culture On The Rise, Nearly Anything Can Become A Trend If A Certain Number Of People Follow It. 

Silk Sarees

Silk Sarees Are An All-Time Favorite Item In The Sarees Catalogues. This Type Of Saree That Distinguishes Itself Through The Fabric It’s Made Of Has Been An All-Time Favorite For Women For Centuries. The Silk Saree Is A Constant Reminder Of Elegance And Comfort. 

Organza Sarees

Organza Sarees Are Here To Stay. Since Their Rise To Fame In The Year 2022, They Are Still Dominating The Charts Of The Most Popular Type Of Saree. Organza Sarees Are On The Track To Reach An All-Time High This Year.

Sequin Sarees

These Sarees Are Thought To Be Some Of The Most Minimalistic Yet Appealing Sarees. Being Made Mostly From Embroidery, These Types Of Sarees Have Been Adopted On Red Carpets And In Superhit Films By Notorious Celebrities.

Ombre Colored Sarees

Ombre Has Been A Fashion And Interior Design Trend For Years, Having First Gained Popularity In 2016. These Sarees Continue To Be Popular Due To The Saree’s Pastel Coloring And The Subtlety In Looks That It Provides The Wearer. Ombre Is All Set To Make A Comeback This Year.

Net Sarees

Lastly, Net Sarees Are Here To Stay. There Is No Denying That Net As A Fashion Is Never Going To Go Out Of Trend. Net Offers Variety Due To Its Adoption In Western Industries Into Various Types Of Clothing. As A Trend From 2022, Net Is Going To Stay Within The Top 5 Saree Trends. The Best Part About This Sarees Catalogues Is That It Can Be Paired With Anything And Still Look Elegant. 

Ways Of Styling Your Catalog Saree Differently

A Sarees Catalogue Represents A Range Of Sarees That All Belong To The Same Category. There Are Different Styling And Wearing Ways For One Single Saree. Sarees Can Be Draped In Any Way, The Image Of How A Saree Should Look Depends On The Imagination Of The Wearer. 

In 2023, The Draping Style And Techniques Of Sarees Are Going To See A Drastic Modification. For Example, The Dhoti-Type Of Draping That Many Women In Maharashtra Wear And The Bengali Style Of Draping Are Different. The Basic Drape Is Going To Remain The Same.

In Addition To The Type Of Drape, Minimalist Accessory Pairing With Sarees Are Still Going To Trend. With Minimal Accessories, Sarees Combine Comfort With Elegance.

The Truth Behind Wholesale Sarees

One Of The Best Ways To Build A Wardrobe Of Sarees Is To Buy Them Wholesale. Wholesale Is Ideal Not Only Because Of The Amount Of Variety On The Website But Also Because It Is Budget-Friendly. In Addition, There Are Whole Sarees Catalogues That Are Added To The Website, Which Makes It Easier For Customers To Choose The Type Of Saree That Best Suits Them.

Customer Support And Quality Products Are Always The Hallmarks Of A Good Wholesale Saree Website. If You’re Having Difficulty Choosing A Wholesale Saree Website To Revamp Your Wardrobe, Then We Present A Comprehensive Guide On How To Choose The Best Wholesale Website.

The Year 2023 Is For Personalization And Customization. In Addition To More People Following Their Own Choices And Fashion Trends, Sarees Are Making A Huge Comeback. Sarees And Kurtis Are Now Commonplace At Work And In Universities. 

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Chanel Vargas. (2022). 16 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About Queen Victoria. [Online]. Town & Country. Last Updated: 19 May 2022. Available at: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a14510744/queen-victoria-facts/ [Accessed 28 November 2022].

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Dress with a pattern that complements the shape created by the cage crinoline worn underneath it. Museum no. T.702-1913. © Victoria & Albert Museum, London​

This fashion plate from 'Ladies' magazine of 1801 shows the characteristic high waistline of the time. Museum no. E.249-1955. © Victoria & Albert Museum, London​

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model Nicole Trunfio set to make stylish return

What about the Met Gala? Oh my gosh, the Met Gala, that’s definitely a dream. Speaking of going all out, this year’s Fashions on the Field competition has new genderless categories: best dressed and best suited. What do you think of the changes? It’s such a monumental moment. Where we are now is an amazing and great place … of course there’s always going to be regressions … but there is a trajectory [towards inclusivity] and we are moving in that direction. I’m really hoping I see people feeling comfortable in their own skin and able to embrace themselves and show off who they are [in a fashion sense]. When it comes to dressing for the races, do you have any codes you live by? The baseline is you have to keep it classy. For Derby Day, if you’re really unsure, just wear black. It’s about balance. When I say I am going all out, it doesn’t mean it’s a massive outfit. To me, sometimes simplicity is best. You can go back in time in fashion history and draw from that. All the advice you need is there, and then you can give it a modern approach. Which era is the biggest influence on your style? I’m a ’70s girl for sure, maybe borderline ’60s, but lately I have been in to the flapper look. I’m not into the Y2K trend. Nicole Trunfio walking for (from left) Versace, Fendi and Tom Ford.Credit:Getty At the ready-to-wear shows we saw a lot of ’90s and ’00s-era models making comebacks. Would you consider a return to the runway? I would do an international runway in a heartbeat. I just have a lot of priorities right now. But one day for sure. Speaking of which, you were writing a book about motherhood. Will it be released? It’s on our 2023 chart but I just want to make sure that it’s the right time … I want to use my discernment and integrity and make sure my message isn’t just an emotional reaction. It’s really raw – it’s not just my story, it’s a lot of women’s stories. You have spoken before about the birth of your first child, Zion, how difficult it was. I almost died from my first baby – I had a home birth, which was stupid, and then my sister had an emergency caesarean. It’s really traumatising, isn’t it? [But] the second [baby] feels really healing. I didn’t want to have a second one because I was really traumatised – but it healed those wounds. Nicole Trunfio on the cover of Elle magazine with son Zion in 2015, and with her husband, musician Gary Clark Jr.  You also have a pregnancy and postpartum clothing brand, Bumpsuit. How has it helped you connect with other women’s birth stories? That question gives me goosebumps. There’s a lot of loss, there’s a lot of creation, manifestation, and massive learning curves. My overall goal as a human being on this planet is to empower women, and I am like this far [pinches fingers] into that journey and there’s so much more I really want to accomplish. You’re bringing your family with you on this trip. What else will you do? Loading We’re going to have a family reunion. We’re hitting up Byron Bay – it’s my favourite place on the planet. I’m hoping to get my feet in the sand and some salt water, and we’re going to cook a lot and the kids can run around. Just simple. How much do they know about their Australian heritage? Is that important to you? They’re little now, so not enough. Coming back for this will be the beginning of a tradition. I’d love to take my family to the races and see the horses. We love horses, my kids are obsessed. I hope their Australian culture and heritage is something we’re able to embrace – because that’s a long ass flight! Make the most of your health, relationships, fitness and nutrition with our Live Well newsletter. Get it in your inbox every Monday. Source link Originally published at Melbourne News Vine

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Vintage Prada Belts

Prada was based in 1913 as a small leather-based items shop that rapidly gained a status for its luxurious Made in Italy quality. Rugged woven leather, statement-making branded buckles and bold bursts of colour mix for this range of Prada belts. These outfit-defining items will add timeless gentlemanly fashion to any work or play ensemble. For ready-to-wear and accessories, Prada reworks some its personal signature items in its Re-Nylon fabric with the addition of Adidas branding. https://skel.io/replica-designer-belts/replica-prada-belt.html The assortment includes a tracksuit, sweater, hooded jacket, and bucket hat. Featuring a elegant steel buckle engraved, with the Milanese label's emblem, this piece has all the potential to mix in with any look. Refine your equipment collection with the sq. buckle belt from Prada. Made in Italy and crafted in a smooth leather-based, this piece contains a stitch free building and a branded metallic hardware buckle. 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Trends to Watch: Defining Fast Fashion

In the mid-2000s, fast fashion became popular as a go-to option for teenagers, young families, and those on a budget. With their speed to market and inexpensive costs, these corporations ushered in a new era of consumption, in contrast to the old quarterly fashion cycle. Also, with the help of high-grade industrial sewing machines, one can prepare orders quite in a jiffy. In just a few weeks, brands like H&M could take a trend from fashion week and have it developed, sewed, transported, and merchandised in a shop. Most Zara customers can relate to the fast pace of store turnover, which fuels an insatiable desire to buy. "Whereas the average buyer visits a store approximately four times a year, Zara shoppers stopped in about every three weeks," according to this Atlantic story.

Customers gravitated to fast fashion brands because of the constantly changing designs and low financial risk. The financial crisis of 2008 strengthened the grip of this new business model on both consumers and investors. Fast fashion was perceived as cost-effective and accessible, and as a result, it was deemed to be here to stay.

Many feel that this was the turning point in our relationship with our clothes. Clothing manufacturing doubled between 2000 and 2015, while prices continued to fall. Every year, the average consumer spent about the same amount on clothing but received twice as much. According to The Atlantic, "Forever 21 grossed $4.4 billion in global sales at its height in 2015."It's clear to see how the constant availability of inexpensive, trendy items has altered our fashion consumption habits.

Fast fashion clothesaregenerally made up of at least 60% synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon (and are expected to double by 2030). Clothing is treated and finished with harsh dyes and chemicals, the majority of which pollute waterways and has an impact on local quality of life. When petroleum-based fabrics decompose in landfills, hazardous gases such as methane are released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Ultra-fast fashion

We are currently in the midst of yet another fashion change. One that shifts away from the brick-and-mortar behemoths and toward the decentralized and flexible world of eCommerce. High-end industrial sewing machines have made it easier to deliver new generation fashion trends to the customers.

The use of technology to predict demand and track client behavior distinguishes this new age of businesses. Most of us have had the experience of seeing something on a website and then having it follow us around on social media for days, if not weeks. Many brand names use social media to reach millions of people without having to have storefronts.

It's tough to keep up with trends that never stop evolving. And it appears that the more we buy, the less content we are. Ultra-rapid fashion thrives by providing us with the best for social media.