"We can lie in the language of dress, or try to tell the truth; but unless we are naked and bald, it is impossible to be silent." -Alison Lurie
This has always been my favorite quote about fashion. Although I'm sure being naked and bald would be the loudest statement of all, it is mostly illegal in modern society. So attire is unavoidable. We can be anti-fashion, but not anti-clothing.
Some people believe that fashion is superficial, that a fashion conscious person never goes deep. But fashion is the act of thinking about clothing, the act of dressing- an inevitable part of daily life. Intentionally forming the shell we wear is an intellectual excercise. Attaching meaning to attire is the first step towards a lucid closet, a true extension of your self.
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