Thank you for sharing wise words from Andrea Zittel! The quote "What makes us feel liberated is not total freedom but rather living in a set of limitations that we have created and prescribed for ourselves" in particular resonated with me. I've been on a low-buy this year because I felt like it could give me the space I needed to arrive at these definitions/limitations for myself (consumption is very distracting!). So far. I find that it works for me, but it's clearly not for everyone. Also, maybe style just isn't a language everyone is interested in mastering, and as such, it's easier to conform than develop something more personal...
Such a thought-provoking piece, Laura! Your friend who is fun at parties may be on the nihilist side of the realm, but I think that our individual style is still our first unspoken language, yes it changes and evolves depending on external factors such as changing careers, moving to different continents, confidence, having children, adopting pets, becoming vegan, menopause you name it. What sticks is our style that through individuality and curiosity keeps resurfacing it just changes in size, colors, volumes, fabric weights, and adjectives.
“While each of us may choose a different avatar to emulate, the reality is that we don’t look as unique as we might think; instead, we often resemble armies of luxury brand enthusiasts.“ Thank you for this…what a great & timely piece. I think there will always be clique mentality and urges to fit in and herein that lies. I spend a lot of time now trying to find accounts/ humans that don’t look the same or who aim to “strongly suggest” you get a capsule wardrobe! Thankfully, I have found styling clients that are also unique and can appreciate the variety of brands and resources and inspiration I can bring to the table.
Thank you for sharing wise words from Andrea Zittel! The quote "What makes us feel liberated is not total freedom but rather living in a set of limitations that we have created and prescribed for ourselves" in particular resonated with me. I've been on a low-buy this year because I felt like it could give me the space I needed to arrive at these definitions/limitations for myself (consumption is very distracting!). So far. I find that it works for me, but it's clearly not for everyone. Also, maybe style just isn't a language everyone is interested in mastering, and as such, it's easier to conform than develop something more personal...
Such a thought-provoking piece, Laura! Your friend who is fun at parties may be on the nihilist side of the realm, but I think that our individual style is still our first unspoken language, yes it changes and evolves depending on external factors such as changing careers, moving to different continents, confidence, having children, adopting pets, becoming vegan, menopause you name it. What sticks is our style that through individuality and curiosity keeps resurfacing it just changes in size, colors, volumes, fabric weights, and adjectives.
“While each of us may choose a different avatar to emulate, the reality is that we don’t look as unique as we might think; instead, we often resemble armies of luxury brand enthusiasts.“ Thank you for this…what a great & timely piece. I think there will always be clique mentality and urges to fit in and herein that lies. I spend a lot of time now trying to find accounts/ humans that don’t look the same or who aim to “strongly suggest” you get a capsule wardrobe! Thankfully, I have found styling clients that are also unique and can appreciate the variety of brands and resources and inspiration I can bring to the table.