Why have T-Shirts been popular styles with teens for a very long time? Do you think this will change anytime soon?

  I think T-shirts are popular among teenagers because they are easy and can go with any outfit. They will stick with teenagers for a long time because teenagers are usually lazy or tired and want to wear something very casual and simple. T-shirts also have designs that teenagers like to express themselves like bands, quotes, and celebrities.

These Demilked shirts are for expressing a certain type of humor. I don't think this will be changing anytime soon because T-shirts have become such a convenient piece of garment. If it is plain, You can put it on and run out the door without being judged of the way you dress. I think this isn't only popular with teenagers right now though, I think they wear it the most but a lot of other groups of people love wearing T-shirts like senior citizens.

How do you feel about what you read? Do you think there is room for different types of models on the runway? Why or why not? Do you think the runway at NYFW is a good place to bring awareness to global issues? Why or why not?

I am glad I read the article it was very inspiring to see that the model got a chance to be a model and live a dream that people don't usually live. There needs and will be more room for different types of models because we are becoming a modern world and we should not put labels on what is beautiful and what is not. If everyone wears fashion, why isn't there more diverse people modeling?

Reshma Qureshi looks amazing in anything and should be able to be a high fashion model. NYFW did a great job bringing her because it is a great place to bring awareness to issues! So many people are inspired and watch NYFW. A lot of celebrities go too, which makes even more people interested.

What is a fashion classic?

A fashion classic is a piece of clothing that will stay in fashion for a while. A classic can also be a trend too! Trends usually tend not to last a while but they will always come back around somehow. Examples of classic pieces would be tuxedos!

One classic that started as a trend would be jeans. Everyone wears them now because they have became a staple piece. They are permanent to all societies now because they are global. I don't think we will stop wearing them either. Styles from awhile ago also have come back as a trend like bell bottoms.

Trends

A fashion trend is a style that is popular at the time. One of the biggest trend setters for teenage girls is Kylie Jenner, she has built her style based on other cultures. She incorporates Latina and African American styles and has changed her appearance to look like a Latina or African American. 

 I think bigger cities do have an advantage at setting trends because they are well known and have a lot of people with diverse styles. These trends can start anywhere though because they usually start off on the internet. Celebrities who have a huge following can be these trend setters because there are many people watching them and wanting to be like them. Usually trends start by having an attraction to what is someone wearing and they would like to try it out. Not only in fashion but makeup also! Makeup always has new trends, the newest one is strobing. It is suppose to give a dewy look to your skin. 

What "Needs" do you think Haute Couture satisfies?

Needs that I believe Haute Couture satisfies is emotional needs and status and prestige needs because only rich can buy haute couture and feel important and wealthy in it. Haute Couture is meant for wealthy occasions like red carpets or parties. Like at the 2014 Met Gala, Charlize Theron wore a Dior Haute Couture dress.

Haute Couture is meant for extremely special occasions, so there are not a lot of needs that can be satisfied. Weather, conformity, and physical needs don't really go with Haute Couture. Haute Couture is also very rare so once again, not a lot of needs are present to be satisfied. I think Identification can be a need for Haute Couture because it could say who you are like Lady Gaga in Chanel Haute Couture.

Gaga wears very statement pieces that says a lot about how she is and dresses.She has a very unusual style but people will remember her like this.

In your opinion, is Haute Couture a dying art? Why or why not?

I think Haute Couture is a dying art because there are few designers and they are becoming old. I am sure the wealthy can keep it running somehow. Haute Couture is very rare and not a lot of people can afford it. Many people are interested though, The whole world loves Haute Couture and want to see the new designs and latest trends. I think many fashion designers now don't do haute couture because it's expensive and not a lot of designers have the money to make haute couture. Also, not having high quality clothes is in, My generation loves the fashion on past ones and my generation doesn't really have a particular style.

Which couturier are you going to feature in your paper? Why did you choose this person to learn more about?

I am choosing Stéphane Rolland as a couturier that I am going to feature in my paper because I don't know a lot about him. I  think it would be interesting to get to know another fashion designer whose style is something I haven't come across. 

This is a very structured robe type gown featured in Rolland's 2011 Fall Couture Show. His style is clean but edgy unlike other designers who have also have a clean but glamorous look. I chose to learn more about him because his clothes stuck out to me and most of his past is unknown. The important details of how his career became are known but I want to know why fashion inspired him and other values. There are not a lot of resources that have information on this so that's why I want to somewhat make more work for myself to find out more about Stéphane Rolland.