Wednesday, October 8, 2008

1986, Trend of Excess

Leo, Peter. "Fashion Trend Full of Holes." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: 11. Jun. 1986.

This editorial concerning an upcoming trend of not only worn jeans, but worn-out jeans highlights some interesting and varying thoughts on the current state of fashion in 1986. The opinion of the editor is clearly that paying extra for holes in designer jeans is outrageous and unpractical. This is also a trend highlighting clear excesses, as the holes are made by breaking down the fibers that make-up the textile used in creating these jeans, wearing them out much faster than normal. I believe this trend is a clear example of the excesses and prosperity of the 1980s.

You can read the original article here.

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