Comments on: You Can Hate, but You Can’t Escape Fashion

By: Pink Rock Candy » Off the Radar or Off the Wall

Pink Rock Candy » Off the Radar or Off the Wall — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:29:27 +0000

[...] this week, I wrote of Tanya Gold’s hate letter to fashion, and though I still feel there is no escaping the fashion industry as she tried to imply, I still [...]

By: Chelsea Rae

Chelsea Rae — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:39:46 +0000

I love the fashion industry, and intend on working in it one day, soon, however, I am realistic about its pitfalls. I find it amusing that Ms. Gold thinks is simply exempt from the entire process because of her weight, when fashion encompasses every aspect of our lives.

I agree, fashion is what we make it, and I feel like there are very few things one can say is not a trend at this moment, so no matter your size, you can wear what you would like to wear and still look well kept and “fashionable.”

By: Roj TV

Roj TV — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:24:00 +0000

goooooooood

thanks

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:32:52 +0000

Hm. I don't exactly know whose side you're on, except that you're against Miss Gold. To be honest…weight shouldn't have anything to do with fashion, but unfortunately, it does. It's a fact of life. I suppose we just have to make an effort to change society. What a big feat that will be. To me, fashion is how your carry yourself, and you are okay with being you without following a trend. Hey, maybe there is a trend you really like that suits you…but you don't have to be a size 0 to rock it.

By: Janine

Janine — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:52:50 +0000

Thumbs up! What a great article. I love your writing and your thoughts.

When I started reading this, Miranda Priestly's rant popped into my head as well! Before I even read further to where you reference her.

Avoiding "fashion" in the way you dress is its own style, the same way styles like grunge started out as a rebellion and ended up a trend.

I would never have thought about how income has more of an impact on our style than weight, but that is completely true. Most designers may not design for plus sizes, but most lower end designers and shops DO. I've had plenty of experiences in Old Navy and Target, for instance, where I couldn't find a damn thing to fit me because only the largest sizes hadn't sold out. In some cases, size can actually work for you!

By: confessions of a marc addict.

confessions of a marc addict. — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:41:21 +0000

hahah, so true. nothing is more infuriating than people who write off the fashion industry and every minute, complex detail in it as “evil.” there is nothing evil about an artist who toils away over a seam or a fabric color in order to make something he or she can be proud of. tanya gold hates the media in general, and she's taking it out on fashion. she ought to do a rant about pageantry or heidi montag's new face instead of attacking a form of art.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:26:20 +0000

Nice read and interesting topic. Got me thinking.