Clothing which is good both for individuals and for the planet comes under the category of ethical streetwear, or “eco streetwear”. For a long time these clothes were thought to be lacking in style, but not anymore. In fact, the sustainable streetwear brands which make use of environment friendly resources to create clothes are changing the way […]
What one wears, how one wears it and when one wears it constitutes expressions of degrees of social freedoms and influences. Societal is more than a clothing label – its a call to action that connects people with the new and next of fashion, style, culture and art. Societal has a woven shared spirit that thrives on […]
In the current tumultuous political climate, particularly surrounding the 2020 election cycle, the politically engaged are enraged, and they are unapologetically incorporating their politics into their wardrobe. This type of political activism is not a new phenomenon. For decades, passionate members of politically charged movements have quite literally worn their politics on their sleeves, donning […]
One peculiar trait common to big communities and social movements is the creation and advancement of structural, organizational principles for all group members in conformity with their dress system. The only people who can solve societal problems and demands are those who are versed in the delivery of social control services. These people are in […]
What is Streetwear? Streetwear is a style of casual fashion that was first popularized in the mainstream in the 1990’s. As the name indicates, it is simply described as clothing that is made to be worn in the “street”. Consider this a different fashion category than office, home, or work clothing. The style originated in […]
One of the latest trends in the world of fashion has been the integration of political messages. This is not a new trend; political fashion is a kind of propaganda that has existed for long before the graphic tees of today. Political streetwear, political runway fashion, and even haute couture can be a type of […]
Fashion impacts politics. Don’t believe it? Just take a look at the cultural impact of Donald Trump’s MAGA hats or Obama’s 2008 “Hope” poster. It is undeniable that political streetwear clothing has had a large-scale impact on politics. Campaigns have used imagery and slogans to fire up the people for many election cycles. Political streetwear could even […]
The sustainability of clothing is becoming as popular and trendy as the styles of the clothing items themselves. Sustainable clothing includes fabrics that are recycled or repurposed, reflecting the values of the designers and brands. It’s not only the ethics behind sustainable clothing that is fueling the trend, but rather the demand from consumers to […]
Elections now have a code of dress, too. The narrative is that polling places should be free from politicking in order for electors to cast their votes in peace so in order to encourage voters to vote without interruption, most states in the US now prohibit campaigning within a certain distance from a polling place. That could […]
Many people believe that streetwear consists of fleeting trends that won’t make much of an impact in the fashion world. But on the contrary, streetwear is still around because of the people who inspire it – the consumers themselves. According to a report by Strategy&, streetwear is more than just about the clothes, and in fact […]