I have never been accused of being a dedicated follower of fashion. Those who know me, generally see me wearing Jeans and tee shirt or a top designed for comfort. My own take on fashion was to a great extent imposed upon me by never having enough money to do otherwise, and thus my attitude was formed.
I know that fashions drive the consumer market and thus keep certain industries afloat and alive, and for that reason they are justifiable, but look into any women's magazine or sunday supplement and you will see the most ludicrous things being sported by androgynous models; items that no sane person would ever be seen in public are held up as haute couture, stretching credibility well beyond breaking point.
Of course it is not just clothes that are subject to the pressures of fashion. Recently it has become fashionable in some circles to support right wing politics. This of course is driven by the highly dumbed down dailies that have appeal to many. In this country we have Brexit, in the USA they suffer Trump and in France they have Marine LaPenn. Inevitably these will go out of fashion but probably not until they have caused a great deal of damage.
Tattoos used to be the province of sailors, stevedores and prostitutes. Not any more. Look at the bodies of many professional football players or second tier actors, their bodies adorned with ink. That of course has trickled along to ordinary people and tattoo parlours are everywhere; some producing tasteful and artistic work, though many do not.
Recently, or so it seems, we have available all sorts of body adjustments available. Liposuction, boob jobs, belly tucks, botox treatments, hair implants and so on, all designed to promote the illusion of a body beautiful as described by the fashion industry. What a tragedy that people cannot be satisfied with what they have.
Next week I am booked in to have my nipples resized.
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