WHAT IS FASHION?
This topic has been debated for years, and finally, there is a consensus that "Fashion is wearing what suits you." The dictionary meaning of fashion refers to the prominent clothing styles within a society during a specific period. It encompasses not only clothing but also general behaviors, art, architecture, literature, and food, and is used to describe a social preference that is effective for a while. In the Turkish dictionary published by the Turkish Language Association, the word fashion is defined in several ways. These definitions are: "A temporary novelty that enters social life due to the need for change or the desire for adornment.", "A social preference that is effective for a specific period, an excessive fondness shown for something.", "Temporarily suitable for novelty and social preference."
Based on these definitions, it is possible to form some ideas about what fashion is not. For many people, when fashion is mentioned, clothes come to mind. However, it is quite wrong to say that fashion is clothing. Because the phenomenon we define as fashion encompasses many subjects such as music, art, literature, theater, food, drink, etc. Fashion is not directly proportional to expensive hobbies either. Wearing the most expensive clothes, consuming the most expensive food, and thinking this is fashion is a great misconception.
If we consider the issue of dressing, which comes to mind for most people when fashion is mentioned; in fact, it is not important to dress stylishly either. Today, the perception of elegance and fashion is constantly changing and evolving. Dressing comfortably has become preferred over dressing stylishly. The stress of daily life bothers people and causes them to prioritize comfort in the time they set aside for themselves. Therefore, clothes that make people feel comfortable become more attractive than those described as uncomfortable but stylish.
