Statistics show the global financial crisis has forced consumers to reign in their spending, with fashion retailers being the biggest casualties. This idea was addressed in Parliament last week, a Tory MP stated: “Fashion means less and less to people now a days with what appears to be a double-dip.”
Product Design Student, Daniel Adewolle, 21, takes great pride in what he wears, “I look to designers such as Ralph Lauren and Oliver Spencer, the truly British look, as I want to try and incorporate that in my look.” He said: “My cousin Isha is my biggest influence, she is a stylist working for a company called Individualism. Although I don’t have a lot of money I spend on average £300 a month on clothes and accessories. I also tend to plan my outfit the night before, so I don’t have to worry about it in the morning.”
He spoke of how he didn’t look to celebrities for guidance, as he likes to have a unique feel to what he wears. Echoed by Fashion Store Manager, Gina West, 28. “I don’t really make much of an effort, the reason being, I don’t like the keep up with trends that are seasonal. I subscribe to Vogue Paris for inspiration and like to buy couture, it’s something I can’t afford easily, but I love saving up over time for quality pieces that don’t channel the high-street. My style is quite cliché, as I purchase clothes that are slightly dated, I think it is because I feel too old to shop in places like Primark,” she explained.
The avid shopper’s favourite designer is Vivenne Westwood. Someone who Dawn Byrant also looks-up to. The 20-year-old shop assistant commented on the clothes she wears: “ During working hours I have to wear Monsoon clothing, I get a discount which is a bonus. But my style varies from wearing vests and shorts; band tees, which are baggy and quirky, I think they are going to be on trend for quite a long time. I guess I can say I’m quite edgy, quirky, and sophisticated.” She revealed she can easily spend £50 a week on clothes.
Two interviewees didn’t take much concern in what they wore. Michael Price, 25 year old, DJ and Retail Assistant said: “I wear anything that is clean and I don’t really have a style, I just buy what I like here and there, but don’t really have the time or money,” he said.
Laurie Walker, 17, Student in Essex, said: “I just put anything together, and buy a lot of stuff off eBay, to be honest I don’t really care as long as it looks good.”
(This was a new piece we all did as part of the Fashion Writer Unit at university)
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