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Philosophers' Fashion Moments
- Philosophers often have memorable fashion stories that reveal personal style quirks.
- Examples include Aristotle/Socrates' rings, Anscombe removing pants to enter a restaurant, and Beauvoir's tweed suits.
Fashion Is A Modern, Ephemeral System
- Fashion as we know it is largely modern, emerging in medieval Europe and accelerating with haute couture.
- Seasonal shows, designers' genius narrative, and magazines made novelty and ephemerality central to fashion.
Follow Youth Culture To Track Trends
- Recognize that youth cultures drive contemporary fashion and shape what counts as stylish.
- If you want to follow trends, attend to youth scenes and seasonal cycles rather than relying on class-based signals.