by: Yoshiko Kurata
Cultural Studies:
Fashion After 2010
Alongside the evolution of devices, the rise of social networking sites like Mixi, Twitter, and Instagram have intensified since 2010. The presence of street fashion now permeates all corners of society, fuelling a rapid transformation in aesthetics and values. It seems as if the last decade has experienced fluctuations at a rate unparalleled to previous times. Capturing the full scope of this phenomenon might be nearly impossible, yet we strive to make sense of the shifting aesthetic sensibilities within the fashion realm. (Published monthly)