Fashion and style are complexities that can never be defined or contained. In fact, they diametrically oppose themselves. How exactly does that happen, you’re probably wondering? They are intangible yet tangible, myopic yet presbyopic, defined yet ambiguous, and contained yet unorthodox. Fashion and style are relational concepts that are cyclical and forgiving just as much as they are fair weather and fleeting. Yes! We’ve all seen styles come and go. Here one minute and gone the next. Fashion is an amalgamation of new trends and trends of old that have come full circle. Some trends seem like they have nine lives and stick around a lot longer than expected, while others are gone with the wind. Never the less, you can’t have style without that concept of fashion, and there’s really no fashion without having insight into the latest style trends. They are more complex than astrophysics, yet as trivial as elementary arithmetic. Fashion and style are wondrous balls of confusion analogous to the tower of babel; but in many respects a universal language understood and appreciated by all.
In the English vernacular we ascribe style as being or having that “thing” or the "it factor". Modern day colloquialism or as the Millennial would say one has "swagger". Though style is very hard to bound or even describe with one lexicon, it surely is easy to identify. Style and fashion are not germane to material objects, but can be associated with a lifestyle and a way of thinking; coupled with confidence and personality. Style encompasses all aspects of life and living. It is the thing that makes us who we are, and substantiates thoughts and preconceived notions others have about us. It is how we brand and market ourselves.
The French ascribe those intangible qualities that make something distinctive or attractive as having a certain “je ne sais quoi”. Like music, fashion and style are: cultural, gender, social, economic, age, class, and race agnostic. Simply put, fashion is transparent in many ways, transcends all, and has huge impacts on how we navigate life. I believe that just as we each have an affinity for certain foods, style is not different. Style can be created by the individual. Rachel Zoe once stated that, Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.”
Looking good and feeling good are grandeurs of life that we all enjoy. Whether it’s a lifetime legacy or a passing moment, you should always give consideration and thought to your own personal style and fashion. Personal style is a language spoken by an individual, but can be understood by the masses.
In the English vernacular we ascribe style as being or having that “thing” or the "it factor". Modern day colloquialism or as the Millennial would say one has "swagger". Though style is very hard to bound or even describe with one lexicon, it surely is easy to identify. Style and fashion are not germane to material objects, but can be associated with a lifestyle and a way of thinking; coupled with confidence and personality. Style encompasses all aspects of life and living. It is the thing that makes us who we are, and substantiates thoughts and preconceived notions others have about us. It is how we brand and market ourselves.
The French ascribe those intangible qualities that make something distinctive or attractive as having a certain “je ne sais quoi”. Like music, fashion and style are: cultural, gender, social, economic, age, class, and race agnostic. Simply put, fashion is transparent in many ways, transcends all, and has huge impacts on how we navigate life. I believe that just as we each have an affinity for certain foods, style is not different. Style can be created by the individual. Rachel Zoe once stated that, Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.”
Looking good and feeling good are grandeurs of life that we all enjoy. Whether it’s a lifetime legacy or a passing moment, you should always give consideration and thought to your own personal style and fashion. Personal style is a language spoken by an individual, but can be understood by the masses.
Greg Johnson is blazing the fashion trail with his eclectic repertoire of Men's retro and vintage bespoke products. Covering the fashion industry for many years he’s amassed a Who’s Who of clientele across the Country. He is the creator and founder of Ubiquitous Style, LLC and the Style Editor for Brotha Magazine. He resides in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with his wife Chandra and children Endea and Darin. For image consulting needs Greg can be reached at gjohnson@ustylellc.com or 844-287-8953. To view handmade bespoke products designed by Ubiquitous Style visit http://www.ustylellc.com.
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