Great piece criticizing a Newsweek article on "fashion trends"

[ellen_datlow]

Jezebel rails against a Newsweek trend piece by Sameer Reddy that blames "casual wear" vs elegance and sartorial fashion for helping to create the credit crunch -- I kid you not:

"Comfort has its place, of course, but if that becomes the guiding value in getting dressed—or anything else—then we've got a problem. This misplaced priority has arguably contributed to our current troubles with credit, education and productivity."

Here's the response from Jezebel

What do you all think about this?

Comments

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

I have already listened to the expression "quality lasts" with mixed feelings. While I have some favorites pieces of clothing that I'd like to last forever (cashmere/merino wool/shetland sweaters; favorite shoes/boots/scarves) there are other items that I get bored with after 2, 5, 10 years. Of course, the good thing about those items that DO last and you don't want--as you say--can go back into the mix when donating somewhere.