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Styyle’s Expression of Unity
By: Teronce Styyles
Unity is defined as a union formed to display the
quality of being one combination of parts to make as a whole and condition of harmony. Fashion
happens to be a prevailing style or custom, a distinctive or peculiar
habitual manner or way. In 2007, I don’t believe that the definition of
unity completely exists in the world of fashion. Well at least not in
Baltimore, Maryland. In my experience with unity and its involvement
with fashion, it hasn’t been positively endearing. Maryland is not
necessarily known for its fashion, but there are various designers here
that are very talented and exceptionally creative.
“…Baltimore has a place in the fashion industry whether we realize
it or not.”
The problem with designers in this area consists of pride, competitiveness and vindictiveness. It seems that all designers are against one another and not trying to work with each other, which is one reason that unity doesn’t exist in this industry. It would seem beneficial for all the designers to come together and create an astonishing fashion event. I’m sure the unity would open up a lot of minds and hopefully put Baltimore on the fashion industry map.
“In my experience with unity and its involvement with fashion, it hasn’t been positive. “
On
Saturday, June 30, 2007, I will be showcasing twelve designers from
D.C., NYC and of course Maryland. I finally took it upon myself and
created a fashion show that will include fashion and unity. Along with
unity and fashion, the structure of the show is going back to the basics
of what fashion shows were all about. New York is the fashion capital
on the east coast so I decided, “why not bring the concept to
Baltimore?” It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase the talent of
various designers along with the realization that unity can exist in the
fashion industry. “Clothes Minded” is the name of my fashion show for
two reasons; the first reason is because I feel that Baltimore’s fashion
industry has a closed mind. The second reason is because
I wanted the
fashion show to be all about the designers. In Baltimore, fashion shows
happen to be about the models and overlook the struggle, hard work,
talent and creativity of the designers.
This fashion show is a must see, not because I created the show but to showcase how fashion shows are really done. I want every individual to see how unity and fashion work together. I want to open the minds of everyone in attendance, not because it’s fashion but to prove that Baltimore has a place in the fashion industry whether we realize it or not.