How far is too far in fashion?

Throughout history there has been an evolution in fashion. From popular era's such as the late the 1920's, the 50's and 80's. Of recent the exposure of the fashion world has exploded tremendously. If you were to look at blogs, facebook, websites etc you would see a high rise to the demand in fashion and an influx of stylists and designers. This is due to the barriers of fashion being broken down, which has enabled fashion to be placed more heavily within art rather than production. Infusing fashion and art together has enabled people the freedom to create at their own ethics. It is no longer left to the rich, celebrities or even those who attended some sort of fashion education and experience to create. An average person with the right equipment and idea can easily access a route into the fashion world. Creations now ranging from casual attire, to wild and bizarre clothing, all under the name of fashion and expression. When looking at era's such as the 20's, 50's and 80's, fashion was popular on a mass scale, the majority of people dresses cordially and similar. Some may say to a degree that fashion is something that can be recycled as we see that such era's as above are still influencing today’s fashion. Yet what can be said of the fashion of today? Has expression given way to true talent? Has being different created ignorance? How far should fashion be allowed to cross the line? There seems to be an allowance for creation whilst a rigid hand is being placed on everything else. The wide spread of rosary beads and other religious attire can be seen worn by those who are not religious or aware of its meaning, yet somehow have them in bulk. Lady Gaga's sense of styling is one to cause concern, yet it is highly praised. Could it be that such tolerance is teaching our children that it should be acceptable to wear dresses made of meat, drowsed in animal feathers and print without considering the environment or taking into consideration other people’s feelings. If we continue down these lines sooner rather than in the distant future we will see celebrities or even average citizens wearing clothing made of humans. Do not doubt this statement, if we were to look back 10 years or even 5years ago if someone were to dress to the extremity of Lady Gaga they would have been misunderstood and mocked as seen in the case of Grace Jones. Her attire although very much similar to Lady Gaga was the speculation of ridicule for many years. Yet due to the era of freedom, materialism and greater democracy the unacceptable has become fashion! We are known as a materialistic world always creating a new buzz that people can go crazy for. Yet it’s this type of attitude that is contributing to the breakdown of communities. There have been so-called cases of death by fashion. However there are evident cases of violence due to fashion, as seen in America recently people have been stabbed for the latest Jordons. Aside from the materialistic side of fashion what about the emotional side we have seen it create for years. Children as young as 5 possibly younger being anorexic, bulimia and other eating disorders due to what they see on television, celebrities and what society is telling them is perfect. Even those in the professional side are dealing with food disorders, some have even died. Yet no firm legislation has been placed. High exposure on such fatal cases caused some in the fashion industry to debate over banning size zero and implementing more plus size models to walk runaways and wear their clothes. This lasted all but two minutes and we now see once again the rise of skinny models. Fashion is even leading way to child model superstars, as seen in the case of Thylane Blondeau, who at 10 years old appeared in a provocative spread in Vogue. Such behaviour deemed more suitable for an adult. Hence, giving way for pervs and sexual offenders a chance to have an easy access to their criminal addiction.

Fashion is not the only sector at fault; the media has a hand in advertising such abrasive behaviour. The case of Thylane Blondeau is not the only case caused for concern there has been a major production of child makeup and sexy clothing such as bikinis and provocative underwear for minors, leading to the question when will our governments step in and set legislations on what can be deemed acceptable in the fashion world?