Image courtesy of Vogue Magazine
For my postcard I chose a quote by Donna Karen that explains
the difficultly many designers face, especially fashion designers. The ability
to make the luxurious available to the masses, and create a wardrobe that is
both functional and fashionable. This concept is also particularly applicable
to interior design. Furniture is meant to be aesthetically pleasing but at the
same time comfortable and usable. The image I selected illustrates this desire
women have to find a way to balance chicness with practicality.
The everyday woman wants to be able to do it all. Have a
career, have a family, take care of the home, and look good no matter what the
task. The woman in the image I selected is the ideal, a model in expensive
designer clothing. The contrast is exemplified by the location in which the
model is placed- a laundry mat, which is stereotypically the opposite of
glamorous. Designers understand this today and that is why they often create
more casual lines featured in department stores to provide stylish options for
the everyday woman. Donna Karen is one designer that definitely considers this
dichotomy in her designs, and aims to create clothing that is flattering and
easy to throw together.
As fashion designs continue to become more intricate while minimalistic,
luxurious due to high quality fabric, and flattering to all different body
shapes, the option for stay at home moms to express themselves through fashion
becomes more readily available. Thus allowing Donna Karen’s quote to become a reality.
Empowering women everywhere that they can have their cake and eat it too all
while wearing a pair of stilettos.
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