Mary Tres is a current fashion design student at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. She can be found styling her friends and thrift shopping. Her work is a product of visibility between the arts and the city. This blog is a collection of articles, clothing ensembles, and style spotlights in relation to the city.
I have experienced a lot of critique from family
and peers on whether fashion can be considered an art, especially when compared
to other art forms such as painting and sculpting, As a designer/stylist, I
want my work to be shown on a runway, sold in stores, and worn by celebrities.
I believe that having high goals pushes me to work harder in production. Yet,
these very goals seem to be the reason why fashion is looked down upon in the
art world and beyond.
During art school courses, numerous students
wanted to make art for art’s sake, with no intention of commercial success.I do
think that this is a beautiful reason to follow a passion and should not be
discredited. However, I also think that fashion works differently. The cost of
fabric and the time that goes into each garment is extraordinary. If the work
isn’t sold, how can one move on to making the next garment with a zeroed-out
bank account?
In terms of styling, I’ve also heard that it
appears materialistic. Some claim that when compared to designing, the job
isn’t as important. Yet, I strongly disagree. A dress can be amazingly
constructed, however, if the person wearing it isn’t the right fit for the
design or if the paired ankle boots are weighing the dress down, the
construction of the design has been completely lost in the ill styling.
All in all, clothing, more so than anything, acts as the first impression of
who you are. Both designers and stylists produce looks that fit various
personalities and incorporate different pieces to act as a single ensemble.
That in itself is an art.
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