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Fashion is a Form of a Self-Expression
Abstract
Clothing and fashion allow the multiplication of multiple personalities into one human being. The tendency to be ―someone else‖, even if it is only with some detail in the clothes, is based on the possibility of transformation of the individual. That transformation is done by masking man, more precisely, the aspiration of one person to transform at least for a short period of time. The possibilities offered by fashion, that a person can be someone else with the help of clothes, cosmetics or make-up are great. One of the most important functions of clothing and apparel is to achieve a sense of spiritual balance. In fact, with the help of clothing, certain shortcomings of a person are compensated, and, in that way, a certain psychological balance is achieved. The extent to which following fashion reduces the feeling of inferiority is seen in the fact that in most countries fashion is most closely followed by young people and immigrants, because it seems to them that dressing according to the latest fashion equals them with others.
... Beyond its aesthetic value, fashion serves as a means of expressing a person's commitment to or loyalty to a specific culture or subculture, such as music. Mandal and Kumar (2022) discussed the significance of fashion as a vital means of self-expression for individuals. Clothing represents identity, personality, character, mood, and personal style. ...
This study used Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory to analyze the influence of music genre on the fashion expression of English Literature students at the University of North Sumatra. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. Data was obtained through structured interviews with three informants who have preferences in punk, alternative rock, and K-pop music genres. The results show that each music genre influences different fashion elements regarding colors, accessories, and clothing styles. The punk genre reflects the values of freedom and resistance through dark colors and distinctive accessories, alternative rock highlights self-expression through edgy fashion elements, while K-pop carries modernity and femininity with pastel colors and styles inspired by Korean popular culture. The environment of USU's Faculty of Humanities also plays a vital role in supporting the diversity of student fashion expressions to interact with music subcultures and social identities. Thus, fashion is not only a visual representation of musical preferences but also functions as a sign system that communicates the identity, values, and affiliations of the student community on campus.
Clothing plays a crucial role in shaping a consumer’s self-perception and identity, particularly through its fit,
which influences how comfortable and confident one feels in one’s appearance. Given the importance of fit, this
study aims to examine how fit characteristics affect consumers’ self-evaluations and how these evaluations influence
confident clothing decisions and psychological well-being by applying the self-discrepancy theory. Data
were gathered from a sample of 502 fashion consumers. The findings from the partial least squares structural
equation modeling showed that self-discrepancy acts as a mediator between consumers’ self-evaluation and their
psychological responses. A multi-group analysis revealed the strong mediating role of self-discrepancy on the
relationship between self-evaluation and body satisfaction for males. These findings have significant theoretical
and practical implications for the fashion industry in the context of fit characteristics, offering valuable insights
into consumer decision-making processes.
Prospects of Sustainable Fashion Design Innovation
- Rajeev Kumar
Kumar, Rajeev. (2017). Prospects of Sustainable Fashion Design Innovation. International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology. 7. 5-14.
10.24247/ijtftdec20172.