We are the first to admit that the line between stylish and outrageous is fluid. Fashion is not afraid to dip its toe into the avant-garde and test the boundaries of taste as it continues to push forward in search of the contemporary.
Certainly, this vision of modern dress is often as big as it is outlandish (drama needs space) – think Viktor & Rolf’s wearable mountains of tulle or Iris Van Herpen’s swirling sculptural creations. But presence isn’t just about size. Sometimes the most inconspicuous garment can be the most eye-catching.
Case in point: tights. They’re considered a holdover from the mid-2000s – a bygone era of low-waisted jeans, belted scarves, and fingerless gloves – and the latest fall/winter ’21/’22 collections featured colorful tights. Bold, patterned, and shoe-covering, designers in our fashion capitals embraced tights with gusto. At Prada, models strutted through rooms of varying textures in tights that looked particularly good under navy blue skirt dresses. Prabal Gurung’s dotted fantasy also extended to his tights, which were daintily tucked into platform loafers. Meanwhile, Yeezy-backed wunderkind Maisie Wilen tried her hand at tie-dye, serving us monochrome orange visions of bodycon turtlenecks and stockings in sandals.
In Notes on ‘Camp’ – the theme of the 2019 Met Gala, which, you’ll recall, has been poorly interpreted by most – Susan Sontag mused on the aesthetics of excess, the frivolous sensibility that can also be understood as cultural activism. She explains that playful dress, particularly developed by the LGBTQ+ community, is a way to “neutralize moral outrage” and approach fashion with refreshing humor and self-awareness.
Perhaps nothing better describes the resurgence of colorful stockings. At once flamboyant and modest, these stockings grab attention and never let it go. Even though you get the feeling that the designers are tongue-in-cheek in their styling, you can’t help but think that the trend is serious, and if you’re like us, you’ll be all too tempted to try it out. As Sontag, herself writes, “Camp is the art that proposes itself seriously but can’t quite be taken seriously because it’s too much.”
If there’s a time to try daring stockings, it’s now, in a post-pandemic era of street style that promises excitement and experimentation. Read our rundown of the most colorful tights on the market for fall/winter ’21/’22, and how to style them.
What Is A Fashion Designer Called?
A fashion designer is often referred to simply as a fashion designer, but occasionally a job title such as clothing designer, apparel designer, or fashionista is used. In general, fashion designers are responsible for designing wearable clothing, but the emphasis on “fashion” implies a focus on creating aesthetically pleasing clothing.
Fashion designers create an outfit or accessory using various sources of inspiration, determining what materials to use and what the finished product should look like. Fashion designers can work at all levels of fashion design, from haute couture to economy fashion.
In such a fast-paced, competitive market, fashion designers often have to actively seek out new trends and promote their work. Fashion designers often have a professional degree or training certification to qualify for elite positions.
Fashion designers can have different levels of responsibility. Some work for haute couture houses, while others work anonymously for retail chains in the ready-to-wear industry. Some fashion designers make only minor alterations to existing garments rather than designing entirely new outfits.
(Check out this article for a look at some of the best fashion designers in the world!)
Regardless of their position, fashion designers often have a unique creative perspective, and their artistic visions often contribute significantly to the world’s cultural and social trends.
Can I Study Fashion Design Online?
The old standard of earning a four-year degree at a university is no longer the norm for anyone who wants to study fashion design. There are a number of fashion design courses offered online, and a great compilation can be found at La Riviere, which also highlights the benefits of each program available.
Many of these courses are specifically geared towards beginners, so you don’t have to let a lack of experience keep you from graduating.
La Riviere also explains that online courses offer students the unique opportunity to enroll and participate in classes on their own time, making them a viable option for those who don’t have time for full-time education or need to work part-time while studying. Many of these programs offer flexible graduation dates, and some can even be completed in as little as two months.
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