What is fashion?

Fashion history dates back to the history of humanity. Fashion refers to the styles customs prevalent at a given time. It is a vital component in the culture of a country. It can be the dress or behavior. It can be something such as a garment that is been used currently.Mainly cloths and fashion go together. So “fashion”, a general term for the style will always go with clothes and customs prevailing at times. Hence fashion can be defined as the most common custom prevalent at a given time with regard to the costume or clothing style. The word costume has developed into special styles like fancy dress or masquerade wear. However the term "fashion" means clothing generally. But in the present day when we talk of fashion we talk of hairstyles, hats, shoes, belts, handbags, umbrellas all the jewelries etc.

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From the babies to the oldest person fashion is something they desire. Everyone alike prefers to dress well. One use fashion to express once self to someone.Fashion is part and parcel of your personality or you can disguise yourself by using fashion. There are numerous historical stories to this effect.

With the development of clothing industry the fashion has been raised to high standard. The fashion is always integrated with the customs and culture of a society. Different cultures have different fashions or styles. If the fashion is considered from 4 corners of the world though not advance in technology African society in different African countries have varied clothing styles for women as well as for men. Some are very unique like that of fashions in Japan. Even theEskimos have their own styles though living in an extreme condition.

Fashions seems to be changing their styles according to the trends Let it be for weddings,Funerals,Parties or anywhere.Fashion will always be changed to attract the opposite sex. This is a historical trend. What ever the standard of civilization fashion will always meet the requirement and fulfill the desires.

China is very famous for uniform style for last few decades. But now in few industrialized cities styles or fashion is getting changed in China at a very rapid phase.

The most note worthy country is Indian subcontinent with different cultures. Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia are noted counties with varied fashions. Especially Indians seems to have the best styles. However in this global village western styles are in the forefront. Western style seems fit into for every situation.

English has become the international language. This linguistic switch has resulted in a fashion revolution in the global village. The industrial revolution has made given away to common fashions. Hence the Western fashion has entered to a broad cross-cultural phenomenon in society. There seems to be very common styles through out the world societies.

However the prevailing trend may commence the destruction of different cultures and their fashions. Also the society must try to take into account the moral aspect of the fashions as well. Well one might not agree with the above statement. It is better to think of tomorrow than try to fulfill desires emerging from the mind and senses of the moment.

One can ask various questions on the subject of fashion.

What is fashion?
Who and what decides on fashion?
Does fashion make groups?
Has the fashion become a contest?
Why can't we have a uniform dress?


There are various fashion Capitals now in the world. The main four cities are London,Paris,New York, and Milan.Now little by little Bombay is entering to this list. As stated above fashion does not limit to only cloths.