Sapeurs
combine two very different cultural heritages to create something entirely new
and entirely representative of their own identity. I am fascinated to see how
this idea can be reinterpreted for a British audience as the UK has a huge
history of immigration and multiculturalism to draw upon. I have already begun
to notice the influence of this - particularly around London Fashion Week – as an
increasing amount of people mixed their own traditional dress with pieces of
London street style.
Usually
I hate the word ‘trend’ as it implies thoughtless, copycat fashion. Although
the growing popularity of this style of dress means that by definition it is about
to become one, what sets it apart for me is the authenticity and individuality
behind the style. It’s very nature means it cannot be mass-produced: styling
pieces of cultural heritage to sit alongside British fashion in order to
visually represent one person’s
unique family history.
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