After a year or so of being homebound, chances are you would like to get out and see what is happening in the world around you. You are especially interested in what is new in clothing styles. You suspect that the world’s top designers did not simply hibernate for 12 months and you wonder what new pieces they came up with to burst back onto the scene. The problem is you cannot afford to fly to Paris, New York, Milan, or London for the upcoming shows. How are you going to keep up with the new styles? Just, fire up the internet and tune in to YouTube. The reality is that the internet has been there for you the whole time. Musicians who could not tour were posting new videos and links to their work constantly, not only to stay in touch with their fan base but also to encourage everyone who was feeling cooped up. Many people rediscovered the joys of home cooking and DIY projects and posted these on new, homemade websites. Meanwhile, fashion designers were just waiting for the chance to break free and strut their stuff.
YouTube Keeps You Current on the Latest Trends
Even though designers are still engaged in their traditional, seasonal routine of runway shows, they have also learned their online lessons. They know to make sure that excerpts and sometimes even streaming broadcasts of their shows make it onto the net. Catching a live version of a fashion show is entertaining and sometimes breathtaking. However, if you want to stay abreast of your favorite fashionista’s work, for instance, a top designer like Ashley Longshore, you will find her constant, current, up-to-date presence on YouTube. It is fairly typical for the more responsive designers, those who want to be in touch with the comments of their fans, to stay active on social media.
These Are the Top Topics Trending These Days
The thing about fashion is that it continually develops. This is true about clothing design, as you know. In the fast-paced digital world, you live in, however, this is equally true of many other industries. Social media sites, and in particular YouTube, enable us to keep up with trends beyond clothing design. Here are some of the hottest topics searched for:
- Travel. It makes sense that you want to go someplace different. Videos of exotic places give a great sense of what locale you should save up to visit.
- Sports. Whether you want a recap of the highlights or a commentary on your favorite team, you can find it daily.
- Entertainment. From the latest in streaming TV series to newly released music to what is coming to the theater, the updates are regular and accurate.
- Food. This is something more than a Facebook photo of what you had for lunch. Recipes, cooking tips, and presentations abound.
- Tech. Whether you are trying to figure out how to use the gear you already have or surfing for the latest innovation, the recommendation and training videos are helpful.
Fashion Is More Than Frills
Going back to the idea of keeping up with the latest styles, it is important to recognize that staying current, even with the latest design trends, is not merely an exercise in vanity. As Meryl Streep explained it to Anne Hathaway in the seminal fashion movie The Devil Wore Prada, fashion is hugely important. Around the world, almost 60 million people work in the clothing industry and four out of five of those are women. The apparel industry is the second-largest in the world, worth $3 trillion dollars.
Always remember, every morning when you get dressed, you make a fashion statement.