A little over six months ago, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week made the move from its longtime home at Bryant Park to New York’s gleaming hub of art and culture, Lincoln Center, a move which raised both questions and eyebrows. The question at the center of this controversial change of address is: Should fashion be considered art?
For years, centuries even, fashion has been seen as a purely practical, commercial and, yes narcissistic, endeavor by society en-masse. At times, even the designers themselves do not label themselves as artists. A particularly disenchanting moment comes to mind for me: I was a fresh-out-of-college fashion writer for an online magazine covering Fashion Week. One assignment led me backstage at a highly anticipated show. As I weaved my way through the racks of stunning clothing and the statuesque models getting primped to hit the runway, I caught eyes with the designer. [click to continue…]
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