Beware The Celebrity Induced Fashion Fads

Throughout the years, many a fashion fad has graced our streets, some have enjoyed greater longevity than others. From Kylie inspired hot pants to a Beckham-esque mohawk, we have all followed in the hallowed footsteps of our celeb role models in a bid to emulate their style and success. It rarely ever works out well.

From Farah Fawcett’s hair to Madonna’s cone bra – courtesy of Jean Paul Gautier – our emulation of our Hollywood idols has a long and complex history. While some styles have been translated onto the streets with some levels of success, some were only ever going to be fit for fancy dress parties; think of Lady GaGa’s meat dress – courtesy of Stein’s the Butchers.

However, despite the numerous warnings of past generations where we have witnessed the ridicule aimed at our elders who have tried in vain to copy the styles of their celebrity idols, we continue to subject ourselves to the taunts of younger generations. For some unknown reason we do not give a second thought to such distant criticism which we will inevitably attract.

While reminiscing on past trends may give rise to some fashion fax pas memories, it is a standard rite of passage for us all. Maintaining one’s dignity whilst following the latest craze is a complex business, and few pull it off with great success.

For the majority of us, we will no doubt find our decades old style at the centre of ridicule from our children and our children’s children. At least we can be safe in the knowledge that they too will make the mistake of embracing every fashion fad from now until 2030, and will subsequently face a similar fate when their time comes.

So, avoid future hurt, and develop your style according to timeless, classic fashion. Get a little black dress, or a tailor made suit from Saville Row. Don’t fill your wardrobe with items only fit for a package marked ASOS Returns.

It could be worse though. For most of us lessons have been learnt, and we have grown into respectable elders with integrity and class. This is not the case for everyone however, with many failing to shed their beloved Brian May perm or Fame style leg warmers despite the numerous warnings from friends and family.