When scouring the internet and the thousands upon millions of videos I come across on our modern platforms like TikTok and YouTube, one thing becomes glaringly clear to me. We have become so dumb. Humans have actually regressed in their push for power, it seems the pinnacle of the modern human’s life is to do nothing and let the next person take charge. While I sound like a sour grandma (I often feel like one as well), one has only to open Reddit to see the egregious takes of some people or open a TikTok comment section to read the peak literature of today’s time.
Especially in the world of fashion. Now, I do not think of myself as a Shakespeare or a Jane Austen, writing up classics on a blog site, but when I click on a fashion article online today, it feels like medieval torture. While scrolling, I stumbled upon a Refinery29 Article about the “Brat Green '' color, viral via Charlie XCX’s new album “Brat” featuring the neon green lime color on its cover. This article made me question the state of fashion writing. Here’s the excerpt that finally made me click off:
“As I write this, my five-year-old daughter is sitting on the floor watching an episode of Wild Kratts on PBS Kids. They’re currently arguing about whether green or blue is better, since the two main cartoon characters are distinguished by their single-color outfits. One wears shades of emerald and lime, while the other wears pool blue and slate. I’m not claiming that this cartoon has anything to do with our current trends, but it’s a reminder of how deeply childish and easily relatable color trends tend to be.” Refinery29, “It’s A Brat Green Summer: What’s The Appeal Of The Hue?”
The green shade of "Brat"
Are you serious? Never in my life did I think that we would now be reading about a puke green color being compared to a 2011 kids' tv show about two grown men cosplaying mechanical furries (I’m sorry, I love Wild Kratts too.). Has fashion writing truly devolved into childish comparisons and fleeting trends? Where is the art we were promised? Everyone was talking about how this new color would be the “It-Girl of colors”, something the fashion girlies would be sporting. And you would hate to not be one of them, wouldn’t you?
The focus has shifted from exploring the cultural significance of fashion to merely reporting on the latest must-haves. I long for the days when fashion writing was more than just a laundry list of trends. I recently attended a fashion event in Downtown Toronto, the NYC of Canada, and was surprised to see that the "Brat Green" trend was nowhere to be found. It seemed that the hype was confined to the online world, a mere bubble waiting to burst. This disconnect between online trends and real-life style is a symptom of a larger issue – fashion writing that fails to connect with its audience.
So what does The Satin have to do with any of this? Well, I feel like we need to be more critical with fashion, with trends, and write better. I am in a high school where there are 20 year olds attending. Do you think I don’t know how horribly our education system is failing us? These trends nowadays are coming and going faster than the seasons, and that is NOT girly. The Satin aims to redefine the narrative of femininity, embracing its complexity and multifaceted beauty. I champion the unbridled power of girlhood, creating a sanctuary where young women can indulge and expand in their individuality, unapologetically and unconditionally. Through the lens of fashion, beauty, and culture, The Satin seeks to reclaim the female influence, reshaping the fashion industry's landscape and reimagining the possibilities of self-expression.
If you're tired of superficial fashion writing, enjoy semi-baked writing, fashion commentary, social commentary, and crave something more substantial, all via the lens of a teenager, join me at The Satin.
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