During my time at USC there was a student group called AztlΓ‘n that coalesced around these same ideas - theyβd often join up with the Black Student Union to throw events for the (very few) Black and Brown folks on campus. Cool to read about the shared sartorial history that preceded all of that.
Fashion is Not Frivolous. And it never has been. What we wear announces who we are, and signals to others what they can expect in our behavior.
There are biases and interpretations used by the observer, and by the wearer of any clothing.
Societal symbolism, and personal needs and intentions, are woven into dress... Both for the viewer, and the wearer. What we wear affects perception and behaviors.
Any fashion, like the look the Panthers used-- and what cops use, and soldiers, and nurses, and how nuns look, and... --fashion always includes behavioral expectations, a role message, and a power message.
During my time at USC there was a student group called AztlΓ‘n that coalesced around these same ideas - theyβd often join up with the Black Student Union to throw events for the (very few) Black and Brown folks on campus. Cool to read about the shared sartorial history that preceded all of that.
Good piece!
Fashion is Not Frivolous. And it never has been. What we wear announces who we are, and signals to others what they can expect in our behavior.
There are biases and interpretations used by the observer, and by the wearer of any clothing.
Societal symbolism, and personal needs and intentions, are woven into dress... Both for the viewer, and the wearer. What we wear affects perception and behaviors.
Any fashion, like the look the Panthers used-- and what cops use, and soldiers, and nurses, and how nuns look, and... --fashion always includes behavioral expectations, a role message, and a power message.
Bravo, Brown Berets!
I had never heard of the brown berets before, so interesting
Great tie in to the field jackets from our political history