Asian ConFusion Trend
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Oh dear. Who What Wear daily labels this trend Asian Fusion. I call it Asian Confusion! I love Asian fashion, but this is just a hot mess. Asians, like Italians, understand style in a way many Americans never will; particularly in terms of fit and proportion. Let’s face it, in 2010, some sartorially inept Americans still need to hear that wearing their “pants on the ground” is so, well, so never should have been. That said, throwing unexpected American elements with Asian-inspired garments, like we see here, simply does not work. Rachel Zoe fails to bring anything inspiring to this look, especially since she’s chosen to keep the All-American hair. Nicole’s Asian Fusion interpretation is difficult to pinpoint; she looks more vagabondish than anything else. Ashley Olsen appears her usual “lost in space” and fabric self. On a positive note, I do like Palermo’s look.
If these examples are any indication of what Asian Fusion should resemble, I’m hoping this trend will fly under the radar. The only thing worse than having to look at a bunch of trend whores wearing this, would be me, the image consultant/stylist having to duplicate it for clients. But, if it came down to that, I would simply throw my special American flavor in the mix. Hmmmm, that could be down right tasty.
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Is it me or is the pigeon-toed stance a part of the Asian Fusion outfit? FAIL!