Reflection: Week 4

Our class discussion this week tackled different kinds of fashion designers and their respective design philosophies. As I have mentioned before, I still have not found a designer whom I could call a personal favorite, but for this activity (which also required us to dress-up) I chose the classic Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabanna.  As a child, Dolce & Gabanna was one of the luxury brands I knew that was a must-have for any fashion-conscious adult may it be a male or female. This is probably because the brand caters to both genders through the clothes and perfumes they design. Taking from that, I began to appreciate the designers knowing that they have created what I have always dreamed to have, an entire fashion empire. D&G (as you would see in the pecha kucha I will post after this entry) has most likely tackled every aspect of the clothing industry: clothes (for different markets), shoes, fragrances, hair products, beauty products, nail lacquer, and lately even gadgets.

The design philosophy I found that they go by is a mix of feminism and the idea of being different but preserving the balance of things. This design philosophy, I realized, is something that I would want to take after (but of course use it as an inspiration in forming my own). I’ve always been such a strong believer of feminism and how a woman’s body is a glorious creation of God and should be treated as such. One could also see in my personal style that I like standing-out and making a statement or expressing myself with whatever I wear; but I also believe that in dressing well, one must know how and when to dress accordingly/appropriately. After really researching about these two designers and getting to know more about themselves and their design aesthetic, I realized that they are officially part of my list (yes I know it’ll be a list) of favorite designers. Dolce and Gabanna have inspired me and reaffirmed me that no dream is too big for a creative mind and a passionate heart.