Because I am an editor and a diehard fashion fan, I'm being exposed to trends and unexpected styles I never thought I'd try. Trust me, if you told me I'd be living in formfitting, flared overalls and pussy-bow blouses two years ago, I would've called you crazy. But now I use old photographs of my mom in the '70s as outfit inspiration — I can shop all the clothes she used to wear at fast-fashion retailers and feel comfortable experimenting, knowing I'm changing up my look frequently for a small price.
And if tomorrow I feel an overwhelming obsession for all things sporty, I can walk into Forever 21 and trust to find a style that speaks to my taste. The racks are changing right before our eyes, making big, buzzy trends that are elevated accessible to the average shopper. Fast-fashion retailers aren't dictating what I like; they're offering it to me right away, giving me the chance to try something new and delivering runway trends to shoppers who might've not been exposed to them otherwise.
At the end of the day, I think that's what makes fashion exciting. It's fast-paced and ever-changing, yes, but I don't think this industry will ever suffer from a burnout.
In the future, I predict a lot of newness. Perhaps designers will choose innovative ways of showing their collections, just like Tom Ford's recent music video, a dance party that involved Lady Gaga and a handful of models debuting the label's fresh Spring '16 line. As social media continues to evolve and brands learn how to utilize it to the best of their abilities — just check out all the fashion accounts already on Snapchat! — I believe the fashion world will find a way to stay energized. So don't put away your wallet just yet, because girl, you've got more shopping to do.
