Thank you for writing this especially in our current political and cultural climate where fashion is being painted as an apolitical enterprise. In the end, it's a form of censorship to insist that "that's just not what fashion does" when in fact, it IS political and ALWAYS HAS BEEN.
Gabi, what an awesome post! I vaguely recall reading about the Zazou culture, but I’m so appreciative of this deep dive into fashion as protest. This reaffirms my own internal need to stand out, stand up and stand against the rise of fascism in the world. Thank you.💕
WOW! I love this. I had no idea this was a thing in Vichy France. Thanks for bringing it to light. Someone needs to write a novel about it...
Thank you for writing this especially in our current political and cultural climate where fashion is being painted as an apolitical enterprise. In the end, it's a form of censorship to insist that "that's just not what fashion does" when in fact, it IS political and ALWAYS HAS BEEN.
Gabi, what an awesome post! I vaguely recall reading about the Zazou culture, but I’m so appreciative of this deep dive into fashion as protest. This reaffirms my own internal need to stand out, stand up and stand against the rise of fascism in the world. Thank you.💕
Don't forget the hippies who resisted the Vietnam conflict by growing their hair long and wearing so-called feminine clothing!
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