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Fashion Unleashed: Winning the Game by Breaking the Rules

In the realm of fashion, rules are made to be broken. While many industries emphasize conformity and adherence to established norms, fashion stands out as a unique arena where breaking the rules is not only accepted but often celebrated. This essay explores the dynamic nature of fashion and argues that it is the only game where one can truly emerge victorious by defying conventions.

Shirley Jones Luke
3 min readDec 3, 2023

The Fluidity of Fashion

Fashion is a living, breathing entity, constantly evolving and adapting to the ever-changing cultural and societal landscape. Unlike other disciplines that may be confined by strict guidelines and unyielding traditions, fashion thrives on the ability to embrace change. The industry’s resilience lies in its willingness to challenge norms and redefine the boundaries of creativity. Designers who dare to break the rules become trailblazers, pushing the envelope of what is considered fashionable.

Breaking Norms as an Act of Rebellion

Fashion, at its core, has always been a form of rebellion. From the flappers of the Roaring Twenties challenging traditional gender roles to the punk movement of the 1970s rejecting mainstream aesthetics, fashion has been a powerful medium for expressing…

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Shirley Jones Luke
Shirley Jones Luke

Written by Shirley Jones Luke

Shirley is a writer. Ms. Luke enjoys books, fashion and travel. She is working on her second poetry manuscript, a collection of essays, and a fiction novel.

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