Fashion is defined as a
popular trend in the style of one’s attire and even manner.
In the 19th century, fashion
houses began to emerge, usually created by male designers like Charles Frederick
Worth who was the first designer to sew his label on garments he created.
In the 20th century, most high
fashion was originating from Paris and trickled into London. In the same
century, Fashion magazines with photography became very popular in different
countries. These publications would send their editors to Paris fashion shows.
This gave rise to department stores that would purchase the latest fashions
being showcased, stealing the designs, recreating and selling them at different
locations. Fashion magazines were responsible for influencing the wide spread
of fashion trends and effecting public taste.
Today, fashion design has become a competitive art form
and is part of many of our daily lives and what sets us apart from others. It
is a big deal in Second Life just as it is in the real world. Without this form of creativity, people just
like avatars would dress alike and it would be difficult for them to show their
personal style. From high fashion couture, formal, casual and active to urban, beachwear,
footwear, hair, accessories and fantasy garments; Second Life has a large
selection of things to wear. What adds to personal style is attitude to pull
off whatever we put together for a unique ensemble.
Dougie Boxen is CEO and publisher of Style Kingdom©. For
a considerably new fashion publication, it currently boasts over 1000 reads so
far for its latest issue. SK is a
non-profit magazine that aims to showcase the best styling talents in Second
Life. August marks Style Kingdom’s 4th issue. Each issue includes a
note from the editor, gorgeous models, new faces in fashion, creative
photography and descriptions of the latest trends available in Second Life.
The SL Enquirer sat down with Dougie Boxen to learn more
about him and his new contribution to SL’s Fashion world.
Interview with Dougie Boxen
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