The streets of Taikoo Li are not only a paradise for shopping, but also a stage for showcasing individuality. In recent years, the competition for traffic in the entertainment industry has become more and more fierce, and some celebrities and Internet celebrities have begun to attract attention through bold street photography. They dress freely, creatively, or excessively revealing, which has sparked all kinds of heated discussions.
In Taikoo Li, Chengdu's fashion landmark, unlike ordinary shopping sprees, there is a fashion show about the freedom to dress every day. Celebrities and influencers are trying to gain more attention and traffic on social media by showing their style and attitude through a variety of highly personalized street photos.
Initially, this form of free expression was appreciated as a showcase of individuality and creativity. As time goes on, some trends are starting to be worrying. In order to gain attention, many celebrities and Internet celebrities have begun to choose some extreme, even overly revealing clothing.
An actress walked confidently down the streets of Taikoo Li in shorts that can only be described as "insignificant" during a street shoot and a small vest that just covered key areas. This bold dress immediately sparked heated discussions on the Internet, with some admiring her boldness and fashion sense, but there were also many voices expressing discomfort with such a public outfit.
Not only that, but some designers have come up with some incomprehensible designs in pursuit of the so-called "avant-garde". For example, in a designer's collection, there is a trouser that is layered on top of each other, and it is almost impossible to walk properly after wearing it. While this design may be quite ornamental on a fashion show, it is obviously not very practical in everyday life, and even seems a little ridiculous.
Some brands use marginalized groups as a promotional tool in order to attract attention. A male model wears a pink tutu and strikes various exaggerated, feminine poses. Although this deliberate blurring of gender boundaries has caused widespread discussion, it has also made many people feel that it is disrespectful to gender identity.
Some young fans may imitate the style of these celebrities, regardless of their own circumstances and conditions, and may even find themselves in an embarrassing or difficult situation. A middle school student dressed in too avant-garde clothes to school in order to imitate idol's street photography style, but was bothered by the strange eyes of teachers and classmates, which also caused a lot of discussion on the Internet.
Driven by traffic, not only celebrities and influencers, but also some designers and brands have begun to pursue short-term, explosive attention, ignoring the practicality of clothing and the lasting value of aesthetics. They forget that fashion should be an expression of life attitude and spirit, not simply showing off or challenging the bottom line of society.
A fashion show in Taikoo Li was supposed to showcase the innovative ideas of young designers, but it turned into a competition of fancy dresses. The models wore a variety of unusual outfits, and some of them were even difficult to identify as prototypes.
The streets of Taikoo Li are still a photographer's paradise, with countless shots being shot at strangely dressed pedestrians every day. As soon as these images and videos are uploaded to the Internet, they immediately attract thousands of clicks and comments, forming a huge visual consumption cycle.
In this seemingly free era, everyone can express themselves by dressing, but the complexity and deep social impact behind this cannot be ignored. How to find a balance between the pursuit of individual expression and social responsibility may be a question that the future fashion industry and even the whole society need to think about together.