Fashion Geeks

I just watched Ralph Lauren's 4D experience yesterday, and it was a great example of how the fashion world is embracing technology more and more (if you haven't seen the show, you must watch it!  It's breathtaking.)

There's no doubt that we now live in a world of technology.  The technological advancements in the past couple of decades have been enormous.  And the fashion world, known to always be one step ahead, is not going to let technology get the better of it.  Just look at what I'm doing now - blogging.  Fashion bloggers have made it to those coveted front row seats (mere seats away from Anna Wintour!), with the simple click of a button.

Back in Spring/Summer 2010, the late Alexander McQueen streamed his show live for thousands of fashion lovers:

Fashion films have become a common thing to have along with a collection:

And even Vogue has wrestled its way into our palms:

All this leads to the question: is this the way to go?  Is it good that front row seats are no longer reserved for those elite few?  That runway shows are instantly accessible to anyone with internet?  Now, I'm not one to say fashion should stay in the dark ages, and Ralph Lauren's 4D experience brings exciting new ways to present collections, but I do think that runway shows are special, and that the clothes are meant to be seen (and not from a screen!).  But as just an average person, I'm glad that I can watch any fashion show on Youtube on the day of its showing.  Just as long as fashion magazines don't get replaced.

Image Source: Tavi, Bryan Boy, Alexander McQueen, Fashion Film, iPhone