• Character Sketches,  Fashion

    Fashion as Storytelling

    Whether we buy into new trends, wear the things that make us happy, or simply give the matter little thought, one thing is certain — the clothes we wear have something to say. Put simply, fashion is a form of storytelling, whether we intend it to be or not. Movies and books know this fact intimately. One of the first things authors and screen writers describe about their characters is the clothing they wear. And that’s not an accident. Perhaps the easiest way to shape someone’s perception of a character is to be intentional about the clothes you put on their back.  And it works. When was the last time…