This year there has been an explosion of fashionista programming. Apart from Project Runway and the usual, I am particularly thinking of the CW show Gossip Girl.
I read a lot of fashion blogs and I can't believe how many "substaintial" bloggers have taken to discussing the show as if it was reality. Situated inbetween posts of runway events and balls, is a blog on Gossip Girl.
Basically, it makes me wonder. I thought fashion was supposed to be life? Street? Runway? Artist & Muse? But, television? I don't buy it. Sex and the City is one thing - a pioneer and the work of Patricia Field, of course. But, Gossip Girl? Media has really got a hold on us. These are characters for gods sake. They are not worthy of reputible fashion blogs such as The Sartorialist.
Not only that but isn't this is a show dedicated to alchy teens and drugged out high schoolers? They characters are wicked to each other, too. I agree with America Ferrera: 'Shows Like 'Gossip Girl' Kind Of Condition Us To Be Mean'.
Lets also keep in mind that New York magazine is not affiliated with the New Yorker.
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