Human kind has always reached out for the comfort of beauty and
             aesthetics in every aspect of life. This is evident by the fact that even
             the most basic needs for human survival, such as food, clothing, and
             shelter, have been elevated to an art form right through human history.
             Indeed, who can deny that gourmet cuisine, haute couture, and architecture
             are all fields of art that have afforded a great deal of pleasure over the
             years by delighting the human senses. Yet, these fields of art have never
             been given the heights of recognition or status enjoyed by other
             traditional fields such as literature, music, or painting.
             True, the world of fashion may not invite focused attention and
             appreciation quite in the same manner that a work of literature, painting,
             or musical performance may succeed in achieving. However, the fact remains
             that it nevertheless constitutes a form of human expression that is no
             different from any other art form. Indeed, there is perhaps only one point
             at which fashion departs from the traditionally acknowledged arts, and that
             is in its ability to act as a channel for the collective expression of
             social and cultural values by humanity.
             Fashion's ability to reflect current human values and concerns
             becomes highly evident when studying fashion trends in correlation with
             significant political, social, and economic events. Consider, for instance,
             the role that "khadi," the Indian word for fabric made from handspun yarns,
             played as a symbol in the Independence movement in India. Or, the
             "Youthquake" that took place in the west during the 1960s, which found
             expression in inexpensive, ready-to-wear fashions that celebrated freedom
             from the rigidity and artificiality of adult social etiquette (Font). These
             examples, along with countless others, serve to establish the fact that
             succeeding in the fashion world entails accepting the onerous
             responsibility...