At the recent Pre Fall Collections, designers used the catwalk as an opportunity to express their opinion. Walter Van Beirendonck dressed one male model in a see through vest with “stop terrorising our world” sewn onto it. Perhaps this was a response to the recent horrific massacre at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris? Also, Acne Studios dressed a female model in a tweed jacket with badges advising onlookers to “say no to drugs”.
The Art of the Slogan T
Katherine Hamnett is known for her political slogan T Shirts. Her “No more fashion victims” T, was a response to the collapse of the Rana Plaza Building in Bangladesh in April 2013. Sales of this T Shirt raise money for the charity War on Want, which fights poverty in developing countries where people are affected by globalisation.
No More Fashions Victim’s T Shirt, Katherine Hamnett £30.
High Street Trend for the Slogan T
As is evident, this season the trend is all about using your clothes to show the world what’s on your mind. But, what do you want to say? Will you create your own Slogan T Shirt? Just days after the attack in Paris my husband and I were out for dinner at Season Kitchen and our French waiter had customised his T Shirt to read #JeSuisCharlie. Or will you opt for some of the more light-hearted versions the high street currently has on offer?
If like me you are post baby and none of your old clothes fit, then maybe you need to express the fact that you have “nothing to wear”? New Look sells this print on a sweatshirt £14.99 and T Shirt £7.99.
Nothing to Wear Sweatshirt, New Look £14.99.
Perhaps you haven’t had time to put your make up? Or you’ve decided that no concealer will ever be good enough to hide your bags from months of sleepless nights? Then opt for Zara’s sweatshirt stating “A Smile is the best makeup any girl can wear”, £19.99.
A Smile is the best Sweatshirt, Zara £19.99.
Maybe you just want to share a bit of good will with those you meet that day? Try Project Social’s “Have a Nice Day” T Shirt, £22.
Have a Nice Day T Shirt, Topshop £22
Are you just not that great at saying no to people? Sonia by Sonia Rykiel has the answer with her “No mister thank you” T Shirt, £70.
No Mister Thank You, Net-a-Porter, £70.
The choice is up to you!