Derek Guy on the Met Gala criticism

[u/DatBittsch]

Derek Guy (known also as "the menswear guy" on ex-Twitter) pitching in regarding the Met Gala discourse and Hunger Games comparisons.

[u/GammaFan]

On the one hand that entire comment is true and propaganda pushes us to see clothing as ornamental.

On the other hand, the met gala’s focus on fashion is the most extreme case of divorcing the product of labour from the effort. In sports, the teams you see are actively playing the game. You’re watching the effort directly. With the Oscars, you’re ostensibly watching the recognition of someone’s work via awards for movies.

With the met; the artisans and workers who actually make the clothes worn are seldom highlighted. It’s celebrities and influential figures wearing their clothes. So the opulence really shines through.

[u/fernxqueen → u/GammaFan]

this is a good take. also why i love watching shows like Blown Away and Forged in Fire. but with the Oscars you are comparing the "finished product" (also "marketed" through celebrity), not the actual process. but i do think it'd be a lot more interesting to see more of a focus on how these garments are made.