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that there is no sort of objective aesthetic value that can be gleaned from this sort of style, but rather that its value lies in its ostentatious branding and careful marketing by pop stars
eg, kid cudi wears his garish 80s-inspired wear (for whatever reason) and urban youth adopt it not because it's aesthetically pleasing but merely to imitate kid cudi (like imitating an idol)
and no, i don't think the same can be said for most styles, because there are aesthetic principles behind most styles, whereas kid cudi's style seems to be driven by designs that maximally suggest wealth through branding (eg, BBC) or ironic throwbacks
eg, kid cudi wears his garish 80s-inspired wear (for whatever reason) and urban youth adopt it not because it's aesthetically pleasing but merely to imitate kid cudi (like imitating an idol)
and no, i don't think the same can be said for most styles, because there are aesthetic principles behind most styles, whereas kid cudi's style seems to be driven by designs that maximally suggest wealth through branding (eg, BBC) or ironic throwbacks
You should just say you dont like it. But admit there is always a market for this sort of style. I hate gothic attire but alot of people love it but i dont criticize them for loving it and blame there liking to the style on admiring lady gaga. Because variety is the basis of fashion and I love fashion as a whole for than I love just one particular style.




