While there are a few distinct differences in American vs. European fashion, there are certainly a lot of similarities as well. It’s hard to avoid these similarities or even completely ignore them considering that most of the world’s fashion trends are created by the same large conglomerate companies. When we ask how European fashion is different from American fashion, what we’re really asking about is the differences in cultural perceptions and use of clothing. In reality, Americans and Europeans probably have a lot more in common than you might think. It’s also important to note that fashion trends vary from state to state across America and from country to country across Europe.
Cultural Differences
Cultural differences largely influence the way people dress and in Europe, people who come from different countries and different regions are likely to also dress differently according to their upbringing, financial situation, or their surroundings. The same thing can be said for Americans.
Although, there is one key difference in the way Europeans dress. Europeans tend to dress to impress and are very rarely seen dressing for comfort. In fact, even when they’re dressing for comfort, they still make a point of putting together a well-tailored outfit by adding in nice accessories like a silk scarf, jewellery, or even neckties.
Features of American Fashion
American fashion tends to be more laid back. In recent years, it’s become more socially and culturally acceptable for people to don activewear in public. This includes sweat pants, yoga pants, hoodies, running shoes, sandals, sweat shirts, etc. This would never be acceptable in most European countries unless you’re out for a run, headed to the gym to work out, or just finished a workout.
For the most part, American fashion is also a lot simpler and less flashy. American men don’t usually wear a lot of accessories or jewellery.
Features of European Fashion
European fashion style is typically more sophisticated and well thought out. People like to dress nicely and often wear custom-tailored or well-fitted clothing no matter where they’re going. They also follow certain dress codes, social expectations, and etiquette in public places to avoid standing out too much from the crowd. Europeans are more drawn to high-end designer labels and they take great care of their clothing.
Of course, these are all generalizations and popular perceptions of both American and European fashion styles. It’s important to note that both continents have their fair share of well-known fashion hubs. In America, New York and Los Angeles reign supreme in the fashion industry. Europe, on the other hand, boasts having three of the Big Four fashion capitals of the world—Paris, London, and Milan (the fourth one is New York).
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