Kendal Nobrega Professor Antoniadis The Business Of Fashion 23 May 2024 Diana Vreeland: The (Wom)Man, The Myth, The Legend. Diana Vreeland is remembered as a trailblazer in fashion. During her time, her unique and new perspectives shifted how fashion was perceived. She broadened the scope of the industry and opened people's minds to new possibilities of fashion being more than just a garment you wear. Without her dedication and eye for the extraordinary, the industry would not be where it is today. Her upbringing, perception of beauty, and romanticism all contributed to her unparalleled ability to tell a story all while remaining an inclusive figurehead in the industry. Growing up, Diana Vreeland was the self-proclaimed “ugly duckling” in her family. The rest of her family fit …show more content…
Although Diana went along with this narrative, I believe it changed her definition of beauty. Throughout her career, Diana was known for seeing something in people that they hadn’t seen in themselves. Her definition of beauty went beyond merely what society said was beautiful. What society coined as “inclusion” she saw as beautiful. I don’t think she saw her work as inclusion, but rather expansion. She wanted to challenge the old ways of the industry and expand it. She introduced readers to the beauty of African, Asian, and Latin American cultures, through her captivating spreads. She didn’t just highlight the physical beauty of these cultures, but she celebrated and incorporated their traditions as well. Vreeland's time at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute further exemplified her commitment to inclusivity and expansion. She showed pieces and