Generational Clothing Swap!

Fashion is something that is constantly changing, so it makes sense why older generations dress much differently than we of the younger generation do. When they were growing up, society had different beliefs about modesty and gender, they had access to different fabric types, and some even had to make all of their own clothes by hand. If they live in a country other than America, they may have lived in a time before westernization reached their area. We can be quick to judge those who are older than us, because by looking at them, we think they cannot possibly understand our generation.

An artist named Qozop took a series of photos where young Asians swapped outfits with their elders. The results were both endearing and enlightening.  "It was easy to get the kids to agree to be photographed," says the artist. "The older folks required a little more coaxing. But once they have been photographed, they were often curious and amused to see themselves in their son's or grandson's attire--some were so comfortable in their new getup that they joked they wanted to remain in that attire for the rest of the day!"

By literally asking people to walk in each other's shoes, this experiment bridged the gap between generations and allowed each to view the other from a different perspective. To see more of the photo collection, visit www.designboom.com/art/qozop-swaps-the-clothing-of-asian-youths-with-their-elders-02-10-2014.



Source:

"Qozop Swaps The Clothing Of Asian Youths With Their Elders."Design Boom. 10 February, 2014. Web. 12 June, 2017.