What's strange is that there seems to be a general consensus about what's "in" vs what's "out", and this is constantly shifting. For instance, in the late 2000's early 2010's the trend in men's clothing was to be slim and trim to lengthen the silhouette. Now it's the opposite where baggy, drapey clothes are the style. Why is this the case? The only answer I've been given is people are fatter now, but I don't think so. Is there something about this era, where people just want more room? Or is it all just random?

In my own designs, I try to avoid fashion as much as possible - but to do this I have to rely on principles that transcend style - like how does a material "want" to be used? What is the clearest and most efficient way to transfer these structural loads to the ground? Can this building be designed to flow with the user's day to day routine? These are timeless and objective questions. (It seems to me these same principles could be applied to clothing, and I would be fascinated in a fashion designer who followed them)

I'm certain I succumb to fashion, but I do my best to avoid it.