01 Dec SUBSTANCE
SUBSTANCE
by Jay Harris.
Hello again dear reader, we hope that all is well?
It seems like an age since we last communicated and all of us here at GIAGIORDANO.COM sincerely missed you.
It has been a funny old time, extremely busy all round whilst we continue on with our lives as normally as possible, whatever normal is? Normality is a tricky subject that none of us have time to delve into.
What is exciting that we do have time to ponder is the wonderful fact that Gia has been hard at work, creative juices flowing aplenty and mind agog with ideas for exciting new designs.
As you all know by now, Gia simply doesn’t just piece some bits together in any slapdash, ¨let’s please the masses¨ kind of way. Hell no!
It is a process.
It is pain and laughter sewn together with fervent artistry.
For her it is a cleansing of memory, tastes, smells, experiences. A vision born of a life lived!
We were wondering what exactly is the reasoning behind the choice of clothing that one decides to purchase?
What do you think of and what is the outcome that you desire, the end result?
It`s simply all about your style, isn’t it? Is it what you want or what you think they want to see?
Is it for comfort or emotionally driven to please others?
Sometimes it feels as if we are all just like the walking dead, all similar, shuffling around in our common attire and rarely striving to stand out from the herd.
What clothing do you own that is so special and represents YOU as an individual?
The lengths a bride to be will go to for that PERFECT wedding dress. You know the one, the flowing, beautiful and intrinsic designed garment that will show off YOU, like Cinderella at the ball. So stunning that all eyes are just upon you and jaws drop to the floor with delighted glee at just how incredibly radiant you are?
Manicured hands up if you recognise this predicament?
Now, my next question is WHY? Yes, we get it, it is your special day and you want to look your absolute best but WHY just for that one special day? Why not for several days or every day? Always making a statement and standing out from the rest?
We can all swoon with the glamour and excitement of the fashion world. Indeed, there are many celebrities whom we can identify just by an iconic outfit that they are recognised for. A style that they have claimed and trademarked as their own.
Many try to emulate that look but fail miserably. What should be stylish ends up looking sleazy in the wrong hands.
We have Amy Winehouse, her style as recognisable as her voice.
Marilyn Monroe and the timeless image of her gorgeous white dress, billowing around her as she stands atop that New York air vent.
Madonna and the now infamous conical bra!
Who could forget the incredible Grace Jones?
Boy George in unique, feminine punkiness!
Kylie Minogue re-inventing hot pants!
The list is endless.
Then you have those that make a statement like Gothics or Punks!
Remember the days when people used to dress to advertise themselves, to stand out, to make an impact, a lasting impression.
I struggle to see any individuality these days. Recognisable outfits are just copied, pasted and adorned with no real enthusiasm or then you have the complete opposite where stupidly insane skimpy and sleazily dressed women want to wear said ensembles for shock value but just end up looking, well, frankly ridiculous!
Can we go back to the day when what you wore was as important as who you actually are?
I am writing this as a direct result of a statement that Gia made to me the other day.
I quote….
¨I would sooner my work was purchased and worn by someone with relatable meaning and reason – rather than simply making a sale¨.
And to me, that just about sums up her designing process.
Style is individual.
Making a statement through your fashion is applaudable but, most importantly, substance.
After all, your substance is your style!
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/heres-why-dressing-for-success-actually-works/
https://www.hercampus.com/school/ufl/why-personal-style-best-form-self-expression/
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/boy-george-interview
https://www.vogue.com/article/grace-jones-fashion-icon-turns-68
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/vivienne-westwood-punk-goes-to-the-runway/
FrameMyRabbit_rog
Posted at 14:05h, 02 DecemberBe yourself always! Such a true message! High five ✋🏽
ketty.kit-aroura
Posted at 14:08h, 02 DecemberReally positive message sent out here, good work and message : )
calamity.brides
Posted at 14:10h, 02 DecemberI can totally agree about the emotionally driven to please others, I have been guilty of this far too many times.
Thank you for sharing this.
Wuuurp-@hollaback
Posted at 14:19h, 02 DecemberNot sure I’d call Marilyn or kylie a fashion icon just sex symbols, the others much more so Grace especially madonna and George
Tayler Redding_03
Posted at 14:22h, 02 DecemberGood blogggggg! Crazy art!
👏🏽
Smithsie-Pawel
Posted at 14:25h, 02 DecemberGrace Jones is a fucking LEGEND!! Love the woman! 👑
Welsh.Dave36
Posted at 16:26h, 02 DecemberFantastic stuff 🙌🏼
Every_thing_BUT$
Posted at 16:29h, 02 DecemberGreat blog and loved the name mentions inspiring fashion and art through the times, great reading great art works!
Gareth webb
Posted at 16:53h, 02 DecemberA beautifully written blog, I feel too many try to dress to impress or fit into what society, or a group feels or expects them too, dressing to who you are is so much more liberating, and real I really felt that … I know how much realism and individually goes into gias work , and as always it’s breathtaking.
DownloadMSOM
Posted at 16:59h, 02 DecemberAwesome stuff ✌🏾 really good stuff -every word true
Clare Skeltz
Posted at 17:00h, 02 DecemberReally enjoyable
Milliemoo
Posted at 18:29h, 02 DecemberIndividuality is a rare thing these days. I mean..,even crocs were worn by the masses! Ugly flump shoes. Gia is truly a standout unique individual and this radiates throughout her design. I think we deserve to feel special and to celebrate ourselves. Brilliantly written.
The time lords
Posted at 18:41h, 02 DecemberBrill blog!! Sickk 👏🏽
JLL_42
Posted at 18:43h, 02 DecemberExcellent blog, agreed whole heartedly. Always better to be yourself than to follow the crowd
Somebody_like_you6988
Posted at 19:10h, 02 DecemberActually brilliant work 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
The.Shrine
Posted at 20:55h, 02 DecemberGreat content! Very well done!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Hand-on-your-heart-allthelovers
Posted at 20:58h, 02 DecemberKylies hotpants cost her just 50 pence from a charity shop and what an impact they made!!!!
Sarah_ranks
Posted at 16:02h, 06 December👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
W.S.Kilsby
Posted at 16:04h, 06 Decemberengrossed from the start to the finish. Thanks for sharing
Mella-pips 2008
Posted at 16:06h, 06 DecemberThere is no originality today, all clones of what has been : (
Dezzard
Posted at 16:09h, 06 DecemberKylie in the hot pants 🩲 – boner for days!! 😛
Bethanyharris
Posted at 16:12h, 06 DecemberReally enjoyable blog subject, really keeps the reader locked so many good points made x
Kayland.fornow33
Posted at 16:14h, 06 DecemberTrue style that is original is hard to come by these days but you should always be true to yourself and dress how you want to and be who you are 👏🏽
KL8OO
Posted at 16:15h, 06 DecemberGia I want to fuck you you’re beautiful sexy your Instagram is sexy message me beautiful
KL8OO
Posted at 16:16h, 06 DecemberGia I want to fuck you you’re beautiful sexy your Instagram is sexy message me beautiful
coca.boy
Posted at 16:17h, 06 DecemberGrace Jones used to scare me but also turn me on lol 😂
Patterson_Grant.H
Posted at 16:19h, 06 DecemberThey don’t make stars like they used to!
Great art vibrant colours!!
Evie_S
Posted at 16:21h, 06 DecemberBrilliant writing and images so cool
🙌🏼
Wolf 🐺 whistle_James
Posted at 16:55h, 06 DecemberIt’s like those jerks who wear heavy metal tee shirt and ain’t even into mental, 🙈 boils my piss can’t even name a tune 😂😂
Good piece 👌🏽
Emzi-Brooks
Posted at 17:00h, 06 DecemberWell written! Well said!! So many get it so wrong!x
Worldatends
Posted at 17:01h, 06 DecemberEnjoyable read.
By_your_side
Posted at 13:13h, 17 DecemberOriginality is such a rare thing today
Good blog
Good content
Batteryforbunny2007
Posted at 13:15h, 17 DecemberHappy Christmas to everyone at your fashion team, fabulous write up! Fabulous art work really put together so well all of it
Merry Christmas all.
Culture_club_iconic
Posted at 13:16h, 17 DecemberUsed to love boy George icon icon icon!! 🙌🏼
GIN-GLE
Posted at 13:19h, 17 DecemberThose of today have borrowed and stolen from the greats named here as well as the greats before them. Only they wear it with no “substance!” Great title good blog 👏🏽👏🏽
Terry_does.Swansea89
Posted at 13:21h, 17 DecemberLooking forward to your new works Gia! You’re a talent beyond! Fantastic team too! Well done to you all.
Si_kiff
Posted at 13:22h, 17 DecemberReally good blog 👏🏽
Michael Layer
Posted at 13:24h, 17 DecemberNothing is original anymore, nothing has meaning the times have changed and not for the better
D. Chester
Posted at 13:28h, 17 DecemberUsed to love Boy George he made a real impact for me and I used to experiment in my bedroom as I stated at my posters of him thinking yes I can be myself : )
Thanks you for his shout out 😊
Sally Rose D
Posted at 13:29h, 17 DecemberReally good writing ✍️ loved this : ))))
Shut up and - drive 2021
Posted at 13:31h, 17 DecemberSadly no one is their true selves any more I don’t think
Suzanna.craig287
Posted at 17:11h, 28 DecemberThe end result for me is to be comfortable in what I’m wearing but to also stand out from the crowd but by still being me
Miss balballs
Posted at 17:12h, 28 DecemberHappy Christmas! Fantastic blog! xx
Back-to-blog
Posted at 17:16h, 28 DecemberA good image is just as good so long as these stars have tablet to match, Amy had it all styles and talent such a tragic loss only one Amy!
ST.Tomks
Posted at 17:18h, 28 DecemberHappy Xmas everyone thanks for a great read again Gia Giordano and team!!
Have a happy new year
🎄
The you log 2018
Posted at 17:21h, 28 DecemberYou’re right there how in the wrong hands can be very disastrous!! Had to be your own, I agree! Boy George paved the way as did madonna for me
Brenda_K
Posted at 17:24h, 28 DecemberStyle has to be personal I think
Good blog 🙌🏼
The sweeper
Posted at 17:24h, 28 DecemberGreat work writing and pictures
Gia I love you 😍
Posted at 17:26h, 28 DecemberGia your Instagram is fire I want to date you !!! 😍😍😍😍😍
santana.make it real
Posted at 17:29h, 28 DecemberThere is not much individual style anymore in this day and time so much is just stolen and worn with no “substance” no real stamp to it no stamp of there own 👎🏼 …… really cool blog 👍🏼
CxP5200
Posted at 17:31h, 28 DecemberGreat blog – happy Christmas! oxox
The book worm
Posted at 02:39h, 30 DecemberImpressive read
Unsquare_since32
Posted at 02:51h, 30 DecemberLooking forward to seeing new work Gia Giordano, your work and your models are second to none!
Brain-washed Brian
Posted at 02:53h, 30 DecemberAdam Ant and George Michael in his Faith days were my style heroes : )
Daily baby RPM
Posted at 02:56h, 30 DecemberStyle can’t be bought it has to be from within
The-Green-Giant
Posted at 03:01h, 30 DecemberWeddings are always for everyone else I don’t think people of today value it’s real meaning dress or no dress : (
Ferocious Phil_gym.ads
Posted at 03:04h, 30 DecemberSexy Instagram Gia!! Want to see more of you! 😻😻
Fashion Hunt
Posted at 03:10h, 30 DecemberNothing has great meaning anymore not like it used to , times have changed. For the worst. The internet destroyed everything. Everyone copies what they believe to be the latest craze there is no originality today which is a really sad thing to see. The world has changed. For the worst. ☹️
Magic01
Posted at 15:55h, 22 JanuaryLiking that, like the walking dead’ in our attire, very true
RM-rocardi
Posted at 15:56h, 22 JanuarySick
The open sea_SSViews
Posted at 15:58h, 22 JanuaryOriginality is very rare these days : (
Tommy Tomato 🍅
Posted at 16:00h, 22 JanuaryGood content 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Annette Bride
Posted at 16:02h, 22 JanuaryWell written blog with beautiful work pictures to accompany.
Thanks for posting!
Tobias.Rauschert
Posted at 16:05h, 22 JanuaryI like those icons you referenced
The Green Mile_1997
Posted at 16:07h, 22 JanuaryEnjoyed reading this blog thank you 😊 oxox
Ant zarias 87
Posted at 16:09h, 22 JanuaryMadonna and George two of my faves! 👏🏽👏🏽
Attitude_gamechange24
Posted at 16:50h, 02 FebruaryWhat you want or what you think they want to see, I like that. Very true.
Good content here : )
Mugler_forever
Posted at 16:52h, 02 FebruaryPoignant writing 👏🏽
Whostartedwhat.bert
Posted at 16:54h, 02 FebruaryNot sure I’d have given Kylie minogue a name mention but the others are pretty cool 😎
White Eskimo
Posted at 16:56h, 02 FebruaryStory of my life…. Thank you for sharing, really felt this x
Gasoline queen 👑
Posted at 16:59h, 02 FebruaryFashion has to come from within and not from some magazine or following trend. High five ✋🏽 to this blog!!!!
🤟🏽
Fire.with.fire.2001
Posted at 17:02h, 02 FebruaryTrends come and go but style identity that’s your own – that’ll last forever, keep it real 🙌🏼
Henchy 04
Posted at 17:04h, 02 FebruaryWhatever you wear guys remember — wear your face masks!!!!
Be safe 😋😋😋😋 sublime blog
Kerry Sawell
Posted at 17:06h, 02 FebruaryGood article very well done,
Well done.
S-Stripes
Posted at 15:22h, 11 FebruaryFabulously written! 👏🏽
Wizard of Pot 1996
Posted at 15:24h, 11 FebruaryStyle has to be ur own, whole heartedly agree!
Originator_skylarking
Posted at 15:26h, 11 FebruaryIt’s funny how many people act like they’re originals and they anything but they all copies of what bin before
Thea R Chambers
Posted at 15:27h, 11 FebruaryGood content here good work! Impressive reading
Thea R. Chambers
Emmie.leave.your.eggs.out
Posted at 15:29h, 11 FebruaryOriginality has long gone, sadly
Ste_Gemini
Posted at 15:31h, 11 FebruaryThank you for posting, wonderful blog write up and images. Well done 👍🏼