Fashion

People love to keep track of the latest celebrity fashions. We buy fashion magazines, stalk Hollywood gossip blogs, and watch E! to get our latest fix on what celebrities are up to. And we love to copy their fashion habits as well. It seems the moment someone like Orlando Bloom dons a new hat, everyone in my town is also wearing it.

So why is it we are so drawn to whatever it is celebrities are wearing? And why have celebrities started wearing Rubber Bracelets of various colors? And is this going to start a new fashion trend, that might not be as new as we think?

Copycat

So why do we love to copy celebrities? Well, there are a number of reasons. The first is, of course, status. Our society has placed a significant value on celebrities, assuming they are above us all in social status. This does play on a larger issue of class division. But in terms of fashion, those in the upper echelons of society have always dictated what is fashionable and what isn’t.

So copying the latest fashion dictated by celebrities is a way to feel connected to our favorite stars. It allows us, for a moment, to imagine we are part of that world. And it makes sense. One of the most common dreams people have is to be a famous Hollywood star, attending glamorous red carpet events and being the talk of the town.

The Rubber Bracelets

So why is the latest trend rubber bracelets? And is it actually a new trend?

The truth is, it isn’t. You might remember some time ago, in the early 2000s, that these rubber bracelets were all the rage. You couldn’t visit a single shop without them being on display by the till. But what was the purpose of these wristbands?

They were actually for charity purposes. Many different charities produced these branded silicone wrist bands. The idea was two-fold. The profits for their sales would go directly to the charity to help those less fortunate. And the bands themselves would raise awareness as people wore them, essentially providing free advertising.

They blew up when they first arrived on the scene. People were competing to see who could buy and flaunt the most wristbands. And while their motivations for buying them may not have been pure, the money still went to a good cause no matter what.

Resurgence

So why have these rubber bands suddenly reappeared now. And why is it Hollywood celebrities that are leading the charge on this?

Times are tough. No one can deny that. And the world is seemingly getting worse by the day. And those who were suffering before and now harder hit by the effects of poverty and political turmoil. And because of that, it seems charity organizations are doubling their efforts to raise awareness and funds.

And celebrities are some of the most charitable people on the planet. While you could argue they only donate as a PR stunt, you can’t deny the good their donations do. And they are experts are raising awareness and getting the public involved.

So it makes sense they would be the first to adopt the rubber wristband trend again. It is twofold. They are giving money to charity and using their significant influence in the world of fashion to get the general public back on board. And already we have seen the effects of this awareness campaign. Oxfam has reported that, since the rubber wristbands made a resurgence, charitable donations have increased by ten percent. Which is a fantastic start to what we hope is a new wave of charity.

You wouldn’t normally associate Hollywood with religion. In fact, some people would say it is quite the opposite. Filled with the glitz and glamour of celebrity life, Hollywood could be seen as a den of sin. Raucous parties, scandalous affairs, and sinful movies being produced almost daily.

But when I was shopping online for the besten geschenke für mädchen zur konfirmation for a niece of mine, I found some lovely, religion-based gifts that were produced by a well-known Hollywood star. This got me thinking about just how many celebrities are actually religious in Hollywood?

So I did some digging and found this list of 7 Hollywood Starts that I did not expect to be religious.

Justin Beiber

The Canadian born singer is one of the most divisive celebrities of our age. It seems it was a crime to be a fan of Justin Beiber if you weren’t a teenage girl. Yet his songs are often filled with positive messages about love. While his more recent work is a bit more scandalous, you might be surprised to know that he is in fact a churchgoer. Having learned the habit from his mother, he sticks to the religious path for her.

Owl City

The one-man dream machine, Adam Young created and runs owl city himself, producing and writing all his own songs and playing every instrument for the tracks. But you might not have known that most of his songs are about God. Adam has a strong sense of faith and has gone on record saying his faith comes before his music. Give some of his stuff a listen and you will soon pick up on the religious symbolism. He has called himself an introvert and keeps his private life quite private, enjoying quiet prayer alone rather than a church.

Post Malone

No one would have guessed that Post Malone is a big believer. Having stated he more follows the philosophies set down by religion, rather than believing in a god. He uses this ethical drive in his work, allowing his emotions and morals to guide the topics of his work. Which is why he has created some of the most moving music in recent years. It resonates with so many for a good reason. But his myriad of face tattoos often throws people off and makes them believe he is as secular as they come.

Kendrick Lamar

A lot of the more religious types like to blast music like that produced by Kendrick Lamar. They claim it is the devil’s music and serves no purpose other than to corrupt the youth of today. But if you listen to Kendrick’s music in particular you will find lots of hidden themes and messages relating to the artist’s personal faith. While he doesn’t subscribe to the more traditional sense of religion, he does follow a few aspects of faiths, using their messages to guide him both personally and professionally as well. He says he inherited this strong sense of faith from his mother.

Chris Hemsworth

The God of Thunder, Chris Hemsworth is a household name these days. His time spent playing the role of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has cemented his place in cinema history forever. But the Australian Actor is also a big faith buff as well as a fitness buff. He attends church with his family every so often when he can fit it into his schedule and is constantly preaching the importance of spiritual exercise alongside your physical exercise. His philosophy is a healthy soul means a healthy body.

Orlando Bloom

The Pirates of the Caribbean star has gone of record discussing his faith in the past. He has claimed to be a big believer in the Buddhist teachings and adheres to the philosophies that come with it. And it can be seen in his demeanor. Always calm and collected. Never angry or bitter. He truly is a celebrity who has found his center and is able to truly be at one with his spirit and his self.

So there you have it. This list just goes to show that, it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do. Faith is universal.

If you are someone that is even remotely interested in the world of fashion, you have definitely heard of London fashion week. Every year, London fashion week gives all the most popular designers a chance to showcase their new work to the entire work. All of the big names are there and if you’re lucky enough you may be one of the select few to get an invite. But if you have never been there before, you may not know the best way to properly enjoy the experience and get the most out of the short week. Fear not, we searched the internet and found some of the best advice given by bloggers on how to really make the most of your London fashion week experience.

Take pictures

Though some designers may make specific requests for people not to record their work, if you can you should take as many pictures as you can. You are going to see a lot of work showcased during the week so it may be easy to forget some of the runways among all of the excitement. Having pictures stored will give you the chance to look back and pick up any fashion trends that may be hitting the highstreets in the upcoming months. Doing this will mean that you can publish up and coming reviews way before anyone else can, which will really give you the upper hand if you are a blogger. A good example of this is when christian message t-shirts hit the runway last year. Many bloggers caught on to the fact that these t-shirts were gaining popularity and were able to publish some articles about them, which brought much more traffic to their blogs.

Get involved

Fashion week really brings the city of London to life, way past the confines of the runway. In between fashion shows, there are plenty of crazy events that you can really get stuck into which will make your London fashion week experience way more memorable. There are plenty of chances to win fashion orientated prizes and these events offer once in a lifetime experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. These events also make for some interesting blog posts, so make sure you keep a note of your experiences.

Make connections

As previously stated, there are going to be a lot of big names at London fashion week and so this will be the perfect opportunity to make some friends within the industry. Of course, it’s unlikely that you will get the chance to hang out with some of the bigger names, but there will be plenty of people there that share your interest in fashion that you could always befriend. You can also make some business connections when at London fashion week as there will be plenty of people working within the industry there and if you want to learn more about the fashion world, you could also ask them some key questions and expand your own knowledge.