Looking at the work of the most famous post modern fashion designer and stylist, I have selected this set of images below that includes the designer herself in the centre pic. My first impression is that she is dressing with no regard for the social norms of traditional "age" centred style. She is independent and self promoting but without arrogance. She is entirely herself, a post modern ethos? She is layering her garments and wearing very striking footwear and socks over ribbed tights. My granny would condone the layers and probably appalled at the T shirt and dyed hair but she offers a permission for individuality and kicks against the social and fashion norms in true punk style, whilst creating a fashion trend that others follow, at the same time. The paradox of fashion. The other 2 images are equally striking but although credited as her work, they don't look like her style. They are flowing and feminine whilst still retaining a hard edge.
I also like this article and exhibition review, with direct references to the germs of the post modern movement in fashion and the impact. The support of individuality in fashion across all genders.
The V&A’s exhibition ‘Postmodernism: Style and the Subversive 1970-1990’ offers a pop of colour with its run through the wintery months until January 2012.
https://www.notjustalabel.com/editorial/postmodernism-style-subversive
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