The idea of "copying" in fashion, especially among global icons like Kim Kardashian and Kareena Kapoor Khan, is fascinating to me. It's not just about who wore a Mugler blazer better, but what this phenomenon tells us about identity, influence, and originality in our hyper-connected world.
I often reflect on how much of our lives, especially for public figures, is lived in the digital realm, constantly observed and replicated. This brings to mind my earlier discussions on how "Privacy Does Not Live Here!" Privacy does not live here !. Every choice, every outfit, every public appearance is captured, dissected, and instantly available for comparison.
In a sense, the debate over who "copied" whom or who "wore it better" is a manifestation of the relentless digitization of personal expression. What was once considered a unique sartorial statement can quickly become a trend, then a reference, and sometimes, a perceived imitation. This rapid dissemination and replication are much like the "Disruption: The Inevitable" Disruption : The Inevitable I've observed in industries, but applied to individual styles and public personas.
The core idea I want to convey is this — take a moment to notice that I had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. I had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and I had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context.
Indeed, I've written about how "everything we know is changing so rapidly that our heads are filled with obseledge, obsolete knowledge" in "Who Will Obsolete Whom?" WHO WILL OBSOLETE WHOM ?. This concept extends beyond industries to cultural expressions like fashion. What is "original" today might be seen as "obsolete" tomorrow, or at least absorbed into the collective digital consciousness. The very notion of individual style is constantly challenged by the ease of global replication and comparison.
This isn't merely about fashion; it's about the erosion of absolute originality in a world where digital presence dictates perception. When celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kareena Kapoor Khan make similar fashion choices, it highlights how visual culture transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, constantly feeding into a global aesthetic. The question then shifts from "who wore it better?" to "what does it mean to wear it at all, when every choice is instantly part of a global, searchable, comparable database?" This is the reality of the "Virtual Wall" I spoke about, where privacy and individual expression are constantly negotiated CanIndian IT re-invent itself ?.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai
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