Life has become hasty. No matter which industrial nation we look at the same trend has developed: the traditional way of life is fading away and its value system as well as its representation by way of clothing does so as well. Traditional clothes are mostly seen in theme parks for entertaining valueanymore yet have dissapeared from street view almost completely. This holds true for all modern societies.

If you take Germany for example you will find that the historic garment called "Lederhose" or "Dirndl" which was worn mostly in the south has become a means to a cause which has nothing to do with representing Bavarian values. It has become a modern day working outfit for women working in beer tents, at the Oktoberfest or even for airline hostesses. Alternatively you might also see it still being worn on parades or some such festivity. But this is not a development exclusive to German gastronomy. The same goes for the Japanese sari or the Scotish kilt for instance. What once was a wear that expressed peoples roots and their status or even their values has become a means of making money. Just with so many other things nowadays it is the continually pressing urge for economic growth that leads to using and abusing what once were treasured items in order to gain some financial profit from it.

While being busy making money we do lose our traditions and our style. What will people say in 50 years from now when they look back at the beginning of 2011 about what style it was that was in? Or which values where persued? Will they see that everything has become a great blend? A melting pot which was expressed by a fashion style that was more patchwork than any style at all? A kimono worn over blue jeans or a dirndl skirt with a t-shirt tank top?

Many bemoan the loss of tradition and value systems in thier lives. Looking back at times that seemed to have held more stability. It remains to be seen how much stability a fast paced lifestyle with or without wearing traditional costumes or their adaptions will provide.