Hmmm. This is probably incredibly obvious to all others, but is there a connection between these two words:

Fashion
and
Fascism
?

Fascism- a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism. (www.dictionary.com)

So... a system of government ruled over by one tyrant, oppressing people right and left, controlling everything, trying to make everyone conform to one type of person, and often being racist i suppose.

Fashion- conventional usage in dress, manners, etc., esp. of polite society, or conformity to it. (www.dictionary.com)

So... a system of dressing ruled over by tyrant supermodels of today and the fashion industry, oppressing people who dress differently, controlling what sizes are let into stores, and trying to make everyone conform to this ideal type of beautiful person. Sometimes racist. I suppose

Oh, you're absolutely right. No connection at all.

Love, and rebellion against the chains of conformity!!!

xoxo

p.s. - this post was inspired by my lovely little sister, who has repeatedly insulted my 'fashion sense' recently, and who has to ask if she looks good a million times before she leaves the house. Lol.