In today’s world, technology, society, and culture are changing at an incredible pace, leaving little time to reflect on the changes. Along with these, there’s been a shift in the way we approach our bodies and the concept of beauty. We have left many of the old stereotypes and standards behind, making room for self-expression and diversity. It’s now more common to embrace body hair, go filter-free online, and care less about the opinions of others.
We have started to love ourselves the way we are, and the fashion industry has changed accordingly.
Please note: This article was updated in May 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Things can change so quickly that we don’t even notice it. Places change, and people change with them. Some comparisons show how much our society has changed and what used to be normal is now outdated.