Despite championing for democratization and gesturing for inclusion, fashion has always intended to keep its grip on its hierarchy as tightly as an aristocracy that knows its hegemony is temporary. But those structures are evolving, largely due to the changing nature of fashion gatekeeping in the digital age.
We spoke with three industry insiders who, through humor and open-dialogue with their audiences, have built digital communities of their own. One post at a time, they are loosening the grip of the fashion establishment.