Zeitgeist Today

In a 2010 article, American Fashion designer Michael Kors was interviewed by Style.com executive editor Nicole Phelps. They discussed his goals, ambitions and what has changed in the business. One quote that stood out in particular was the statement: "I don’t care what city, people are craving clothes they can hold on to, live in. Geoffrey Beene was a pragmatic couturier. He ripped the structure out of anything people thought of as old-school elegance and gave it comfort, ease. It’s American, yes, but it’s really international. It’s the zeitgeist that’s right for today. Phelps, 2010"

 This gives us an important insight into our current zeitgeist in North America. 

Full article:
http://www.style.com/stylefile/2010/06/michael-kors-the-rules-have-tumbled/