Social Media Post - Week 7

This week we have been learning all about popular culture and how it influences us. Something I've learned about is how America rarely learns about any other pop culture outside of the US already. In fact I could only tell you about the TV show Misfits and of course the infamous One Direction; because that's as far as my knowledge goes for Pop Culture in Britain. However since coming here I have been introduced to many different popular things here, such as fashion. Pop culture is often seen as populist, and that can depend on what culture you belong to. Back in Vancouver, fashion isn't that big of a deal. I could go out to the grocery store in sweat pants and a hoodie and no one would even give a glance my way. Since being in London however, fashion has been a big part of my life. I've found myself thinking more and more about what I'm choosing to wear out and about and whether or not it will reflect upon myself badly. Because here fashion is a big deal, and it represents who you are as a person. Although yoga pants may be pop culture back in the states; here it is skinny jeans and leather jackets.