Pink Shirt Day
Clothing is a powerful form of expression and it can say a lot about a person. Fashion by default, is all about change, and good design (in any form) provokes and challenges.
Unfortunately this can be seen, by many, as a threat.
Choosing to wear a different coloured shirt, short trousers or skinny jeans is nothing more than a personal statement and should be celebrated.
I am not wearing a pink shirt today because I choose to wear what I want. That said I support everyone who does.
Imagine how boring it would be if we all looked the same.
Today is Pink Shirt Day, promoting anti-bullying.
Clothing is a powerful form of expression and it can say a lot about a person; Fashion by default, is all about change, and good design (in any form) provokes and challenges.
Unfortunately, this can be seen, by many, as a threat.
Choosing to wear a different coloured shirt, short trousers or skinny jeans is nothing more than a personal statement and should be celebrated.
I am not wearing a pink shirt today because I choose to wear what I want. That said I support everyone who does.
Imagine how boring it would be of we all looked the same.

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