Why does fashion matter to me? I see fashion as a metaphor for life. It changes in time, it has ups and it has downs, and it is diverse, with each distinct style representing a distinct personality. Sometimes, fashion can help you recognize something about yourself that you didn’t already know. In fact, I didn’t even realize how much I loved flowers until I took a closer look at my wardrobe. When I feel sad, I find myself wearing darker, gloomier colors, and when I feel happy the clothes that I wear appear to be brighter.