When Technology Becomes Culture: From Function to Meaning in Fashion
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As technology moves closer to the body and into everyday life, it is no longer defined by utility alone — but by what it communicates, signals and represents
Technology has crossed a threshold. It is no longer operating as a neutral tool, evaluated purely on performance or innovation. As devices move closer to the body — worn, held, integrated into daily rituals — they begin to function in the same way fashion always has: as a system of meaning.
This shift is not loud, but it is structural. Products are no longer judged only by what they do, but by what they say. Taste, identity, status and belonging now shape how technology is perceived, adopted and desired. Function remains essential — but it is no longer enough.
