Gossip Girl as Fashion Art

The main characters from "Gossip Girl"

Tonight, I was watching "Gossip Girl" with my roommates.  I had not watched an episode of "Gossip Girl" in a long, long time, and I had completely forgotten about how style and fashion is such a huge part of the show.  I mean, come on, what girl in today’s world wears a tiny blue cocktail dress with an open back along with thousands of dollars of sparkling jewelry and four inch high heels to a college lecture at 10am?! Answer: no one, but it is what makes the show so interesting.  The plot line is exaggerated drama, and before tonight, I did not realize that along with the drama, there are exaggerated fashion statements. 

"Gossip Girl" actors posing in new styles

It was as if I was watching haute couture coming down the runway instead of a teen’s favorite soap.  This is an example, once again, of design as a communication form.  Audience not only gets to hear about a story and be amerced in the fictional lives of Upper East Siders from New York City, but they also get to experience design, fashion, and the newest, hottest trends.