Jayme Franklin and Caroline Downey, editors of the conservative fashion magazine The Conservateur, explained to Fox News Digital why fashion, 'hotness,' and other cultural concepts have become politically 'coded' as left or right-wing, arguing that leftism has infiltrated most cultural institutions.
Conservative fashion magazine editors explain why style is 'coded' left politically
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Jayme Franklin and Caroline Downey, editors of the conservative fashion magazine The Conservateur, explained to Fox News Digital why fashion, 'hotness,' and other cultural concepts have become politically 'coded' as left or right-wing, arguing that leftism has infiltrated most cultural institutions.
Trending- 1 2020: Jayme Franklin founded The Conservateur magazine.
- 2 Recent: Jayme Franklin and Caroline Downey spoke with Fox News Digital; Emma Goldberg wrote about 'coding' in The New York Times.
- Increased awareness and discussion about political polarization in culture and fashion
- Justification for the existence and mission of The Conservateur magazine
What: Editors of The Conservateur, a conservative fashion magazine, Jayme Franklin and Caroline Downey, discussed with Fox News Digital why fashion, 'hotness,' and other cultural concepts are 'coded' politically. They argue that leftism has infiltrated cultural institutions, leading to an 'uglification' and a 'dual economy' in culture.
When: Recently (for the interview); 2020 (for The Conservateur founding).
Where: US (general, for cultural trends).
Why: To explain the phenomenon of political 'coding' in culture, particularly fashion, and to promote The Conservateur's mission of appealing to women with traditional values who feel unrepresented by mainstream fashion.
How: Through an interview with Fox News Digital, following a discussion with Emma Goldberg of The New York Times about the concept of 'coding.'