(Source: un-peu-de-beaute)
They are two essentially different things: the word fashion, by its very nature, carries with it an idea of transience, constant renewal, something that is modish and timely, of the moment, dernier cri. Elegance suggests something that is in many ways the contrary to that idea: it is enduring and timeless, and relates to an attitude that certainly isn’t dependent on garments. The word itself is old-fashioned in a way. I certainly think there are people who dress fashionably that have an innate sense of elegance. But connecting the two words in terms and thoughts can be a little complicated.
