I am a great believer in function over fashion as a rule - if it works, then that is more important than how it looks. However, once functionality has been established, we automatically tend to judge things very much on their appearance. Despite saying 'I just need something that gets me from A to B' most people have an idea of what cars they like based on what they look like rather than being concerned about mere functionality.
There is a difference between a sports shoe and a Christian Louboutin design, but you can walk down the road in either... and people will tend to treat you differently based on what you wear, or what you drive. Function fulfils your immediate needs, but fashion dictates what others will take away as a first impression, and you know what they say... 'First impression counts!'
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