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In many countries in the world people buy clothes and choose hair styles according to latest fashion. Why is this happening ? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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In recent times, there has been a dramatic change in the way people shop for clothes and choices of hairstyles. What are the reasons behind these trends? In my opinion, I agree that
such
 development can have a negative impact on people’s lives.   There are a couple
of reasons why recent
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reasons why recent
 trends influence people.
Firstly
, youngsters tend to copy their role models, who are celebrities
such
 as musicians, footballers or actors.
Therefore
, they prefer engaging in the kind of activities the stars
does
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do
. One of
such
 is wearing a designer outfit and stylish hair. These adolescents believed that by dressing like their favourite models, they would be recognized in society the same way the models are appreciated. Another reason to consider is social and peer influence. Social media like Facebook and Instagram influences people to wear the latest clothes and even make hairstyles that are in vogue. They usually see these in different pictures posted by their peers showing their new look. When youngsters post their photos online, they prefer dressing in the reigning outfits to avoid being viewed as out-fashioned.    
However
, following these latest trends might have adverse effects on people. One of
such
 is the cost implication. Latest fashionable clothes are pricey and
therefore
 makes people spend more than the usual budget.
As a result
 of
this
, they end up borrowing from families and friends to foot their bills to keep up with the latest trends.
Also
, people go to the extreme because they want to change their look. They opt for plastic surgery,
which if
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which, if
 not carefully carried out, could have
negative effect
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a negative effect
negative effects
 on the part of the body in which the surgery was done. There are live examples of film actresses that have suffered a lot in their career because of
such
 a mistake.   In conclusion, while several others may be caught up with modern fashion, I am of the view that the resultant effect is harming to people and as
such
, the societies should frown
at
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on
 it.
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