Haute Hospital: How the Fashion Industry is Taking Over Patient Wear
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As if going to the hospital isn’t already a daunting and often uncomfortable experience, the fashion industry has found a way to make it even more high-stress: fashionable hospital gowns.
Yes, you read that right. Say goodbye to those drab and impersonal hospital gowns, and hello to designer labels and trendy patterns. Who knew that getting your appendix removed could also mean a fashion statement?
The idea of fashionable hospital gowns may seem like a joke, but it’s actually becoming a reality. Designer brands such as Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, and Vera Wang are now creating hospital gowns with their signature styles and prints. Because nothing says “I’m sick” like a polka dot gown with designer labels plastered all over it.
But let’s be real, who is actually going to care what they’re wearing when they’re hooked up to IVs and have an oxygen mask on? Hospital gowns are designed for functionality, not fashion. Yet, the fashion industry is determined to break into the medical field and create a new market for themselves.
Can you imagine a doctor trying to explain why your insurance doesn’t cover that designer hospital gown? “I’m sorry, but your coverage only includes basic, generic hospital gowns. If you’d like to upgrade to a designer one, it will cost you an extra $500.” I can already hear the outrage from patients and their families.
And let’s not forget about the practicality of these fashionable hospital gowns. Are they really going to have all the necessary openings and closures for medical procedures? Or will patients have to awkwardly lift up a designer gown every time they need to use the bathroom? The logistics just don’t seem to add up.
But the fashion industry is determined to make this trend a reality, with some hospitals already offering designer gowns as an option for patients. Imagine walking into the maternity ward and seeing a new mom rocking a Gucci hospital gown, while the rest of us are stuck in our plain, blue gowns. It’s like a new form of hospital hierarchy based on designer clothing.
It’s only a matter of time before patients start requesting specific brands or patterns for their hospital gowns. “Excuse me, nurse, can I get the Prada gown instead of the Burberry one? It matches my shoes better.” Oh, the ridiculousness.
But amidst all the laughter and eye-rolling, the fashion industry’s attempt to infiltrate the hospital world does bring up an important conversation about the medical system as a whole. Why are we spending money on designer hospital gowns instead of investing in better medical equipment or patient care?
As much as we can poke fun at the idea of fashionable hospital gowns, the truth is that the medical system should be focused on improving patient experiences and outcomes, not on designer labels.
So while we wait for this trend to blow over (and let’s hope it does), let’s remember that hospitals are not fashion runways and our health should always be the top priority. And if you do end up in a designer hospital gown, just remember to strike a pose and werk it, because we all know the fashion industry won’t stop until they conquer every aspect of our lives.