[camillomiller]

Come to Berlin! ;) These people are doing the opposite of what you say, though, they dress and behave in a way that makes them even more omologated than Joe and Jane. The way they look and present themselves takes over their life. Dressing in a way that society easily accepts might sound like omologation, but in the end it frees up your time and let you focus your attention on more important things. You might look like the plainest midwestern dad, but maybe in your spare time you learn sanscrit and make mandalas in your basement. Maybe you’ve traveled to the remotest Amazon region and met the last member of some indigenous tribe. If you dress like these people, well, there’s a good chance that your entire life revolves around the costume you’re so painstakingly crafting.

[tlrobinson]

Why is learning Sanskrit and making mandalas somehow “more important” than spending time crafting a specific fashion?

[wruza]

Because Sanskrit knowledge remains and mandalas still “mean” something when you undress. The line separating all three is thin though.

For me personally, and sorry for my view if it displeases someone, people of fashion look like they’re selling something in more way than others. This is because I met maybe too many people of fashion and/or subculture who really didn’t found their way yet and too many generic-looking men who are invaluable in their experience and deeds. I’m aware that this view is just a false negative that sometimes happens true or positive.

[camillomiller]

Just random examples

[tlrobinson]

My point is, who are you to judge other peoples' hobbies/lifestyle?

[emodendroket]

"Omologation" must be a German word, because the closest one I can turn up, "homologation," is apparently car jargon. Perhaps you mean "homogenization."

[camillomiller]

Yep, sorry, it's actually my Italian kicking in here. The false friend is "homologation", which in Italian means what you found, but can also describe a cultural process that brings to homogenization, indeed. Thanks for the correction.