Culture of Aerion

Outlook

The Aerionian people tend to be a rather cynical, practical people. This is due largely to the nation’s history, and that the average Aerionian is a corporate wage slave in Aerion’s oppressive socio-economic system. The “people” have been oppressed, and have always been oppressed in some form. They are used to it, but it has affected their general outlook on life. This current regime is better than those in the past, but it has not hardly changed the views. The small percentage who do participate in religion may not have the cynical view of life that many Aerionians do, but put on the same public face. The elite and high society on the other hand tend to have more regular, relaxed views of life, some having a fun pleasure-filled bon vivant view of life. They eat, they drink, and they generally be merry but far away from the poor.

Fashion in Aerion

Fashion in Aerion tends to be conservative on the streets. This is partly due to the fact that most corporations have an gray work uniform that they require all employees to wear, with patches that designate their job, and rank. A large patch on the back of the uniform bears the corporate logo, showing which corporation the person is “employed” at. Therefore most people end up working this day to day. School uniforms for younger are standard as well.

Casual attire consists of usually simple tunics, slacks, and slip-on shoes for men or a skirt with top for women. Knee length peacoats are popular in the winter. Men often wear newspaper boy caps. This is what people usually wear on their off days. More ornate versions of tunics, perhaps with some design may be seen worn at night life. Popular brand logos are often incorporated into the design, with the embroided tunics.

The upper class such as most executives of the megacorporations wear three piece suits, usually black, but sometimes gray. Women wear women’s business outfits . This is standard day to day wear when at work, as well as out in public. In colder weather, upper class men may wear overcoats and bowlers or fedoras. Though to attend casual parties or socialize upper class women may wear more elaborate dresses and gowns.

Formal attire is almost always an black three piece suit for men, and subdued black gowns for women. For the upper class formal attire is almost always black tie, with tuxedos for men, and elaborate gowns for the women.

For the upper class, several major fashion houses and fashion designers dominate the market, with haute couture lines which are shown at major fashion shows.

Music

Smooth Jazz is very popular in Aerion for listening to. It is often played in public spaces, and at parties both upper class and lower. Among the younger generations specifically techno tends to be very popular, and various forms of electronica music. R&B is also very popular, with several famous female vocalists who appeal to all classes. The Aerion “superstar” Ameroina Kolaer is the top selling artist of all time in Aerion. She has won several Royal awards.

Classical music is still considered the traditional music for high society events, orchestras and quartets are very common. The pinnacle of an musician's musical career is considered to play in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and competition is fierce.