By Aaron S. Birk

street talk The world of fashion always seems to change. In a way, the models strutting their stuff on catwalks dictate what the world will look like. As trends go in and out of fashion, it can get kind of hectic, and any ugly retro-clothing in our closets may one day make a reappearance. So to find out what is hot (and what is not), we asked some folks with some sense of style about the current state of fashion''s revolving door.

Mark Hudgens

Student, Monterey

Do fashion trends go in and out of style?

Oh yeah, I think that happens.

So what''s in currently?

Currently I think anything goes, out of style is in style.

What will never go out of style?

Jeans and T-shirts, and any music with a harmony.

Elina Raskin

Beauty Product Manager, Monterey

So what''s in?

Health and simplicity, because you show more of your natural beauty.

So where has fashion evolved?

We''re stuck somewhere between the ''70s and ''80s.

Oh hell, what does that mean for the future?

Hopefully not big hair, lots of purple eye shadow and tight ripped jeans. I think it''ll be a lot of urban wear-sophisticated.

James C. Moore

Manager, Salinas

So what will be the next wave of fashion?

Beer bellies, white shirts and tattoos, all makin'' a big comeback, my friend.

So how are you preparing for the future?

The future is now. I''m already there man.