I blame the internet.
It's the reason why people have evolved into an insatiable lot. They just can't be satisfied. A regular coffee is no longer good enough. Because based on a Google search, beans pooped by a civet cat deep in the jungles of Indonesia provide the best sip of java on these lips. Everything else tastes like shit except for the defecated beans of this wondrous feline and its digestive track.
Likewise, chicken is no longer poultry. It is free range, organic and has its own Twitter feed promoting its hormone free life with selfies taken from the farm. How adorable. Now get in my stir fry where I will bathe you with the best oyster sauce, courtesy of Fresh Direct.
Because all of the data that's available on the click of the mouse has made everyone a know-it-all and in turn has made everyone a connoisseur . Even if you don't know what you want, there's an app for that.
The desire to have the best in everything has permeated all facets of life from the organic cotton your underwear is made of to the all-natural conflict free sugar cookie you're eating in your recycled-authentic Eames chair.
Even the poor rich has to work harder to keep ahead of the Jonses, Diddys and Kardashians. Each time they think they've cornered exclusivity, the other have caught up based on an RSS feed from the Fabulous Life of the Insanely Rich and Quasi-Famous.
This is probably how tulip fever started in the Netherlands.
YES
Consumerism is like a video game. Once you level up and defeat the dragon to move up to the next level, you're back to square one to do it over and over again until you either conquer the game to save the princess in the castle or you die along the way. Fin!
NO
Life isn't all about things; and I do prefer to get my things at a well-organized store rather than waiting in a well-organized line for the one meat of the day. No thank you North Korea. But when do we say enough is enough?
MAYBE
This is just proof that knowledge is power, which can also be a dangerous thing.
"In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing." --Oscar Von Wild
Monday, May 26, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Sucker for Gender Benders
Looking through the left over clothes lingering from the winter 2013 collection on some shopping sites, I realize how happy I am to have broken up with winter. Just wish that spring would move in permanently.
But the winter clearance bins of the virtual world led me to this intriguing piece from OAK NYC. Not only is it sold out (now), but it also made me think of the man, woman or transgendered person who bought it.
It really could go in any way. The design is blah and looks like something my grandmother wore in a 1950's photo. But it struck me that men and women are dressing more and more alike. Kanye is wearing Celine for women and girls who have never rode motorcycle or have a desire to ride a Harley are sporting Frye and biker jackets like they're members of the fashionable version of Hell's Angels.
I have no strong opinions about gender bending fashion. Just wanted to point out the obvious that today's clearance rack is tomorrow's trend.
YES
The designer Rad Hourani may be right after all in creating unisex seasonless clothing.
NO
This piece doesn't do anyone any favors...men, women animals etc. If you want a gender neutral fashion piece, then start with a cardigan, slowly evolve to a sheer dress shirt/blouse and then fully transition with a cape.
MAYBE
One day, we're all going to be Chaz Bono...if only we were to be so lucky. I mean, Cher as a mom sounds like fun.
But the winter clearance bins of the virtual world led me to this intriguing piece from OAK NYC. Not only is it sold out (now), but it also made me think of the man, woman or transgendered person who bought it.
It really could go in any way. The design is blah and looks like something my grandmother wore in a 1950's photo. But it struck me that men and women are dressing more and more alike. Kanye is wearing Celine for women and girls who have never rode motorcycle or have a desire to ride a Harley are sporting Frye and biker jackets like they're members of the fashionable version of Hell's Angels.
I have no strong opinions about gender bending fashion. Just wanted to point out the obvious that today's clearance rack is tomorrow's trend.
YES
The designer Rad Hourani may be right after all in creating unisex seasonless clothing.
NO
This piece doesn't do anyone any favors...men, women animals etc. If you want a gender neutral fashion piece, then start with a cardigan, slowly evolve to a sheer dress shirt/blouse and then fully transition with a cape.
MAYBE
One day, we're all going to be Chaz Bono...if only we were to be so lucky. I mean, Cher as a mom sounds like fun.
Trendspotting: Beam Me Up to Planet Comme Des Garcons
Rei Kawakubo, you sexy minx, you totally get me!
YES
It's the future of fashion. Asymmetrical hems with a dash of color blocking can make a world of difference. It's fashion forward without crossing gender lines. That's the future of men's style.
NO
You don't need to be enlisted by the Enterprise to pull off this intriguing new shape. At the end of the day, it's just a long sleeve t-shirt with a funky hem. If the disparate colors throw you off, then get a monochromatic version.
MAYBE
You're a self-identified "normcore" fanatic--where normal looking clothes is considered fashionable--and prefer to stay within the confines of the fashion box. It's a judgement free zone on this blog, so I'll see you at JCrew.
YES
It's the future of fashion. Asymmetrical hems with a dash of color blocking can make a world of difference. It's fashion forward without crossing gender lines. That's the future of men's style.
NO
You don't need to be enlisted by the Enterprise to pull off this intriguing new shape. At the end of the day, it's just a long sleeve t-shirt with a funky hem. If the disparate colors throw you off, then get a monochromatic version.
MAYBE
You're a self-identified "normcore" fanatic--where normal looking clothes is considered fashionable--and prefer to stay within the confines of the fashion box. It's a judgement free zone on this blog, so I'll see you at JCrew.
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