February 2012
20 posts
To what extent is the fashion industry perpetually...
Exclusivity, the word that we at once strive for and rebel against: In an increasingly connected world, wherein we have hitherto unimaginably widespread access to a huge variety of items, exclusivity is both something eschewed and sought after. Writers, designers and anyone who creates, naturally wants people to see and appreciate their work, unless their work is intended for a small group only...
Is Fashion Art?
A brief introduction: my english teacher is striving to promote my fashion writing and encouraged me to write a few essays about whatever topic I pleased, relating to fashion. Here is a slightly more low-brow version I intended for a school magazine. The more highbrow one will follow later today.
Many people view fashion - that is what’s put on at various shows throughout the cities of the world -...
LFW
So I’m gone until Tuesday or Wednesday. But, on Tuesday I’ve been invited by a friend to LFW to see David Koma’s show. Amazingly, my school have allowed me to miss lessons in order to go, as long as I chronicle it for some school publication. I think, as it’s an all boys school with a fair bit of prejudice, I may have to write an article proclaiming fashion as art in order...
WIWT
Polo Contrast Collar French Cuff Shirt (Blue/White Stripe, White Knot Cufflinks)
Boggi Shawl Collar Cardigan
Rugby Red Corduroys
Burlington Socks
Bally Suede Penny Loafers
I’ve never really considered the contrast collar shirt as anything other than formal, but I thought I might try pairing it with a cardigan and sans cravate today, with the cords and loafers making it even more...
“This place is huge, with every type of art you can imagine. Its like you step...”
– Travis Gumbs. I love this analogy. That of the museum being a psychical manifestation of a tumblr!
