You’re so Zeitgeist, November– probably the last of 2008
The sense of doom has lifted due to some serious fashion purchases, Aeroplane's music and the nearness of my honeymoon in Mexico.
1. Aeroplane. I aready posted on their fantastic mix of The Shortwave Set but their mix of Das Pop’s Fool for Love is so good it’s stupid. Meanwhile, for a full-length DJ mix by the Belgian dons click here.
2. Red cardigans. I blew the budget on the Paul & Joe cashmere number, but there are likely contenders all over town.
3. Peacoats. Some might say a perennial but I’ve never seen as many on the street and in such flattering cuts. Mine’s Dries Van Noten at Browns. I fell for the military styling (and the ‘personal shopper’ attention, hello James).
4. Slim black jeans. Again, have become a staple but looking very now. They provide the perfect canvas for statement boots, chunky knitwear or that gothique t-shirt from BBlessing. The issue is finding the perfect pair. I’d say Acne Jeans win out.
5. Gothique t-shirts from BBlessing and Oak, ha ha! My boyf came home from a (rare) day of shopping recently bemoaning the “doom and gloom and all things black” on the high-street. BBlessing did it first and best.
6. Tess of the D’Urbevilles. I know it’s over but it survives on my Virgin hard drive and I still feel a bit haunted. Bravo BBC for filling the Sunday night ‘bonnet’ spot with something so gutsy and affecting. And Eddie Redmayne looked like he’d stepped out of an Autumn fashion shoot!
7. Silver beards. OK so I’m biased but there does seem to be a huge amount of good looking beards around town right now with that ‘touch of argent’. Mr Clooney still leads the p
ack, natch.
8. Scarves. One accessory-category always vies for attention in menswear. In recent years we’ve had belts, bags of all kinds, spectacle frames and braces. With scarves, there’s no current definitive style though the classic bandana worn as a necktie and the big, ragged-edged ethnic wrap are contenders.
9. Military boots. I’ve gone for the NDC-made floppy, distressed suede Gianni boots from the lovely Laundry Room but again, loads out there. All Saints have more high-street friendly options .. or wait for the inevitable sales.
10. Hats with character. OK, lemme just say . . I can’t wear hats. After 40 years, the only style I’ve ever found that suits me is the Berlin-esque/Casey Jones black cotton cap but hats are everywhere and for those that suit em: hurrah. Bowlers, pork pies and trapper hats are all having a moment.
The sense of doom has lifted due to some serious fashion purchases, Aeroplane's music and the nearness of my honeymoon in Mexico.
1. Aeroplane. I aready posted on their fantastic mix of The Shortwave Set but their mix of Das Pop’s Fool for Love is so good it’s stupid. Meanwhile, for a full-length DJ mix by the Belgian dons click here.
2. Red cardigans. I blew the budget on the Paul & Joe cashmere number, but there are likely contenders all over town.
3. Peacoats. Some might say a perennial but I’ve never seen as many on the street and in such flattering cuts. Mine’s Dries Van Noten at Browns. I fell for the military styling (and the ‘personal shopper’ attention, hello James).
4. Slim black jeans. Again, have become a staple but looking very now. They provide the perfect canvas for statement boots, chunky knitwear or that gothique t-shirt from BBlessing. The issue is finding the perfect pair. I’d say Acne Jeans win out.
5. Gothique t-shirts from BBlessing and Oak, ha ha! My boyf came home from a (rare) day of shopping recently bemoaning the “doom and gloom and all things black” on the high-street. BBlessing did it first and best.
6. Tess of the D’Urbevilles. I know it’s over but it survives on my Virgin hard drive and I still feel a bit haunted. Bravo BBC for filling the Sunday night ‘bonnet’ spot with something so gutsy and affecting. And Eddie Redmayne looked like he’d stepped out of an Autumn fashion shoot!
7. Silver beards. OK so I’m biased but there does seem to be a huge amount of good looking beards around town right now with that ‘touch of argent’. Mr Clooney still leads the p
ack, natch.8. Scarves. One accessory-category always vies for attention in menswear. In recent years we’ve had belts, bags of all kinds, spectacle frames and braces. With scarves, there’s no current definitive style though the classic bandana worn as a necktie and the big, ragged-edged ethnic wrap are contenders.
9. Military boots. I’ve gone for the NDC-made floppy, distressed suede Gianni boots from the lovely Laundry Room but again, loads out there. All Saints have more high-street friendly options .. or wait for the inevitable sales.
10. Hats with character. OK, lemme just say . . I can’t wear hats. After 40 years, the only style I’ve ever found that suits me is the Berlin-esque/Casey Jones black cotton cap but hats are everywhere and for those that suit em: hurrah. Bowlers, pork pies and trapper hats are all having a moment.
2 Comments:
You just got yourself a new follower! Kudos on the great blog! Oh, and I definitely vote on big, ragged-edged ethnic wraps! :)
thanks for the praise, Nikola. Look out for more postings when I'm back from Mexico .. also I've been asked to contribute to one of my favourite fashion sites so expect a link or two
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