Random fashion thoughts

[pickpackpockpuck]

he did. but post-Helmut. he did work with Karl Lagerfeld though. you know, this guy

 

[reedobandito]

lol a buddy of mine was shopping at Colette in Paris, and he heard a commotion behind him so he turned around. Lo and behold, it was Karl. Scared the **** outta my friend lol

 

[Urthwhyte]

I know the history there, but is the intent to restore the brand to its former glory and make it a pioneer again? I could be wrong, but I'm just assuming Theory sees men's as an untapped revenue source. The "modern" and "edgy" women's line seems to do pretty well, and they could probably do the same with menswear. I almost don't care who's designing because, sadly, I don't expect much from it. Hope I'm proven wrong though.

Apparently the womenswear is doing fantastic businesswise, but I have a similarly cynical view on the whole thing. Though tbh, I expected Uniqlo x HL before this happened

I would love to see it be Gareth Pugh.

That would make my day. I love Gareth, but his collections have gotten worse and worse. Change of pace (and getting away from Rick for a bit) might do him good

 

[sipang]



anyone you're hoping for, sipang? seems like you think it's a bad idea altogether

edit: you could always cut nipple holes in your polos on your own, by the way. this could be you

Don't really care. I'm intrigued by the idea of a sz-approved designer (so someone with some kind of vision at least) taking over but I can't help but think it's just a way to legitimize a good old cash grab so I'm wondering how much latitude said designer will have. Also not sure what an Helmut Lang relaunch without Helmut Lang really means.

Actually thought about Pugh too. I guess Theyskens would make sense. The list is pretty short.


edit: p4, trendsetter is so 2000s, #influencer

 

[Fuuma]



If you look at the line's relaunch it went from being a pioneering brand that influenced many others to a highly commercial line of "edgy" and "modern" pieces that draws nothing but the logo from its heritage. it's very comparable to the SLP debacle, with fewer temper tantrums.

Not similar at all, Saint Laurent was never a household menswear brand and while what Pilati did was pretty cool I don't think it had the influence of HL on menswear.

 

[Urthwhyte]

I didn't make that very clear; I was referring to the contrast of Hedi's influence and critical success at DH and his failure to do the same at SLP. It's not HL himself returning, so perhaps weaker, less analagous language would've been suitable, but certainly there are comparisons that can be made?

I'm too young to have been fully cognisant of these two at their zenith, so I'm happy to admit I was wrong, would just be interested to hear your take on it

 

[dotcomzzz]

I just want jackets with backpack straps again

 

[jet]

this nikka said cognisant at their zenith

 

[nahneun]

very few people here will actually care about this but...

oh yes.

 

[RXS09]

 

[gettoasty]

Maybe you can answer this for me nahneun:

There is a K-POP Appreciation Thread over on Superfuture. I was browsing it and noticed all it really is is updates of new female kpop groups, duets, or solo artists (or the former moving to the latter after the group broke up)
Seems the thread is just a compilation of doll faced girls and gifs..I mean do any of the members there actually understand Korean? I wonder.

I was under the impression the thread was about the music as I listened to a little bit of Korean music when I was younger, and though I never understood the language, I at least enjoyed the soul put into the music. Nowadays it's just "LOOK AT THIS GIRL"

FFS

The SUFU thread is as fake as the girls look, so, to follow up with your post, I don't really care. Please go post that in the Superfuture thread or have willycheesecake help you cross-post it.

 

[nahneun]

(i understand korean) :foo:

 

[cyc wid it]

You can't feel the raw emotion in "bubble pop"? For shame.

Disclaimer: I am not Korean.

 

[gettoasty]

^ I know you do. Was just seeing what your perspective is on the SUFU thread if you ever came upon it. I am just really curious if the members who post in there are enjoying the music or more so the shenanigans displayed by the singers.

I use to listen to stuff from 1TYM etc. though even when I listened to it then my Korean friends would diss me for being late to the game lol. I stopped listening eventually purely because I just did not understand it though I still got this good mix CD compilation "Beats Bars and Boji" that has really good lounge feel

 

[nahneun]

i post a lot in the sufu thread :foo:

it is indeed all about the girls. 95% of the videos are better on mute anyway.