the evolution of style continues....

[Brian SD]

My advice would be to pay attention to fabric and color, if you are considering which is wearable, and which is not. Remember that runway shows are presentations of style, and are often charicatures of the the clothes.

Similarly to how Thom Browne wears his suit super-tight and with sleeves and pant legs too short, yet a jacket off the rack for him is just on the slimmer side and nowhere near how he presents it.

Dior follows this as well, with Slimane's shows and their fatless/muscleless models wearing suits and sport coats tailored ridiculously small. I've got a 36" chest, and Dior 46/36 coats are about the same fit on me as Costume National (slim, but not tight, still have to get the waist taken in a little).

The same goes for pretty much everything there. Taken in the correct size and in the context of an outfit not so much overdone, I see a lot of pieces in that line up that I could pull off, and would love to wear, if I could afford them. Surprisingly, the Galliano stuff I've encountered has been wearable, and well-fitting as well.

 

[thinman]

Originally Posted by Brian SD

My advice would be to pay attention to fabric and color, if you are considering which is wearable, and which is not. Remember that runway shows are presentations of style, and are often charicatures of the the clothes.

Similarly to how Thom Browne wears his suit super-tight and with sleeves and pant legs too short, yet a jacket off the rack for him is just on the slimmer side and nowhere near how he presents it.

Dior follows this as well, with Slimane's shows and their fatless/muscleless models wearing suits and sport coats tailored ridiculously small. I've got a 36" chest, and Dior 46/36 coats are about the same fit on me as Costume National (slim, but not tight, still have to get the waist taken in a little).

The same goes for pretty much everything there. Taken in the correct size and in the context of an outfit not so much overdone, I see a lot of pieces in that line up that I could pull off, and would love to wear, if I could afford them. Surprisingly, the Galliano stuff I've encountered has been wearable, and well-fitting as well.


I saw the Spring '06 issue of Menswear in a local bookstore over the weekend and it included an article on how the average guy can take clothing from the runway and incorporate it into his wardrobe without looking like a buffoon (my paraphrase). As I recall, their advice was very similar to what BrianSD wrote. FWIW, the magazine also included some interesting general tips from Brunello Cucinelli (p. 83). Now, if only my free subscription copy would arrive, I would be happy....What's that website again?

 

[gorgekko]

Originally Posted by Augusto86

Which is one more reason Radiohead are unoriginal hacks...
Sweet merciful Allah, you can say a lot of things about Radiohead -- like their post-Kid A era has been a little too experimental -- but unoriginal hacks? A little strong. Besides, not like Adams came up with the line. OK Computer engaged me like few albums ever have. The clothes still suck.