trends you hate on plebs

[chronoaug]

sandals are pretty timeless as much as jet doesn't like them. That and underwear (loin cloth) are the only things i see people regularly wear that was worn 3000 years ago. Jesus wore sandals, although maybe if he had better arch support they wouldn't have caught him

 

[Get Smart]

Originally Posted by heyheyhey

I meant suits as an item, not the cut/style which has, and will, vary wildly as time goes on.

the cut/style is what defines a suit. a suit as an item, meaning trouser and jacket in matching fabric, doesnt mean a whole lot since the whole thing could be made of space age rubber and still be technically a "suit". so in that regard a suit will never be out of style, but it might be nothing like how we define "a suit" in this day and age

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by heyheyhey

I meant suits as an item, not the cut/style which has, and will, vary wildly as time goes on.

But that's like saying pants are timeless. They aren't but it's such a generic description that they have had a pretty impressive longevity. I mean in the 19th century they also wore something that can be assimilated to suits, where does that lead us?

 

[Superb0bo]

Chrono, he should have worn some real deal Roman legionaire type sandal boots, must be great for running.

And on that note, I need the Birkenstock Athens.

 

[heyheyhey]

Good point, so smart workwear will never go out of fashion, but what we consider smart clothing could (will) change drastically.

 

[Superb0bo]

On the RW x timelessness discussion. If an item has been in production, and looked the same, for a 100 years, doesnt that by definition make it more "timeless" than say a... Raf bolero?

 

[Desi]

what is with all this hipster hate? why not hate scenester instead! Are their still scene kids everywhere?

 

[Flame]

People who dislike sandals obviously haven't lived long in a tropical climate.

I don't care if I look like a pleb, the weather is 32 Celsius on the average in Singapore, I gonna stick to my birks and Havaianas.

 

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by SuperBobo

On the RW x timelessness discussion. If an item has been in production, and looked the same, for a 100 years, doesnt that by definition make it more "timeless" than say a... Raf bolero?
who is to say that a raf bolero won't be worn in 100years? Your clothing isn't on some higher plane than high fashion "weird" things because it's inspired by library of congress pictures. I know you hate everything modern but you've only been wearing those kinds of clothes for maybe 10 years max. In 2075 who knows what the whole clothing scene will be like and what will be considered "classic timeless" fashion (which as we've discussed is impossible) will probably be different than what we consider classic timeless today.

 

[Desi]

^true and look at what the "classic" suit has been reduced to in this day and age. who is to say it won't drop out of sight in the next 20 years? i hope not but...

Originally Posted by Flame

People who dislike sandals obviously haven't lived long in a tropical climate. I don't care if I look like a pleb, the weather is 32 Celsius on the average in Singapore, I gonna stick to my birks and Havaianas.
i think the hate is more geared to flip-flops and the white kids that wear them in the snow.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by SuperBobo

On the RW x timelessness discussion. If an item has been in production, and looked the same, for a 100 years, doesnt that by definition make it more "timeless" than say a... Raf bolero?
Can an immortal be more immortal than another immortal? That RAF Bolero thing sucks now, you don't need to wait 50 yrs (sorry impolyt).

 

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Can an immortal be more immortal than another immortal?
I'd rather be the kind of immortal that doesn't age or become decrepit rather than live for eternity in suffering and pain. But i'm just ******* around. I agree that i hate the discussion of things being timeless and people pretending they're not effected by trends, their environment, the age they're in, and other stuff.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

I'd rather be the kind of immortal that doesn't age or become decrepit rather than live for eternity in suffering and pain. But i'm just ******* around. I agree that i hate the discussion of things being timeless and people pretending they're not effected by trends, their environment, the age they're in, and other stuff.

To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.

 

[Gravitas]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

They were all the rage among greeks. Plato wore that **** everyday to go snowboard.

. **** that, Plato was too busy coppin' 'Preme to do any real riding. Box tees are the only real timeless item.

Originally Posted by DrPat

The Abercrombie/Hollister European invasion. A few years ago I didn't see any and now I see it being worn almost every day. People must buy from the internet because I don't think they have so many European retail shops.
Americana.

Originally Posted by SuperBobo

On the RW x timelessness discussion. If an item has been in production, and looked the same, for a 100 years, doesnt that by definition make it more "timeless" than say a... Raf bolero?
One day you are going to wake up and realize how ******* stupid you look. Either that or you are going to start wearing Cheap Monday and Schmoove because they are "CLASSIC VINTAGE THRIFT!" Maybe both.

 

[Desi]

^best Marc jacobs picture. listen to this man!