tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post7990533772593954539..comments2024-03-29T07:15:38.642-04:00Comments on Sartorially Inclined: Gant by Michael Bastian S/S 2011L.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-78638363191245397232010-09-18T12:31:14.007-04:002010-09-18T12:31:14.007-04:00A BB fun shirt, destroyed jeans and flip-flops. P...A BB fun shirt, destroyed jeans and flip-flops. Pinch me.allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-12847792820092086912010-09-18T11:36:54.613-04:002010-09-18T11:36:54.613-04:00Abercrombie & Fitch is really doing wonderful ...Abercrombie & Fitch is really doing wonderful things these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-79418152760299611622010-09-18T07:26:51.743-04:002010-09-18T07:26:51.743-04:00zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....zzzzzzzzzzzzz....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....zzzzzzzzzzzzz....zzzzzzzzzzMonsieurMonsieurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488124558041251702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-66552195391686986612010-09-17T22:14:50.475-04:002010-09-17T22:14:50.475-04:00While I can admit that there are few things lamer ...While I can admit that there are few things lamer than pre-distressed gear, jean shorts and the very phrases "go to hell" and "old money" I think we should take a second, forget the copy and how this is styled and look at the clothes. There are some really great ideas in there. Self patchwork chinos and cord shorts? That's a grown-up's patchwork madras. A raglan sleeve button down? That's a pretty thoughtful way of referencing baseball in a woven without a big logo. The muted colors of that fun shirt make it the first I've ever seen that is actually wearable and tailored clothing options look really fantastic. Couple all of these things with a fit that J.Crew has been trying and failing miserably to replicate and you've got a thoughtful collection that's needs some guidance when it comes to denim.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-12806108891356914092010-09-17T20:36:36.458-04:002010-09-17T20:36:36.458-04:00@David
"Also, there isn't one style of o...@David<br /><br />"Also, there isn't one style of old money, same for new. Hence, why it would make sense when L.A.S. talks about rethinking what old money style is, and applying it in a new way."<br /><br />So what we are really talking about is the remixing of a caricature. Like I said, costume.<br /><br />These looks definitely evoke a disdain for the opinion of others. But looking like a mess doesn't become "style" just because Old Money does it. I find the idea of paying (and premium retail prices, no doubt) to look like you don't care what you look like to be ironic and sad.incredulousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-62218411369094493072010-09-17T19:44:58.170-04:002010-09-17T19:44:58.170-04:00@incredulous, any given subgroup of people is boun...@incredulous, any given subgroup of people is bound to have many styles. Nothing is contributed to anything unless someone takes an example and incorporates it into something else. Which is pretty much the definition of contribution, and that has happened numerous times. Just because you don't think it's happened doesn't mean your view is correct. Also, there isn't one style of old money, same for new. Hence, why it would make sense when L.A.S. talks about rethinking what old money style is, and applying it in a new way. Which is mainly what fashion is about, taking pre-existing ideas, garments, or textiles and applying them in a new way.<br /><br />That being said, it also need not be a celebration of old money or new money, I'd say it's more Americana than anything. Or, at least, what MB envisions as being Americana. You are right about GTH however, but that also doesn't imply that some people aren't naturally imbued with a GTH attitude that would not be classified as old money. I've been in the same room as billionaires and couldn't give a damn, yet I'm not one. You superficially believe defending old money somehow justifies everything, and even worse that anyone actually cares what <i>they</i> think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-71698022599446597682010-09-17T17:19:10.877-04:002010-09-17T17:19:10.877-04:00Old Money doesn't have style. I'd love to...Old Money doesn't have style. I'd love to hear someone's take on what Old Money has contributed to style since, well, since it was new money.<br /><br />Necessity has always been the mother of invention. Ambition is the mother of innovation. Old Money is complacent, and that shows in every wannabe preppy rehash of a narrow aesthetic that hasn't shifted in generations.<br /><br />Stuff like this isn't a celebration of Old Money style. Its a celebration of New Money (if that) suckering itself into spending its New Money on ever more over-priced gags yet again.<br /><br />Old Money's "doesn't care what other people think" attitude doesn't come from confidence in it's style, it comes from not needing to care what others think. Old Money isn't telling you to "go to hell". Old Money didn't even notice you were in the room.<br /><br />At best, Old Money's only remarkable and conscious contribution to style lies in the occasional inside joke amonst itself -- let see how many poseurs will be wearing this ridiculous look next summer!<br /><br />This is costume for new money, and its damed obvious.<br /><br />I would no sooner wear this than a soiled (destroyed!) overcoat in tribute to the "go to hell" attitude of a transient, regardless of the relaxed confidence gained from wintering on sewer grates and not freezing to death.incredulousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-24126425707144984042010-09-17T16:59:42.491-04:002010-09-17T16:59:42.491-04:00Anon- What press release are you talking about? T...Anon- What press release are you talking about? This is all 100% original copy. Or are you just calling out my writing?L.A.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-19501350035747205142010-09-17T16:58:04.302-04:002010-09-17T16:58:04.302-04:00Again....lovely press release copy LAS.Again....lovely press release copy LAS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-69529587909306440752010-09-17T14:22:48.111-04:002010-09-17T14:22:48.111-04:00"A rethinking of old money style. A relaxed ..."A rethinking of old money style. A relaxed confidence gained from summering on the coast" - this is not only indefensibly vacuous, it is utterly poor writing. "Summering on the coast" - who the f talks like this? How do you gain confidence from being a white, priveleged prick? Conveys a real sense of self-awareness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-28514734813535597002010-09-17T10:29:39.484-04:002010-09-17T10:29:39.484-04:00love vintage gant but honestly this looks like bad...love vintage gant but honestly this looks like bad jcrew.Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-75610289559378013932010-09-17T09:11:58.587-04:002010-09-17T09:11:58.587-04:00Based on the photos, I don't like it. It seem...Based on the photos, I don't like it. It seems overwrought, immature, and unfocused. Definitely not an old money "go to hell" look.Tucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-12264568970545089612010-09-17T08:51:08.399-04:002010-09-17T08:51:08.399-04:00While I like the color combo, the hot pants in pho...While I like the color combo, the hot pants in photo 6 aren't working for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-74939666482255717312010-09-17T00:04:35.100-04:002010-09-17T00:04:35.100-04:00Nice prose man, you really captured what's goi...Nice prose man, you really captured what's going on. I'm kinda mixed on this one overall. I get the concept and the delivery but some of the looks and pieces keep bugging me. Things like the zip up sweater and flip flops with khakis are too 90's Abercrombie bro and I still don't know if jean shorts are due for a comeback; but then the raincoat with ripped jeans and loafs, the shawl dinner jacket, the grey suit and the khaki suit absolutely <i>kill</i> it. I'm interested to see what everyone else says.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-23751391781979894452010-09-16T23:54:46.338-04:002010-09-16T23:54:46.338-04:00Lugg- Baseball bats.Lugg- Baseball bats.L.A.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-78724045383139737422010-09-16T23:53:34.972-04:002010-09-16T23:53:34.972-04:00Pic #8: Embroidered scuba dudes on his pants? Ca...Pic #8: Embroidered scuba dudes on his pants? Can't tell.The Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666513036467767528noreply@blogger.com