Ann D, Cloak, Raf Simons ... I just don't get it

[LabelKing]

I also feel Undercover--or Undercoverism--pertains to the topical style at hand.

 

[Brian SD]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I also feel Undercover--or Undercoverism--pertains to the topical style at hand.

Definitely.

 

[LabelKing]

Indeed, I recently got an Undercoverism jacket from the Arts&Crafts season and it has a rather well-detailed felt cut-out contrast skull on the back.

I realize the skull is somewhat a cliched symbol in clothing, but somehow it worked quite well for this jacket.

 

[Max]

****. My post got deleted, so here are the main points:

1. Punks have been wearing this **** for years.
2. There's no reason to throw down so much for it.

 

[blank]

OK, here's an example. People on superfuture are talking about this label Macabre, and aside from being the most prosaic name for its line, I just can't see where anyone can wear this:

Now, if this isn't the stuff for sale, then I guess I understand, but it still speaks to the designer's aesthetic.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THIS?

 

[minya]

If you don't get it/don't like it, then that's all there is to it. Why does it seem to bother you so much?

 

[PG2G]

halloween?

 

[blank]

It doesn't bother me at all. I'm learning a lot from this thread. I have a sort of Americana style that I dig, it suits me well, and I'm trying to learn more about what appeals people to certain styles, specifically this one which I see popping up a lot lately. If I don't get it, I'd like to learn why or learn more.

 

[minya]

Originally Posted by blank

It doesn't bother me at all. I'm learning a lot from this thread. I have a sort of Americana style that I dig, it suits me well, and I'm trying to learn more about what appeals people to certain styles, specifically this one which I see popping up a lot lately. If I don't get it, I'd like to learn why or learn more.
Ah. Okay. Well.. I mean, that's kind of a difficult question, since where exactly does our sense of aesthetics come from? I'll just rattle off a few of my preferences and tastes to give you an idea... I've always liked villains, not superheroes; Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Batman Returns was the first woman I ever loved; black and white look so much better to me than red and blue; I appreciate static, feedback, and decay in music just as much as melody, harmony, and rhythm; I'd rather live in a blackened ancient castle than a sunny, warm plantation; I think taking things apart is more fun than putting things together; I like things that drape; when I was a young boy, I watched horror and science-fiction movies like they were keeping me alive; I feel more comfortable in a cardigan, a black button-up, cargo pants and combat boots than in a polo, chinos, and brogues. I have a very, very dark sense of humor, I'm very sarcastic, and I like reading poetry. My favorite fabrics are leather and cashmere. and for reference, I think the second and third photographs posted above look fantastic. Would I dress like that on a daily basis? No. Would I incorporate some of the garments/ideas/styles into my own wardrobe? Definitely.

 

[Bandwagonesque]

Minya and I must be complete opposites

 

[LabelKing]

I know I'd enjoy living in a decaying plantation than a sunny castle, complete with Tenessee Williams/Gorey-esque characters and lots of ribald banter.

 

[ratboycom]

Originally Posted by minya

Ah. Okay. Well.. I mean, that's kind of a difficult question, since where exactly does our sense of aesthetics come from? I'll just rattle off a few of my preferences and tastes to give you an idea...

I've always liked villains, not superheroes; Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Batman Returns was the first woman I ever loved; black and white look so much better to me than red and blue; I appreciate static, feedback, and decay in music just as much as melody, harmony, and rhythm; I'd rather live in a blackened ancient castle than a sunny, warm plantation; I think taking things apart is more fun than putting things together; I like things that drape; when I was a young boy, I watched horror and science-fiction movies like they were keeping me alive; I feel more comfortable in a cardigan, a black button-up, cargo pants and combat boots than in a polo, chinos, and brogues.

I have a very, very dark sense of humor, I'm very sarcastic, and I like reading poetry. My favorite fabrics are leather and cashmere.

I also like when music has a "dirty" less produced sound to it, but I disagree to most the other stuff, I love the sun, winter is terrible. I like to build up cars/computers/etc, I like tighter fitting stuff and I dont agree with either of your combinations as I dont wear Polos, Boots, or cargos. I guess what is really kinda being said is that everyone's sense of style is different, sometimes similar but different (this is reserved for those with style, AMJacks removed)

 

[Max]

Look at subcultures that are really into clothing. Now think about what group of kids that was in high school about 8-10 years ago during the first pop-punk/industrial/grunge/goth revival grew up and went into fashion.

 

[Get Smart]

The gear from Macabre looks like it would be perfect for a movie version of "Vampire Hunter D"

 

[minya]

You don't need to "agree" or "disagree" with my aesthetic preferences and choices. They're mine and mine alone. I'm hoping they give blank a better idea of why some people like the clothing he's asking about, or at least where I'm coming from.