On Fashion
I have many art posts in my files started but not completed,
waiting to be edited, but now something lighter, a short thought on fashion and a couple of rules which I always follow.
Firstly, I have a limited range of colours that I
wear as I do not feel good in bright colours. I tend to stick religiously to
black, all shades of greys, nearly all shades of blues and whites. The only pattern is stripes. I do have some (very little) of other colours but these are
remains of the past. Sticking to certain colours limits what I can buy, and
leaves less room for mistakes. My only weakness is red shoes, I adore red shoes. Another rule
is that if I do not like one element of a piece for example ugly buttons, or bright underlay, I do not buy it, even if the rest of a piece is perfect I
leave it for someone else. Another simple rule is that if I am not sure of
something, it means I do not want it. It saves a lot of money, and once I am
sure I know I look and feel good I can afford something of a better quality.
Finally, simplicity, less is more, and I mean shape and form, simple cuts,
topped up with interesting textures and fabrics, this is what I love. Here are some examples of what I enjoy
looking at and what falls under my aesthetical sense. Clothing from The Row is something one
can aspire to, to find and combine those textures and shades, like on
Whistler's portraits. This delicate play of nude and lilac shades and
contrasting fabrics, simply perfection.
Image via Harpers Bazaar
I'm not afraid to be a bit boyish, to wear one pieces or tailored trousers. This is a dream example by Yohji Yamamoto
Image via Creatures of Comfort
Image via A'bout
Look at those beautiful folds of slightly creased fabric,
with a hidden pocket, simple minimal and classy. I try to look in fashion for
what I look for in art, design, even literature. I wish for everything that
surrounds me to be of a high quality (which does not necessarily mean
expensive) and to follow my ideas on aesthetics and beauty. Those minute
details around us make a vast difference to the final outcome of a bigger
picture of the surrounding world.
Very short today, but usually my thoughts
are quick, as there are so many of them.