Tag: Fashion

I wonder how these would cope with snow and ice?

  I did a double-take when I saw this photograph on MeWe of a modern interpretation (complete with stiletto heels) of a pair of sabatons.  Click the image for a larger view. Sabatons were part of military armor for centuries, evolving from the pointed style shown (sometimes called sollerets) to a flatter, blunt-toed style in… Continue reading I wonder how these would cope with snow and ice?

Creative insults, jewelry edition

  Full marks for creativity to the artist who designed this brooch.  A tip o’ the hat to Phlegm Fatale for sending me the link. It’s certainly original.  I can think of all sorts of situations where a lady might wish to wear something like that, to display her contempt for proceedings, but in a… Continue reading Creative insults, jewelry edition

I think I’ve just found Old NFO’s Christmas present

  Famously curmudgeonly author, blogger and general old fart (and our good friend) Old NFO is legendary for his salty Navy crustiness.  However, I think I’ve found the way to his heart – and just the thing to fill his Christmas stocking. Those of you who know and love him, feel free to nominate your favorite… Continue reading I think I’ve just found Old NFO’s Christmas present

It’s like a pair of Crocs were injected with COVID-19 vaccine, and reacted to it – very badly

  Who decided that these . . . monstrosities . . . belonged on people’s feet?  As GQ Magazine put it, “These are not shoes—they’re shooze.” They’re said to resemble shoes, and even (allegedly) perform some of the same functions, but I can’t look at them without shuddering.  It’s as if your feet picked up… Continue reading It’s like a pair of Crocs were injected with COVID-19 vaccine, and reacted to it – very badly

Er . . . no. Just NO!!!

  I’ve never been accused of being a fashionista.  Casual sweatpants and T-shirts are more in my line.  Nevertheless, I can still be appalled by some of the insanity inflicted on the fashion-conscious by modern designers.  Here’s yet another example of the breed. FASHION giant Gucci is flogging a £1,700 [about US $2,200] orange check… Continue reading Er . . . no. Just NO!!!

Inflation and your clothes (literally)

I’m still mind-boggled after reading this report. After London College of Fashion designer Harikrishnan unveiled his inflatable latex trousers that come in a variety of colours, people couldn’t help but make fun of the high fashion number. The quirky graduate collection featured billowing latex trousers which are tapered at the ankle. But folks in their… Continue reading Inflation and your clothes (literally)

Fashion, meet reality. It’s not nice.

I note that a debate has been sparked over the appropriateness of women’s leggings in certain settings. In her lengthy rant, “The Leggings Problem,” White rues the day they “obtruded painfully on my landscape” during a Mass service last fall. She details being overcome with shame over what she viewed as the flaunted female form.… Continue reading Fashion, meet reality. It’s not nice.