I’m hugely amused at the brouhaha over ‘hairy stockings’. They were first revealed by a Chinese Web site, and have attracted horrified, sardonic and sarcastic comment all over the world. I particularly enjoyed the Telegraph’s perspective. Here’s an excerpt. Perhaps their primary function is to put off the more unenlightened members of the male sex,… Continue reading A hair-raising invention?
Tag: Fashion
100 years in 100 seconds
This video shows the fashions that would have been common in East London in the UK over the past century. It’s a fun look at how things changed over time. Historical or not, my parents would surely have walloped me if I’d worn some of the scruffier fashions on display . . . Peter
Weddings: What not to wear!
The Telegraph has a photo gallery of what to wear (and not to wear) at weddings. I couldn’t resist these “don’t” shots. The Preacher was right! Peter
Why do we wear trousers?
According to The Atlantic, it’s because of horses. Whence came pants? I’m wearing pants right now. There’s a better than 50 percent chance that you, too, are wearing pants. And neither of us have probably asked ourselves a simple question: Why? It turns out the answer is inexplicably bound up with the Roman Empire, the… Continue reading Why do we wear trousers?
An April Fool joke goes mainstream
I had to grin at the self-inflicted plight of the folks at 5.11 Tactical, a well-known manufacturer and supplier of law enforcement and military accessories. I’ll let them explain for themselves. From their Facebook posting: About a month ago our lead designer, Cory Nykoluk, came to me with the idea to have some fun on… Continue reading An April Fool joke goes mainstream
Not entirely safe for work, but funny!
This video clip features a scantily-clad woman. Even though she’s not doing anything naughty, it may offend some viewers, so I suggest you treat the clip as Not Safe For Work, just in case. Nevertheless, it made me laugh; so here it is. Do women really go to such extremes to get into tight jeans?… Continue reading Not entirely safe for work, but funny!
If this is ‘fashion’, I’m determined to stay unfashionable!
I can’t for the life of me even begin to understand the so-called ‘fashion’ world. My astonishment, perplexity and downright disgust at this colossal waste of time and resources were renewed today when I came across an article about the latest fashion show by Italian designer Gianni Molaro. Just look at these examples of what… Continue reading If this is ‘fashion’, I’m determined to stay unfashionable!
Spider silk, revisited
A few years ago I wrote about clothing woven from the silk of the Madagascan golden spider. At the time, it wasn’t clear to me whether the cloth had been made into a tapestry or a shawl. Now a new report from England helps to clear up the uncertainty. With its dazzling colour and intricate… Continue reading Spider silk, revisited
Fashion predictions for the 21st century – from 1930!
Here’s what some fashion designers in 1930 predicted women would be wearing in the year 2000. I daresay current designers’ predictions about what women will be wearing at the dawn of the 22nd century will be equally silly . . . Peter
Ye Gods and little fishes . . .
Courtesy of a link at Breda’s place, we’re treated (?) to a series of pictures of models and their outfits and makeup from recent fashion shows. They’re utterly beyond my capacity to describe. Here are a few examples. There are many more at the link. Proceed there at your peril . . . All I… Continue reading Ye Gods and little fishes . . .