This, I think, is more in line with Gibson Gardens' thinking: that clothes are more than JUST clothes. Unless we are simply having fun - we can do that as well, of course - we are moving into the regions of the aesthetic - and all the better for it. It can be argued that clothing, in common with literature, music, eating habits, the development of ergonomics, art and design etc. is 'socially constructed', reflecting the subtle complexities of its time-frame. More, it has a psychological component - primarily for the wearer, but also for the observer. So, cut, colour, fabric, simplicity (or otherwise) of construction all play their part, creating the dividing line between, say, a Mercer shirt and a Ralph Lauren; or a pair of loafers that might appear, to the untrained eye, broadly similar.
Thanks, 1966! One that had escaped my attention...
these are beauties, indeed!
I didn't know what it was to do with, but I think that irregular grain is amazing!!!
Do you ever wear them or did you put them on the shelf in a glass box?
^ I try not to wear them too often Hank, the soles are getting thinner.
This is a thread deserving of more attention.
Last edited by Liam Mac (2011-12-07 13:00:17)
It wouldn't fit me Eris. Thanks for the offer.
What are the measurements and price? It sure is a beauty that blazer.