Last edited by absolute beginner (2008-08-28 09:51:50)

Modernism has always been a lot more diverse than some people like to think. Stylists, Individualists, Beat Mods, Hard Mods etc. Even some of the early Skins considered themselves Mods ( they perhaps disliked the tag that was later applied to the cult ). I've mentioned before that it also depended on just exactly where you were from which influenced the chosen style, which shops were situated in the neighbourhood etc . Backgrounds would obviously come into it also. I can see why certain people would have disliked the semi-intellectual side of it, but I happen to like that aspect too ( being a fervent reader ). Original thinkers would most certainly add to the development of any little movement I'd say although they are very likely to move on once it has become a true movement. Such is the way of Modernism or at least what I consider to be the real thing
Oh, during the 90s there was this thing called Incontinence pants Mod in London...another media tag, but I like it all the same as it's about kids carrying the torch. All of this next to those older Stylists who returned to more classic themes after years of experimenting. There is a logic to be found there...

Last edited by Alex Roest (2008-08-29 04:13:49)

At last I've got Formby over here!

My evil plan has worked!

I think 'sussed' has many synonyms. Savvy, nous, clued-up, streetwise....to name but a few.

Last edited by Hard Bop Hank (2008-08-31 20:32:53)

Good call Hank and since you've taken the trouble to answer my loose question I'll do the same. I'd probably opt for black shoes, a bit more fashionable than you suggested, but only ever so slightly, plum formal knee socks, suit in a lighter navy indeed ( slim silhouette ), Italian 2 B, high collar shirt in a marble like pink that seems to be accepted on the continent ( for business ), no French cuffs, paisly hankey ( which could be put in inside pocket for meeting, if necessary). Black belt and watch with black leather strap and tidy hair. Should do the trick I think, would work for me anyway....cheers,

A

P.S. Depending on weather 3/4 length lightweight, off white mac optional too.

Many thanks for all the tips on how one should dress for business, but seeing as the contract is in the bag, I'll gleefully add in passing that "Rules are for fools and sheep :-)