Technology Is Eating Fashion

[Steelmillal]

..anybody notice 'her"?

That's sexy w/o being slutty. IMHO.

[SO_tailor]

stretchy goo   -   maybe it is time to die and go to heaven.
Epitaph - died and gone to heaven. ps. Can't stand modern clothing.
Never walk through the young men's part of the store anymore. The women's would be a disaster. "Over here we have clothes for gay men. And over there are the transgender." "Well, it's for my daughter." "Perhaps blue or pink will help you decide." "Hmmm, the new Supreme Court Justice says that we don't know what a woman is." When my generation dies will anyone know what the word sense means? Sadly there are plenty even in this generation that have forgotten. Stretchy Goo will be the name of the next generation?

So true, seriously Biden really messed things up. I didn't care for Trump that much, he did some good things but he wasn't a good leader. But Biden is such a bastard, the old man can't even speak a sentence without rolling his eyes into the inside of his head.

[SO_tailor]

stretchy goo   -   maybe it is time to die and go to heaven.
Epitaph - died and gone to heaven. ps. Can't stand modern clothing.

When my generation dies will anyone know what the word sense means? Sadly there are plenty even in this generation that have forgotten. Stretchy Goo will be the name of the next generation?

I've found the ones that appear to like "stretchy goo" and modern clothing are just a bunch of modern punks. But don't be too grim Greger, classic menswear isn't going anywhere. I have high hopes that the pinnacle of menswear is going to make an amazing comeback right under everybody's noses. People are just sick of looking like kids you know? I'm looking forward to when pleated backs and belts on coats are popular again.

[Hendrick]

Hendrick - you are so right about the shoes! I had forgotten. Foot problems and age have curbed my fascination with footwear over the last twenty years. Loved nothing better than rocking a 4" pair of stilettos back in the day and maintained a respectable 75 pairs of shoes in my personal inventory (average for a woman - men maintained approx 35 pairs - I designed closets back then!) But now, I can no longer find much choice in even my favorite comfort shoes as I must have leather. My feet have always swollen dreadfully the few times I attempted to wear plastics. My favorites, originally made in the UK, are now mostly made in China and the quality has suffered terribly.

As much beef as is consumed on this planet, it is certain there is not a leather shortage. But like everything else, if a manufacturer can save 1/50th of a penny during a manufacturing process they will do so. Consumers must always expect the worst.

I, ummm must admit that I like a study trotter too, my favourites are the Shannon from Church's or even better the classic derby style lace up's from Doucals. The Doucals are still near-affordable, the Church's cost an arm and leg since Prada bought the place up... Both will serve you for a decade at least.

Spookietoo, are you aware that heels are good for your back and posture in general? I'm a fan for kitten heels and pencil skirts, www.leonardoshoes.com are hand made in Italy at a decent price, ship worldwide and produce a decent half heel pump. For that "little extra", check out www.santonishoes.com women's range.

Oh, by the way, my favourite boort for next winter is the sockboot with kitten heel at Courreges... By the way, get warped and watch this if you have the time    www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FzFyJlYMa8


Cheers, Hendrick

[Schneiderfrei]

What is "Stretchygoo"? I can't google that in any meaningful sense.

[Hendrick]

I think it is reference to "gummy stretch fabrics"? But also to guys wearing stretch suits that look like their sons' prom suit (after a thorough machine wash)...

[Greger]

Finally! Some women's fashions I like.
Thanks Hendrick.

[Schneiderfrei]

Thanks Hendrick, it makes sense. 

I had an outrage at Daniel Craig in the Casino Royale movie where he wears his suit at least a size small, to show his "Gains" as my kids say.

[Gerry]

I had an outrage at Daniel Craig in the Casino Royale movie where he wears his suit at least a size small, to show his "Gains" as my kids say.

Check out his array of suits at around the 16 min mark here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/Mc5ccH8zxfA?feature=share&t=954

Too short, too tight, and in the case of that first double-breasted, ridiculous. It left me confused (why??!).

[Hendrick]

Confused because you're used to see him dressed in Brioni before? Maybe?

[Greger]

Why would anyone that rich wear brand names clothes? A non James Bond movie Sean Connery was asked to wear some junk coat, which he refused, and went to SR and got one made for that movie. One actor said that the 007 movies are ruff on clothes and they use lots of them, so, cheap clothes is what they use. But even cheap clothes for a movie can be made to look nice. Whoever is doing the clothes for 007 in the picture shown really doesn't much. Don't mind the concepts. But the fittings are terrible.

[Hendrick]

I agree that the stuff on the photos is horrible but I do think that the Brioni clothing in earlier movies was nice...

[SO_tailor]

What is "Stretchygoo"? I can't google that in any meaningful sense.

Graham I think it's referring to polyester stretch fabrics that are in athleisure? The first mention I've seen of it on this forum was someone who said "stretchy-poly goo", and then it morphed into "stretchy goo".

[SO_tailor]

Eww that looks disgusting. Seriously who in their right mind thought this looked good? It looks like the tailor was making a DB, ran out of buttons, and said "I guess I'll just do one". 

[Gerry]

Eww that looks disgusting. Seriously who in their right mind thought this looked good? It looks like the tailor was making a DB, ran out of buttons, and said "I guess I'll just do one". 

Exactly. The overlap is too much, it wears like a dressing-gown. And the asymmetry is awful, the lapels look really weird. Pure novelty.