Is anyone else getting inspired by men's fashion lately? There's something about the way they wear pastels that has nothing to do with saccharine sweetnes, or how they can tie a scarf just so, and layer like they were born in coats, blazers, waistcoats and tee shirts - all at the same time. I like the way that men's fashion remains remarkably steady over the years and the seasons. Sure, everyone now and then someone tries to ignite a trend (Marc Jacobs and his kilts, anyone?) but on the whole I feel that men dress in the clothes that they like and don't really give a fuck. Men like Jefferson Hack who have been wearing skinny suits and long overcoats and band tee shirts and converse all their lives, and will continue wearing them for many years more, despite what happens in 'fashion'. I think that women's dressing is moving more towards this paradigm, but it's going to take a little while. We are creatures of habit, after all. And with trend cycles playing heavily on our minds, and in our magazines, and in the windows of stores, it's going to be hard to throw off.
My brother probably shops once a year. He grabs a couple of pairs of his favourite ksubi jeans, some tee shirts, a few perfect o-neck sweaters that I covet shamelessly and a pair of shoes and he's done. He's got one cool flak jacket, one classic blazer and a dress shirt that he's had for years, and that pretty much sums up his wardrobe. Is he fashionable? Well, maybe not. But he definitely has style. And, these days, isn't that what we want? This year I'm going to try and shop more like my brother.
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