Undiscovered Talent from Around the Planet
When I see clothing shown on the runway, I always wonder where I can get them. More particularly, I wonder where one can get the clothing that is shown on runways more than just in Paris. There have been shows that I have seen on YouTube from Russia and Japan that had some very intriguing clothing. While many readers like to wear head to toe vintage clothing, others are concerned with supporting emerging talent. It just seems to take awhile for things to trickle down, if they ever do.
PlanetTogs seems to bridge the gap nicely. While many buyers and magazines are at Fashion Week, they are looking at what is going on in Brazil, and even Riga Fashion Week in Latvia. Often, the website is the only way to obtain the items within the United States, and sometimes the world.
The price points vary widely, but they are much lower than many high fashion items from Paris designers, partly because of the name recognition. There are many undiscovered designers that are creating things that are very different from what you would see in mainstream magazines. At left is a denim skirt from an Australian designer, Pizzuto. It is priced within reach at $124.00. There are also items from designers from Serbia, Brazil, Singapore, Spain, and more.
All of the items are made within the country of their designer. So, when you order an item from a Spanish designer, you will not receive an item made in China. Often, designers use fabrics and raw materials that are locally sourced, and so are the garment makers. You can be sure that you are supporting a designer’s creative team with your purchase.
Right now, the ladies have all the fun. Perhaps some day they will offer things for men as well. In the meantime, ladies can sure to find items that no one else will show up to the party in, and you can feel confident that you can give a unique gift.
Just a Little Bite of Trend Prediction
I admit that USA Today is not always my bag. With the articles reduced to little bites and the pretty graphics, it is not exactly the in depth, intellectual publication that befits me. Okay, okay, I should fess up. I have a certain fondness for the publication, as when I was in grade school, the paper gave them to us free. They believed that kids should learn to read the paper and have appreciation for it, so our school, and many others, received them in English or Civics class. Our teacher even gave us a little primer on how the paper was set up, format wise. Was that a public service, or were they trying to drill brad recognition into our brains? We were flim flammed!
Any way, the pretty graphics were a special feature from Men.style.com. According to the report, items from 1966 and 1986 are in. Three button jackets with narrow lapels are in (again). Seersucker and navy, and brass buttons are in as well. A few years back, maybe around 2004 or 2005, the brass buttoned navy blazer look was pedaled around, but I didn’t really see many people on the street adopting it. The positive is that the 60s suits that have really never waned in popularity in the past few years can vontinue to be worn without looking as if one was on the tail end of a trend.
On the pants and trousers front, khakis are being touted as “in.” However, they are flat front and not meant for people who are carrying a bunch of extra pounds. In otherwords, there are going to be a lot of people who buy them and not look right. Slim cut chinos in red are not something everyone can pull off, but for those that can, definitely have at it.
Then, there are the accessories. To continue the nautical theme, it is suggested one carry a boat tote. I can see this trend as something practical for ladyfolk, or for those guys who are out for a day of fun in the sun. I can’t quite picture someone running across town with a boat tote. If you like the look, there are many totes available from sellers of vintage clothing. They were bigger in the 80s, but you’ll find them from the past several decades. Just watch that the style looks more utilitarian, otherwise you will look like a guy carrying your sister’s tote bag.
The saddle oxford can be duplicated with a variety of two toned shoes. The mod era and into the 70s had its share. If you are looking for something brand new and don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for something trendy, there are men’s stores in chiefly urban centers that are still rocking out with the black and whites and the brown and caramels. Maybe I shouldn’t stay “still,” but rather, they have continued. You may just find some makers who have been spitting them out for years, and therefore, you may get something that is economically priced.
What do you think about this assessment? What do you think will actually be worn on the streets, not counting New York or LA, but the rest of America?
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