Beat that Generation
When I heard comments that Kim Jones had used the Beat Generation (and Jack Kerouac) as inspo, I was already into this show, sight unseen. The idea of bringing some classic lines and styles for the clothes and then making them fresh is always exciting. There's nothing new under the sun, so why not use a certain point as a reference and run wild with it? Doesn't that sound like fun?
I'm totally in love with this collection. I think the cut and the luxury of the materials are still totally Dior, but the touch of Americana and fifties nostalgia are incredibly cool and extremely wearable. I also think that the combination of textures and those beautiful, beautiful jewel colors combined with neutrals is what give this collection that sense of being lived-in, of easiness. Kim Jones always seems to go straight to what I like. Thank you, Mr. Jones. I'll make sure I get some knock-offs and some thrifted items to imitate your looks next year.
Also, the collection gives me the idea of going somewhere. Very appropriate, given that I'm going back to the office in January. After all, Kerouac was the patron saint of going places (the models walk on a 120 feet long scroll of a manuscript of On The Road, natch). The tailoring of these clothes seem to scream road trip. Of course, that's not the case, because you know how I feel about road trips (I'd take one to go see you guys, of course) but in the middle of this pandemic this collection just inspires.
My faves:
I would wear everything. I'd add leggings, because it's fucking cold. But yes, please!
I really like these jeans. I love how this overcoat falls.
This color combo won me over. Also, the pants, the bag and the boots the house down, mawmah.
I really dig this jacket length and cut. Love the shoes and the tie. And the tie clip.
Black and pink? Yes.
I love how how this palette works. And could I have that bag, please and thank you.
You can get a much better idea of all the looks here: DIOR.
P.S. Jack Kerouac was Daddy and he could have gotten it.
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Some of this isn't me....Id be caught drinking a rubbish gin before being caught wearing a. Scottish plaid pattern....but other items I loved...and they could easy melled into my current wardrobe....like any of the coats or sweaters. Love my a good blazer. Bright colors? Not for me. Im a natural neutral person...like your last fashion post showcased...along with navy's and. Subdue tones.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha
DeleteI actually love those plaids! And same about bright colors. I think I should add a few touches for next year, though...
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what high level collection!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was fab.
DeleteSo well put together.
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I love the jackets, and the glittery shiny striped sweaters and the jeans--though I could do without the short pants [not the shorts].
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot in there I would like ...if you're listening Santa and you have the coins.
Yes, there's a real retro vibe to all of these.
ReplyDeleteAren't there?
DeleteI immediately thought about going thrifting for some items!
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I love all those looks. I especially love the yellow/black jacket!!
ReplyDeleteOMG yes.
DeleteAnd I don't do bright colors, as I was telling Maddie. But I'm soooo tempted!
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This is the first time in a super long time that I have seen outfits from a fashion show that I would actually see on non-supermodels. I could actually see myself in the first outfit that you shared. Appreciate the share, Sixpence. Have a good rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteBravo!
DeleteYes, Mr. Shife! You are going to have to show this video at home and then ask them to tell Santa what you want... Without doing a google search.
LOL
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Fresh! Out of the oven! 🔥
ReplyDeleteSo hot.
DeleteKim always brings it.
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Dang.... There's a whole bunch in that collection I'd wear. Everything old is new again. And, thus, old ain't so bad, then is it? LOL. XOXO
ReplyDeleteI know, right?
DeleteIt's so wearable! I loved most everything, to tell you the truth.
And Old is New, Big.
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The Beat generation like their cotton trousers with a cuff, chambray shirts, and cable knit sweaters. Occasionally they'd let themselves be photographed in a T-Shirt, but that was too Marlon Brando for many of them. In short, they were the dweebs of their day. They'd look at these clothes and write some witty free verse tinted with sarcasm only they could understand. They were way, way too serious about life.
ReplyDeleteBeatniks were very anti-establishment, which I love.
DeleteAnd the only thing missing were big black glasses and one or two berets.
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