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:

That coat! Perfect length, and perfect color. The t-shirt, too. Gimme. 

I would wear everything. I'd add leggings, because it's fucking cold. But yes, please!

Don't tell me these pants are not groovy. Also, the cut of the jacket. Very working man.

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.

Again, Kim Jones is gonna make me like loose leg jeans again. And that jacket and tie? 

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.