"I’m not trying to go all Die Workwear on you, but I do feel that guys didn’t dress that way for any reason other than the simplicity that existed around style back then. And that’s something we all envy nowadays.
So we dip back into the well and try to rebuild those looks for ourselves.
How do we feel about that?"
That segment is now one of my new favorite things I've ever read on the philosophy of menswear. I feel like it really nailed something I've believed in but couldn't quite put my finger on, or explicate, or something. Bravo.
R.E. Moodboard menswear, I seem to come back to this conversation a lot, that we ought to be considerate of how much of the “style” of Selleck, Ford, McQueen etc. comes from the fact that they’re conventionally attractive, white actors, it’s same these days with Elordi, Allen White, Butler. Whilst that specific appearance is absolutely not a requirement to be dressed really damn well, maybe it needs to be a consideration when we’re talking about simple outfits. Sometimes it’s just better quality, old clothes on hot guys. Curious for thoughts on this?
"I’m not trying to go all Die Workwear on you, but I do feel that guys didn’t dress that way for any reason other than the simplicity that existed around style back then. And that’s something we all envy nowadays.
So we dip back into the well and try to rebuild those looks for ourselves.
How do we feel about that?"
That segment is now one of my new favorite things I've ever read on the philosophy of menswear. I feel like it really nailed something I've believed in but couldn't quite put my finger on, or explicate, or something. Bravo.
Thanks Johnny! It's something I think about a lot. Ultimately i think there's a lot we can take from style icons like these guys mentioned above
Been on a major hunt for a vintage Ralph barn coat on eBay. Can't wait for Fall either!
R.E. Moodboard menswear, I seem to come back to this conversation a lot, that we ought to be considerate of how much of the “style” of Selleck, Ford, McQueen etc. comes from the fact that they’re conventionally attractive, white actors, it’s same these days with Elordi, Allen White, Butler. Whilst that specific appearance is absolutely not a requirement to be dressed really damn well, maybe it needs to be a consideration when we’re talking about simple outfits. Sometimes it’s just better quality, old clothes on hot guys. Curious for thoughts on this?