Basquiat

I recently read a review about fashion blogs

in GQ , stating that a lot of the people in

them are seeming overly self conscious

and all the spontaneity of throwing on original

pieces that reflect the wearers personality

are becoming less and less evident.

Wasn't that the appeal of these blogs when

they first popped up out of nowhere.

While I don't describe street spaghetti as a

fashion blog , I identified with the article

as original self expression and ideas excite me

and that is a huge component of this site.

But now there seems to be a recipe for 'dandy

dressing' on the streets all over the world.

Pants rolled to a specific height,

a certain number of friendship bracelets

thrown over a vintage rolex watch,

pocket squares that somehow work on the

gents of Milan, but not so much on

a guy walking down the corso of

Bondi Beach.

So here's the thing as I see it ; context is

everything.....

and surprise accounts for a lot in the fickle

world of fashion.

If every other bloke is wearing a paisley

pocket square and exposing his carefully

chosen argyle socks beneath cropped chinos

...where is the surprise in that?

That brings me to this guy I saw in London.

He looks great in his clothes.

They suit his personality, body shape and

the city and climate he is in at the time.

He looks fresh, and, though he is not the

first person to ever wear a striped tee and

overalls, he wears them well!

He may( or may not) have been inspired

by one of the most fashionable artists of

all time; Basquiat (now there was a true

original), but inspiration isn't bad..we all

know there is nothing truly original in Pop

culture and fashion any more.

So loosen up.

I know it's a cliche but be yourself and

if you feel self conscious and keep

adjusting your clothes as you leave

the house...go home and change.

You will come over as authentic

that way.