THE GRAPHIC T-SHIRT
« from a history that does not follow fashion but the needs for expression to being a part of collective conscious and an underground culture »
Journal
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FOUCAULT / TURTLENECK
« though the black turtleneck was serving as a symbol of irreverence and rebellion in 1950s, Foucault’s rebellious spirit manifested in choosing a cream-coloured version »
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SILK
« known for its versatility & smooth texture; silk defines an era, embraced by style legends like David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix »
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GLENN GOULD
« virtuoso, recluse, germaphobe, Glenn Gould is a style icon, copied everywhere, equalled nowhere. »
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GILLES DELEUZE
« He adopts an accessory that will leave him a nickname: ‘the philosopher with the hat’ »
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DALE COOPER
« Against the brown of Washington state, Cooper stands out in his stark black suit-white shirt »
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THE DOUBLE-BREASTED SUIT
« He had on a double-breasted suit of the type then known as the pillbox; it was chalk-striped, pink on blue »
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LAPELS
« Trends in lapel size often mirror the economic climate: during World War II, lapels initially became smaller due to fabric shortages »
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COOPER X 12
« Dressed up like a million-dollar trouper/Tryin’ hard to look like Gary Cooper/Super Duper - Puttin’ on the Ritz »
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OUTER POCKETS
« It wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution that sewn-on pockets, and pockets hidden within the lining, became standard in clothing... »
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INNER POCKETS
« They are designed to meet the needs and habits of the wearer, evolving over time to accommodate changing lifestyles. »
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STRIPES: PIN, PENCIL, CHALK, AND ROPE
« A variety of the ‘pinstripe’ often found in shirt cloth but rarely in suit cloth is the ‘pencil stripe’ »
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“I’M GONNA KILL RON GALLELA" - ELIZABETH TAYLOR
« celebrities are too ready and not enough: borrowed suits, out of touch and out of place »
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