Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sorry for dragging you away from more important issues but what would YOU, male readers of course, wear for an opening night(Monday, BTW)?..Not that I don't know mind you but genuinely interested, curious and open to suggestions of course.. ...Actually I'm also interested in hearing the ladies' opinions too.
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This is an opening for an art exhibition, yes? I guess it depends on how rich your clients are. I'm sure you'd look good in jeans and a jacket, and as an artist you wear anything, but do you have a nice suit?
ReplyDeleteSomething on the dressy side but still comfortable. I'm thinking a jacket over a shirt. open at the neck with no tie.
ReplyDeleteA full-out suit with tie would look nice and maybe set you apart in a good way, but might be a little stiff.
It's your night - enjoy it! Let us know what you decided on.
Yes it's an art exhibition. My clients come in all "shapes and sizes"..I've been wearing a tie for all my openings for the past 20 years and I'm certainly going to wear one..I was curious to hear people's minds into those things..As for a suit, well, this embarrassing for me to say really(this is a political blog,lol) also because asd an artist I'm not supposed to own one or just one but the truth is that I own ...nine!...
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann..Certainly and ABSOLUTELY a shirt..You're not very far off with the rest, the suit and tie...A suit, especially for fellow artists especially here in Sydney is outlandish and that's something I particularly cherish..
ReplyDelete<span style="cursor: pointer;"></span><span>Yes it's an art exhibition. My clients come in all "shapes and sizes"..I've been wearing a tie for all my openings for the past 20 years and I'm certainly going to wear one..I was curious to hear people's minds into those things..As for a suit, well, this embarrassing for me to say really(this is a political blog,lol) also because asd an artist I'm not supposed to own one or just one but the truth is that I own ...MANY..</span>
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely wear a shirt!! and pants too, I think are indispensable.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, there are some nice styles these days. I pay most attention to women's clothes of course, and like all the things done with fabric, all the gathering, shirring, draping (I can post a link if necessary). Men's suits -- there are some without lapels that make a nice clean line.
<span>Yes, definitely wear a shirt!! and pants too, I think are indispensable.</span>
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LOL..No I was thinking that it should be a shirt because I know MANY artists (and others too) whod show with a "nice" black Tshirt((!!!!!!) ..As for the pants I'll follow your advice and remember to wear one..Ha ha...
I wonder where are our loyal readers v, vza, mara, Jemmy and joe!! I wouldn't be surprised to know they have fled out of disgust of my subject matter for the day! :(
ReplyDeleteI would wear a Purdey tweed suit without the vest (south African ostrich belt to keep the pants up), and a JLP tie. The shirt would have to be cuffed siler shell and clay cufflinks. Herringbone socks and Barker Black shoes with ostrich cap toe (compliments belt).
ReplyDelete<span>I would wear a Purdey tweed suit without the vest (south African ostrich belt to keep the pants up), and a JLP tie. The shirt would have to be cuffed silver shell and clay cufflinks. Herringbone socks and Barker Black shoes with ostrich cap toe (compliments belt).</span>
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Hmm...Not familiar with that! The only JLP I know is 'John Lobb Paris'. The greatest shoemaker ever! Otherwise sounds good, but tweed is too hot for the here. Very mild weather in Sydney nowadays, 22celsius...Barker Black are nice...There's something of a dandy in you V...
<span><span><span>JLP tie</span></span>
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Hmm...Not familiar with that! The only JLP I know is 'John Lobb Paris'. The greatest shoemaker ever! Otherwise sounds good, but tweed is too hot for the season here. Very mild weather in Sydney nowadays, 22celsius...Barker Black are nice...There's something of a dandy in you V...</span>
I checked it..J.L. Powell. 7 fold ties too! Luxury!
ReplyDeleteAmazing chukka boots they have, dark brown suede!..Geezus, Here I'm again.
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How about this suit:
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Seriously, I have a feeling I could spend all week deciding what to wear and you would look better if you just grabbed something out of your closet on the way out the door
Ha ha..I'm...BROWN with envie..
ReplyDeleteSeriously, too much choice is the pendant to not enough choice..
<span>Ha ha..I'm...BROWN with envie..
ReplyDeleteSeriously, too much choice is the pendant to not enough choice..</span>
Another thing..I can't explain why ecactly but I'm feeling like underdoing it (for the shirt/tie combo) rather than the opposite ..Contrary to the usual where a note of color is obvious in the tie with a striped shirt, I don't feel like it any more! Just a plain light blue shirt and a dark navy probably small polka dotted tie..complete discretion..It's amazing how attire can match the mood sometimes..
How about a Nehru suit? ;)
ReplyDeleteHere you go, Tgia:
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No, I have not fled, just involved in some very time consuming issues right now, I will pop in and out
ReplyDeleteHa! What is it with the BROWN family? Tom and now, DUCKIE?
ReplyDeleteAs for a Nehru suit, I'm sure it's always flattering because simple and fitted but too affected and outlandish out of India...
Actually I have something in mind now...I'll post a photo I've seen but I have to go now..
There will always be an England!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.henrypoole.com/court_dress.cns
maybe i've been in LA too long, but I think a suit is too conservative. I would just do nice pants and button down shirt, no tie or jacket.
ReplyDelete(btw, I like the way guys dress here - jeans and dress shirt and nice shoes. it's sexy).
Very versatile, you can go river-wading after the exhibition (those look like water shoes).
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How on earth did you find about Poole? This is every well dressed man dream. This used to be Napoleon's tailor and later Prince Charles..A suit there will make you lighter of $12 thousand at least. My only chance of wearing one would be finding one that fits me in a thrift store..
ReplyDeleteThey can't be Anne. They're suede. I doubt we're talking about the same pair..
ReplyDeleteThe shows are great...I'd only change the way the laces are mounted in xx- to ---.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise the shoes I'd go for are almost a certainty. Washed black with a hue of obergine. I just finished glazing the tip.. Here
This is a better view:
ReplyDeleteI'd put back the laces though.. :)
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ReplyDeleteMany have the wrong idea about the suit being conservative and stiff. Italian men for example who wear suits beautifully are the farthest, on earth, of being conservative..They are quintessentially stylish and elegant..It's in the DNA..
I have nothing against the suit, but I feel the tie is a barbaric custom-if you are going to an important event, you must have a noose tied tightly around your neck...I feel the way about the tie that vza feels about the hijab. And if a man won't wear a tie, he won't be caned physically, but he will be caned socially and financially.
ReplyDeleteHow about these?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bownsbespoke.com/georgecleverley.htm
...in fact, i bet the tie became a piece of attire because advisers were required to wear a rope around their neck when they met with the king so if they said anything wrong it would be more convenient to hang them.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you decide to wear, I am sure you will be your elegant, handsome self. I hope your exhibition is a great sucess!
ReplyDeletemaybe ur right. i wouldn't know.
ReplyDelete<span>Whatever you decide to wear, I am sure you will be your elegant, handsome self. I hope your exhibition is a great success!</span>
ReplyDeleteWhat about this look?
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Yes Jemmy. exactly what an artist is expected to look like..Arty, flamboyant, eccentric, different. The thing is while I'd tend to be all that I take it in the opposite direction. Flamboyant with discretion, subdued but very carefully and barely noticable because everything has to be right!!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why George Cleverley is now called bown bespoke unless they;re housed there for whatever reason...Sure enough vza. In the world of shoes Clerverley is royalty". Another "royalty" is "Foster & son"..Some of the most fascinting patinas around. Here:
ReplyDeleteLook no further! I found it!
ReplyDeleteBecause every man needs a tweed short! Hell YEAH!
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ReplyDeleteI've been giving your predicament some thought, TG, and suggest the following course of action -
ReplyDeleteFirst wear your best bib and tucker; formal dress (i.e., tie) with most expensive suit;
then do some louche accessorising; I recommend
fly unzipped
a bottle of the local vino collapso in jacket pocket (contents partly consumed)
a pair of cheap shades with sticking plaster round the bridge;
alternatively you could sport a black eye, either a good paint job or the real thing
If you want to make a real "artiste maudit" statement you could add a hint of vomit down your shirt front, and a Hunter S. Thompson style urine stain in the crotch area.
However I feel that those touches would be little over the top.
You mean like this gentleman Jemmy:
ReplyDeleteSir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries)
<span>You mean like this gentleman Jemmy:
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V..Dormeuil, when it comes to fabric and cloth, is the only French house which is holding its own against the English giants, Scabal, Holland & Sherry,etc and the Italians like Zegna, Brioni and Cerruti(to mention only a few)..So your choice is certainly one of sure taste..Very interesting..And thanks for introducing me to JLP...
ReplyDelete<span>I recommend fly unzipped..</span>
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True, I said I was "open" to suggestions! :)
Hang on!! I posted a comment yestrday but I can't see it today!!
ReplyDeleteHere...My idea owell dressed man, thoough not for an opening..
<span>Hang on!! I posted a comment yestrday but I can't see it today!!
ReplyDeleteHere...My idea of a well dressed man, though not for an opening..</span>
This guy is giving me an idea..What if I wore ALL my clothes at once?
ReplyDeleteNot tom but Thom and Browne not Brown so no t related to Duckie. Not that it matters.
ReplyDeleteOoops! AUbergine.
ReplyDeleteA more casual but seriously chic:
ReplyDeleteNo nonsense...
ReplyDeleteNo, no, no! Stick with the Sir Les model, just tone it down a bit. You could also stagger about hurling obscenities at the guests, then revert to normal and tell them it's performance art.
ReplyDeleteYes Jemmy..Reminiscent of the Surrealists' famous opening nights. Madness. To my shame, having been part of the surrealist movement when I was a student I participated in one performance at Felix Labish opening. He had quit the movement and insulted some members and as a protest we went to his opening and did very silly stuff. It sounds like in another life now.
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