A Short History Of Rent Boys In Popular Culture (Interlude)

1. José Manuel Ferrater Beach Goth, 2009
2. John Galliano Spring/Summer 2001

Boots as a man's men's essential. Or, respectively alternatively, thigh-high socks. The high shaft correlates to an emphasized or exposed crotch area. How I wish for a return of the 2000s.
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The Prarf II

1. Prada Fall/Winter 2006
2. Prada Spring/Summer 2001

In an attempt to complete previous thoughts, we ought return to previous thoughts. And ponder on previous thoughts. While we should never forget previous thoughts. Thoughtful.
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Helmut Dialogues VII

Part IV of 'Duplicate Diptych Week'



1. Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2001
2. Acne Pre-Fall 2013

In this case, the body-conscious 'original' is replaced by a free-spirited 'play' of volume. It may thus not be regarded as remake of a classic but its caberet adaption. The costume as tragic-comical tribute.
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Mesh-Up Syndrome

1. Viviane Sassen Indian: African Drum Beats, 10 Magazine Spring/Summer 2009
2. Ann Demeulemeester Spring/Summer 2001
3. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2012

The consolidation of two themes. The grid reappears as handprinted mesh (Ann Demeulemeester). The stripe as furry clip-on (Raf Simons). Together, they build 'A Short History Of Stripes & The Grid In Popular Tribal Culture'.
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