Tuesday, September 13, 2011

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Cameras click-click-clicking.  Bulbs flash-flash-flashing.

You could say I'm having a tinge of behind-the-scenes envy over Fashion Week.  The street and backstage shots are always fun to look at.  So, in a feat that would make a circus contortionist proud, I turned the camera back on itself and bent backward through time to mimic the action.

Alright, I exaggerate.  Some of you will remember my Time Travel post with the top hat and this adjustable parachute silk skirt, already in its second life.  This "behind-the-scenes" photo is from back then, that's all.

Behind-the-scenes
Aside to Photographers:
Do you get more wrinkles on one side of your face
from frequent eye/face scrunching?
This is a serious inquiry I want an answer to!



Flipping through the initial New York Times fashion reviews, I wondered if I had travelled back-to-the-future instead.  Rag & Bone today showed adjustable parachute silk skirts too!  And many times, I've worn mine with a plain, white t-shirt and cuffs.  I thought I was off-trend back then.  In today's paradoxical fashion, I must have been so off, I was on.  Go figure.   (Rag & Bone's skirt did give me the idea of ripping off the rosette on mine.  I just tend to be cowardly when it comes to DIY.  Help, anyone?)


Rag & Bone Spring 2012
asymmetric parachute silk skirt
Photo: style.com

This encouragement is terrible for pack rats like me who never discard anything, even moth-eaten cashmeres.  I still wear my favorite hole-y sweaters, mendicant style, lamenting their glamorous past.

So hang on to your clothes.  Nothing is ever really new.  After a decade or two, dust them off, call them "vintage" and enjoy them a second time around.  We don't need a DeLorean to get back to the future.

What do you do with your old clothes -- keep or donate?

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Addendum:  I would like to thank Songbird for honoring me with:


I can't wait to see what amazing films this young blogger will come up with when she emerges from film school in Calcutta.  I am truly humbled by the award and appreciate being on its receiving end.


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26 comments:

  1. STYLE MARMALADESeptember 14, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Congrats in your award! If I really love the piece and I think is timeless I keep otherwise I donate it. x

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  2. mispapelicosSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    I keep timeless items, like Victoria, and pass on sell or donate the rest.
    Loving the skirt in the first shot.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  3. David TomsSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    I am always keeping things from past seasons, not because I hope they will come back in fashion, but beacuse I like them!

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  4. FashionistableSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I have to say the moment you asked the wrinkles question I got up of my seat to take a look and I can honestly say there is no difference between on side of or the other. The are (sadly :-)) evenly wrinkled. Look at you in your fashion forward skirt. I used to work with an older art director who's favourite line was "there is nothing new under the sun". Every time this happens I think yes he was right. I donate my clothes and have from time to time regretted it but it is only rarely I feel this way. I need occasionally to make room for the new. Xxxx

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  5. Haute WorldSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love the parachute skirt! I remember All Saints had a few signature ones a few seasons ago, which I almost bought. I tend to hold on to my clothes, unless it's something I'm very certain I'll never wear - even if they do come back in trend. I think that even if trends do return, your own individual style evolves.

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  6. BeLighterSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I also keep everything, and when I decide to give away something, I find a few seasons later that I shouldn't have... because it's trendy again!!!
    Go figure!...

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  7. ediotSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    hey! nice blog
    i really like that rag&bone skirt. it's great
    xx

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  8. SabineSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Absolutely! Your skirt is totally up-to-date. I never throw anything away either - and moth-eaten cashmere sweaters are my favourites!

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  9. Rhônya HolmanSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Congratulations in your award! Lovely skirt too.

    Have a wonderful week! ❤

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  10. bohemianbonesSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love assymetrical skirts, it hides and reveals the right amount!

    and congrats!!!

    xxx
    www.bohemianbones.blogspot.com

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  11. Angela LeberteSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    i alwayssss get so jealous at fashionw eek! i want to be behind the scenes so much! one day...

    xo
    angie
    www.fluentbeauty.com

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  12. Coté WritesSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    DIY tip: If you want to take the rosette off your skirt, tug on it a little while examining it up close first. If you can see just a few threads holding the rosette on that go straight through to the inside of the skirt, you can probably take it off easily with a seam ripper or scissors. If there are a lot of threads and you can't see where they go, don't chance making a hole in the skirt...On another note, I am someone who clings to my old clothes like dear friends. I donate a lot of stuff whenever I move, though, because I secretly aspire to not being such a pack rat.

    http://www.cotewrites.com/blog/

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  13. the nyanzi reportSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    ha! you've made my day - about the wrinkle situation...

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  14. Michelle LeeSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    great skirt
    and you recognized my blanket :) yes it's my favorite missoni

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  15. BlueSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I like the skirt, it's really cool!

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  16. The PvdH JournalSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I am so bad with clothes! I just keep and keep and keep them forever and ever! (like you I have the firm belief that designer clothes ought to be never thrown away as they just become vintage later on!).

    ... and I just love how you turned the camera on yourself. I am going a bit crazy about all these fashion show posts so today I took a break and just rambled on about something else (my new Celine bag!). Perhaps tomorrow I'll turn the camera on myself. ;)

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  17. Punctuation MarkSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    i donate... especially because my hair has changed so much over the past couple of years there are things that just don't look as good on me anymore

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  18. Project CurveSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    keep the rosette..it looks good...and you deserve the award because i love reading your posts so much!you have a voice..you don't just mention what you are wearing.and i love that.
    and i won't be making films anytime soon haha..if it ever does happen it will be a long long time from now!

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  19. Diego R. WyattSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Congrats on the award!

    The skirt looks magnificent with the shoes. Gorgeous shot! I love when photogs turn the camera on themselves.

    I try to donate every season, especially since there is a lot of things I don't wear or don't fit so great. It's incredible how much is wasted.

    Diego
    www.howtozipyourfly.com

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  20. ChiccaSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Congrats on your award, you deserve it!!!

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  21. SoapyMermaidSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I donate because I don't have enough space! congratulations on your award. I can't wait for songbird's future films either ;)

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  22. soukainaSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    congrats on your award ! great post

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  23. jenniSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    That's one cool skirt you're sporting, I like it better than Rag&Bones'! I really enjoy pieces like that which are interesting and somewhat timeless!

    I tend to save waaay too much of my clothes, although I've had many nice occasions when I've done a bit of wandering in the attic and have found some pieces that feel fresh again. Those make for very good diy projects too!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I never thought about the wrinkles on the left side of my face being more prominent than the right side from being a photographer! but i'm running to the mirror to examine! :)

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  25. 2befabOctober 1, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    hi darling..
    you're fantastic!!!!I like your blog!!!
    pass from my blog..i have new post!!!
    xoxo2befab

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  26. danielleOctober 4, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    rag and bone makes amazing clothing i can't afford, but amazing jeans i'm willing to splurge on. love them!

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