Who does not love couture? If God is in the details, it's in couture. Many a people find fashion frivolous *some of them may be reading this post and I agree that we all have our opinions and we respect yours* and designers as nothing but glorified tailors. They will never know the level of skill involved to create these works of art. I never believed in preaching to such kind. Either you get it or you don't. If you want to step out looking like __________ *Fill in the blank*, its your choice and good for you. And please don't ask me that question ever, 'How does it matter?' Well, for starters it hurts my eyes more to look at them, compared to when I'm writhing in agony from a migraine.
I don't step out of the house every morning dressed as if I'm from a page in a fashion magazine either *As much I wish I was*. I use public transport and there is only that much of glances I can deal with and trust me I never dress that atrociously or loud. As a matter of fact I'm not a loud dresser. It's just that I like to get my basics right. There are a few cardinal rules that shall never been tampered with. for example, sneakers and sweat pants are for the gym and gym only. Yes! Even if its Juicy couture*Juicy couture is neither juicy nor couture. The velor track pants just get to me. Come winter and every supposedly bored wealthy housewife would be drawn to it.* Another trend we need to impose a ban on is 'floaters' with white socks. If you ask me, I would rather impose a ban on 'floaters'. Period. 'jhola' couture is what I call it. Best goes with an ill-fitting kurta and faded denims for a soiree to Hauz Khas village. Phew!!!!! I just cannot go to Hauz Khas Village. It is just way too 'cool' for me with its budding artists and the likes of them. Honestly speaking, I don't feel smart enough in their proximity. I don't read much, I barely know any politics and I don't work for an NGO and I do not carry 'jholas' any more! So yeah, fair enough!!!!
Moving back to couture, in 2009, Lacroix shutting shop was an immeasurable loss to couture. I've always loved Lacroix. I have the most beautiful invitation to a Lacroix show *Before you raise an eyebrow, the invitation was not meant for me. I loved it so much that I had to beg my friend who was invited to the how to give it to me* stuck to my soft board at work.
I could not believe that company could not even break even let alone turn a profit. Pity that I would never be able to own a Lacroix unless someday I could lay my hands on a vintage *The day I have f**k loads of money*. Till then I'm happy just looking at the pictures.
Long live Couture and Dear God, would be nice if you can work on me getting some!!!!!
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Photo Courtesy: style.com,nytimes.com & google images
Do the stunning German chappals also fall into the same category?
ReplyDeleteKSP, be a sweetie, and run spellcheck once in a while!
ReplyDeleteMr.B... Read between the lines. I know the hand or feet that butter my toast
ReplyDeleteBisay... I did run the spell check and got it edited as well. Will be more careful next time. In my defense, I grew up in a village and english was never a strong subject :-P
"Jhola Couture" hahahahaha, love it!! Now this is what I am talking about...
ReplyDeleteAh! I share your love for Lacroix......one day....some day...
If I was ever going to diet, it would be for Gaultier.
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