U Got The Look
08 June 2009, 21.34 | Posted in These are my heroes | 3 comments »
It’s no secret that workwear is in right now. And with that, comes a certain degree of macho nonsense. Seeing as I’m quite the contrarian, I’ve decided to flag up the amazing style in Prince’s Purple Rain. It’s about as far from workwear as you can get, but it’s probably just as inspirational.
What may be surprising for some is that they do have some workwear staples in this – the white vest, for instance – but they’re worn in a subversive manner (as in teamed with studded trousers and high heeled boots). Classic menswear fanatics should enjoy the tie clips, pattern clashing and pocket squares worn by Morris Day and anyone looking for inspiration on how to rock a bow tie should look no further. I’m still not advocating ruffles though.
Of all the places to derive fashion inspiration Prince is the last place i’d look. To each his own I guess.
That’s cool. You look like you’re more of a Morris Day fan yourself.
HAHA yeah the man had some flashy suits.