Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Clippings from news sources involving fashion freedom and other gender equality issues.
Post Reply
Coder
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 2649
Joined: Mon Dec 16, 2019 4:40 am
Location: Southeast Michigan

Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Coder »

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/0 ... on-forever
“I’m happy that men are more accepting of skirts and being open to more ideas. It’s such an inspiring time,” Browne told Vanity Fair at his fall 2022 runway presentation in New York on Friday evening. “I think it’s important to remember—whether it’s a skirt or whatever it is—if you want to wear it, why not? You should just do it regardless of what anybody thinks. That’s really the message of tonight’s show. It’s just being true to yourself and being confident in just being your own self. It is easier said than done, but it’s important that you eventually, in your life, do find yourself.”
Dust
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 968
Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:03 pm

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Dust »

Okay, that's one of the better articles on men's skirts I've seen. Generally positive, but balanced, and without making it about sexuality. The pictures didn't show any of the reasonable skirt outfits they were talking about, however...

Thanks for posting, Coder!
User avatar
Uncle Al
Moderator
Posts: 3861
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2003 10:07 pm
Location: Duncanville, TX USA

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Uncle Al »

My $0.02 worth of what I gleaned from the article...... :arrow:

Here's an actor who speaks, and knows, his mind set......
David Harbour, the actor from Stranger Things and Black Widow wrote: “It’s just fun to wear a skirt,” said Harbour while sitting front row at Friday’s presentation.
“It’s comfortable, and I don’t feel weird wearing one. At the beginning of the press tour for
Black Widow, before the pandemic, the first thing I told my stylist was that I’d love to wear
a skirt. I’d love to wear something where my legs are free and have some more creative
expression in what I wear
. For men, it’s so often suits. That’s what you are put in for everything,
so I just love the freedom of creative expression."
"I think men should have more fun with their clothes, and wearing a skirt offers me that.”
(The underlined and bold type is my emphasis, not the original writer of the article)

He is one of the few 'actors' that is helping to 'sell-the-idea' that
it's OK for men to wear skirts :!:

Uncle Al
:mrgreen: :ugeek: :mrgreen:
Kilted Organist/Musician
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas 2008-2009, 2015-2016,
2018-202 ? (and the beat goes on ;) )
When asked 'Why the Kilt?'
I respond-The why is F.T.H.O.I. (For The H--- Of It)
Grok
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 2804
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:21 am

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Grok »

Brief moment of nostalgia...I recall the misfit toys, a misfit reindeer, and the abominable snowman.

I am cautiously optimistic. However, while the man's skirt looks plausible, the skirt-over-slacks combination is a crutch.
Dust
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 968
Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:03 pm

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Dust »

Grok wrote: Fri May 13, 2022 7:37 pm Brief moment of nostalgia...I recall the misfit toys, a misfit reindeer, and the abominable snowman.
Great film. Nostalgia for sure. But I think saying this is anything to do with it is a stretch...
Grok wrote: Fri May 13, 2022 7:37 pm I am cautiously optimistic. However, while the man's skirt looks plausible, the skirt-over-slacks combination is a crutch.
Yeah, it is a crutch for sure. But remember, the fashionistas don't care about comfort, just looks. Or maybe just being "in" on the latest thing. They look ridiculous.
Grok
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 2804
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:21 am

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Grok »

Yeah, and the fashion designers don't care about practicality, either. I don't think it a coincidence that the one thing I have seen gain traction is utility kilts.
Dust
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 968
Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:03 pm

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Dust »

Grok wrote: Sat May 14, 2022 3:10 pm Yeah, and the fashion designers don't care about practicality, either. I don't think it a coincidence that the one thing I have seen gain traction is utility kilts.
And it had very little to do with fashion designers....
User avatar
moonshadow
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 6994
Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2015 1:58 am
Location: Warm Beach, Washington
Contact:

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by moonshadow »

OMG...

https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/626 ... ne-003.png

:rofl: :lol: :lol:

Somebody wear that at Walmart... do it... DO IT!...! :rofl: :lol:

funny_fashion.jpg
Whenever I need a quick smile on a VERY bad day... I will recall this image... :lol:
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
-Andrea
The old hillbilly from the coal fields of the Appalachian mountains currently living like there's no tomorrow on the west coast.
User avatar
Fred in Skirts
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 3988
Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:48 pm
Location: Southeast Corner of Aiken County, SC USA

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Fred in Skirts »

Thanks Moon, now I will have to pour bleach in my eyes to get those images removed. :shock: :shock: :shock:
:lol: :lol:
"It is better to be hated for what you are than be loved for what you are not" Andre Gide: 1869 - 1951
Always be yourself because the people that matter don’t mind and the ones that mind don’t matter.
STEVIE
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 4187
Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:01 pm
Location: North East Scotland.

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by STEVIE »

moonshadow wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 3:14 pm Somebody wear that at Walmart... do it... DO IT!...!
Sure and I will just as soon as I can arrange a new mortgage on the house to buy it.
Oh my, do you not feel the elegance and sophistry .................?
I will also order one in a French theme to wear on the 14th July.
Boney.
User avatar
r.m.anderson
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 2601
Joined: Sun Nov 07, 2004 6:25 pm
Location: Burnsville MN USA

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by r.m.anderson »

Nothing beats a good YouTube video - - - "The People of Wal*Mart" !

LINK

https://www.bing.com/search?q=YouTube+t ... 4911d315a1
"YES SKIRTING MATTERS"!
"Kilt-On" -or- as the case may be "Skirt-On" !
WHY ?
Isn't wearing a kilt enough?
Well a skirt will do in a pinch!
Make mine short and don't you dare think of pinching there !
STEVIE
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 4187
Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:01 pm
Location: North East Scotland.

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by STEVIE »

r.m.anderson wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 7:17 am The People of Wal*Mart"
Yes RM described as "inappropriate", and I dare say that is how some folks see me too.
The judgemental flavour of this crap just shows the gospel according to Browne has still a long long way to go.
Steve,
User avatar
Sinned
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 5804
Joined: Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:28 pm
Location: York, England

Re: Vanity Fair: How the Thom Browne Skirt Movement Is Changing Fashion Forever

Post by Sinned »

It was the third image that caused me to laugh. The two previous images just didn't prepare me for it.
I believe in offering every assistance short of actual help but then mainly just want to be left to be myself in all my difference and uniqueness.
Post Reply