Polyvinyl Chloride

1. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2011
2. James Long Fall/Winter 2011

As our short history of the plastic raincoat in popular culture evolves into a comprehensive saga, its index demands another chapter. Working title: Polyvinyl and polymer in contemporary fashion.
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Corduroy

Top Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2002
Bottom James Long Fall/Winter 2010

I'm usually not afraid of questionable or utterly awful things. But corduroy leaves me concerned. Why? Why does it exist? Why do people use it? Why do some people even like it? Especially given the fact that it may have a fashion comeback.
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P.S.: Pictures shown above represent noteworthy exceptions. I just couldn't allow myself to post Ralph Lauren.

Even Longer

James Long Totalitarian Heroes Collection

Severe soldiers. Crisscross leather details. Black and white looks. Avantgarde futurism. I am more and more convinced that I need a leather harness to wear on top of a white shirt.
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I Met A MAN In London

James Long for MAN Spring/Summer 2009

Hmm, somehow I am fascinated. But it is not as good as Romain Kremer. To be honest: it's crap. Well, crap that is so crap I talk about it. So it is good crap, right?
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