Is there a new fashion for 'workwear'?

[Yuwipi Woman]

Here's there lookbook for the work in progress line. There's not much that I like tbh. I prefer the more classic WIP stuff like the sweatshirts with the small logos and the windbreakers. Carhartt WIP Women's Lookbook - Spring/Summer 2018 | carhartt-wip.com

Can't say I care for most of it either. The color is a little weird (especially the teal), and I don't like the large logos either. The only thing I liked was:

Carhartt WIP W' Nimbus Pullover (Summer) | carhartt-wip.com

I get enough camo from shopping at charity shops, that I doubt I'd pay $220 for it.

 

[danski]

I don’t think that carhartt fashion stuff is as available in the states.

I remember asking about a pair of cords in Dave’s ny and got a blank look. They then said the fashion stuff was mostly European.

Eta...that was a few years ago though.

 

[Thimble Queen]

Can't say I care for most of it either. The color is a little weird (especially the teal), and I don't like the large logos either. The only thing I liked was:

Carhartt WIP W' Nimbus Pullover (Summer) | carhartt-wip.com

I get enough camo from shopping at charity shops, that I doubt I'd pay $220 for it.

Yeah it's stupid expensive. I was tempted by one of the black coats with the furry hoods, as it gets very cold here but I couldn' justify the expense and bought one much cheaper. Then we had a really cold snap

 

[Thimble Queen]

I don’t think that carhartt fashion stuff is as available in the states.

I remember asking about a pair of cords in Dave’s ny and got a blank look. They then said the fashion stuff was mostly European.

Eta...that was a few years ago though.

I had a look at their website and they only have one WIP shop in the States. Whereas there are six in England. Streetwear shops would stock it though.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

This is the kind of stuff I see here:

 

[Thimble Queen]

The coat I quite like but in black obvs

 

[Voley]

I guess it's a bit more in for young people again because of that whole 90s logo trend coming back in.

Things like this pass old duffers like me by.

I'll be getting my combat trousers out again in that case.

 

[Yossarian]

Things like this pass old duffers like me by.

I'll be getting my combat trousers out again in that case.

Sounds like combat shorts, Doc Martens, and Pop Will Eat Itself T-shirts will be cutting-edge fashion by summer, I knew it was only a matter of time.

 

[magneze]

There's two Carhartt's with the same logo: Carhartt: one name, two very different menswear brands

 

[SpookyFrank]

see also: jeans.

Went in H&M today and they had two kinds of men's jeans: skinny and superskinny. The men's clothes area was up an escalator, presumably because they cater exlcusively to people who can't get up a flight of stairs because their legs have no muscles in them at all.

 

[Yossarian]

There's two Carhartt's with the same logo: Carhartt: one name, two very different menswear brands

So it became cool because rappers liked their warm coats with lots of pockets, rappers wanted to look like crack dealers, and cool people wanted to look like rappers? Wonder what's going to happen if New York crack dealers take to wearing Wellington boots because they keep their feet dry and have a lot of space for hiding drugs.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

OK. I have an in-route here. Just saw the dude dressed in a Hi-Viz suit (you couldn't really miss him). Hopefully meeting him and his mates later to find out what the value is in there functional, but 'stylish' workwear outfits.

I really liked the Japanese guy I met wearing the old fashioned carpenters apron as an everyday/walk around town sort of thing. He was a very chilled, content and relaxed young person who happily admitted he was wearing what he was wearing, because it represented his aspirations. Good aspirations IMO, but Day-Glo orange suit? Are any of the Village People still around to ask I wonder?

Just out of nothingness as the usuals' seem to be taking the piss...
I dress quite consciously as a 'non-artist'. When I put my work out and sit on a bench close by watching peoples reactions, I see them look at my fucking brilliant genius work, then they look for the artist. I am almost always the last person they suspect. However, my functional, but stylish workwear is currently hefty motorcycle boots (donated by Hells Angels - thanks guys), dark blue cords with knee pad things, 5 top layers - T, dress shirt, thermal blue toned tartan shirt, thick knit cardigan in traditional Portuguese fisherman's style (with hood) in blue and white and a very suave overcoat in a sort of fawn colour - full length with beautiful lining and detachable suede collar As fucking fuck!!!!!!!!!!

Like Poot I have a secret liking for women in hard hats and boots also. I keep it secret, because many would probably accuse me of being sexist.

Hard hat. Steel toe capped boots. Touch of Chanel Nº5, and fuck all else. Oh yes

 

[cupid_stunt]

Like Poot I have a secret liking for women in hard hats and boots also. I keep it secret, because many would probably accuse me of being sexist.

Hard hat. Steel toe capped boots. Touch of Chanel Nº5, and fuck all else. Oh yes

Oh. My. God.

 

[cupid_stunt]

OTOH, at least she could both headbutt you & kick you in the balls without injury to herself.

 

[friendofdorothy]

I noticed a while ago that Carhartts were popular in some urban circles. Around here, its just work wear you buy at the farm store.

Barn coats seem to be popular with politicians trying to get votes from "the little people." You have to wonder how many of them have ever seen the inside of a barn.

What is a barn coat?

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

What is a barn coat?

Orvis Classic Barn Coat / Classic Barn Coat -- Orvis

 

[friendofdorothy]

Orvis Classic Barn Coat / Classic Barn Coat -- Orvis

is that fashionable now?

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

is that fashionable now?

Not in the least. I think I own four.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Isn't odd that people will pay to buy 'worn in' or distressed clothes. Everyone is buying stone washed pre ripped jeans presumably to belie the fact they are buying lots of new clothes that they will throw away before they are really worn in by age.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Isn't odd that people will pay to buy 'worn in' or distressed clothes. Everyone is buying stone washed pre ripped jeans presumably to belie the fact they are buying lots of new clothes that they will throw away before they are really worn in by age.

The psychology here is all about having empathy with the poor people whilst being comfortably well off. It is a very strange one. People buy new clothes that look old from High Street names, but they wouldn't be seen dead in a pair of second hand jeans. They say: 'I understand street survival and being poor, but I have a lot of cash'. Very weird.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

OTOH, at least she could both headbutt you & kick you in the balls without injury to herself.

I'm relying on my judgement that Poot has a good sense of humour. However, this is something I get wrong often

 

[cupid_stunt]

I'm relying on my judgement that Poot has a good sense of humour. However, this is something I get wrong often

Interesting move, does this mean the penny has dropped that Poot is female & you're trying to save face?

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Interesting move, does this mean the penny has dropped that Poot is female & you're trying to save face?

What am I supposed to be saving face about?

How on Earth is my liking for women in workwear in anyway offensive? Poot says she likes her workwear. I like workwear also. WTF has got up your arse?

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

The psychology here is all about having empathy with the poor people whilst being comfortably well off. It is a very strange one. People buy new clothes that look old from High Street names, but they wouldn't be seen dead in a pair of second hand jeans. They say: 'I understand street survival and being poor, but I have a lot of cash'. Very weird.

Can't say I buy it either.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

This is the kind of stuff I see here:

That is fucking cool. I'd buy it to wear as a non-work thing.

 

[kabbes]

Like Poot I have a secret liking for women in hard hats and boots also. I keep it secret, because many would probably accuse me of being sexist.

Hard hat. Steel toe capped boots. Touch of Chanel Nº5, and fuck all else. Oh yes

As so often happens, you seem to get mixed up between “sexist” and “a creepy weirdo”.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

As so often happens, you seem to get mixed up between “sexist” and “a creepy weirdo”.

As so often happens, you seem to be a little bit backwards.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

As so often happens, you seem to get mixed up between “sexist” and “a creepy weirdo”.

Actually, it is a little bit more than backwards. You are in denial of very basic stuff. I would worry about you if I actually gave a shit.

 

[alcopop]

As so often happens, you seem to get mixed up between “sexist” and “a creepy weirdo”.

Surely he’s a sexist creepy weirdo?

 

[kabbes]

Surely he’s a sexist creepy weirdo?

Well, this is true. But he truly seems to not understand the difference between the two concepts.