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posted by guest
Jan 22, 2009 11:10AM
You're kidding, right? Oversized, holey or laddered mohair sweaters (especially the stripey variety) have been a staple of the UK punk look since the late 1970s. Hundreds if not thousands were sold in Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's legendary Sex boutique back in the day.
The Topshop sweater is a near replica (the Rodartes seemed more like an homage to me, especially as they repurposed the mohair as tights/leggings).
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posted by guest
Jan 22, 2009 12:38PM
"You're kidding, right? Oversized, holey or laddered mohair sweaters (especially the stripey variety) have been a staple of the UK punk look since the late 1970s. Hundreds if not thousands were sold in Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's legendary Sex boutique back in the day.
The Topshop sweater is a near replica (the Rodartes seemed more like an homage to me, especially as they repurposed the mohair as tights/leggings).",
You are bang on!, and to think some people still believe Rodarte inevented the laddered punk sweaters....
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posted by LeMagnifique
Jan 22, 2009 1:20PM
To all at fashionista.com. Have you ever heard of the concept of fashion trends lol ?
Get over yourselves and find some interesting stories for a change...
Thanks.
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posted by guest
Jan 22, 2009 6:36PM
Dear reader 14,
unless you are suzy menkes or cathy horyn posting anonymously,
no one wants to hear your stupid opinion,
i mean.. how dare you take that tone with fashionista, you probably are one of those women tim gunn makes over that think they aren't complete fashion victims, BUT THEY ARE.
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posted by guest
Jan 22, 2009 7:30PM
what the Wang again? you guys sure are obsessed with him. he's just a rich boy with deep pockets and a lot of skinny model friends. and wtf reader 18? i agree with reader 14... fashion trends..trickle down ...inspired by....reader 18...why don't you take fashion trends 101...
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posted by guest
Jan 22, 2009 7:50PM
Why all the Wang hate? Say what you want about him but he has some how managed to create what appears to be a commercially viable company without the aid of a major European or American conglomerate by the age of 24. That in and of itself is incredible. What he does may got be incredibly groundbreaking or even new, but what NY designer can claim that?
If you don't get Wang or care for his aesthetic then move on and look at the work you do enjoy and let the editors of this site publish what they see fit.
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posted by bastylefilegirl
Jan 23, 2009 11:19AM
LOL yeah this should be renamed Adventures in Ugly Sweaters!
posted by guest
Jan 22, 2009 10:25AM
More like Rodarte, isn't it?