omfg moment of the week: Andrej Pejic.

We could type an entire novel on how we feel about this Australian pretty-boy/disaster/hero/who-the-hell-knows-what-to-think-he-is but really, there is no better way to encapsulate Andrej Pelic than in his own words.

The current "it" model in fashion is used in both mens and women's shows. Yes we wondered "wtf how?!" at first as well. But seriously, he is gorgeous and if you weren't told, you would not be able to tell that that was a boy in a semi see-through haute couture dress. And he "uhh likes to read about politics" too.

Please enjoy below videos and decide for yourselves.

Bisouxxx

j&k

the dissemination of the letterman jacket.

So in the spirit of the Superbowl...

The letterman jacket that has been traditionally worn by athletes who have excelled in sports has become the symbol of the traditional and imbedded "jock stereotype". There is probably no other item that soley defines you in American high schools like this jacket. The garment has come to represent strength, masculinity, and popularity. It is a shining beacon of hope for hormonally unstable, soul-searching teens. Like a fur coat gives instant glamour, the letterman jacket gives instant cool that whips girls into a "verbal frenzy" and welcomes you into the warm embrace of a bro-mance (weird).

Freddie Prince Jr in She's All That

Azimio and Karofsky on Glee

However in urban culture, the letterman jacket has been slightly robbed of it's athletic symbolism. In some ways it's streetwear's equivalent of the little black dress. In hip-hop/urban music community, the jacket is a favourite for bringing a little bit of prep to grungy street style.

Kanye in Pastelle

Drake in Supreme (dericks.com)

Justin Bieber at EMA rehearsals (billboard.com)

The fact is now, even if you aren't a typical American high schooler, the popularity of the jacket due to urbanization means replicas are available worldwide, from retailers such H&M to Balenciaga!

Hümor at Urban Outfitters

Ladies cardigan at H&M

Ice Cream

Louis Vuitton

Balenciaga

Letterman's have transcended their classical significance and place in American society. Whether you choose a vintage throw out from a store in Shoreditch or shell out for the luxury interpretations (although I can't imagine why), you can be assured that it's a piece that is going to stay in style for many, many years to come. 

Congratulations Packers!

j & k

neophytes.

When it comes to style and culture blogging there are more sites out there than you could shake a stick at. It seems everyone has their own opinion on what's à la mode, and there is nothing wrong with that. Fashion and culture is a discourse and everyone is entitled to individual preferences. 

the catalyst is the concept of starting an idea that can precipitate a movement. Like the Japanese youth and Balenciaga turned the Arabian kuffiyeh into one of the biggest scarf trends of the late 2000s, the catalyst can be an idea, trend or event that generates a cultural shift.

The pair of us are not usually this serious, but for a first post we need to outline our mission for our foray into cyber space:

• our views on style and culture as we see it (obviously...)
• international perspectives as two very nationality confused individuals
• multi-lingual posts
• street-style and reports from our extensive travels
• a love of large words, so grab a dictionary
• and always with a large sprinkling of sarcasm and irony, or occasionally just plain mean

bisoux, chu, besos, puss, bousa

j & k