12.09.2004

Fuck Paris, Milan, and New York all the supermodels are wearing Old Navy

Well, I don't typically write about fashion, but I'm just so disappointed I must vent. In my mind no one really buys the hippest fashions you see gracing the runways. There are always outfits and weird things that make you go "what the fuck". This year has me particularly irritated.

Let me say one word; Ugs. Now I can see the appeal if you are shooting a sports illustrated snow bunny kind of thing. They might be cute if you are Miss Alaska in a beauty pageant. Other than the previous examples there is no reason to purchase these overpriced, jump on the bandwagon, and not weatherproof boots. If you insist on purchasing them, spend the money for the real ones. If you don't you look like a cheap bastard with poor fashion sense. If I could find some purpose in these I think I would feel better. Perhaps it's that no one creates their own style anymore. Be a leader, not a follower!

Now on to my real gripe. Who the hell does Old Navy think they are? I mean I know that they are part of my beloved Gap, but give me a fucking break. First off, I don't shop there. Every time I try I always end up with pants that have a one inch crotch. I quit trying on pants there. Second, they have the audacity to blatantly claim that leg warmers are back in style. Did I miss something here? I don't remember seeing such things from Gucci, Escada, Chole, Max Mara, or any other top designer. Hmm...if the fake Gap says they are back in style it must be true. I hate the commercials too. I mean the "Christmas carol" (I use that term loosely) doesn't even fit to the music. I wish that lady (Carrie Morgan? You know the older one with the big black rimmed glasses) hadn't passed away. At least she made her own style. I'm quite sure she would never claim that leg warmers are back in.

A note on leg warmers...

They were in because of the movie Fame, Flashdance, White Russian, and the eighties kids. Would you wear anything that you wore in the eighties? Dayglow anyone? I predict that Old Navy is going to come out with a new hypercolor shirt. So if you must be a slave to other people's opinions go to the fucking goodwill and save yourself a few bucks. In this case I will be sure to add a bottle of charlie or stetson to your Christmas lists.

Old Navy, I would rather you spend a little more time on better advertising and crotch lengthening than declaring yourself a fashion mecca. I doubt people will travel to see your new fall collection, so just come off it already.