September 2009
11 posts
“If a person makes me laugh, then he or she has a great style.”
—HEL LOOKS | Mikko (37)
“I like free and cheap clothes. I’m addicted to thrift stores and flea markets.”
—HEL LOOKS | Jenny (21)
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stickin' it to the schu(man)n aka "this is so fucking absurd" →
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Especially with comments like these:
Chou Chou Design said…
I find Homeless people having the most creative style a lot of times. The way they layer/ coloring/ mixing patterns are so powerful! I always find them inspiring. You said this photo isn’t about fashion. What is Fashion anyway? I thought this is pretty fashionable.troubledeyes said…
It’s so easy to believe that homeless people are down on their luck, but really they have a freedom the rest of us in society do not. The chaos of uncertainty can yield a freedom that eludes the rest of us with our perfectly clean lives…
Jorge from W Palm Beach said…
I often look at homeless folks for inspiration on what to wear. There is a certain softness to the clothes after being worn day-in, day-out. I also think they tend to wear exclusively what is necessary, something not too warm for the day, and a warmer layer for nights. I particularly remember a certain gent in Cincinnati who would wear a perfectly coordinated outfit until it got dirty, and then he replaced it with another, also in perfect coordination. What he thought about fashion, I’ll never know. Jorge from WPB
JouJou Loves You said…
Second best dressed homeless man I’ve ever seen. The first is in downtown Tunis, Tunisia in the Medina. He has the most amazing coat and hair I’ve ever seen. I’ve taken many photos of him incognito. Fascinating creature he is….
And the Schuman’s response? Equally asinine:
The Sartorialist said…
For Anon 11:55
This was shot on the Bowery outside a shelter. If he is not homeless then he is living in that shelter - both would count as “down on his luck” to me.
regarding our interaction, we didn`t speak but communicated through a short series of nods,shrugs, and pointing - basically Manspeak.Finally, some sense:
Anonymous said…
why does everyone kiss your ass? This picture is repulsive. I can tell from this pic that you took it in front of the bowery mission and am surprised you didn’t get your ass kicked. Your type is the reason NYC is DEAD. Way to kick someone when he is down.
Anonymous said…
Why did you assume he was homeless? Also, homelessness is not about “giving up”. Mental health is a clear comorbidity of chronic homelessness - nothing to do with “giving up” or “dignity”.
Sass said…
I get the sense that it is because this man is homeless that people are surprised by the notion that he might have some semblence of dignity or character … I mean a homeless man matching his socks to his boots … the shock! the awe! Perhaps Giuliani could have saved a load of cash by passing out some nifty argyle socks…
