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330. The Renegade Bikers.....
Right before this blistering winter hit, I told myself by late October, early November would be the last I would see New Yorkers peddling their respective bicycles until Spring. Well it's nearing mid January and even when it gets warm enough to, I still bring mine out with extra layers. This either means we're a bit mad to do such a thing or maybe bicycling can be a year round activity, even when it's about 30 outside.....and we better be looking good whilst doing it.
10 January 2010
329. Man of Sartorial Excellence: Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko .... in "Wall Street"
"Greed for lack of a better word....is good" was the famous phrase Gordon Gekko uttered....which seemed to sum up the film, his wardrobe throughout the 120+ minutes and also of the powerful Wall Street executive in the excess of the 1980's. His personality was aggressive and his wardrobe did the job of reflecting his high ranking position, taking style nods from Europe and making it American, all the while easily making banker shirts and suspenders cool and chic.
NBA coach Pat Riley certainly took notes from this film and felt the Gekko effect. In the late 1980's and early 90's, slicked back hair, fine Italian suits courtesy of Gianni Versace set a new standard, similar to how Tom Landry and most American Football coaches pre 1970's donned their best threads on the sidelines.
Michael Douglas is reviving the Gekko character for the sequel "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps", and even 22 years later, my money goes against him losing his stylish and detailed step.
NBA coach Pat Riley certainly took notes from this film and felt the Gekko effect. In the late 1980's and early 90's, slicked back hair, fine Italian suits courtesy of Gianni Versace set a new standard, similar to how Tom Landry and most American Football coaches pre 1970's donned their best threads on the sidelines.
Michael Douglas is reviving the Gekko character for the sequel "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps", and even 22 years later, my money goes against him losing his stylish and detailed step.
06 January 2010
03 January 2010
327. Classic clip of the week (W/e 01.03.10): Eric B. & Rakim- Paid In Full
When Rakim and Eric B. bursted onto the hip hop scene in 1986 with the classic "Paid In Full", Rakim easily took emceeing to new levels the adolescent genre of hip hop wasn't used to or prepared for. Pre Rakim lyricists were generally literal and party oriented and naturally fans latched on when they first got a glimpse of his storytelling ability, laid back and monotone but still in your face, passive aggressive approach to rapping which laid the blueprint for future up and coming microphone fiends of the next generation such as Jay-Z, Nas and Snoop Dogg. Add to this an armful of James Brown samples, hip hop was forever changed.
The pair's wardrobe choices were the perfect balance to their quiet personalities. While Run DMC broke down MTV doors in their trademark black, leather and shelltoe Adidas, Eric B. & Rakim sported nugget and four-finger rings and thick as can be rope chains. Another important element would be custom leather and suede sweatsuits, usually with Gucci, MCM or Louis Vuitton logos, courtesy of a Harlem custom clothier named Dapper Dan. Urbanites took note and helped begin the marriage between hip hop and high fashion.
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