It certainly does when it comes to mens fashion in New Zealand. For so long I have wondered why mens fashion has not been more prominent like it is today. The following article explains it all. http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_7907.php
In the article, the writer, Douglas Lloyd Jenkins explains that "Kiwi men dress badly so that people don't think they're gay".
A few years ago I probably would have agreed with this article with the lack of mens clothing stores available to kiwi men.
However, my observations around Wellington now say differently. Being that I am always trying to be aware of my fashion surroundings, I often take notice of what every single male is wearing while I am walking along Lambton Quay in my lunch hour. Overall, I can say that kiwi men (well Wellington men anyway) are more often than not, fashionably well dressed. There are some exceptions, but I do not look at every guy and think they are "gay" just because they are well dressed. It is an easy stereo typical thought though. "He's too well dressed to be straight". That line fits in well with "his girlfriend must pick out his clothes".
As an aside though, if it is true that only gay men dress well......70% of Wellingtons male population must be GAY!!
D.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Transition for a change of season
Firstly, apologies for my lengthy silence which may have seemed like a respite but was more of an extra busy workload.
Since my last post, seasons have changed and I find myself transitioning from winter season clothing to spring season. For Wellington this means the likelihood of gusty and windy days ahead. (for the next 2 months atleast). So how does this affect my fashion decisions? Well it does mean that a beanie is still an essential item even when the sun may be shining. Hairstyles are crucial to completing a look and as windy Wellington lives up to its name from September to November, beanies will assist in keeping the "I've just been electrocuted by a 60v pylon" look at bay.
The key word here is "transitioning" which really means that although winter is officially over, it's ok to still wear winter coats, hats and scarves because we are all still transitioning. To ensure that you don't look confused about what season it is, complement these with a pair of trendy shades.
One good thing about an end of season is that sales will start to appear, for both end of season lines and new season trends. I will keep my eye out on where the best sales are at the moment.
Happy transitioning!!
D.
Since my last post, seasons have changed and I find myself transitioning from winter season clothing to spring season. For Wellington this means the likelihood of gusty and windy days ahead. (for the next 2 months atleast). So how does this affect my fashion decisions? Well it does mean that a beanie is still an essential item even when the sun may be shining. Hairstyles are crucial to completing a look and as windy Wellington lives up to its name from September to November, beanies will assist in keeping the "I've just been electrocuted by a 60v pylon" look at bay.
The key word here is "transitioning" which really means that although winter is officially over, it's ok to still wear winter coats, hats and scarves because we are all still transitioning. To ensure that you don't look confused about what season it is, complement these with a pair of trendy shades.
One good thing about an end of season is that sales will start to appear, for both end of season lines and new season trends. I will keep my eye out on where the best sales are at the moment.
Happy transitioning!!
D.
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