Hasta La Ideas

For a while there, it seemed as though fashion was starting to quickly solidify itself inside of bright, obnoxious colors, a la 1983. Fortunately, the economy collapsed, the happiness has been drained from nearly every industry, and now things can get back to normal. So it would seem if fashion shows are any gauge. The New York Times reports from two shows in Milan, one for Burberry and the other for Missoni, both of which seem to be trying to cultivate a look that’s a cross between cast members from Oliver! and professional pallbearers. It’s pretty gloomy. And the AP confirms this, taking in shows by houses like Prada and Dolce & Gabbana, all of which seem to have shifted to an absolute fear or color and/or joy. What does all of this mean? For starters, that things are lousy out there. But the good side is that those grey pants you wore out but never threw away will look amazing with simple cloth patches. All the better if you can learn to say “Please sir…” in a convincing British accent.

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