Comments on: The Paradox of Not Caring http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:30:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Armed and Dangerous » Blog Archive » Anti-fashion http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-13982 Armed and Dangerous » Blog Archive » Anti-fashion Mon, 28 Nov 2005 12:49:36 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-13982 [...] rance declared over Anti-fashion Manolo the Shoeblogger writes in The Paradox of Not Caring. “claiming to not care about the clothe [...] […] rance declared over Anti-fashion Manolo the Shoeblogger writes in The
Paradox of Not Caring. “claiming to not care about the clothe […]

]]> By: Lol-la http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12838 Lol-la Fri, 28 Oct 2005 06:59:17 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12838 O Manolo! Some of your most devoted readers do indeed regard fashion as nuclear rocket brain surgery, so baffling are its rules to them.It is for this reason that they consult your writings on a daily basis. If you could regularly discourse upon basic dressing and fashion buying rules, or even just the brain surgery part, these klutzy devotees would kiss the tassels of your moccasins in gratitude. O Manolo! Some of your most devoted readers do indeed regard fashion as nuclear rocket brain surgery, so baffling are its rules to them.It is for this reason that they consult your writings on a daily basis. If you could regularly discourse upon basic dressing and fashion buying rules, or even just the brain surgery part, these klutzy devotees would kiss the tassels of your moccasins in gratitude.

]]> By: Norma Desmond http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12825 Norma Desmond Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:56:34 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12825 What lindenen said. Agreed, agreed. To see your reportage from the event would indeed be enlightening and entertaining and altogether most super fantastic! And could you not write off the lovely trip to London as the business expense? There is nothing not to like about this idea. What lindenen said. Agreed, agreed. To see your reportage from the event would indeed be enlightening and entertaining and altogether most super fantastic! And could you not write off the lovely trip to London as the business expense? There is nothing not to like about this idea.

]]> By: Linda http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12824 Linda Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:43:20 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12824 Brilliant! Simply stated, eloquent, I've never used this word before but "superfantastic!" And I too want the "Manolo says, the fashion, it is not the nuclear rocket brain surgery" t-shirt! I am an aspiring designer and it discourages me when I hear some things said by people who are not superfantastic and don't get the importance of dressing for the occasion, whether the occasion is lunch with the president or shopping for oranges at the supermarket. I don't let them get to me, and I try not look at their comments as a personal insult against my chosen profession. If they knew the level of skill involved in the making of the beautiful superfantastic clothes... And by the way...the shoes you feature are simply superfantastic. Hey! I like that word! It's so perfect for so many occasions, like a simple black silk sheath dress worn with black pumps with sculpted heels... Brilliant! Simply stated, eloquent, I’ve never used this word before but “superfantastic!” And I too want the “Manolo says, the fashion, it is not the nuclear rocket brain surgery” t-shirt! I am an aspiring designer and it discourages me when I hear some things said by people who are not superfantastic and don’t get the importance of dressing for the occasion, whether the occasion is lunch with the president or shopping for oranges at the supermarket. I don’t let them get to me, and I try not look at their comments as a personal insult against my chosen profession. If they knew the level of skill involved in the making of the beautiful superfantastic clothes… And by the way…the shoes you feature are simply superfantastic.
Hey! I like that word! It’s so perfect for so many occasions, like a simple black silk sheath dress worn with black pumps with sculpted heels…

]]> By: lindenen http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12816 lindenen Thu, 27 Oct 2005 06:37:21 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12816 Manolo, did you see this blurb at the bottom of the article? <i>"AN EVENING WITH MIUCCIA PRADA Join Style and Colin McDowell for an evening of conversation with Miuccia Prada. She will be discussing her life, her look and her design philosophy. The talk will take place at the British Museum, London WC1, at 7pm on November 23. Tickets are £20; to book, call 0870 842 2242"</i> You should go! Manolo, did you see this blurb at the bottom of the article?

“AN EVENING WITH MIUCCIA PRADA

Join Style and Colin McDowell for an evening of conversation with Miuccia Prada. She will be discussing her life, her look and her design philosophy. The talk will take place at the British Museum, London WC1, at 7pm on November 23. Tickets are £20; to book, call 0870 842 2242″

You should go!

]]> By: AskMom http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12812 AskMom Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:28:17 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12812 The same money required to buy most trendy ridiculous trash would outfit a superfantastic person in a classic cardigan, white button down shirt, well-cut slacks and respectable shoes suitable for ever so many occasions, and in a swipe converts a characterless slacker into a responsible member of civilization. God bless Miuccia and the Manolo for making this simple virtue so much fun. The same money required to buy most trendy ridiculous trash would outfit a superfantastic person in a classic cardigan, white button down shirt, well-cut slacks and respectable shoes suitable for ever so many occasions, and in a swipe converts a characterless slacker into a responsible member of civilization. God bless Miuccia and the Manolo for making this simple virtue so much fun.

]]> By: Norma Desmond http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12794 Norma Desmond Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:48:43 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12794 "Manolo says, the fashion, it is not the nuclear rocket brain surgery" Bing Bing Bing! We have a new t-shirt. “Manolo says, the fashion, it is not the nuclear rocket brain surgery”

Bing Bing Bing! We have a new t-shirt.

]]> By: Lori http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12791 Lori Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:08:24 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12791 Joan Crawford said that any actress who went out looking shabby was digging her own grave. (I guess that's not so true anymore.) As for office workers, I don't understand why my colleagues act like they are ready to break out the champaigne (or maybe a can of beer) on the rare day when they are allowed to wear jeans to work. Isn't it just as easy to put on slacks and a nice top as it is to put on jeans and a t-shirt? As for men, I like it when a man's clothes are forgettable. Joan Crawford said that any actress who went out looking shabby was digging her own grave. (I guess that’s not so true anymore.) As for office workers, I don’t understand why my colleagues act like they are ready to break out the champaigne (or maybe a can of beer) on the rare day when they are allowed to wear jeans to work. Isn’t it just as easy to put on slacks and a nice top as it is to put on jeans and a t-shirt?

As for men, I like it when a man’s clothes are forgettable.

]]> By: toad http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12790 toad Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:44:07 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12790 Yessssss, Dressing for the role, job interviews come to mind. For many jobs the buisness suit is required even though you will not dress that way at the job. For many of the bluecollar jobs that I have gone after, it has been the jeans, the work shirt, and work boots for the interview, supervisor or foreman has to be able to visualize you in the shop. For the back office worker you must look like you mean "business" even though they will dress semi-casually, the women in HR are very prone to checking out your footwear. The shoes and boots do not have to be new but they should be clean and in good condition. The dressing down in torn and tattered clothes and in generally looking unkempt by various actors has always astounded me. It would seem to me that if an actor wants work he or she must realize that any photo or glimpse of them can be seen by someone who might hire them for a role. If you look like you are careless about your looks might you be careless in getting to the set on time and prepared? Yessssss,
Dressing for the role, job interviews come to mind. For many jobs the buisness suit is required even though you will not dress that way at the job. For many of the bluecollar jobs that I have gone after, it has been the jeans, the work shirt, and work boots for the interview, supervisor or foreman has to be able to visualize you in the shop. For the back office worker you must look like you mean “business” even though they will dress semi-casually, the women in HR are very prone to checking out your footwear. The shoes and boots do not have to be new but they should be clean and in good condition.
The dressing down in torn and tattered clothes and in generally looking unkempt by various actors has always astounded me. It would seem to me that if an actor wants work he or she must realize that any photo or glimpse of them can be seen by someone who might hire them for a role. If you look like you are careless about your looks might you be careless in getting to the set on time and prepared?

]]> By: The Baron, thoughtfully http://shoeblogs.com/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12786 The Baron, thoughtfully Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:27:40 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/10/25/the-paradox-of-not-caring/#comment-12786 "...claiming to not care about the clothes, to not be concerned about what one wears, it the paradox, for the clothes worn by one who claims not to care make as much the statement as those worn by one who dresses with the purpose.." We believe this is what Castiglione in the 15th century wrote when he described a good gentleman as having 'sprezzatura'. This is characterized by a lack of affectation. The truly stylish do not appear to be so at first glance. One may use other words for this as well, such as 'soigne'. We believe that this quality is still important for gentlemen and ladies. “…claiming to not care about the clothes, to not be concerned about what one wears, it the paradox, for the clothes worn by one who claims not to care make as much the statement as those worn by one who dresses with the purpose..” We believe this is what Castiglione in the 15th century wrote when he described a good gentleman as having ’sprezzatura’. This is characterized by a lack of affectation. The truly stylish do not appear to be so at first glance. One may use other words for this as well, such as ’soigne’. We believe that this quality is still important for gentlemen and ladies.

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