old school

You ought to get over the past . You should never look back. However, in fashion it won’t work off. Returns are inevitable.

Old-school means an ageless trend, which almost never fades, or comes back in a new form. Due to the contrast between various generation’s styles, it enables to trace the fashion history and symbiotically  join the ‘discoveries’ of the past with the innovative approach of the contemporary designers. You needn’t look far for examples.

I ‘m going back to the thirties. Platforms. Although their history may have its source in the antic times, these are the seventies that paid homage to them on behalf of John Travolta and ‘Saturday Night Fever’.  Then, the colorfulness counted. Now, they adopt diverse forms, from unassuming platforms by Philip Lim tfuturistic vision of Alexander McQueen.

Jeans. They never passed its prime. The Levi’s brand introduced them as a ‘worker’s pants’ to become their promoter for long years. Undoubtedly, long, long years. Classic and old designs of Levi’s are priceless and might be found in second-hands only if you are lucky and persistent.

Aviators, initially made for pilots from the 30’s, reverted with the surge of military motives. So nonchalant. An attribute of music icons or movie characters. The Beatles or Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun’ are brought to mind immediately.

Motorcycle jacket, that made its name in the British ‘glam rock’ era, is entirely self-sufficient. An intrinsic element of high-street fashion , as it adds this rebellious spark to the look. Now it is less symbolic,  still casual and intriguing, makes the whole look in a second.

Why we go back to old trends? This is topic of my interest. Of course, there are some easy potential answers, but in the era of development, where we dream of moving the boundaries, fashion is in a state of reverse. And I really like that. Do you? X