Outfit #31

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We're using some more men's items today. The T-shirt is from Y-3, the collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas. It's simply designed, but I liked the classic Yamamoto image on the front.

I used a looser style of jeans today because they're slightly more comfortable than the ever-present skinny jeans.
The Call It Spring boots are loose at the top to accommodate the legs of the jeans, and I like the multi-strap design.

I added a Rick Owens jacket and an All Saints scarf for extra layering, and finished off the outfit with some interesting rings (I especially like the black tungsten one), a belt, and a studded backpack.
I'm glad backpacks are back in fashion - I was around for the switch from backpacks to messenger bags at school, and we were constantly getting lectures about not overloading the bags if we were carrying them over one shoulder (same for backpacks when one-strapping it was the only way), and crossing the strap over your chest to spread the load. I carry a huge one-shoulder handbag now and I do have a tendency to overload it, so maybe a backpack is a better option.

Outfit #19

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Today's outfit started with the Dr Martens boots, which are now sadly out of stock. If you find New Rocks too heavy and clunky, something like this is a good alternative.

I added a deconstructed sweater by Ann Demeulemeester, a very prominent designer in avant garde fashion, along with Rick Owens, the designer of the jacket up above. I talked a little bit about designers who make goth-friendly gear in my last post, so now we can add Ann Demeulemeester to the list!

The skirt is by Mairi McDonald - the product description says it's a modern take on the traditional Scottish kilt.
Kilts have been pretty popular in alternative scenes for a while, for men as well as women. The Utilikilt* is popular at festivals because a) lots of pockets, so you don't need a bag, b) lots of secret pockets, and c) air flow, which is a good thing to have at an outdoor gig in the middle of a German summer.