Slog - Comments on Street Stylin'

Comment by rjd2

rjd2 — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:35:58 -0800

There's too much going on in this outfit...

Comment by yes, but

yes, but — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:56:12 -0800

Yes, but that's countered by the lack of color.

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:40:59 -0800

Really, is there anything on earth more conservative than punk? You can buy better punk gear than this in Southcenter, which is where it belongs. That collar, that ridiculous low-crowned hat that looks like it came from the party-supply store, the creepers, the jacket -- it's paint-by-numbers stuff. And of course he's pierced (and presumably tatooed) up the ying-yang. It's less rebellious than Tim Eyman's khakis. The ONLY thing about this that's fresh is the turned-up cuffs. Is this the best that "street" can do in this city?

Comment by SDA in SEA

SDA in SEA — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:02:00 -0800

Ah, but he has what appears to be a cock ring hanging from his collar, which is a handy thing to have.

Comment by Spec

Spec — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:37:10 -0800

For a minute there I thought I was looking at a picture of Kid Rock.

Comment by Comte

Comte — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:01:23 -0800

Or worse, Bono.

BTW, since when did "The Stranger" start copping "on-the-street fashion photo features" from "Village Voice"?

Comment by Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:03:28 -0800

Ooh, Fnarf, I had no idea you were so bitchy...

Comment by Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:05:12 -0800

And BTW, I think the porkpie hat and creepers are very hot right now. I'm about to buy a pair of creepers myself, and you know I always look good. I'm just sayin'.

Comment by Paul Sasson

Paul Sasson — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:33:03 -0800

Is that Will Kelley-Kamp?

Comment by Paul Sasson

Paul Sasson — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:33:09 -0800

Is that Will Kelley-Kamp?

Comment by Paul Sasson

Paul Sasson — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:33:14 -0800

Is that Will Kelley-Kamp?

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:02:12 -0800

I'm the bitchiest bitch in Bitchtown, baby.

I like a nice hat, but that ain't it. The brim is way too wide and way too flat. It's a clown hat. It looks like the kind of hat you wear to a dress up party in Junior High. And the only way to make a hat work is if it talks to the clothes.

Likewise the shoes. The two-tone is pure spiv, and this guy doesn't have enough oomph to be a spiv. Again: get some clothes.

I mean, for chrissake, those are PAINTER'S PANTS. See the hammer loop? The rivets at the bottom of the pockets? Nasty. And he's not wearing a shirt. And the biker jacket is a criminal act of stupidity.

Get some real pants and a proper jacket and we can talk some more.

Comment by David

David — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:21:27 -0800

I second the Kid Rock comment/comparison.

Comment by segal

segal — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:55:47 -0800

Rebels are the new conformists. And vice versa.

Comment by Violet_DaGrinder

Violet_DaGrinder — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:05:12 -0800

I'm liking this Street Stylin' bit. Keep it comin'. :D

And this guy is, indeed, stylin'. I'm all about this black-and-white trend action.

Comment by Violet_DaGrinder

Violet_DaGrinder — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:05:17 -0800

I'm liking this Street Stylin' bit. Keep it comin'. :D

And this guy is, indeed, stylin'. I'm all about this black-and-white trend action.

Comment by GummiBerri

GummiBerri — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 21:33:39 -0800

It's a classic look. Some things never go out of style.

Comment by seattle98104

seattle98104 — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 22:04:12 -0800

for street stylin' can we get a photo of fnarf to compare which of the two has more style??

Comment by Sunday's no day for a face

Sunday's no day for a face — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 22:10:15 -0800

Off duty drag queen.

Comment by Amy Kate

Amy Kate — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 23:17:01 -0800

Fnarf, do stop by the office in your best outfit if you can take the critiques.

Comment by Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 23:41:24 -0800

Do post a picture of Fnarf, please.

Comment by cite

cite — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 23:42:48 -0800

where the hell do you buy creepers anymore? they still make those? i don't like being critical of other people's dress -- but that is a little embarrassing!

Comment by Mike in MO

Mike in MO — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 06:28:49 -0800

I'm no fashonista, but I think this dude is trying too hard. But what do I know?

Comment by Taz

Taz — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:28:21 -0800

Why is this outfit worthy of being featured? He's dressed like 90% of the people walking down Broadway - there's nothing interesting or original about his outfit at all. I mean, there were people in my high school in Spokane in the 80's that were wearing the exact same thing. This "alternative" look is tired and predictable, and no more noteworthy than than the elastic waistband khakis that my grandfather buys at Sears.

Comment by Bart

Bart — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:59:16 -0800

How about Rob Thomas? That's who first came to mind for me. He's also got a little Brian Setzer going on too. And a little of that goes a looo-ong way.

Comment by Longball

Longball — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:05:43 -0800

It's all about those shoes.

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:17:35 -0800

No picture, but I'm a banana creme pie today -- white shirt, yellow slacks, green shoes. I'm an older gentleman, I can't carry off the crazy outfits anymore.

Comment by SeMe

SeMe — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:19:55 -0800

I use to beat that guy up in Jr. High.

Comment by Lloyd Clydesdale

Lloyd Clydesdale — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:19 -0800

Maybe a mowhawk would help....

Comment by Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:25:27 -0800

Re: creepers, and black/white two-tone shoes. They're all over the runways (Dior Homme) and the obscure Japanese fashion magazines. So, besides the ones you can pick up cheap, you can also go the high-end route and pay upwards of $500. I'm not advocating. Again, I'm just sayin'.

Comment by Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:28:48 -0800

And Fnarf, you are a chicken not to send a picture. I'm saying that with mad affection.

Comment by joseline

joseline — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:48:16 -0800

Since when did trying to look like a cross between a 50's biker boy and a goth become styling. Back to the drawing board.

Comment by Longball

Longball — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:35:51 -0800

I think a picture would just ruin the intreaging aura of mystique that is the legend, FNARF. In my mind he lives with his laptop in a hollowed out tree like a keebler elf. I want to keep it that way!

Comment by Kris Kringle

Kris Kringle — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:53:01 -0800

No, FNARF lives in a daylight basement apartment with a large array of networked desktop computers. My best friend's friend told me so.

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:35:49 -0800

Small array, notebook computers, main floor. Trust me, "elf" is the LAST thing that would come to mind. And yes, I'm a chicken, but I'm very busy, but photos may appear soon.

Comment by Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:45:42 -0800

Yeah, the creepers, there original punk, from the days when punk was still alive, and I dont buy bondage belts and collars, I make them my self. OH, and the hat, came from the largest hat store in seattle, but i imagine you would not know a faddora if it bit you in the *$$
Oh and Fnarf, do you even own a suit? or do you just down people because you have nothing better to do?

Comment by charlie

charlie — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:54:29 -0800

Kate,
If you wana get my pic in my saturday night best, let me know when, i'll get out my pinstriped suit, with the hat and shoes

Comment by The Wife

The Wife — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:28:01 -0800

A mohawk, that's a good idea. Oh wait, he already has a mohawk, he's bein wearing mohawks since 1985

Comment by charlie

charlie — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:04:06 -0800

Actualy Em, I had my 1st mohawk years before 85. I had a hawk when I was in the 5 grade.

Comment by Emily

Emily — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:41:30 -0800

Come on Fnarf, don't be shy. Get outta that banana creme pie outfit first though please. ;oP