So, so good. Many things made me laugh but this was on another level: "It feels ... awkward. As if Cybill Shepherd had performed her first jazz-singing gig at Carnegie Hall awkward."
Bless you for taking down Mr Krakoff. I acquired a Coach wallet in the aughties that was (for me) perfection: sturdy, palm-sized, with an attachment for my keys, just the right number of pockets and compartments, and a lifetime replacement "guarantee." I was relieved of it last spring in Italy, and when I went to replace it, I found nothing on the Coach website except "designer" trinkets larded with faux gold logos. It's nice to have someone to blame even if I can't prove he was responsible.
One thing that’s great about the internet is that you can see the entire arc of someone’s business/career/life in a few minutes spent clicking links online. And if you live long enough, you can see where people end up. Fingers crossed Reed will land on his feet.
I especially love the shade of lines like, “… a mere shoe-toss away from those of historic design houses he would appear to regard as his contemporaries…” Bra slingshots taken!
love the voice over on this one builds to a crescendo dripping with disdain you ever muttered "kazam!" to yourself after stealing some rich guy's taxi?
in my youthful news-writing days i was never responsible for any calamitous downfalls BUT a sarcastic take on the 1980 winter Olympics in Lake Placid the summer before that fiasco turned Miracle on Ice spurred a furious letter in paper from Art Devlin a big sponsor and former medalist and then after we elected Bernie in 1981 i wrote a thing about the defeated Democratic-machine-for-life Mayor applying for unemployment because i happened to be there too and he threatened to sue our weekly paper. Small potatoes but cooked right they last a LONG TIME heheheh
Hilarious piece, and extra praise for your mention of the Yukon!!! As born and bred Yukoner, I'd definitely watch Kurt Russell starring as a tough Yukon cop in an arctic dystopia...
Same thing happens in the watch industry (big shiny boutique in the middle of Great Depression-ambience, dozens of Reed Krakoffs running around, someone like Elon Musk tucked away in their pocketbook)
I really like that painting of Henry the Ape. And as someone who has designed accessories and home decor products only to see the children of the ultrawealthy suddenly decide to create a handbag or scarf line, get featured in the Style section of the NYT and just as suddenly sell their designs in Barney's, I appreciate your takedown.
Easily the most hilarious fashion review I have read. Not that I have read many, but we did watch PROJECT RUNWAY the first few seasons. The illustration is exceptional.
Super hilarious and skilled as usual- i want the butch gauge linen!
So do I, but on a totally different garment!
So, so good. Many things made me laugh but this was on another level: "It feels ... awkward. As if Cybill Shepherd had performed her first jazz-singing gig at Carnegie Hall awkward."
I liked that one too. You have to sort of know jazz a little to get it, though.
Or, have seen that Cole Potter musical Cybil’s boyfriend filled with people who will never see Carnegie Hall.😄
I love the coda; people say 'how impactful', but there it is, boom. Your slingshot bra kills.
I love you man. Also, thank you so so so so so much for going PAID, scubscriberwise. It makes a big difference to me.
I get it: support what/whom you love, baby. Muchos besos!
I shan't disappoint you Sir.
Poaching mastodon? Like eggs or like deer? No matter. Wonderful stuff.
Thanks Rivets!!
oh, and deer!
Bless you for taking down Mr Krakoff. I acquired a Coach wallet in the aughties that was (for me) perfection: sturdy, palm-sized, with an attachment for my keys, just the right number of pockets and compartments, and a lifetime replacement "guarantee." I was relieved of it last spring in Italy, and when I went to replace it, I found nothing on the Coach website except "designer" trinkets larded with faux gold logos. It's nice to have someone to blame even if I can't prove he was responsible.
I was way too punk rock to let him get away with that stunt.
One thing that’s great about the internet is that you can see the entire arc of someone’s business/career/life in a few minutes spent clicking links online. And if you live long enough, you can see where people end up. Fingers crossed Reed will land on his feet.
Dear Cintra, your writing still shines like a polished sun.
I truly appreciate that.
Check out Reedkrakoff.com, especially the blog. I swear it is 100% AI generated - "Significance of Upgrading the Workwear of Tow Truckers" WTF?
That's not the language he originally used, which was hyper-privileged and insulting to blue-collar anything.
I especially love the shade of lines like, “… a mere shoe-toss away from those of historic design houses he would appear to regard as his contemporaries…” Bra slingshots taken!
Thank you lovely Janine! Yeah, it's fun brutalizing someone who richly deserves it.
love the voice over on this one builds to a crescendo dripping with disdain you ever muttered "kazam!" to yourself after stealing some rich guy's taxi?
No, but I will from now on.
in my youthful news-writing days i was never responsible for any calamitous downfalls BUT a sarcastic take on the 1980 winter Olympics in Lake Placid the summer before that fiasco turned Miracle on Ice spurred a furious letter in paper from Art Devlin a big sponsor and former medalist and then after we elected Bernie in 1981 i wrote a thing about the defeated Democratic-machine-for-life Mayor applying for unemployment because i happened to be there too and he threatened to sue our weekly paper. Small potatoes but cooked right they last a LONG TIME heheheh
But it can buy you at least one Supreme Court justice! As if Mr. Krakoff had such silly concerns, but still...
Hilarious piece, and extra praise for your mention of the Yukon!!! As born and bred Yukoner, I'd definitely watch Kurt Russell starring as a tough Yukon cop in an arctic dystopia...
Welcome oh Guest from the frozen North!
Same thing happens in the watch industry (big shiny boutique in the middle of Great Depression-ambience, dozens of Reed Krakoffs running around, someone like Elon Musk tucked away in their pocketbook)
PermaWealth is so unsightly during a depression.
Ya but crimes are epic af. Did you hear about the Richard Mille watch getting held hostage at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills
Please tell! I have not!
There’s the froofroo version: https://timeandtidewatches.com/rare-richard-mille-stolen-beverly-hills/ and then there’s the nbc version: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/beverly-hills-ill-pastaio-armed-robbery-shooting-richard-mille-wristwatch/2703162/?amp=1
Thank you for this Dominique!
I really like that painting of Henry the Ape. And as someone who has designed accessories and home decor products only to see the children of the ultrawealthy suddenly decide to create a handbag or scarf line, get featured in the Style section of the NYT and just as suddenly sell their designs in Barney's, I appreciate your takedown.
OMG, I could complain about that for like 45 days straight.
Easily the most hilarious fashion review I have read. Not that I have read many, but we did watch PROJECT RUNWAY the first few seasons. The illustration is exceptional.
Thank you my dear beloved Mr. Morey! Always a pleasure to see you in the comments!
Love your writing. Feel your paint.
I am charmed to my socks. Thank you.