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 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?
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.
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, 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 love the coda; people say 'how impactful', but there it is, boom. Your slingshot bra kills.
Poaching mastodon? Like eggs or like deer? No matter. Wonderful stuff.
Dear Cintra, your writing still shines like a polished sun.
Check out Reedkrakoff.com, especially the blog. I swear it is 100% AI generated - "Significance of Upgrading the Workwear of Tow Truckers" WTF?
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?
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.
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...
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.
Love your writing. Feel your paint.
One dis that’s in search of a Raymond Chandler novel: I eyed her up and down. She looked like the box her dishwasher came in.