March 27, 2010

Of Hate and Envy

What recently came up on my Facebook News Feed, via my fellow Dukie friend David O., was the following T-shirt, sold by our good old friends at Urban Outfitters.


As a good Dukie, my first reaction was that of outrage, however it soon subsided and rather turned into a feeling of glowing pride. What I realized was that if a Urban Outfitters' (*cough* Tar Heel *cough*) feelings of hatred and envy towards our University were so far entrenched that they felt the need to slap it on a t-shirt and sell it all over the nation in their stores, we should be proud of such an envy-inducing institution. I am not of course saying that we should all buy these t-shirts and wear them around, but that we should not see Urban Outfitters' decision to sell these T-shirts in a negative way. The T-shirt says Puke when it actually wants to  say Duke is better and therefore I hate it.



To all my Tarheel friends I ask you kindly not to purchase this item., which can be found here.

GO BLUE DEVILS !!!

Engineered Garments Anyone?!


Clothing is a product of a creational process that is both thought and physical based. When most designers like to focus more on innovating the actual design, Engineered Garments strives to excel in the physicality of its creations. The name, according to the company's website, came from one of the pattern makers saying that the clothes were bordering an engineering endeavor more than what one  would normally expect of fashion design.


Engineered Garments, in spite of the lingering trend of the moment, uses a relaxed body shape , with sagging pant crotches and airy suits, all the while keeping it natty and nice.

I quite fancy the comfy-looking seersucker suit. and the drapey sweaters. I'm not very sure what to make of the shorts sartorially but I personally think it looks quite good, perfect for a summer picnic.