Comments on: Workwear in the Observer http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:12:54 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Charlottesville Woolen Mills « http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-16983 Charlottesville Woolen Mills « Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:35:22 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-16983 [...] of interest in clothing that is  branded or named as “Woolen Mills.” Fueled by the work wear aesthetic and renewed interest in heritage or American made garments, brands such as Pendelton Woolen Mills [...] [...] of interest in clothing that is  branded or named as “Woolen Mills.” Fueled by the work wear aesthetic and renewed interest in heritage or American made garments, brands such as Pendelton Woolen Mills [...]

]]> By: Thom http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1535 Thom Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:03:47 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1535 As much as I enjoy wearing these clothes (especially Engineered garments), I can't help but think that some of them are priced far beyond the "class" they are trying to emulate. And I've begun to think that rather than just look like I punch a clock maybe I should learn some of those skills... As much as I enjoy wearing these clothes (especially Engineered garments), I can’t help but think that some of them are priced far beyond the “class” they are trying to emulate. And I’ve begun to think that rather than just look like I punch a clock maybe I should learn some of those skills…

]]> By: larsd4 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1534 larsd4 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:29:51 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1534 These clothes may represent a return to tradesmanship as an aspiration. Once offshoring of white collar jobs gets fully underway, people will be clamoring for careers that cannot be easily shipped overseas, such as an electrician, plumber, nurse, carpenter. These clothes may represent a return to tradesmanship as an aspiration. Once offshoring of white collar jobs gets fully underway, people will be clamoring for careers that cannot be easily shipped overseas, such as an electrician, plumber, nurse, carpenter.

]]> By: giuseppe http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1533 giuseppe Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:10:04 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1533 Right on, Sarno. Right on, Sarno.

]]> By: sarno http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1532 sarno Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:38:17 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1532 The current workwear fascination is odd, given that most jobs involving Americans "working" in these clothes have gone overseas. If these clothes suggest anything it is a preoccupation with the absence of fatherhood altogether (as opposed to nostalgia for a simpler time.) The ruggedness an attempt to mask male impotence. The appropriation of proletariat workwear is not new--the beats and knobby-headed artists of the 40's and 50's liked their Levis, too. I have a beat up pair of Red Wings (from many years working "in the trades" un-ironically) and I can't imagine ever wearing them with a $500 Michael Bastian sweater. That would indeed be ironic. The current workwear fascination is odd, given that most jobs involving Americans “working” in these clothes have gone overseas. If these clothes suggest anything it is a preoccupation with the absence of fatherhood altogether (as opposed to nostalgia for a simpler time.) The ruggedness an attempt to mask male impotence. The appropriation of proletariat workwear is not new–the beats and knobby-headed artists of the 40’s and 50’s liked their Levis, too. I have a beat up pair of Red Wings (from many years working “in the trades” un-ironically) and I can’t imagine ever wearing them with a $500 Michael Bastian sweater. That would indeed be ironic.

]]> By: giuseppe http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1531 giuseppe Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:32:31 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1531 Right On!, authenticity anyone. Couldn't have said it better myself. Right On!, authenticity anyone.

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

]]> By: Emily http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1530 Emily Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:42:00 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1530 But on that note, Randy, to understand fashion you have to look at the psychological implications fashion has. Fashion is fun and frill on the surface, but if you delve a little deeper, you realize it reflects greatly on culture and where we are at any given time. What was meant to be a trend piece can actully be a great starting point on cultural dialogue. Though on a side note, it is a little silly to see brands my grandfather wore while driving a beer truck for Miller on the South side of Chicago considered fashionable... But on that note, Randy, to understand fashion you have to look at the psychological implications fashion has. Fashion is fun and frill on the surface, but if you delve a little deeper, you realize it reflects greatly on culture and where we are at any given time. What was meant to be a trend piece can actully be a great starting point on cultural dialogue.

Though on a side note, it is a little silly to see brands my grandfather wore while driving a beer truck for Miller on the South side of Chicago considered fashionable…

]]> By: Tom Paine http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1529 Tom Paine Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:39:06 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1529 I really like work wear which for me is just classic men's clothes from jeans, to a well fitting pea coat, a well used work shirt, a thick thermal henley, Alden boots, and in winter I top it off with a Filson 4 Mackinaw Cap. And put on those aviators when the sun is shining. These are clothes which never go out of style. I really like work wear which for me is just classic men’s clothes from jeans, to a well fitting pea coat, a well used work shirt, a thick thermal henley, Alden boots, and in winter I top it off with a Filson 4 Mackinaw Cap. And put on those aviators when the sun is shining.

These are clothes which never go out of style.

]]> By: A A http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1528 A A Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:24:17 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1528 Agreed on making American manufacturing cool again- i'm all for it. Agreed on making American manufacturing cool again- i’m all for it.

]]> By: Randy http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/10/08/workwear-in-the-observer/#comment-1527 Randy Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:05:15 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=3164#comment-1527 I'm pretty sure the Observer article was meant as a fashion trend piece, not a deep dive into the history of the class system in the U.S. These posts are certainly interesting, but I think some of the responses really over-think the issue. Interesting that workwear is an emerging fashion trend while our economy tanks? Sure. Anything more than that? Probably not. Fashion, at the end of the day, shouldn't be taken so seriously--at least in the opinion of Kempt... (http://getkempt.com/well-pressed-1/work-wear-repeat.php). I’m pretty sure the Observer article was meant as a fashion trend piece, not a deep dive into the history of the class system in the U.S. These posts are certainly interesting, but I think some of the responses really over-think the issue. Interesting that workwear is an emerging fashion trend while our economy tanks? Sure. Anything more than that? Probably not. Fashion, at the end of the day, shouldn’t be taken so seriously–at least in the opinion of Kempt… (http://getkempt.com/well-pressed-1/work-wear-repeat.php).

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