RAe those those pants that the GAP produced back in the 80's? 16-whale corduroy with the print. I think they were made for women, but I used to wear them when I was skateboarding.
I love this look, the layers are perfect and the trench perfectly tones out the contrast of those beautiful pants. I have high respect for anyone who can pull of a look like this with a high level of confidence.
the reason he can pull this off to me is because his face isn't "model like". i expect him to be wearing ECKO or something then.. he hits ya with the pants and the ohr-ahnj boots!
Such a serious look and such soft, playful pants. :o) Whatever is at his waist is distracting and not attractive to me, but I'll bet this outfit looks great when he's on the move…walking, stooping, sitting with legs crossed, etc. The pants look agreeably soft and comfy and go well with the substantial boots. He looked well grounded to me. Bravo for that.
Not only are the pants strange, the whole shape of this outfit is weird. Plus I don't get the flapper thing on his crotch. His boots are cool though! And I have to give him point for uniqueness. I'd rather see people dressed like this, than to see all the little drones out there.
I have often felt this way and often expressed it:
I think many people here would "like" anything you do. It makes no difference what, if you do it they feel there must be something "fashionable" about it, even if they are missing what it is.
This sort of thing makes me question the actual point of this blog… not in a negative way really and certainly I don't mean I'm considering NOT coming back. No, I love the photos but what is the point here? Is it to show me good, interesting fashion? Or just interesting fashion? Or street life around the world?
Well need I say, for me this is a no. PJ's with flowers or pumpkins on them really should just never be worn by a man but certainly not in public.
What irritating comments! I dread to imagine what the world would look like if people allowed themselves to be dictated by any of these "standards"!
While I personally would not have worn this outfit (though I love the pants and the boots), I think this man reminds us that fashion is never what you wear, but how you wear it. In my opinion, there is no such thing as "unfashionable", because the concept of what is fashionable is constantly changing over time. If there is anything, it would be a lack of style, an ambivalence to oneself, a condition that this man clearly does NOT have.
Jesse Z always did his own thing at Vassar. He really tried to experiment and be creative. I promise you he wasn't hoping scott would find him, nor was he trying to become a spectacle like some have suggested.
Even if you don't like the outfit there is something to be appreciated in his operating in both the mainstream and margins of fashion. That is style.
The pajama pants are okay, the boots are cool, and his entire upper mid-half is good, but together? It seems like he's trying a little to hard to be…something? I don't think hipster quite fits here.
NaydineK
November 13, 2009 at 1:19 pm
are these pumpkin pants?!!!
xris
November 13, 2009 at 1:25 pm
RAe those those pants that the GAP produced back in the 80's? 16-whale corduroy with the print. I think they were made for women, but I used to wear them when I was skateboarding.
Anyone?
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Perfect! I adore those trousers, this is the only picture i've ever felt inclined to comment on.
greendress
November 13, 2009 at 1:31 pm
big balls!
Sam
November 13, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Oh that is just horrific
-The Wish List
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katthroatworld
November 13, 2009 at 1:42 pm
it takes some guts for a man to pull off floral pants. =P
Menelik
November 13, 2009 at 1:45 pm
This is a tad bit disagreeable.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I am digging the PJ bottoms and boots.
Stefan
November 13, 2009 at 1:54 pm
rather hideous if I do say so myself. I would like to see someone defend this.
Kali
November 13, 2009 at 1:55 pm
loving the necktie and the print on the pants but something about the color scheme is holding me back from loving the whole shebang.
MAISON CHAPLIN
November 13, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I think he just arrived from London Fashion Week! Lol. Love the look, the boots are amazing!
@ MAISONCHAPLIN.BLOGSPOT.COM
J T I
November 13, 2009 at 1:59 pm
JESSE YOU'RE THE FUCKING MAN
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 2:05 pm
utterly ridiculous!
Joey
November 13, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I like this look. It's different.
Petey
November 13, 2009 at 2:12 pm
What's hanging down under his sweater? It looks like a woman's black slip!
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 2:13 pm
want the shoes
Alex Folzi
November 13, 2009 at 2:14 pm
is he wearing p jays or what lol?
Francesca
November 13, 2009 at 2:15 pm
my question is – is that a fanny pack? please say no dear god, please say no.
love the shoes.
xoxo,
f
lekisskiss.blogspot.com <– two girls blogging fashion from nyc and chicago!
The Photodiarist
November 13, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I like the look. Thank god we don't all have the same style and dress the same way!
jen laceda
November 13, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Love the boots and trench
Thomas
November 13, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Boots are cool.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 3:17 pm
What the hell is that black thing over the pants?? I like this and the attitude that it brings…good not to take yourself too seriously some times.
Energie
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 3:20 pm
I love this look, the layers are perfect and the trench perfectly tones out the contrast of those beautiful pants. I have high respect for anyone who can pull of a look like this with a high level of confidence.
Christian Velasquez.
Ganymede Girl
November 13, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I actually like the pants, but not with the shoes. Black boots would look much better and balance everything out more.
http://ganymedekids.blogspot.com
Le 21ème
November 13, 2009 at 3:22 pm
So many negative comments….wow! I LOVE this look!
- http://21arrondissement.com
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 3:45 pm
well, look at mister crazy pants…
Ellie
November 13, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Weeeeelll? I do like the boots and I do like the trench… definitely a confident brave fella to wear the pants. He is neat looking tho..
Natasha
November 13, 2009 at 4:02 pm
i love those trousers!
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 4:04 pm
the reason he can pull this off to me is because his face isn't "model like". i expect him to be wearing ECKO or something then.. he hits ya with the pants and the ohr-ahnj boots!
Sam U.
November 13, 2009 at 4:07 pm
HA! Style takes on so many forms!
Sophisticated Misfit
November 13, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I concur with the lady on the right side of the shot.
Pietro
CW
November 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm
My wife had those Gap cords!
He looks ridiculous.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I appreciate individuality, yet this oufit is very much in poor taste. The proportion/color scheme makes for a hiddeous combination.
English Rose
November 13, 2009 at 4:28 pm
hmm – this look isn't working for me and i cant decide whether its one thing thats wrong or the whole thing…
http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 4:30 pm
oh my…
Amy
November 13, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Not feeling the pants and the long shirt…a bit too forgot to get dresses today for me. I like the rest though.
The Blasphemous Fiendess
November 13, 2009 at 4:33 pm
SImply smashing attitude! If he likes it he should wear it. That's the advice my eleven year old students give.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I am NOT feeling 7th avenue AT ALL !
john
November 13, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Redwings always look good.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 4:53 pm
i personally think that he looks great and i admire him for having the courage to wear what he thinks looks good on him. It has a lot of personality
Nilsby
November 13, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Different is good.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 5:08 pm
He goes to Parsons! He's a tough eastern european-looking guy.
Devi
November 13, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Love the boots and the top part. not the pants.
davidsl
November 13, 2009 at 5:15 pm
as my grandmother would have said, "it's a look".
Sarah B
November 13, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I am mortified. What are those PANTS all about?
SallyO
November 13, 2009 at 5:44 pm
jammies!
JR
November 13, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Are those pajama bottoms, dental assistant pants, or chef pants? This ensemble is completely silly–laughable even.
samjacobsauthor
November 13, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Nothing screams "I hope The Sartorialist spots me!" like those pants.
Maranda
November 13, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Sure, why not! I like it, something different. I also like how all the buildings are vertical and he's leaning. A little bit off-kilter.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 7:22 pm
can someone please tell me the deal with this tuck in pants look. I dont get it when its a beautiful day w/o rain or snow in the forcast
Jane
November 13, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Such a serious look and such soft, playful pants. :o) Whatever is at his waist is distracting and not attractive to me, but I'll bet this outfit looks great when he's on the move…walking, stooping, sitting with legs crossed, etc. The pants look agreeably soft and comfy and go well with the substantial boots. He looked well grounded to me. Bravo for that.
Susan
November 13, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Ha i love the pants! I really like these new shots with a clustered of people in the background! It soo great!
http://mushitushi.blogspot.com
John McVey
November 13, 2009 at 8:41 pm
makes most everyone else on the street look good.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Not only are the pants strange, the whole shape of this outfit is weird. Plus I don't get the flapper thing on his crotch. His boots are cool though! And I have to give him point for uniqueness. I'd rather see people dressed like this, than to see all the little drones out there.
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 9:09 pm
everything great expect the pants…to out there and doesn't fit with the overall 'look'
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 9:42 pm
GIVE 'ER!
Anonymous
November 13, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Wow. Really?
Anonymous
November 14, 2009 at 1:50 am
he's a vassar grad.
that explains it.
Jacqueline
November 14, 2009 at 2:41 am
the pants are pretty unique!
http://www.FashionSnag.com
y
November 14, 2009 at 3:21 am
love it or hate, he wears it with confidence and that's what counts
pixie
November 14, 2009 at 7:04 am
I have often felt this way and often expressed it:
I think many people here would "like" anything you do. It makes no difference what, if you do it they feel there must be something "fashionable" about it, even if they are missing what it is.
This sort of thing makes me question the actual point of this blog… not in a negative way really and certainly I don't mean I'm considering NOT coming back. No, I love the photos but what is the point here? Is it to show me good, interesting fashion? Or just interesting fashion? Or street life around the world?
Well need I say, for me this is a no. PJ's with flowers or pumpkins on them really should just never be worn by a man but certainly not in public.
Susan
lolly
November 14, 2009 at 8:08 am
Are those pants ugly or what? I still love the photo though.
Anonymous
November 14, 2009 at 9:13 am
He is Fashion.
Anonymous
November 14, 2009 at 11:03 am
Waaay too contrived for my sensibility.
Though I don't like it, it would be more palatable without the work boots. The boots really come out of nowhere.
But, as always, kudos for trying…….
abby jenkins
November 14, 2009 at 1:22 pm
DAMN if I didn't just give my boots like that to Goodwill. DAMN!
Anonymous
November 14, 2009 at 2:25 pm
damn right, jesse! from poughhh
style's about individuality and this is IT.
Rob
November 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm
what a great outfit! been waiting ages :o)
thanks sartorialist x x x
Anonymous
November 14, 2009 at 10:58 pm
What irritating comments! I dread to imagine what the world would look like if people allowed themselves to be dictated by any of these "standards"!
While I personally would not have worn this outfit (though I love the pants and the boots), I think this man reminds us that fashion is never what you wear, but how you wear it. In my opinion, there is no such thing as "unfashionable", because the concept of what is fashionable is constantly changing over time. If there is anything, it would be a lack of style, an ambivalence to oneself, a condition that this man clearly does NOT have.
Cheers to you man!
Jody Castillo, Manila
Vinda
November 15, 2009 at 9:38 am
love the boots!! unique style too, but I don't really like the pants.
Anonymous
November 15, 2009 at 11:09 am
Jesse Z always did his own thing at Vassar. He really tried to experiment and be creative. I promise you he wasn't hoping scott would find him, nor was he trying to become a spectacle like some have suggested.
Even if you don't like the outfit there is something to be appreciated in his operating in both the mainstream and margins of fashion. That is style.
juju
November 15, 2009 at 5:17 pm
I agree. I think this look is amazing.
Markmont
November 16, 2009 at 12:09 am
Most certainly don't like the outfit but that is a pretty cool pose.
Anonymous
November 16, 2009 at 1:38 am
sooo sexxyy
Joy Mars
November 17, 2009 at 11:23 am
Very creative use of lumber jack boots. I approve.
All the layers look very futuristic. The use of the trench too. Like he's appropriated a classic for his own vision.
Anonymous
November 17, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Jesse–I miss living on the hall with you. Love that you make your own clothes sometimes.
Guatemala Rutas
November 18, 2009 at 11:53 am
First time in the blog.. really nice pics.
Anonymous
November 18, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I love it. He's got the attitude to pull it off.
Anonymous
November 23, 2009 at 3:53 pm
looks like cleveland browns pants!
MarcellT
December 17, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Those are Red Wing Shoes- Legendary! I have a pair of Red Wings, bugt not these.
Bud
December 21, 2009 at 1:03 am
The pajama pants are okay, the boots are cool, and his entire upper mid-half is good, but together? It seems like he's trying a little to hard to be…something? I don't think hipster quite fits here.
Mircea
December 23, 2009 at 1:59 pm
omg…super crazy(in a good way)pants
Anonymous
January 18, 2010 at 7:40 pm
This outfit translates to supreme confidence. People are attracted to confidence possibly more than any other attribute.
"The people dancing look insane to those who cant hear the music."
Anonymous
February 25, 2010 at 4:45 pm
sweeet