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silvana
November 11, 2012 at 4:35 pm
quanto vorrei sapere dov’è questo meraviglioso posto!!
Lelli Family
November 11, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Pics from a set of a film, from another time ….. reason why I follow Sartorialist.
Have a wonderful week!
Daddy Lele from Lelli, italian fashion family
http://leolelli.blogspot.it/
SM
November 12, 2012 at 1:33 am
Agreed – I love the first shot.
The man looks so concentrated and focused.
He also has the scissors around his neck like chanel!
http://untrucoudeux.wordpress.com/
andreea
November 12, 2012 at 4:20 am
it looks interesting! :)
http://lilaesthete.wordpress.com/
Gon
November 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Awesome pics!!
http://morelike-gon.blogspot.jp/
Laura
November 11, 2012 at 4:56 pm
I love those photos!
http://www.laurablogmode.com
Gian Luca M
November 11, 2012 at 4:56 pm
wow! really greats shots!!!
Gian Luca M
http://gianlucamarinoblog.com/
Helen
November 11, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Great pictures! I love their style!!!!
http://closertoberlin.blogspot.de/
Anouka
November 11, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Great photos! They speak for themselves.
LUXESSED
Hannah
November 12, 2012 at 3:22 am
I agree. No description needed! They are beautiful!
http://www.hannahsfashionblog.com/
Wayde
November 11, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Is it just me or does everyone want to join this group of Legends? Who ever imagined that real sartorial style and fashion sense would exist in a place like Soweto? Then again; there is unique style to be found everywhere…
Bohemian Style
November 11, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Fun posters!
theBohmerian.com
boy from dagbon
November 11, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Amazing! not only do I like the pics but also love the clippings on the wall.
amoremiobello
November 11, 2012 at 5:24 pm
j’adore les bracelets et les bretelles!
RJS
November 11, 2012 at 5:25 pm
I dig a dude, doing an “arm party.”
Etemi
November 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm
I hope that you’ve just posted these photos and that’s why there aren’t any comments yet, not because people have nothing to say about them! Great pictures by the way, very inspirational. It makes me think about how fashion can be the strongest mean of self expression, regardless of where you live or how much you have to spend on clothing.
Liza D.
November 11, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Again, these Smarties photos are my favorite of your series/subjects yet. So fascinating!
Anne
November 11, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Wow what an amazing and inspired group of fashionistas…love their style and charisma!
http://annebernecker.wordpress.com
Caitlin
November 11, 2012 at 5:54 pm
I´ve loved following your photos through South Africa. Thank you for sharing refreshing fashion from deserving designers.
Matheus
November 11, 2012 at 5:57 pm
WHO ARE THESE GUYS? Couldn’t find anything about them on google. The atmosphere got me intrigued
Claire
November 15, 2012 at 6:57 am
Try searching it as the Smarteez. I’m pretty sure that’s how they spell it.
Carola
November 11, 2012 at 6:03 pm
love this photos!
http://www.pursesinthekitchen.com
Lynkez
November 12, 2012 at 4:28 am
Sure @Carola they are lovely. Everyone has his own lifestyle and that’s what I call fun.
adrian
November 11, 2012 at 6:11 pm
complimenti per tutto quello che ci fai vedere :)
Nico
November 11, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Like the man’s braces. The quotation are so interesting.
lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it
Haruki
November 11, 2012 at 6:24 pm
The Smarties are my new heros to learn from. Already their looks are very much something to study and now you show their Clubhouse and I see they have a style that goes deeper past just their clothes into maybe everything they think and do.
http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/
November 11, 2012 at 6:31 pm
amazing pictures!
Simbarashe
November 11, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Still amazing. I hope you have more to write about them.
http://lordashbury.com
Michael
November 11, 2012 at 6:55 pm
This is a great documentation of style around the world!
Charlie
November 11, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Beautiful, characterful photos. Great style!
milex
November 11, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Definitly something interesting
http://www.milexblog.blogspot.co.uk
Liz
November 11, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Sartorialist is god.
Jessica
November 11, 2012 at 9:03 pm
I need the story behind these pictures. Love, love, LOVEEE!
Rachelle
November 11, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Love these pics, they really remind of the atelier of a seamstress in my native Haiti.
xo
Rachelle
http://pinksole.com
le petit plastique
November 11, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Inspiring pictures as always.
http://lepetitplastique.blogspot.com/
C
November 11, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Looks like a fun workspace!
Just wondering at the meaning of “4-5″ on 2 of those posters (in the last 2 shots.)
Jokey
November 11, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Вот в такой скромной маленькой комнатке и создаются шедевры!)
jokeyadvertising@mail.com
Katie
November 11, 2012 at 10:09 pm
I would love to know more about these people – your pictures already say 1,001. But I would love 500 more on their back story. It seems there is a political campaign to their clothing design too.
Sofia
November 11, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Amazing pics!
http://insofiashoes.blogspot.pt
Tonia
November 11, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Would love to see a documentary on these fabulous fellows.
Anon
November 11, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Seriously some of the best photos on the site. Maybe the only time after following your blog for some-plus years that I’ve _really yearned_ for a video accompaniment to see/hear/understand their stories. These pictures speak of volumes.
T
November 12, 2012 at 1:04 am
Love the bracelets
*sP
November 12, 2012 at 1:14 am
where is the documentary? you’ll be shooting at least a 45 minute one yes?
annabella
November 13, 2012 at 8:58 am
*sP…Totally agree,great idea. Woderful way to educate the world on a countrys’ history. through an insider’s documentary of the country’s current art and the artists that create it. In the case of SA, and especially the famous and historical township of Soweto, it would be enlightening to hear from the creative and astounding team of Smarties (Smarteez) how they came to be…and what are their motivations, inspirations aspirations as artists.designers, stylists….sartorialists.
it is clear from comments that many people would love to understand more about SA and it’s astounding rise to democracy. I love the Clubhouse, and the intensity and devotion of the 2 Smarties pictured,and like so many other commenters, and because of all the intersting posts on the walls, it feels like a chunk of the history of the dynamic new democratic SA (18 years young) is contained on the walls of the Smartie Clubhouse! So, am hoping some talented film maker will step up, and show us this story of victory through the knowing eyes of fashion and style…The Smarties! And yes, as *sP suggests, check out the Annenberg Foundations grants for art works to be done in/about Africa..google for details. Thanks Scott, *sP,,,and The Smarties! Whoever runs with this idea, please keep us posted!
*sP
November 12, 2012 at 1:16 am
i think it was annenberg foundation that has a grant for art works to be done in/ about Africa. but research for the correct details. i’d love to see their story
Dip It Black
November 12, 2012 at 1:23 am
Beautiful pictures!
Love to see how these men design their clothes!
X
http://dipitblack.com
Irene's Closet
November 12, 2012 at 2:09 am
those shoots are incredible! good job!
xx
http://www.ireneccloset.com
Lazenby
November 12, 2012 at 2:19 am
I’m loving this series on The Smarties. The pictures tell the story!!! Nicely done!
lucia
November 12, 2012 at 2:22 am
The guy in the third picture is SUPER HOT!! Wau what a man <3 Great pictures also from S.A, really stylish and nice to see so much bright colors. Thank you for this.
Colsie
November 12, 2012 at 2:27 am
Loving your series on the Smarties! Great pics.
Margherita
November 12, 2012 at 2:55 am
This is fantastic!
http://www.theironyou.com
Erica Throne (@zenoferic)
November 12, 2012 at 3:06 am
I love these. The styling of accessories is what fascinates me the most. Are all accessories timeless? I’ve seen everything this past year, and it can all work.
I’m probably the only one wondering what “lo mo” (assuming that’s a Cyrillic “l” on the button) means.
Bonnie, Clyde and Marni
November 12, 2012 at 4:01 am
Love the photos!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.gr/
Denisa
November 12, 2012 at 4:05 am
Really perfect pics.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
StreetLounge
November 12, 2012 at 4:21 am
Wow, that’s a lot of jewelry! :)
Aussiegus
November 12, 2012 at 4:34 am
Photo #3: Awesome look, almost Italian.
yv
November 12, 2012 at 5:12 am
love the way this is a story u r telling :)
Kane
November 12, 2012 at 5:17 am
Check The “Gentleman of Bacongo” book by Daniele Tamagni. I’m assuming thats what “inspired” this despite the lack of acknowledgement.
Flavia
November 12, 2012 at 5:25 am
Meravigliose foto! Meraviglioso il legame tra vita e stoffe, che creano piacere e motivazione. Tutto si nota nei colori e nei corpi delle persone. Complimenti!
Potete seguire qui http://www.facebook.com/pages/betterSide/300170290087818
Dorothy
November 12, 2012 at 5:36 am
Love their fresh look! I was reading about them online…don’t they go by “Smarteez”
Khotso
November 12, 2012 at 5:58 am
Search for “The Smarteez”, that’s how it is spelled.
Great shots as always.
berenger
November 12, 2012 at 6:16 am
These pictures make me cry… I am overwhelmed. I love their spirit, I have so much admiration for these guys – are their any girls? This is fashion with meaning…Thank you Scott.
Luigi
November 12, 2012 at 6:55 am
Splendido posto…….
YOUR MIRROR
November 12, 2012 at 7:03 am
LOVE THEME!!!!
http://www.your-mirror.com/
Andre
November 12, 2012 at 7:15 am
Ahhhhhhhh!
thecircleofit
November 12, 2012 at 7:20 am
who knew that Soweto was so trendy and artsy? just spoke to my friend from SA and she said that it is an up and coming community with lots of creative talent….you have captured it perfectly!!!!
galsandan
November 12, 2012 at 7:59 am
Yes, please can you tell us a little more?
Maria Araujo
November 12, 2012 at 8:23 am
Fantastic photos.
Serdane
November 12, 2012 at 10:20 am
So nice. I have the feeling that I was there with you.
http://www.younglington.wordpress.com
Khaliq Sati
November 12, 2012 at 10:37 am
The 4th & 5th images are particularly strong for me. More important than the expression of style in the previous images are “messages” on the wall. Content. Back-story. Significance.
Culture. Motivation. Compelling. Many things have been suggested related to “style over substance” however, these images seem to suggest otherwise. Thank you for posting.
Li Yin
November 12, 2012 at 11:05 am
Great post! Are they a subculture? It would be great to know more about them!
Made in johannesbur
November 12, 2012 at 11:10 am
Amazing posters in the background , truly inspiring story.
grizzlesnort
November 12, 2012 at 11:40 am
I understand pictures of professional fashionistas are your bread and butter but your pictures of fashion aficionados are the best. I see a joy here. I see creative expression that seems rooted in something other than displays of wealth. Keep at it and Thank you.
Daisy Nguyen
November 12, 2012 at 12:38 pm
The Smarties are so ADORBS! LOVE them!
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen from the PS BANANAS! fashion blog: http://psbananas.com
Cindy Cee Zinyanga
November 12, 2012 at 1:12 pm
I’m ecstatic! Such amazing photographs :) I love my country. These boys are certainly making a distinct name for themselves- & this I like very much!
Eva
November 12, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Great photos and love the style of the first guy!
http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Sevan
November 12, 2012 at 2:59 pm
This is why I like the Sartorialist. It takes me to places and introduces me to people I would have never have founded on my own.
And what talented people and what places !!!
Urbanknit
November 12, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Now you know this would be an interesting place to hang out.
Virginia L
November 12, 2012 at 4:48 pm
The tension before the show and happiness. I love the pics.
Jennifer
November 12, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Great photos!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Huda
November 12, 2012 at 10:38 pm
These amazing images of South Africa makes me nostalgic for my parents’ home country. Never been to the southern part of Africa, but I plan to check it out.
SirFrunk
November 13, 2012 at 7:34 am
Smartezz: Litre, Floyd & Sibu.. My niggas, Nice work . ….Love the pictures
SirFrunk from South Africa
eda
November 13, 2012 at 8:09 am
love the colors:)
eugene
November 13, 2012 at 1:38 pm
it’s hard work looking this good
Cindi
November 13, 2012 at 3:17 pm
WONDERFUL!!!
Nimzat
November 14, 2012 at 7:33 am
Simply amazing
Short Stuff
November 14, 2012 at 10:54 am
How unique are these guys hey? Damn
Amina Tariq
November 17, 2012 at 10:15 am
OK! so this is how its all done :)
maya
November 22, 2012 at 11:47 am
wow! i love the passion and commitment of his style. wondering how his creations are like. imagining his designs are well tailored and old school mix jazzy look.
amy
December 8, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Its so nice to see fashion posts of people from SA on here, I always feel like SA is overlooked. These guys are awesomehaha;)
Roberto
December 13, 2012 at 2:10 pm
One objection: a belt and suspenders. Second time I’ve seen this on this most excellent blog.