What's the deal with bluecollar workwear fashion?

[boingboing]

Originally published at: What's the deal with bluecollar workwear fashion? | Boing Boing

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[shichae]

@boingboing

Unlike the groups who originally embraced workwear, modern shoppers admire labor-inspired pieces for their look, rather than their function. Practicality isn’t a necessity (or a common feature) when it comes to fashion, pricing included. Consumers are paying hundreds of dollars to wear pieces that are already distressed and falling apart.

This is like the affluent wearing fake Stillsuits as a fashion trend in Dune Messiah.

[BakaNeko]

Next trend: Japanese construction workwear.

“Nikkapokka” Pants in Style on the Construction Site (Photos)

TORAICHI Work Clothes

[generic_name]

See also: Carhartt as a fashion choice. You could even go back to Levi’s, the original work-wear.

I have a blue jumpsuit I bought 30 years ago. It is durable, resists staining, and I don’t have to think about “what it goes with.” Though to be honest I typically wear it when I need to do laundry.

[shichae]

@BakaNeko

“Nikkapokka” Pants in Style on the Construction Site (Photos) | Nippon.com

I’d rock a pair of these Nikkapokka, they are cho inasedane!!! ^____^

[DukeTrout]

[Gyrofrog]

Sheesh, what’s next, denim trousers!? (@generic_name beat me to it)

(To say nothing of abominable sweatpants)

[MotoGuzzi]

This already happened years ago, like in the early aughts. Prices not only went up, but the manufacturers also started using lighter weight materials and less sturdy construction (cheaper snaps, zippers, thinner thread and less stitches on seams for ex.)

[knoxblox]

Only a sign of de-evolution…

[Doctor_Faustus]

@generic_name

See also: Carhartt as a fashion choice. You could even go back to Levis, the original work-wear.

You can go back a lot further than that. At the very least to the high medieval gugel/chaperon, originally a type of hood for hunters and workers, later adopted by the nobility and worn in all manner of crazy ways, including with trailing points or kinda arranged on the head like a turban.

[euansmith]

That’s a good call-back

Pumped Up Kicks (Bardcore | Medieval Style with Vocals - Original by Cornelius Link)

[Doctor_Faustus]

That’s still one of the best songs that came out of the sadly short-lived bardcore trend.

[awfulhorrid]

Just stay away from my denim skirts and scrub skirts, please.

[Slide]

Dropping Knowledge: Bill Cunningham's French Workman's Jacket

[hecep]

Read about this in the 80s: Some NY-based clothing designers were on the lookout for new ideas by observing what some people were already wearing out and about. One example was “layering”, taken from observing the homeless.

@Doctor_Faustus

high medieval gugel/chaperon, originally a type of hood for hunters and workers

The trailing point made the headpiece even more practical; it could be wrapped around the wearer’s neck for cold weather comfort.

[hecep]

@generic_name

Though to be honest I typically wear it when I need to do laundry.

Pete Townshend loved his jumpsuit.

[stinkinbadgers]

See also: flannel shirts.

[Bonivus_elderheart]

You can partially blame Wal-Mart for the cheapening of the quality on things like denim jeans- Their buyers insisted on a price point, and would not negotiate. (the classic tale of the one gallon jar of pickles comes to mind)

[hecep]

@stinkinbadgers

See also: flannel shirts.

Country Estate Chic. Perfect when making the daily inspection of one’s stable of thoroughbreds. And don’t forget the rustic oiled coat.

[KathyPartdeux]

Good luck finding the quality of fabric and construction from years ago.