Comments on: News From You 4/18/08

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:49:34 +0000

1. My university requires engineering majors to pass a writing test before graduation. I just received news that I have passed (woohoo). We were to read a short (under 500 word) article and write a 300-500 word response. I seem to remember my 4th grade Ohio Proficiency Tests as feeling more challenging.

2. Prolifligilaterlamation. Eat that, Webster’s.

3. My future roommate has a cat. I have a spinny chair. And despite the twitchy tail Shop Cat seems to enjoy being spun AND does not puke on the carpet afterwards. Hm.

4. I was under the impression that tailors in China and especially in Hong Kong already made very good bespoke suits. As for factories, I am not so sure of the situation there, but what is a good suit other than excellent patterns, proper construction technique, and decent materials? I can hardly wait to learn more. However, how will a potential buyer of this suit react upon learning it was made in China? I suppose if the low price point is the reason for purchase then they might not care. I love that they did a “blind tasting” of the suits without labels including my best-known company, HF, though I would venture to add that perhaps the difference in shaping may be because of different customer profiles.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:47:30 +0000

After further investigating the Fashion Myspace I was disappointed in the men’s trade selection, mostly junk. Also not many if any US people trading, maybe that will change. I really wish there was an actual good apparel trading site that was buzzing with activity. I often wear things a few times and don’t want to be seen in it again or tire of it quickly but they still look brand new. It would be neat to have a site where you could just find people your size and who share your fashion sense and trade with them, things with equal value. Fashion MySpace is attempting it but it needs to motivate it’s visitors better. I should start like a personal website and invite people to trade clothes with me but with my luck I’d get some crazy who wanted to molest my socks. Anyone wanna trade clothes with me reading this? tehe I’m a 32 waist, small to med shirt size…

Randomly I just had some coconut milk and it tasted/smelled like gasoline, ew, hope I don’t die.

By: Timo Rissanen

Timo Rissanen — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:31:42 +0000

Railroad zipper? How many puns will that result in, I wonder.

Thanks, Esther, for the 1916 book. I couldn’t work out how to download so have ordered through Amazon. The contents look fascinating; can’t wait!

Yep, that story about Mr Huxley making those comments (the day before in the same paper, he raved about Lisa Ho and Zimmerman, very successful FEMALE graduates of the course) has dominated industry chatter here for the week, though it’s unlikely his head will roll. The New York Times had an article on the same topic in 2005, and if you’re after a reason to loathe Tom Ford, there it is…

Thanks for this, Kathleen and everyone, so much to get through!

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:39:20 +0000

I thought the little video about designs in the future was fascinating. The third outfit was pretty much dead on and the man’s outfit, though funny, did have a phone that was attached to him, which I thought was pretty true.

By: ioanna

ioanna — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:07:41 +0000

It’s Cyprus Not that I’m turning my nose up at Crete in any way. Love that place! Both used to be part of the mythical Atlantis empire you know. Well that is my theory anyways. Based on very little scientific or archaeological fact of course
lol You should hear my conspiracy theories etc. I also have a theory where cats have a genetic memory that goes back to Ancient Egyptian times when they used to be treated as gods, which explains their often spoiled attitude
Great multitude of links as per usual. Thanks!

By: Esther

Esther — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:19:33 +0000

BTW, I did try to get Master Patterns by Selma Rosen. It is NOT available through inter-library loan. Master Patterns is 6 sheets of paper in a large cardboard box and is classified as visual materials. Visual materials are very rarely available through inter-library loan.

Many people want these patterns to be reprinted – they used to accompany the book. The book Childrenswear Design is out of print too. I have never seen the patterns and I have my doubts about their value. Still if anyone lives close to one of the libraries that does have a copy, perhaps you could let us know what it’s all about.