Skip to Content
  • Mon Feb 13 2012
  • Welcome Guest!

Live Users (last hour): 462
Registered Users: 158,229

2009 Dec 13 Fashion 5-0: Accessorizing with Tech

Permalink

What time is it? It’s technology time. That polyester suit you’re wearing wasn’t fashioned from the hide of an animal. Nor those brightly colored Crocs on your feet. If you really want to get the tech look down pat, though, you need to accessorize. Check your Casio calculator-watch. Yeah, that’s what time it is.

If you could ask this man one question, and one question only, would it be:

1) “Why, when you have a pocket on your T-shirt, do you have your name-brand mp3 player in a name-brand bicep holster?”

2) “Why, if it’s so important to listen to music when you’re on the move, are your headphones wrapped around your arm?”

3) Seriously, buddy, what is that pocket for?

“Decisions, decisions. Do I swap the stereo, calculator, camera, alarm clock, address book, board games, calendar and various other distractions in my bags for this snazzy mobile telephone? Hmmm. I wonder if it comes with a bag.”

Did you know that this is the best-selling toy of all time? He did. He also told us that in Russia it’s called the Cubik Rubik. If you’re good enough, you can make your Rubik’s Cube match with any outfit. Now that’s timeless.

Even the youngsters can go for the gearhead look these days. This pair look the business in their sports utility perambulator. No wonder they look so fearless and relaxed – they could probably do a bungee jump in that thing.

Movies can inspire dramatic life choices. Was the choice here to have ball bearings inserted into his face to make him look like Hellboy? No, the choice here was to develop the knowledge to make crystal balls float like David Bowie in Labyrinth. Tra la la.

What says tech-savvy more than three rolls of electrical tape used as bangles? Nothing, that’s what. As a bonus, these bold primary colors hit the mark for festival fashion.

Synthetic textiles, man-made materials, call them what you will but you have to admit that they are eye-catching. For some reason I can’t remove my gaze from this purple-haired young lady. I think it must be the commitment to head-to-toe faux.

Photographer: “Excuse me, could I take your photo? Those are quite the headphones.”

This guy
: “What?”

Photographer
: “I’m sorry, you might have to take them off to hear what I am saying. I’m trying to ask you a question.

This guy
: [SHOUTING] “I can’t hear you, I’ll have to take off my massive headphones.”

Photographer: “Nice cans.”

[Cue startled response]

When everybody’s wearing the same uniform, it’s essential to accessorize to put your own spin on it. Who wears theirs better? The old-school cool of the retro plane is a good look but Mr. Electric Saw blows him out of the water. It just makes his whites whiter.

Thanks to technological progress, cutlers can now fashion intricate blades like this one ... You know what – I’m not even going to bother. She’s carrying a knife. That’s some Jerry Springer shit.

Re: Fashion 5-0: Accessorizing with Tech

thats no lady with the purple hair........

You might also be interested in :

  • Insider’s Tour of “Culture Chanel” Exhibition

    Following in the footsteps of Louis Vuitton and Bulgari – which launched retrospective exhibitions at Beijing's National Museum of China in June and September, respectively – Chanel is hosting "Culture Chanel" at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) from November 5 to December 13.

    For China’s growing nouveau-riche population, the House of Chanel hits the mark in many ways. It’s French (read: highbrow), longstanding (read: reliable) and bears an iconic (read: easily recognizable) logo. No wonder it is currently ranked as the second most-desired brand in China after Louis Vuitton, according to research firm Bain & Co.

  • Burberry + Keane + Technology = Biggest Tartan Event Ever

    Just in case you haven’t heard yet, Burberry is hosting a mega-party next Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Digital media and fashion blogs alike have been exploding with anticipation. According to their press release, this will be the biggest event that Burberry – and any other label, for that matter – has ever thrown in the world in terms of scale of production and technology used.

    Just a few months ago in December 2010, the esteemed British fashion house opened its “most technologically advanced flagship store” at Sparkle Roll Plaza in Beijing. The 12,500-square-foot space was designed by Burberry’s chief creative director Christopher Bailey himself. Now, they want to finally celebrate the store launch and put its 9x5 flatscreen LED video walls to good use.

  • Revealed: Where to Buy Valentine's Day Lingerie Part 2

    Perhaps you’ve already checked out some of our brick-and-mortar options recommended in our earlier post and are still not satisfied. (Either that or you have yet to leave your house. We don’t blame you. It sure is cold out there.) In any case, here is a way to shop for naughty lingerie from the comfort of your own home. But hurry – you’re running out of time! Some of these places do offer overnight shipping; otherwise, consider this a belated Valentine’s Day gift.

  • Revealed: Where to Buy Valentine's Day Lingerie Part 1

    Whether you’re shopping for yourself or your sweetheart, when it comes to lingerie, everybody wins. Here, we’ve rounded up a list of Beijing’s best stores to buy sexy bras, panties and teddies, with helpful photos to boot.

  • Win a Brand New Pair of Shoes From D:FUSE!

    This women's shoe brand, first founded by expats in Shanghai in 2007, is now up to 14 Beijing branches and counting. (For a list of all existing store locations, click here.) According to their website, D:FUSE "strives to bring the latest Scandinavian urban trends to the fashion forward Chinese consumer."

    It just so happens that their trend-conscious footwear appeals to us expats as well. And now, one lucky reader has the chance to win a pair of free shoes! Whether sandals or pumps, their designs typically range from RMB 600-1,500, with most of them priced at around the RMB 700-800 mark. You can check out some of D:FUSE's latest styles below, or peruse the full collections here.

    The rules? With the exception of the higher-priced Desire line, you can choose whatever pair meets your fancy (though do note that their largest size available is 39).

Copyright 2009 True Run Media. All Rights Reserved. 京ICP备11039980
Powered by CANDIS Infrastructure Services