Keeping Cosy in the Cold
Tim Hamilton
Fall '09 Collection
Fall '09 Collection
Today was my first day back at University since what seems like a lifetime ago. It was all a rather surreal experience in truth, more akin to waking from a dream only to wonder whether you are actually awake yet. To be honest I was not feeling my best and desired nothing more than to curl up in bed with a wool blanket and sleep. I did however make do with a reasonably comfortable outfit with a thick woolen cardigan and corduroy trousers. I tend to have two somewhat opposing notions of clothing for when I may feel slightly under the weather, either keeping it comfortable and traditional, or else dressing up with perhaps a little splash of colour.
I realise that the Spring 2010 shows are abuzz in the fashion world, but I would be most pleased if you would allow me to step back a season. Think of it as going back in fashion time as opposed to real, and cast your eyes over the Fall '09 collection by Tim Hamilton. For whatever odd reason Hamilton has always been one of those designers whose collection I fall in love with time after time, yet upon recollection will often slip my mind.
This collection from my perspective is perhaps a more readily accessible aesthetic from the darker looking winter collections. Indeed in comparison to the the post-apocalyptic inspired, darkly romantic looks I have posted in the past, these looks are most definitely tuned down. In truth what I was first attracted to in the collection were the zipped boots and trouser combinations. In particular I find the thicker sportswear looking trousers quite appealing. Ranging from cuts similar to leggings, to the drop crotched, I find them to be alluring in light of the imminent cooler weather. The inclusion of the jet pockets and tapered ankles really allow for a certain versatility, which from a purely design perspective is quite interesting. One could certainly take the pick of cuts depending on personal tastes.
The use of various weight wools and cottons, employed in a number of darker hues, has a very warm feel to it. I think that the fact that the looks are presented as so polished is quite odd when one considers how cosy, for want of a better word, the looks are. I suppose it is perhaps my idea of comfortable clothing being rather traditional and somewhat rough around the edges, such as flannel suits, plaid shirts and soft leather boots. I enjoy the fact that the collection makes me think, and whilst looks such as the fur lined flight jacket paired with drop crotch trousers may be a tad too far even for me, the majority of the looks have an undeniable charm.
Currently playing: High Noon - DJ Shadow
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I realise that the Spring 2010 shows are abuzz in the fashion world, but I would be most pleased if you would allow me to step back a season. Think of it as going back in fashion time as opposed to real, and cast your eyes over the Fall '09 collection by Tim Hamilton. For whatever odd reason Hamilton has always been one of those designers whose collection I fall in love with time after time, yet upon recollection will often slip my mind.
This collection from my perspective is perhaps a more readily accessible aesthetic from the darker looking winter collections. Indeed in comparison to the the post-apocalyptic inspired, darkly romantic looks I have posted in the past, these looks are most definitely tuned down. In truth what I was first attracted to in the collection were the zipped boots and trouser combinations. In particular I find the thicker sportswear looking trousers quite appealing. Ranging from cuts similar to leggings, to the drop crotched, I find them to be alluring in light of the imminent cooler weather. The inclusion of the jet pockets and tapered ankles really allow for a certain versatility, which from a purely design perspective is quite interesting. One could certainly take the pick of cuts depending on personal tastes.
The use of various weight wools and cottons, employed in a number of darker hues, has a very warm feel to it. I think that the fact that the looks are presented as so polished is quite odd when one considers how cosy, for want of a better word, the looks are. I suppose it is perhaps my idea of comfortable clothing being rather traditional and somewhat rough around the edges, such as flannel suits, plaid shirts and soft leather boots. I enjoy the fact that the collection makes me think, and whilst looks such as the fur lined flight jacket paired with drop crotch trousers may be a tad too far even for me, the majority of the looks have an undeniable charm.
Currently playing: High Noon - DJ Shadow
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