March 19, 2012 |
FROM THE VAULT (WINTER / SPRING 2012)
Dear God,
We realise that we don’t have the closest of relationships but we’re in desperate need and don’t know where to turn. Let’s just start at the beginning. We were doing our regular round of shows back in June and that lovely boy from that top-ranking glossy was next to us. He had on the most fabulous blanket/scarf thing and we asked him where it was from. “Piombo,” he said. Ouu, are they new? “Nah, been around for ages, having a bit of a moment. They’re doing a presentation tomorrow, you should go.” So we did. And it was marv. Now, we realise that you’re rightly preoccupied with dealing with war, famine and those Greeks, but this should only take a few seconds. We’ve even prepared a list to help save time… What we’re trying to ask for is a wardrobe full of Piombo. First, that long blue overcoat with the olive lining, which could double as a picnic blanket come summer and will be marvellous for layering over, say, a mint-hued linen suit, slightly rumpled and single breasted, just like the one in Look 8 on Style.com. You must admit the colours would go together rather well. And then there are the silk pyjama bottoms and tops, in great Capri-style prints. Why, we could sleep, wear and cut a dash. And a few of those towelling pieces really would be a brilliant addition to anyone’s wardrobe. They’re the wash and go of the clothing industry. You wash, put on towelling whatnot and go. Imagine how many precious minutes you’d save in the mornings. It could be the most important thing to happen in menswear in the past 150 years, and we want to be in on the action. So, like we say, we were hoping you could help us out. Delivery to Golden Square, Monday through Friday, anytime between 9 and 6. Let us know if you can only do Saturdays so that we can make sure we’re in. Nothing worse that having to go to the depot to pick something up. Thank you for listening.
Lots of love,
Ten.
by Natalie Dembinska
