Wallace
in Man-Skirt Shock
Fashionistas from Milan to New York were hot with anticipation
about Wal’s 2008 Range
of rambler couture. Never one to shy away
from controversy, our style guru’s latest cutting edge
statements had them positively agog on the catwalks.
The concept of men in skirts has always caused public unease
as Jean-Paul Gaultier and David Beckham can testify. However,
Wallace has risked all on his latest exciting trail-skirt
range. The fashion press’s reactions have been somewhat
mixed to date. Cosmopolitan called it “Breathtakingly
liberating … the master at the top of his game”.
Vogue were less kind, referring to his uber-trendy blue padded
kilt (pictured) as “Julian Clary does Highlander”.
For followers of the great man, it is the dramatic juxtaposition
of the kilt with the full-length gaiters that really pushes
at the envelope of aesthetic acceptance. With his characteristic
penchant for coordinated colours
it is the sheer blending of the ensemble into an homogenous
entity that so impresses one. Always an afficionado of innovation,
Wal is modelling his latest inflatable rucksack showing us
how easily it can be inflated on the trails.
Serious Wal-Spotters should note that the man himself will
be making a guest appearance on next week’s “How
to Look Good Naked” although I have
it on good authority that a strategically-placed hip-flask
will be covering his modesty.
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