Ralph was once quoted as saying "There is a way of living that has a certain grace and beauty. It is not a constant race for what is next, rather an appreciation of that which has come before." Perhaps 9/11 hit the pause button on that "cinematic universe" and the homie lookbook is the visual evolution of the homie cookbook, but ALD will continue to do just fine as a more commercially viable Rubato (or any other highbrow but non-scalable brand) that the Simon Cromptons of the world champion so dearly. Great piece as ever MBD.
Ralph was once quoted as saying "There is a way of living that has a certain grace and beauty. It is not a constant race for what is next, rather an appreciation of that which has come before." Perhaps 9/11 hit the pause button on that "cinematic universe" and the homie lookbook is the visual evolution of the homie cookbook, but ALD will continue to do just fine as a more commercially viable Rubato (or any other highbrow but non-scalable brand) that the Simon Cromptons of the world champion so dearly. Great piece as ever MBD.
Well-said, Miles. Appreciate the comment, and the kind words.
Banger!
Thanks, Harry!
Love this illuminating article, Michael! I've been a passive observer of menswear for a while now, but I share many of the same sentiments.
Appreciate that a lot, Addi! Been too long, we should try to catch up in 2025.
Definitely need to get together this year and catch up
So good.
victims of their own success!