Very nice analogy. Solid video! Only thing I'd add is that people shouldn't take it too seriously. The cover is about the book, but the book is not about the cover. Not everything you wear needs some kind of meaning behind it. If you just like something or makes you feel cozy, wear it!
I really liked the non-fashion part of this video, of course it properly tied in and the traditional fashion bit was really great but there was something unexpectedly enjoyable about you just talking about book covers.
I’m still developing my personal style but i’ve made leaps and bounds since I started watching your videos regularly last year. You give great recommendations, but more importantly you’re teaching me to think about my fashion choices. Teach a man to fish, and all that. Thanks!
Antwon, may I ask what is ur background? as in studies, maybe work experience... I have to say, your take on all these fashion related subjects is outstanding!
due to my RUclips viewing habits I tend to fall off any given channel for a couple months then binge watch every video I missed, and by far I have to say this is one of your best videos I’ve ever seen. the pacing, editing, and subsequent story beats kept me engaged the entire time even though this video’s topic didn’t seem like something I’d be too interested in when I first clicked on it. bravo Antwon you get better and better every couple months I decide to tune back in hahaha
As an American who likes Stone Island, one of my favorite things to do is look for the badge in any videos of group fights from the UK Lmao. Almost always a badge somewhere in there!
Excellent video as always, though I think one crucial element missing in the book cover analogy is the symbiosis that exists between the wearer and the clothes, where an excellent fit is one that flows from the wearer to their clothes. We cannot speak of a book's text ever being uncomfortable or not feeling a particular cover, and yet this dischord happens a lot with those who follow trends or pattern themselves off of celebrities. A Travis Scott fit often looks great on Travis Scott, but almost never on anyone else. The key points in clothing are intent and sincerity - a decade later, I still think Gosling's fit is better than Carrell's because one shows those qualities, and the other shows aesthetic indifference. Finally, while a book cover or cereal box or painting will demonstrate a single consistent design language with the sense of a single guiding voice (the painter or head of a design team), a person can wear clothes whose clashing elements create a powerful image unintended by the creator of those distinct elements. Traditional school outfit paired with a stressed leather jacket creates an entirely different image with this element - rebellious, brazen, sexual. Similarly, a vintage novelty shirt with high end Japanese Americana jeans immediately becomes "ironic", the high quality of the pants signaling that the wearer has a sophisticated, jaundiced take on their top.
I deliberately dress to give off a certain vibe. If I'm seeing contractors and working on site, or just hanging out I wear more street wear, hoodies and sweatpants etc, and more colorful stuff. If I'm going to a business meeting or going to my kids school events I wear more neutral colors and traditional siluets. But number one rule is making sure my clothes are spotless and clean, and they fit properly.
It's been years I've tried to find a casual clothing equivalent to tacky vintage gothic novels covers (with the heroine fleeing from a castle in some billowy robe)... I keep trying !
I wonder how one of those iceberg videos would do on this channel, for fashion subgenres or something. I've been sucked into techwear then gorpcore and lunarcore and even if it's just for the memes we might end up finding something interesting to incorporate into our own wardrobes
I can see why people make the jordan petersen 'mistake' (barely want to call it that bc its subjective). I think the train of thought was, "ooh this is nice on camera. Oh, i gotta wear a blazer to keep myself looking professional though. This color works with this sorta, wow I look great!" and he should have instead recognized the constraints he must work in to put together an outfit. His constraint is he must wear a blazer, therefore every decision in making the outfit should be hinging on what blazer he chooses, and from there everything else will fall into place
Linking purple to Roman elite has always struck me as a bit off. 1970s tv Joker had a purple suit that just made him look goofy. Barney was also a goofy purple. Sometimes purple clothes is more funky, or even more mysterious than black. Do you actually wear anything with purple?
Blues and reds I think are great with purple. I wonder if the shade of purple and context matters here, since I think brighter purples are more associated with bold creativity/experimentation thanks to it's associations with questionable or poisonous concoctions much like green. Other than purple and green, I know purple and yellow is another polarizing combo since they are actually on opposite ends on the color wheel which again are a pretty funky combo. Really rich purples though I think maintain their regalness and mystery, especially when paired with gold, bronze and copper. I wonder if blue's popularity also has anything to do with people not wearing purple tbh though I wouldn't know. I actually pretty regularly wear purple. Lilac and burgundy has been a favorite pairing for me for a while now. I also find burnt orange or a deep teal with a dark purple velvet fun. Idk typed too long and now it's just a ramble lol
Clothing has far more power than you might think. Not only a facade to the inner you, but could also be a response to your surroundings, thoughts, culture, work, society and more. Referring to the book 'What Artists Wear' by Charlie Porter, clothing is a creative and intellectual process and a lifelong research to gain its true meaning and power. Then to me, this helps to avoid becoming a victim of trends and consumerism in the industry we all notoriously familiar with.
Thanks! There is a 'techwear clothing' one linked to the subreddit but nothing specific to me. It'd be great to have a more direct way to talk to everyone though, so it's definitely something I'll consider
It really is! I assume there are more books that got the same treatment but I've not seen anything else quite like them. The downside is it makes you not want to read them so you need to buy another 'regular' copy haha
"What does what your wear tell those around you" The police want to talk to me. Which ends up a self-fulfilling prophecy. Gotta work on my greyman styling.
My brother. If you’re going to be so into fashion, invest in a good barber. Tell him/her to use their thinning shears on your cow lick on your right side of your head.
Trends are funny how often they contradict them self every couple of years. I still prefer fitting pants over the oversized trend, and in my opinion it’s totally valid to ignore certain trends if you dislike them. Most people just chase trends without really a reason and that’s probably the reason why so many older photos look so cringy
9:00 - Eh, I prefer the Dragon a hell a lot more than the green pants. At least the Dragon will have my staring at your leg nonstop while my imagination creates a whole universe. This is why I can't do fashion and why I go dressed as a bum, because I don't really care that much. My mind's always elsewhere. Which, I guess, is partially why I decided to follow your channel. Even though I can't afford ANY clothes :D I mean color meaning and symbolism I've studied for decades, but fashion? Nah. Btw, Purple represents Mysticism and Spirituality just as much as it's association with Royalty. So wearing purple will make people think you have a rich imagination more than that you'd be a wealthy person. After all most wealthy people wear suits or fancy pancy clothes. And sadly, as someone who always wears black. We're not seen as mysterious. At most we're seen as depressive loners and other negative connotations ;; 10:00 - _sees the guy wearing armor_ 😍 Back when I was 13-15, so 20-22 years ago give or take, there was a guy at school that I found fascinating. The guy walked around with a big black outside red inside Dracula style-cape. Everyone of my so-called friends thought he was a weirdo but I thought " _Damn, that's so cool!_ " Wish stuff like that would make a comeback.
Haha that's fair, I do love the electric blue they used plus how it basically stretches up the entire leg. Very rarely do Maharishi do such a large single piece of embroidery. Appreciate your thoughts! 🙏
keep shinin my guy. You're achieving the impossible, which is teaching these Gen Zs post-structuralist social theory without mentioning astrology even once@@ThisIsAntwon
I watched a lot of your videos and one thing is for sure... nothing looks good on you. I was hyped for techwear but you defused the hype super fast. Thanks for saving me money...
I suppose the most extreme example of this are (and stay with me here) furries. They literally use fursuits to intentionally depict and explain a character, using colors, textures, accessories, outfits, going so far as species. I've seen suave foxes in suits, horses and cows in overalls, sparkle dogs with literally as many colors as will fit on their bodies- but all of it tells a story. The individual success of each look can vary wildly
I still have issues with wearing Stone Island because of its historical association in the UK with football holigans and far right Neo Nazis. I don't have the same issue with their Shadow Project (RIP) and Ghost sublables though.
Couldn't get through the video, in that evangelion tee you're far too aggressive, scared me to pieces, next time consider wearing red (but not stone island, far too boisterous) 🤣
Actually, I wasn't thinking about clothing already at all. Barrage of books that derails train-o'-thought pretty quickly because now I'm thinking of movie adaptations so mostly I guess I'll be thinking more about costume choices than my own personal style unless you can get there pretty quick now that I've typed this...
Have women hitchhikers been a common occurrence [over the past several decades???] and has someone quantified the number who typically wear red t-shirts as opposed to other garments???
I've always thought that clothing and personal style act as a filter to attract people you wish to meet and perhaps deflect people you'd rather not meet.
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Very nice analogy. Solid video!
Only thing I'd add is that people shouldn't take it too seriously. The cover is about the book, but the book is not about the cover. Not everything you wear needs some kind of meaning behind it. If you just like something or makes you feel cozy, wear it!
Nailed it 🙏
Yeah just don't be context agnostic because some spaces certain things are wildly inappropriate.
I really liked the non-fashion part of this video, of course it properly tied in and the traditional fashion bit was really great but there was something unexpectedly enjoyable about you just talking about book covers.
This channel is legit becoming a philosophy channel. Great work 👍
Thanks so much!
Come for the techwear, stay for the semiotics
Ahh yes, you know you're in for a good break down of French post modern, deconstructionist, new criticism when it opens with a discussion of Lolita
(French) post modernism really is tumor within society.
I’m still developing my personal style but i’ve made leaps and bounds since I started watching your videos regularly last year. You give great recommendations, but more importantly you’re teaching me to think about my fashion choices. Teach a man to fish, and all that. Thanks!
I think when the letters are imprinted rather than raised, it's called debossed rather than embossed
Antwon, may I ask what is ur background? as in studies, maybe work experience... I have to say, your take on all these fashion related subjects is outstanding!
Honestly, I loved the olive green suit! Such a great and unexpected color, nice pick!
Thanks!
due to my RUclips viewing habits I tend to fall off any given channel for a couple months then binge watch every video I missed, and by far I have to say this is one of your best videos I’ve ever seen. the pacing, editing, and subsequent story beats kept me engaged the entire time even though this video’s topic didn’t seem like something I’d be too interested in when I first clicked on it. bravo Antwon you get better and better every couple months I decide to tune back in hahaha
Literally got an assignment about book covers due on Friday. Might show this video to some friends🤩
Nice timing 😎
As an American who likes Stone Island, one of my favorite things to do is look for the badge in any videos of group fights from the UK Lmao. Almost always a badge somewhere in there!
As a classic menswear guy who watches your content to learn about other niches, it’s kinda cool to see it all come full circle!
Ant looks incredible in a suit, dashing one might say
You're too kind 🤩
Excellent video as always, though I think one crucial element missing in the book cover analogy is the symbiosis that exists between the wearer and the clothes, where an excellent fit is one that flows from the wearer to their clothes. We cannot speak of a book's text ever being uncomfortable or not feeling a particular cover, and yet this dischord happens a lot with those who follow trends or pattern themselves off of celebrities. A Travis Scott fit often looks great on Travis Scott, but almost never on anyone else. The key points in clothing are intent and sincerity - a decade later, I still think Gosling's fit is better than Carrell's because one shows those qualities, and the other shows aesthetic indifference.
Finally, while a book cover or cereal box or painting will demonstrate a single consistent design language with the sense of a single guiding voice (the painter or head of a design team), a person can wear clothes whose clashing elements create a powerful image unintended by the creator of those distinct elements. Traditional school outfit paired with a stressed leather jacket creates an entirely different image with this element - rebellious, brazen, sexual. Similarly, a vintage novelty shirt with high end Japanese Americana jeans immediately becomes "ironic", the high quality of the pants signaling that the wearer has a sophisticated, jaundiced take on their top.
Professor Antwon out here teaching a bachelors degree in advanced swagology signalling 201
If you can't write a 1000-word essay on why your fit slaps what's the point?
Super interesting video as usual, I really like this discussion/documentary format with the occasional memes.
Thanks!
That coat rack fighting for its life!
relating fashion to other forms of art is one of my favourite ways to talk about fashion - great vid :)
I deliberately dress to give off a certain vibe. If I'm seeing contractors and working on site, or just hanging out I wear more street wear, hoodies and sweatpants etc, and more colorful stuff. If I'm going to a business meeting or going to my kids school events I wear more neutral colors and traditional siluets. But number one rule is making sure my clothes are spotless and clean, and they fit properly.
This approach to making observations based on little to no context reminds me of archaeology. Interesting but effective
It's been years I've tried to find a casual clothing equivalent to tacky vintage gothic novels covers (with the heroine fleeing from a castle in some billowy robe)... I keep trying !
Yes. I too like Rothko. The Paris LV exhibition was amazing.
Oh sorry, not what the video was about? I don't care. Thumbs up for you, Antwon!
Long time watcher your content is sublime!! Would love seeing your opinion on "hellstar studios" has a certain Y2K style you probably like.
I wonder how one of those iceberg videos would do on this channel, for fashion subgenres or something. I've been sucked into techwear then gorpcore and lunarcore and even if it's just for the memes we might end up finding something interesting to incorporate into our own wardrobes
This video reminds me of a quote from a book about game design:
"Design is the same everywhere" -Jesse Schell
This video is excellent
I can see why people make the jordan petersen 'mistake' (barely want to call it that bc its subjective). I think the train of thought was, "ooh this is nice on camera. Oh, i gotta wear a blazer to keep myself looking professional though. This color works with this sorta, wow I look great!" and he should have instead recognized the constraints he must work in to put together an outfit. His constraint is he must wear a blazer, therefore every decision in making the outfit should be hinging on what blazer he chooses, and from there everything else will fall into place
great hairstyle (at last), looking gorgeous 👌
Love that bag at 8:03, where did you get it from?! Would love to get one myself!
Thats the quintessential techwear bag, the 3A1 from Acronym. Better go on a bread and water diet though cause its pricey.
@@axelgunnar6431 holy mother of god!
You weren't lying about that diet!
The “Unforgivable” reference lmfao
Really like if these weekly uploads!!
Good to hear! Might have to take a break next week so I can take a breather but it's been cool to get some extra stuff out there
Love your video essays - thanks Antwon!
Linking purple to Roman elite has always struck me as a bit off. 1970s tv Joker had a purple suit that just made him look goofy. Barney was also a goofy purple. Sometimes purple clothes is more funky, or even more mysterious than black.
Do you actually wear anything with purple?
The Evangelion Mizuno tshirt has purple
Blues and reds I think are great with purple. I wonder if the shade of purple and context matters here, since I think brighter purples are more associated with bold creativity/experimentation thanks to it's associations with questionable or poisonous concoctions much like green. Other than purple and green, I know purple and yellow is another polarizing combo since they are actually on opposite ends on the color wheel which again are a pretty funky combo. Really rich purples though I think maintain their regalness and mystery, especially when paired with gold, bronze and copper. I wonder if blue's popularity also has anything to do with people not wearing purple tbh though I wouldn't know.
I actually pretty regularly wear purple. Lilac and burgundy has been a favorite pairing for me for a while now. I also find burnt orange or a deep teal with a dark purple velvet fun.
Idk typed too long and now it's just a ramble lol
Have you read Fashion as Communication by Malcolm Barnard? I think you'd find it interesting.
This is antwon -> Fashion Philosopher
Clothing has far more power than you might think. Not only a facade to the inner you, but could also be a response to your surroundings, thoughts, culture, work, society and more. Referring to the book 'What Artists Wear' by Charlie Porter, clothing is a creative and intellectual process and a lifelong research to gain its true meaning and power. Then to me, this helps to avoid becoming a victim of trends and consumerism in the industry we all notoriously familiar with.
Use a colour chart
solid video! do you ever plan on opening a discord server? would love something like that. i asked this before but i couldnt get an answer.
Thanks! There is a 'techwear clothing' one linked to the subreddit but nothing specific to me. It'd be great to have a more direct way to talk to everyone though, so it's definitely something I'll consider
Dude every time you do an American accent ( 7:56 ) I both find it hysterical and scary all at the same time 😂😂😂😂😂😂 more please lol
looool gonna do a whole video like 10 FASHION TIPS ALPHA MALES NEED
@@ThisIsAntwon 😂😂💯
Frankenstein is a classic and in that special edition hardback, ooft
It really is! I assume there are more books that got the same treatment but I've not seen anything else quite like them. The downside is it makes you not want to read them so you need to buy another 'regular' copy haha
"What does what your wear tell those around you"
The police want to talk to me.
Which ends up a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Gotta work on my greyman styling.
My brother. If you’re going to be so into fashion, invest in a good barber. Tell him/her to use their thinning shears on your cow lick on your right side of your head.
Trends are funny how often they contradict them self every couple of years. I still prefer fitting pants over the oversized trend, and in my opinion it’s totally valid to ignore certain trends if you dislike them. Most people just chase trends without really a reason and that’s probably the reason why so many older photos look so cringy
Very true - gotta stay true to yourself!
9:00 - Eh, I prefer the Dragon a hell a lot more than the green pants.
At least the Dragon will have my staring at your leg nonstop while my imagination creates a whole universe.
This is why I can't do fashion and why I go dressed as a bum, because I don't really care that much. My mind's always elsewhere.
Which, I guess, is partially why I decided to follow your channel. Even though I can't afford ANY clothes :D
I mean color meaning and symbolism I've studied for decades, but fashion? Nah.
Btw, Purple represents Mysticism and Spirituality just as much as it's association with Royalty.
So wearing purple will make people think you have a rich imagination more than that you'd be a wealthy person. After all most wealthy people wear suits or fancy pancy clothes.
And sadly, as someone who always wears black. We're not seen as mysterious. At most we're seen as depressive loners and other negative connotations ;;
10:00 - _sees the guy wearing armor_ 😍
Back when I was 13-15, so 20-22 years ago give or take, there was a guy at school that I found fascinating.
The guy walked around with a big black outside red inside Dracula style-cape. Everyone of my so-called friends thought he was a weirdo but I thought " _Damn, that's so cool!_ "
Wish stuff like that would make a comeback.
Haha that's fair, I do love the electric blue they used plus how it basically stretches up the entire leg. Very rarely do Maharishi do such a large single piece of embroidery. Appreciate your thoughts! 🙏
we can also pretend with the clothes we are wearing!
Wow…you can wear anything convincingly lol! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I am a garfield coloring book with steel plated embroidered Cyberpunk 2077 cover art
Is there anything greater a person could be?
Anyone who says Steve Carrell looks cooler than Ryan Gosling in that film is way too into trends
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True
I literally only follow you to like your videos
Based Mark Rothko appreciation
Got to be honest, the hair is looking good
ayy thanks! Was overdue a little update
Solid video Analog Video Format
I wasn’t going to watch this video but after that important thumbnail change I will
New hair looks dope bro
yooo thanks!
keep shinin my guy. You're achieving the impossible, which is teaching these Gen Zs post-structuralist social theory without mentioning astrology even once@@ThisIsAntwon
I watched a lot of your videos and one thing is for sure... nothing looks good on you. I was hyped for techwear but you defused the hype super fast. Thanks for saving me money...
Waporwave😂
I suppose the most extreme example of this are (and stay with me here) furries. They literally use fursuits to intentionally depict and explain a character, using colors, textures, accessories, outfits, going so far as species. I've seen suave foxes in suits, horses and cows in overalls, sparkle dogs with literally as many colors as will fit on their bodies- but all of it tells a story. The individual success of each look can vary wildly
"Wall Street antwon is not real and he can't hurt you" 7:53
"The point is ladies and gentlemen that techwear, for want of a better word, is good"
I still have issues with wearing Stone Island because of its historical association in the UK with football holigans and far right Neo Nazis. I don't have the same issue with their Shadow Project (RIP) and Ghost sublables though.
Couldn't get through the video, in that evangelion tee you're far too aggressive, scared me to pieces, next time consider wearing red (but not stone island, far too boisterous) 🤣
Hey what's up this is assumptions here
Your new hairstyle is manipulating me to act up smh
🥺 oh lawd
says "sub" when means "un"... I find a lot of the reprints from certain eras of books won't have any artwork, just title.
Actually, I wasn't thinking about clothing already at all. Barrage of books that derails train-o'-thought pretty quickly because now I'm thinking of movie adaptations so mostly I guess I'll be thinking more about costume choices than my own personal style unless you can get there pretty quick now that I've typed this...
Or WHY you're choosing certain books for specific audience or something?
Oh, I could say some things about the color preferences here, maybe, but I guess we're glossing over that as "obvious" to save time.
Have women hitchhikers been a common occurrence [over the past several decades???] and has someone quantified the number who typically wear red t-shirts as opposed to other garments???
...."female confederates"??? They had red t-shirts and cars in 1863???????
Hell yeah semiotics
We do love words over here
I've always thought that clothing and personal style act as a filter to attract people you wish to meet and perhaps deflect people you'd rather not meet.
I dress gay
o_o
uwu
I love telling online peeps that folk won't think they are rich if they wear Barbour, just that they support Fox Hunting for pleasure.
Long time watcher your content is sublime!! Would love seeing your opinion on "hellstar studios" has a certain Y2K style you probably like.