'What are you wearing?'

This timeless question has shaped how we, as human beings, have regarded ourselves and others throughout centuries. From the petticoats of the early 16th century to the picturesque styles inspired by the romantic period in the 1830s. It also has given fashion blogs something to ask people on the street.

Joining in this long tradition of fashion bloggers asking questions, we here at Safari Fashion have decided to ask that very question to a couple of fashionistas that have shaped the way we dress today.

What are you wearing?

Karl-Heinz Himmler:

"Well, the shirt is 75% prejudice and 25% hope for a better tomorrow... but my trousers are 100% cotton!"


Thank you Karl, for reminding us that good fabrics are essential to any outfit.






What are you wearing?

Otto:
"Blue"


Thank you Otto, we hear you loud and clear. Emotions will be the accessory of this autumn.

Fashion in a historical context

The constant burden to match colours, which Rudyard Kipling wrote of in 1899, is something that can put any fashion blogger under pressure and therefore it is essential to take a step back and look at the ontological reasons for why fashion is - and also why accessories always are crucial to any outfit.

The epic soul searching voyages of a fashionista looking for new clothes, and the small trips made by Magellan or Da Gama are to a larger extend correlated than one might think. Yet again British colonial history provides all the answers to why fashion trends are shaped.

This seasons colours draw imperical lines all the way back to the spice routes of British colonialism. As we can see from the lovely palette of spices below, the present fashion trends are yet again the product (or produce) of our past.

The British East India Company and other east-bound safari enthusiasts has by the virtue of causality created this summers trends. This only leaves us with the certain promise of black returning to the designs as soon as more recent safari adventures are recognised in the overarching world of fashion.

The delimitation of a season

Constant shifting trends, changing patterns and ambivalent communiqués from leading fashionistas makes this world a frightening and insecure place to live. Who are you to believe or even trust in, when making those fashion choices that can lead to success or failure in a social context?

One advice can be useful when facing this sort of personal crisis:
Whenever in doubt, always turn to the cultural beacons that enables the bewildered navigate to harbour and safety.

Seasons have in this regard helped humanity throughout centuries, by delimiting our focus and aiding by guiding us when having to make the crucial choices mentioned above. Phil Collins spoke of this when he sang 'You can feel it in the air tonight' in 1981.

In order to make this topic even more practical, Safari Fashion provides a guide to the coming season.

The Telegraphs own Geoffrey Lean asks the crucial and existencial question: When is it badger hunting season? Link to article


Good Hunting




Adhere to the seasonal prescription of safari outfits. Otherwise your could share fate with the fashion victim below

Movie night in the urban jungle

This weeks recommendation is a movie that combines our love for the urban jungle and history. Its a epic story of the first German hipsters, who decided to take their fixies around the Maginot line.

Furthermore, I can recommend a drink that fits the mood of the film.

Try out the Vodka/guilt - thats 4/5 vodka and 1/5 guilt (Mix it half - half if you're German)

Its rather bitter, with a long aftertaste.

Safari Twain

This was the cover to Shania Twain's wonderful single "That don't impress me much".

The text reads (for all you non-swedes)

"The one who grobes a lion, almost has my admiration"

Good hunting

Safari fashion guide for the British gentleman

The evening standard has compiled a list of the summers must-haves for the safari fashionista.
Link to article

The list includes a 'Simon Carter' watch, which will tell you when its time for Africa (in case Shakira isn't around). Other favourite items on the list are the skincare products on page 10 and 11. These products are fully endorsed by Cecil Rhodes, and are (quote) "the main reason why I could stand to be a colonist for so long"



Cecil trying to keep his skin moist against all odds

Safari in the time of Rhodes

    John, Tim and Paul are all wearing classical safari outfits. 

    As this season prescribes, they have chosen to accessorise with prejudice.