Taking a new approach to this blog...not that anyone really reads it but my friend Caitlin is starting to do a "theme an entry" type of deal, so I thought I might follow suit...
WITH FASHION!
Since that is the reason why I am here?
All right...here goes...
Statement number one: Prague is not the fashion capital of the world.
...And that's not a BAD thing...they have their own unique style...but it is neither Milan, nor London, nor dare I say New York...it's just Prague...I think because the people have had to deal with so much other shit that they haven't had time to really become "fashionable"...you know, communism, repressed individuality, that kind of junk
That being said, what I have observed thus far is a tradition of "comfy casual" that somehow seems to work for various occupations also...there is the more formal attire consisting of black polyester pants and a neatly ironed oxford shirt, complete with high heels (although I don't know how anyone can walk in them around here). But for the most part, the fashion trend in Prague can be summed up in one word-
JEANS.
Everyone wears them. Light denim, dark denim, shirts and shorts and skirts- everyone wears jeans. It's like the tuxedo of Central Europe, it seems. Jeans, jeans, jeans, jeans, jeans. Jeans are very dependable. They can endure snow and rain. They are extremely comfortable and mobile. It's not wonder the Pragueians got it right when they decided that Jeans would be they staple of their wardrobes. Jeans are acceptable for work or play, rain or shine, and unless you are going to a wedding or a funeral, there really is no one place you CAN'T wear jeans.
So perhaps. Prague is the "denim" capital of the world. I will focus on that for now. In fact some days I feel overdressed because I'm NOT wearing jeans.
I am beginning to realize that this truly is my kind of country.
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