As always when wearing jeans and something I consider hip, like this jacket, I feel nostalgic for those wild, heady days when I was a rebellious youth. I have to be honest and say thanks to a small, discrete tattoo from a long time ago, I am forever marked with the tag “rebel”. One of the delights of that time was the feeling that anything was possible and given my penchant for “performance” I imagined many different lives for myself. Changes could be made to the interior and to the exterior. Some of them happened, some of them did not. Nostalgia for me is only useful when it can creatively become an inspiration for my actions today, so moving on…
What is potent about today is that I once again feel intoxicated by life. Today the process is not imagining but rather re(imagining). Re(imagining) is not starting from the beginning but rather reinterpreting, forming a new conception of, thinking in a new way. Perhaps I need to do more re(imagining) before I move on to re(inventing). The jacket I wear is the product of a designer’s re(imagining) of a souvenir that appeared at the exact time I was born. Such a personal inspiration of how when one re-visits the old with wonder, respect and imagination, a stunningly modern product can be produced. An example of how clothing (like bodies) becomes marked in ways that hold great meaning for those who care to look closely. The designer had to first re(imagine) before he could re(invent).
I have been spending time musing and writing about how I might re(invent) my work life. I have been using fashion and clothing to experiment and perform. The city has been mise en scène as I perform and photograph my daily life traveling through it. Recently I have been re(imagining) what kind of space would allow me to perform this life I have started to live through my clothing. What kind of place would let the city come in and would give me the freedom to do what I like? What spaces would support a life where home and work re(combine)? What props and objects of beauty would I need for my various performances? Where shall I move? Where shall I travel? Ah, such delicious questions for a Sunday afternoon.
What are you re(imagining) and re(visiting) right now?
That jacket is a stunner!
I’ve been doing lots of re-imagining and re-assessing lately, as I’m on the cusp of some major changes that I hope will bring me closer to being able to spend time more creatively and authentically.
I cannot wait to see what you are up to, you are already so smart and creative!
You really hit the nail on the head, lady ! So much of what you said in this posting is in direct link with where I am as well in my life. I totally get the headiness of how the past can jack us up to a new beginning in the present. Thank you for all you do to inspire me and get me on point. I’m planning to go rogue and independent with my craft of sewing and designing. Getting closer to the goal everyday.
I hope you will share some of your work and continue to tell your story on the blog. I think this is something that is inspiring to everyone.
Thank you, details forthcoming. There are still some to be snagged on sited like Lyst.
You really hit the nail on the head, lady ! So much of what you said in this posting is in direct link with where I am as well in my life. I totally get the headiness of how the past can jack us up to a new beginning in the present. Thank you for all you do to inspire me and get me on point. I’m planning to go rogue and independent with my craft of sewing and designing. Getting closer to the goal everyday.
I hope you will share some of your work and continue to tell your story on the blog. I think this is something that is inspiring to everyone.
Perfect jacket – I love the print on you! You look beautiful as always 🙂
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Thank you, details forthcoming. There are still some to be snagged on sited like Lyst.
perfect! I am (re)imagining and (re)imaging and (re)inventing as we speak!
Please share your story as you do, this topic seems to really resonate!
perfect! I am (re)imagining and (re)imaging and (re)inventing as we speak!
Please share your story as you do, this topic seems to really resonate!
Interesting, I am paring down. Ridding myself of certain ‘props’ – minimalising some and maximising others.
Wonder how you are making those choices, would love to hear your thought process.
Interesting, I am paring down. Ridding myself of certain ‘props’ – minimalising some and maximising others.
Wonder how you are making those choices, would love to hear your thought process.
A stunning image. Your posts are beautiful.
This is an interesting question, I will have to think about it
Curious to hear what you come up with.
Oh I have to admit I am feeling a bit green with envy! How exciting and wonderful for you. Hope you share your creative story here with us. Congratulations and good luck.
A stunning image. Your posts are beautiful.
This is an interesting question, I will have to think about it
Curious to hear what you come up with.
This post speaks to me too. I am giving in my notice tomorrow from my "Day Job" to concentrate on my creative life. Trying to see it as a new beginning and not an end,so re-imagining rather than revisiting will be important I think. I am also going to be editing my clothes to suit my new ,less structured life.
Oh I have to admit I am feeling a bit green with envy! How exciting and wonderful for you. Hope you share your creative story here with us. Congratulations and good luck.
What an outstanding organic process! You are making space for creativity to emerge. Can’t wait to hear what you find.
I am involved in removing clothes clutter from my closet. The re-invention goal is remove, keep the basics and re-imagine what happens when I add elements from the present that speak to me, without analyzing the meaning.
Although the final vision isn’t crystal clear, I’m giving myself permission to accept and let these pieces define themselves. I’m looking for reinterpretation of classics like: white shirts, bags and denim.
That jacket on you: timeless with a message. Love it.
What an outstanding organic process! You are making space for creativity to emerge. Can’t wait to hear what you find.
As new recruits to the world of blogging, we are seeing so much to inspire and fire our imagination. Even though we are both in our sixties we are definitely open to change and experimentation…. if that involves some re(invention) then so be it. Thank you so much for your posts – they feed the imagination beyond compare.
Thank you for your comment. I hope to hear more about your future adventures.
So do I!!!
As new recruits to the world of blogging, we are seeing so much to inspire and fire our imagination. Even though we are both in our sixties we are definitely open to change and experimentation…. if that involves some re(invention) then so be it. Thank you so much for your posts – they feed the imagination beyond compare.
Thank you for your comment. I hope to hear more about your future adventures.
Love that jacket!
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So do I!!!
Gorgeous jacket! Well, I guess we all wonder how was the world when we were born. I am still curious and asking my mom didn’t help. Can’t decide if I will re-whatever. I like it now.
That’s the best part of re-whatevering it really is nothing new just how we see our total life and self today.
Yes I so agree, see what the universe pits out for us to play with!
Gorgeous jacket! Well, I guess we all wonder how was the world when we were born. I am still curious and asking my mom didn’t help. Can’t decide if I will re-whatever. I like it now.
That’s the best part of re-whatevering it really is nothing new just how we see our total life and self today.
Great look, great musings…. 🙂 I’m learning (slowly) it needs to be more about the journey, and less the destination. And so I wish you inspiring travels.
Yes I so agree, see what the universe pits out for us to play with!
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I am enjoying your blog and am always interested in your Fashion Bibliography which has introduced me to some new journals on art and culture.
The images of you in your sukajan bomber are excellent. The colour combinations of your outfit are perfect and while I find many sukajan jackets are a bit garish for my taste, yours, with the embroidery on organza, is devine.
Kay
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