10 thoughts on “Neo-Edwardiana, African Style/Negritude ala Senghor”
Anonymous on said:
Do you know anything about the provenance of the photo. It looks rather Francophone circa 50/60 Id say shot by the Seine Any light you may have to its origins would be appreciated
Unfortunately, I don't. I discovered it through Tumblr, but there was scant information there
It's very much in the vein of the 1960s Parisian approximation of the Edwardian revival – the hats, particularly – so you and I are likely on the right track. Perhaps, as does thankfully happen here, a passer by will appear to shed some light
What a wonderful image! Thank you for sharing it. I can't even begin to be sure when it was taken, which in itself says something. The hat on the fellow on the left has such charm, and suits his look very well. And both outfits fit their wearers perfectly.
I'm curious: what (beyound the obvious fact of their skin colour) do you think makes this interpretation uniquely African?
The title's sort of opaque, I know – it's as much a reference to the seemingly laidback air they exude as it is to their skin. I was toying with replacing it with “Fracafrique Style,” but I'm holding out for someone more knowledgeable to finally set the record straight
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Do you know anything about the provenance of the photo. It looks rather Francophone circa 50/60 Id say shot by the Seine Any light you may have to its origins would be appreciated
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Unfortunately, I don't. I discovered it through Tumblr, but there was scant information there
It's very much in the vein of the 1960s Parisian approximation of the Edwardian revival – the hats, particularly – so you and I are likely on the right track. Perhaps, as does thankfully happen here, a passer by will appear to shed some light
All best,
BON
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What a wonderful image! Thank you for sharing it. I can't even begin to be sure when it was taken, which in itself says something. The hat on the fellow on the left has such charm, and suits his look very well. And both outfits fit their wearers perfectly.
I'm curious: what (beyound the obvious fact of their skin colour) do you think makes this interpretation uniquely African?
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The title's sort of opaque, I know – it's as much a reference to the seemingly laidback air they exude as it is to their skin. I was toying with replacing it with “Fracafrique Style,” but I'm holding out for someone more knowledgeable to finally set the record straight
Good to hear from you, doctor,
BON
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I would call it Negritude ala Senghor
capturing both FracAfrique glamour and the Black conciousness movement.Its certainly avant 68
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Now aren't they dapper young men! Very Edwardian in demeanor.
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Anon 18:55 wins the honour of influencing this post's revised title
Merry New Year, David
BON
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Thank you for the honour.I tried to send you an email at barimavox@google.com it seems not to be working have you another mail service
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Anon, your e-mail did arrive – many thanks for sending it. Maybe Mode Parade will finally become more prolific in its third year…
Best,
BON
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This is exactly the kind of suit Pierre Cardin or Ted Lapidus made in the early 60's, inspired by the Edwardian era.
Great picture, thank!
Thomas
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