The Death of Irony In Fashion

#Celine #hedislimane
Isn't it ironic?
With Celine's new SS2020 collection under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane, the designer tapped the creative work of contemporary artist David Kramer to create a strictly non-ironic rocker chic collection.
With the phrase "there's no irony here" found on the garments and the flagship store, I was inspired to take a look at Hedi's work for Celine and how as a designer he embodies a "non-ironic" approach with all of his work. What is ironic and non-ironic fashion? How does it fit into the current landscape and does a "lack of irony" explain Slimane's success as a designer and the passion of his fan base? Try to sit through 10 minutes of this fashion content to find out!
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[@Theo.Fragoso]

Irony will always be a big part of fashion. Because alot of our stuff that we wear day to day is pretty ironic.

[@BraveNewWear]

i mean I can be pretty ironic, I know irony is considered a big part of like "Brooklyn fashion" but i wouldn't be surprised if in the next two years we see people taking an interest in like "heritage" fashion again, kind of swinging away from irony.

[@e4gl1]

the lack or irony shows a lack of self awareness almost. Nice vid as always

[@BraveNewWear]

Its a thin line, one that my brains probably too small to figure out. With Hedi it can sometimes feel like a lack of self awareness, but constant irony can be corrosive and disingenuous. I think that, if these 20's are anything like the 1920s, which they're weirdly shaping up to be, a "modernist" impulse might sweep through culture.

[@christopherxl]

Agree in many cases, and it's not necessarily a bad thing! (more later) In some cases, however, I think the choice to step off the fashion cycle and commit to something unironic for the long haul is a deliberate, self aware decision. I think Hedi falls into this category because he is so adamantly reticent to change, despite a sea of critics who make a living swimming in meta. He must see what is happening around him - he just chooses to do what he wants. The lack of self awareness, I think, is more for the non-"fashion" people who like a look and stick with it unironically. There are not self aware in the sense that they don't think about post-modern ironic fashion - and that's ok, because not fashioning is ok. Good point, and thanks for challenging me to think!

[@FashionRoadman]

Loving the political background

[@BraveNewWear]

hope I'm not being TOO EDGY with my political posters I guess I'll have to put up some right wing signs for next video to even it out.

[@brandonnajera44]

Another wonderful, insightful, entertaining video. Thanks, Christian you are making these quarantined times bearable.

[@4r1777]

You look like a much more attractive Hedi Slimane

[@BraveNewWear]

thank you syre I need that kind of confidence boost

[@angelaquinn4621]

Christian you put a smile on my face. Well done

[@one-piece-chicken-combo]

Oh man I'm having a real bad day thanks for the video this is gonna be good to bring my mood up🥰

[@BraveNewWear]

get that mood UP! glad to brighten the mood its been a tough few days, especially for New Yorkers, getting a distraction is really needed RN

[@malarauko]

This was the video I didn't know I wanted. Bring on the New Sincerity as far as I'm concerned.

[@BraveNewWear]

dang Andrew glad I could provide the content your subconscious was craving!

[@malarauko]

@@BraveNewWear Someone had to satiate the bastard and I'm not managing very well

[@AAA-re6lu]

Mf in his doomsday prepper bunker

[@BraveNewWear]

as long as I stay in my fashion bunker the virus cant reach me...

[@Basedworld619]

You making more videos has been awesome

[@BraveNewWear]

that's exactly what I like to hear!!! Appreciate support of "the hustle"

[@EmDrive_]

This is officially your best video

[@BraveNewWear]

I feel like they're getting better i wasn't sure when I was working on this one - kind of felt like it was going off the rails but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed! I guess it's obvious but the more you make videos the better you get.

[@kqw1176]

Enjoyed watching

[@nathaniel6783]

Nice video my dude, keep it up

[@BraveNewWear]

Appreciate it Nathaniel !

[@_The_Worst_]

I dig that 70's vibe...🤘🏼💯✔

[@nickhyder9141]

for me, i don't like spending loads of money on something silly (ironic). that's what thrift stores are for...

[@GmoneyDaGamer24]

this make me feel dumb im not in college yet but i hope everyone there is as intelligent as u cus its intriguing n i hope to one day also be among individuals like yourself

[@GmoneyDaGamer24]

i had to rewind n let things make sense but i think i understood everything, i rly enjoy these videos n hope u make more as i feel like i have something to take away after watching that i can later apply to bettering/developing myself as an individual

[@GmoneyDaGamer24]

also regarding the end, i agree that these 20s are eerily similar to the 1920s but im not sure everyone will want to 'get serious' i think it may become kinda popular amongst some who dont want irony in unstable times but i think some will choose irony still because of the opposite, times will be unstable so ppl will want to be distracted with fantasies n fun ideas so they may lean more towards less serious looks.. idk

[@undoubtedlyso4542]

incredible vid holy crap

[@BraveNewWear]

thank you dude happy to provide some much needed content

[@blackkraken2857]

Best singing I’ve ever heard

[@duanekilgore9130]

The irony is the designer is not a musician and the musicians whom have inspired him were, essentially anti establishment which high fashion is the pinnacle of!

[@GebbzSteelo]

great alanis morriseete !

[@AxelPeter]

they may not be able to but they will tryy keep at itt tho u got the voice of angel a goat angel but an angel

[@john-sy1bw]

God dAMN YOU GOT THE FUCKING POINT. SPOT ON. MEMES DIED AFTER DAT BOI.

[@TeeHee765]

beautiful intro

[@BraveNewWear]

thank you wow, i really just needed someone to validate my singing bc I know I've got a hit single in me if I can just get discovered.

[@TeeHee765]

@@BraveNewWear hoping for an album post lockdown

[@radiobekot3821]

Nice brov

[@BraveNewWear]

Thx brov appreciate it

[@Kosiduss]

awesome vid. only thing i would try to improve is you looking more at the camera and less at the script

[@BraveNewWear]

Hey TLobster, I would think you were a phony if you didn't call me out on it. Yeah I was looking at my little teleprompter too much it's something I either have to iron out or just rely on bullet points. Appreciate the honesty I was (kind of) hoping someone would say something bc I thought that was the weakest part of this vid - strongest part being my great singing that totally isn't an immediate turn off.

[@Kosiduss]

@@BraveNewWear singing was definitely the best part !

[@spencerbrycebellamy]

irony is going to die, truthfulness and sincerity is what the 20's (2020's) will be about...my prediction

[@BraveNewWear]

time to get real, get serious, be genuine, and honestly I think the cultural tides might be pointing in that direction.

[@neonANIMS]

gongi bongi

[@Smelly285]

Hedi still makes clothes for stick figures

[@BraveNewWear]

and in all likelihood...he always will. It was certainly novel when he first did it (dior) and it was fun, even if played out at SLP - now?? well idk but like I said I give him some slack to be an "artist" and continue his vision.

[@EssenceRa]

🚧👁🚧

[@undisclosed_eb]

You look like a male Emma Chamberlain.

[@rebeccacarlin6103]

Please consider adding a trigger warning or blur Marylin Manson's face. It would be much appreciated.

[@babydavey341]

this aged like milk lol

[@Americansikkunt]

Bro, the American Constitution is pretty cool . Check it out sometime

[@qijingfan5656]

What can be more ironic than your eye bags.

[@sarafernandez4920]

Yeah Hedi is low effort wtf you going to do take that from him?

[@BraveNewWear]

hey live and let live i say

[@clyderstone9647]

Lol. Lost us with the Bernie sign 🤮🤮🤮

[@user-zy6uo8it2f]

yikes man... your background really didn't need politics...

[@chaosdracos]

Lol

[@nosedrug]

gotta love when content creators in every literally every sphere have to subtly push a political narrative, genuinely makes my skin crawl