DIScourse

A lot has happened since I last wrote a journal entry and I'm not going to go recount everything that has happened because it's all in the past now.

I will say that on March 31 I found out that I was not accepted into MIT for the VAP masters program, which was a blow. Shortly afterwards I went to New York to visit friends and interview for jobs (within a week of sending out applications to East Coast firms I got three interviews at a variety of good firms).

While in New York I met with the owner of Theo (the Belgian eyewear company I've been wearing for 13+ years) just to introduce myself to him and his son. The introduction turned into something more and after four hours I was offered the opportunity to move to Antwerp for the summer and work as a designer at Theo. This will give me time to see if I like living in Antwerp (it's been a dream of mine for about ten years) and to see how well I mesh within the Theo family. If everything goes well it may turn into a permanent position, which would be ideal as it would help me get into the product design field while still allowing me to work on exhibition spaces and maybe even some retail design. I'm very excited about the possibilities that could arise from living and working in Antwerp.

I bought my ticket to Amsterdam (I'll take the train to Antwerp) on Thursday, so it's all starting to feel more concrete now. An apartment has also been found for me which a relief. I've been told it's in a great location and it will be newly renovated and furnished, so it sounds great. I can't wait to see pictures of the building and find out the actual address.

I have a lot to do in the next three weeks to prepare for the move but I'm sure it will be worth it once I find myself having a Belgian ale in a café in Antwerp.

The Glasses of Dis

I finally got around to photographing all of my glasses for those of you that wanted to get a better look at some of them. Some of these I hardly ever wear and some of them I feel I wear too much. It may look excessive, but these go back 14 years or so.

All of them are by Theo (Belgium) except for the bottom right pair of sunglasses which wear made by the now defunct German company, Proksch.

Daily DIScription

26 April 2008

• Black saddle leather sandals (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/ramie short pants with button cuffs (Demeulemeester)
• Off-white cotton t-shirt with black circular arrow print (Demeulemeester)
• Silver Feather bracelet (Japanese)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
• Black and clear plastic asymmetrical frames with chewed temples (Theo)
  

25 April 2008 (evening)

• Black glove leather winkle pickers (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool and synthetic flat front trousers with leg straps and ankle zippers (Demeulemeester)
• Grey and white cotton two layer v-neck t-shirt with raw edges (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton long sleeve button up shirt with elastic arm bands (Van Noten)
• Black wool/nylon reversible jacket (Final Home)
• Black leather box pendant (Demeulemeester)
• Black leather circular messenger bag (Van Noten)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
  

25 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith 2 trainers (adidas)
• Grey cotton herringbone trousers without side seams (Margiela)
• Grey and white cotton two layer v-neck t-shirt with raw edges (Demeulemeester)
• White cotton shirt jacket (Van Noten)
• Metallic grey titanium asymmetrical glasses (Theo)
  

24 April 2008

• Black leather zip boots with loose leather cuff (Demeulemeester)
  
• Blue cotton denim jeans with silver over wash (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton polo shirt (American Apparel)
• Black cotton/nylon sweater vest (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/nylon reversible jacket (Final Home)
• Silver leather cap (Demeulemeester)
  
• Clear plastic frames with scribble print (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

23 April 2008

• Black leather pointed oxfords (Demeulemeester)
• Dark grey cotton cargo pants with leg straps (Demeulemeester)
• Grey cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• White striped Western style button up shirt with grey flower and stripe print (Margiela)
• Greyish tan wool/cotton coat (Demeulemeester)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
  
• Metallic grey titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

22 April 2008

• Black leather oxfords with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/metal pants with tabbed waist (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with black crow print on front and back (Japanese)
• Grey wool/linen zip vest with high collar (Demeulemeester)
• Black distressed leather zip jacket with high collar (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/silk cap (Demeulemeester)
• Clear plastic frames with black scribble print (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

21 April 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton denim jeans with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt (Petite Bateau)
• Black on black striped button-up shirt with black and white silk placket (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton denim jacket with snap closures and white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• White button with black silhouette (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black rubberized titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

20 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith trainers (adidas)
• White cotton denim jeans with grey over wash (Dior Homme)
• Grey cotton v-neck t-shirt (Van Noten)
• Grey cotton v-neck sweater (Margiela)
• White cotton gauze scarf with grey flower print (Muji)
• Black wool/ramie zip jacket with removable hood (Demeulmeester)
• Silver leather cap (Demeulemeester)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
• Metallic grey titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

DIScourse

I just got back from a few days in New York and while I was there I found a couple of stores that had some of the Ann Demeulemeester jewelry collection. After seeing so much of the collection at the Tokyo Demeulemeester boutique and not being able to afford any of it I was happy to come across some of it in the Big Apple.

I ended up getting the ring pictured above which is actually 5 rings attached together by 4 little rings. (Perfect! Just like the 9 rings of hell.) The rings have an oxidized finish and the thicker rings are slightly curved. It's actually comfortable on despite the little connecting rings.

I also found out that the jewelry line is being produced by Werkstatt München which usually makes more "gothic/industrial" jewelry. I saw some great necklaces while I was there as well but they were beyond my "budget" at this point.

Daily DIScription

19 April 2008

• Black leather oxfords with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/rayon single pleat pants with cuff (Demeulemeester)
• White cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• White cotton button up shirt with pleated tuxedo placket (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton/rayon satin military style coat with metal buttons (Demeulemeester)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black rubberized asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

18 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith trainers (adidas)
• Black leather pants with white cracked finish (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast concert t-shirt with white print
• White leather ball pendant (Demeulemeester)
• Black silk/wool three button jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
• Clear plastic frames with black "scribble" print (Theo)
  

17 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton/linen/wool striped shirt pants with button hem (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with white cotton inset and black and red DADA print (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)

16 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton denim jeans with black cotton tape tuxedo stripe with beaded text on right leg (Demeulemeester)
• Grey cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• White cotton button up shirt with black and grey abstract floral print (Demeulemeester)
• Black silk/wool three button jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)

15 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith trainers (adidas)
• White cotton cargo pants with leg straps (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton x-long sleeve t-shirt with black bird print (Demeulemeester)
• White leather ball pendant (Demeulemeester)
• Black silk/wool three button jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Silver Connected Ring (Demeulemeester)
• Black titanium and plastic frames with mirrored lenses (Theo)
  

14 April 2008

• Black leather pointed oxfords (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/cotton flat front slacks (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton v-neck t-shirt (Van Noten)
• Grey wool/cashmere/nylon large cable knit v-neck sweater (Demeulemeester)
• Clear plastic frames with black "scribble" print (Theo)
  

13 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton denim jeans with black cotton tape tuxedo stripe with beaded text on right leg (Demeulemeester)
• Grey cotton v-neck t-shirt (Van Noten)
• White cotton button up shirt with black and grey abstract floral print (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton/poly denim coat (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)

12 April 2008

• Black leather pointed oxfords (Demeulemeester)
• Black leather pants with white cracked finish (Demeulemeester)
• Grey cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Black cotton button up shirt with gathered and buttoned hem and cuffs (Demeulemeester)
• White leather ball pendant (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton/poly denim coat (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)

11 April 2008

• Black leather pointed oxfords (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/cotton flat front slacks (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Black on black striped cotton button up shirt with black and white silk placket (Demeulemeester)
• Black on black striped cotton vest (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton/poly denim coat (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)

10 April 2008

• White leather Stan Smith trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton denim jeans with black cotton tape tuxedo stripe with beaded text on right leg (Demeulemeester)
• White cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• White on white cotton striped asymmetrical button up shirt with black dots print (Demeulemeester)
• Black silk/wool three button jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton/poly denim coat (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

09 April 2008

• Black leather oxfords (Demeulemeester)
• Black, grey, tan and cream wool/silk tweed wide leg pants (Adam Arnold)
• Charcoal grey cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Grey cotton button up long sleeve shirt with faded treatment (Margiela)
• Black wool/ramie zip jacket with removable hood (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black rubberized frames (Theo)

08 April 2008

• Black leather and suede All Black trainers (adidas)
• Burgundy cotton pants with black over wash (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with black print (Comme des Garçons)
• Black wool crew neck sweater with dart detail (Dior Homme)
• Black wool gauze scarf (Yamamoto)
• Black wool/nylon reversible jacket (Final Home)
• Matte black rubberized frames (Theo)
• New haircut (Luke)
  

Daily DIScription

07 April 2008

• Black leather oxfords (Demeulemeester)
• Grey and black cotton/silk twill flat front slacks (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton/poly Nina Hagen concert t-shirt
• Black wool crew neck sweater with dart details (Dior Homme)
• Black cotton/rayon satin jacket with metal buttons (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/silk cap (Demeulemeester)
• Black plastic and titanium frames with mirrored lenses (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

06 April 2008

• White leather and black suede high tops (adidas)
• Black light weight cotton denim jeans (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast concert t-shirt with white hand print
• White on white striped cotton asymmetrical button up shirt with black dots print (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/ramie zip jacket with removable hood (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black rubberized titanium frames (Theo)

05 April 2008

• Black suede slippers (Bally)
• Grey and white striped pajamas (Muji)

I didn't feel very well today so I didn't leave my apartment or get dressed. I did listen to a lot of talk radio and watch the Simpsons.























04 April 2008

• Black leather pointed toe lace up shoes (Demeulemeester)
• Black distressed leather pants (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with white hand print (Demeulemeester)
• Black on black striped cotton vest (Demeulemeester)
• Black beaded necklace with buffalo horn skull (Demeulemeester)
• Greyish brown cotton velvet jacket with wired lapel (Edge)
• Matte black rubberized titanium frames (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

03 April 2008

• White leather and black suede trainers (adidas)
• Black tabi socks (Muji)
• Black crushed cotton/rayon/metal short pants with button detail (Demeulemeester)
• White cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• White cotton short sleeve button up shirt with black polka dot print (Muji)
• Black cotton denim jean jacket (Demeulemeester)
• White cracked leather wrap bracelet (Demeulemeester)
• Black plastic and titanium frames with mirrored lenses (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

02 April 2008

• Black leather and suede All Black trainers (adidas)
• White cotton denim jeans with grey stain wash (Dior Homme)
• Black leather skinny suspenders (Dior Homme)
• Black cotton t-shirt (Petite Abeille)
• White cotton tank top with Holy print (Demeulemeester)
• Black on black cotton striped vest (Demeulemeester)
• Black silk/wool three button jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Black plastic and titanium mirrored sunglasses (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

01 April 2008

• Black leather pointed toe lace up shoes (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/cotton flat front trousers (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton LOW concert t-shirt
• Black cotton button-up shirt/jacket with bubble hem, button detail sleeves and pockets (Demeulemeester)
• Black beaded necklace with buffalo horn skull pendant (Demeulemeester)
• Black leather cuff bracelet (Hermes)
• Black and clear plastic square sunglasses with black plastic "chewed" temples (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

31 March 2008

• Black leather oxfords (Demeulemeester)
• Black and grey striped socks (Muji)
• Black wool/ramie short pants with button cuff (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with black crow print
• Black silk/wool 3 button jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

30 March 2008

• White terry cloth slippers from Japanese hotel (I didn't leave the house today)
• Blue cotton jeans with silver metallic wash and white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Burgundy cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Multi-colored cotton button up shirt with digitized floral print (Branquinho)
• Matte black asymmetrical frames (Theo)