“Woe onto those who spit on the fear generation… The wind will blow it back”

“Fear Generation” was one of Raf Simons’ most iconic collections. It debuted in June 2001, at a time of social upheaval. It depicted the energy of youth culture, and Simons’ new vision of a rebellious masculinity ready to challenge the status quo.

Two decades later, the word is still in upheaval. All sorts of status quo, from traditional masculinity to politics, are being challenged by a new, vigorous generation. Traditional men’s fashion has not escaped these changes. The subversiveness of decades-old designers like the Antwerp Six is making itself known in what men wear everyday, from streetwear to androgynous fashion to political t-shirts. The coronavirus crisis has caused sweeping changes in the fashion industry, changes of which we still do not know the full extent.

I have always loved fashion, but recently I have fallen in love with fashion’s ability to show parts of one’s identity that could not otherwise be communicated. After all, fashion is a language of its own. Oftentimes, that language can be difficult to decipher. I am quite good at understanding this language, and I want to be share this passion with others. The goal of this blog is to be able to help you understand this language, through critical analysis, dictionary entries, look-books, and anything else that is relevant. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy creating it.

Matthew Wieseltier