Why We Hanker For Hankerchiefs
01/11/2006
The Handkerchief. Not just for your grandaddy anymore. Now that the boho look has gone the way of electroclash, young ladies of fashion and means are sporting slimmer skirts and fewer beads 'round their swan-like necks. And their gentlemen callers have added a new item to their repertory, an improvement on those silly bandanas of the summer months: the hanky, tucked away and just barely peeking out of their breast pocket. Ironic fashion it is not. High fashion
it may be. The Vulture has previously sung the praises of cufflinks and fedoras. Please, do not attempt to
combine all three in one jaunt down memory lane. The handkerchief stands alone, best paired with a buttoned shirt, a well-fitted blazer, and a snug pair of trousers. Hats are optional and, if the flowing locks of your long hair reach below the chin, a nice touch. But cufflinks would be a bit much.
When experimenting with pocket-linens, it's crucial to keep in mind the proper fold
(http://www.ehow.com/how_18037_fold-handkerchief.html). If your nose is runny, use a napkin. The handkerchief is to be seen and not used. And those who remember the color-coded back-pocket experiments of their follied youth should remember that the same rules do not apply to the front. Sometimes a color is just a color.
Paul Smith Makes a Good Hankerchief
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