Fencing in Fashion: Italian Vogue Features Fencing Streetwear
April 25, 2009
Now you too can dress like a fencer…at work, school or play!
The fencing revolution continues with Italian Vogue’s unveiling of a fencing clothing line!!!!
Let’s start wearing fencing clothes on the street!!! Who is with me???
The article utilizes athletes Fabrice Jeannet of France and Matteo Tagliariol of Italy and a model to contrast the real competitive outfits to the clothing line.
The 2-page spread reads: (something like this via Igoogle translator)
And the most noble of all sports as loyal and respectful of the opponent’s own…
The etymology of the word Italian fencing brings with it the meaning of discipline…
connected to the function of the sword as a means not born to hit, but to defend and to his nickname of weapon white
Alright people, I expect to see everyone wearing fencing outfits around town in the near future!
Just don’t go wearing a gold-colored lamé, people will think you’re just a Michael Jackson fan.
I wore my breeches to work a couple weeks ago at Walmart (also where I work) after practice, and had quite a few people giving me “What?” look…Italy’s behind the times…
You were ahead of your time!
You’d think that they would put the zipper allong the side…
Certainly…Asymmetry and fashion seem to be best friends most of the time.
What? No croissard?
What a great idea for new fashion! You know these outfits can be unisex!
Are they FIE approved?