John D. Burgess

**beloitpiper** · 17th September 09, 08:15 PM

He's dressed well, but am I the only one who doesn't care for this outfit? I dunno, it just seems too busy...like there's too many interesting pieces to be appreciated as a whole.

**HarborSpringsPiper** · 17th September 09, 11:26 PM

I don't want to pollute the thread, but I had to share what I ran across when I Googled "buckles on ghillie brogues". Not what I was looking for or wanted to see!

Ricardo Tisci gives the ghillie brogue an S&M touch for Givenchy

On Jak et Jil they're agog over a pair of Givenchy ghillie brogues with added buckles, lacing and straps. Ghillie brogues are worn by bagpipers, members of marching bands and are an essential part of Highland dress; I've always loved the contrast between the feminine lacing and the masculine brogue. I like what Richardo Tisci has done with the classic shoe, and with a careful bit of crafting you could easily recreate the look.
Loake do a great ghillie brogue, but if you pick up a pair intended for marching they will have a thicker sole which is a footwear trend making waves in menswear at the moment.

**JSFMACLJR** · 18th September 09, 05:12 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

He's dressed well, but am I the only one who doesn't care for this outfit? I dunno, it just seems too busy...like there's too many interesting pieces to be appreciated as a whole.

I think he's perfectly dressed! What is it you don't like?

**Zardoz** · 18th September 09, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

He's dressed well, but am I the only one who doesn't care for this outfit?

No you're not

**JSFMACLJR** · 18th September 09, 10:01 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by beloitpiper
He's dressed well, but am I the only one who doesn't care for this outfit?

Originally Posted by Zardoz

No you're not

I am most curious as to why you don't like what PM Burgess is wearing.

**Tony** · 18th September 09, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

I am most curious as to why you don't like what PM Burgess is wearing.

For me, it's the socks.
The blue harlequin-looking socks.

**JSFMACLJR** · 18th September 09, 10:36 AM

Well, they certainly are a proper choice of hose. De gustibus and all that, I guess.

I quite like the hose!

**Tony** · 18th September 09, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Well, they certainly are a proper choice of hose. De gustibus and all that, I guess.

I quite like the hose!

Oh I like the hose.
Just not with that kilt.

**Zardoz** · 18th September 09, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Quote:
Originally Posted by beloitpiper
He's dressed well, but am I the only one who doesn't care for this outfit?

I am most curious as to why you don't like what PM Burgess is wearing.

I personally do not find the color choices and some details of accessorization in that outfit pleasing to the eye. This my personal appraisal of the outfit, regardless of who is wearing it.

**JSFMACLJR** · 18th September 09, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

I personally do not find the color choices and some details of accessorization in that outfit pleasing to the eye. This my personal appraisal of the outfit, regardless of who is wearing it.

Fair enough.

It is a great pity, though, that more gentlemen do not dress with a better sense of style, and more in the "Highland tradition."