I appreciate the discussion you’ve brought up! When I took this picture I was really hesitant because I didn’t want to be perceived as exploiting the man. I took the risk, though, because I thought it was important too portray a less glamourous image of street style. Her outfit epitomizes the excesses of fashion. Whoever designed this 1980s prom dress was clearly inspired by Christian Lacroix, whose extravagant dresses parodied the materiality of 1980s wealth. So perhaps it is appropriate that the girl pictured is posing beside a downtown eastside resident?

hey Craig. That’s definitely a fair argument, and did put the photo in a new light.

I really think you should put that statement below the photo or do a post on that aspect of street fashion + link up the page.

When an audience must read between the lines of an image like that, not all will understand what you’re shooting for!

Thanks Victoria. I’ve added our conversation as a new blog post. Did you notice my link under “downtown eastside?”… that was me being subtle.

hahaha nice

I think your usage of “little blond twat” is the most embarrassing of the things going on here. if you’re going to be self-righteous, you should at least try not to be offensive yourself.

If you think I’m trying to be self righteous, you’ve missed my point entirely.

yeah, but i happen to know that she is in fact a twat

victoria, youre a twat.
now blog about me.

I love you too, Kenneth.

<3
but enough about us. lets talk lacroix.

Let them eat cake.