"Clothes that look as if they were bought in Camden market (wacky-wacky, thumbs-aloft, baggy striped trousers; anything with a pompom) are obviously verboten. Unless you are Elizabeth Hurley, you probably will not be tempted to wear heels to a protest (and what would Liz be protesting about, do we think, people? Perhaps a criminal nationwide shortage of white denim?). Plain and practical are the obvious styles to aim for, but nothing in army green because that risks you being mistaken for a rent- a-protester, army green generally being their chosen colour. Similarly, no T-shirts or other paraphernalia that indicate you have frequented other protests: you think it proves your passion, others think you're just a protest slut in it for the exercise and the day off work."
Monday, November 16, 2009
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She left out the essential protesting faux-pas: Do not wear Nikes or similar when protesting the WTO, globalization, or 3rd world exploitation.
Also, the ultimate protestor accessory: Phone number of a pro-bono attorney sharpied on your arm. Just in case.
Wearing leather to PeTA events is just asking for an internet beatdown.
Anarchy and/or Slipknot T shirts, JNCOS, and generally some sort of bandanna either around the mouth or on the wrist seems to generally work out fine.
black nail polish and Manic Panic optional.
Mmm, can't wait for the Product Whores vs. Protest Sluts smackdown dvd.
Before even checking out the link, I just knew this was from the Guardian. Must be something in their Style Guide that conveys this sense of Middle-Class English Wit.
This pic. should find it's way in a story at least once a season.
Don't forget to stitch your black bloc name into your lucky hoodie, for when it gets taken away after you are arrested.
Make sure to soak your bandanna in vinegar, so you can breathe through the teargas.
Don't label yourself "medic" unless you are up to date with your Red Cross certification--you don't want to get sued by one of the bourgeois mall goths who gets the wind knocked out of them by a bean bag if you crack a rib whilst dragging them to the curb.
Oh Hadley, what fashion WON'T you critique?
(You can have her back if you want her, if you're short one opinioness).
I'm protesting unfair clothiers.
Yawn.This is so F/W09 WGA Strike.
(Though one couldn't help but improve on anything by Plum Sykes.)