Nothing Says David Bowie Like Discount Prices
So Target has released a new clothing line for young men inspired by David Bowie. Why? Because Wal-Mart was so successful selling Rod Stewart-influenced kitchen utensils, I guess. Actually, I'm not sure. Most young men today think of David Bowie merely as the dude whose name Avril Lavigne couldn't pronounce.
Nevertheless, as an ardent Bowie fan, I thought I'd take a look to see how Target did:
This first ensemble is clearly inspired by Bowie's mid 70's fixation with German fascism. I think that's a great place to start. I mean, all the kids want to dress like war criminals today, and now Target has made it affordable. Congratulations Target. You nailed The Thin White Duke:
Okay. On to number two. The same black pants, but now featuring a gray velour V-necked shirt. That's tricky. Yes, the look is vaguely gay, but I was hoping to define the Bowie period a little more specifically. I'm going to have to go with 1972? But c'mon Target. If you want to sell this as Bowie, you really can't skimp on the Bedazzler. And would it kill you to incorporate some red pleather boots?
Now, this last one had me stumped:
As hard as I tried, I just couldn't remember a period in David Bowie's career that fit this look: folkie, glam rock, plastic soul, electronic minimalism, pure pop? When exactly did David Bowie look like a high school mall rat? Oh right! I forgot about Bowie's brief stint as a GAP commercial model:
Well, done Target. Well done.
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ReplyYeah, Target kinda missed the mark here, but I guess they have to mainstream it to the highest extent possible...at least they're trying; it could be the J-Timberlake or Chris Cornell or some other now-a-day assbag inspiring the look. I appreciate the throw-back. The first one is really not bad, but you kinda could put it together from the existing clothes at target before this line came out, I imagine. Even the v-neck thing is colorable. But I am quite certain that (to this day, even), David Bowie has never, ever worn a puffy down vest.
I'm very dissapoitned at the lack of glittery jumpsuits and make-up. "What in the world" could they have been thinking to leave those out? Hopefully Bowie won't "Look back in anger" at this decision and those "Subterraneans" who love to dress like Bowie can finnaly come out in the open. Nice to see Target's got some "Sound and vision".
Reply(First to use Low songs in puns. Personal victory)
That's a real shame about the Panic In Detroit.
ReplyI imagine upon hearing the news Mr Bowie shrugged, smiled and simply exclaimed, 'Let's Dance!'
If you can't be sharp you may as well be consistent.
Due to a lost shipment in Michigan, there's now a "Panic In Detroit" at the local Target.
ReplyHey, I tried.
This whole thing is misguided. Everyone knows Suffragette City is one of the last K-Mart strongholds.
ReplyHe's just trying to connect to a new generation.
ReplyAfter all, our generation, We Could Be Heroes. just for one day.
If you ask me, this whole situation is very Labrynth Soundtrack.
ReplyI had a friend who actually dressed like Low-era Bowie once and got punched in the face in Horsham Park for his efforts.
ReplyThe poor Kook must have wondered What In The World hit him.
I hope this instils enough of a Sense Of Doubt in potential Bowie-imitators in America, where they are decidedly less tolerant of All The Young Dudes who dress like my aforementioned friend.
It's good to know we are preparing a new slew of children to dress like they give toothy blowjobs from gas "Station to Station."
ReplyBowie's probably making a fortune, and I'm sure he loves it when Target employee's call him "Big Papa," especially after they see all of these "Juicy" savings. If this endeavor doesn't work out, I'm sure K-Mart will open its doors to Bowie. Everyone deserves "One More Chance [remix]".
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