Bristol.[bored]
…ok…so it wasn’t all that boring…but the title’s punny no? haha..
Last Sunday, I was able to spend the day at my cousin’s in Bristol. Bristol is a little town on the coast of England, about 2 hours outside of London.
First impressions?
It’s cute and quaint and looks nice enough…but right off the bat I could see why my cousin wouldn’t be entirely happy there.
You see, and my opinions may be a little off, but England, to me, as compared to New York, seems more ‘settle-downy.’ My cousin has countlessly expressed her desire to live in the more urban, hustle-and-bustle, metropolitan London rather than the more laid-back, seaside Bristol. However, while we were there, after a wonderfully prepared lunch, she showed us around town.
I guess I was lucky in that it wasn’t the routine Bristolian weekend as the annual “Bristol Harbor Festival” was on. With the always-welcome warm weather that England was experiencing, it was perfect shorts-weather for a day out.
And many were out indeed…
My family and I ended up watching some local dance troupes perform, with many patrons getting very into the music. I have attached a picture of some African tribal dancers who were very good. And, in trying to be inspired by all around me, they got me thinking about designing again.
From a fashion perspective, the use of print seems to be very current right now. I always lament the fact that male fashion, which as a whole I think is lacking, lacks in the print department. While those around me know that I like to wear bright, outstanding clothing, I wish I had more print in my wardrobe. The prints on the dancers’ wraps were wonderfully vivid and raw, something that I would love to capture in both my clothing and designs one day. What a simple and effective way to add some ‘pop’ to an outfit…
ok..so I made a ‘quick’ little mood board… |
It was such a lively weekend and somewhat reminded me, not only of home *sad face*…but also how much inspiration lies around us…
Also, how in amazement I still am of things around me…