On Prognostication
As a result of the "weakening dollar," the hot and hautter European fashions are more expensive for patriots than ever:
Of course I realize that this is a funny little article written for an even funnier and smaller crowd, using sources who are even more obscure in their perspectives and declarations. But, surely, Ms. Gilhart must feel a just a smudgen of silliness when she says things like this, right?
"Things are so expensive overall that it's really extraordinary," said Julie Gilhart, the fashion director at Barneys New York. "If you want a well-tailored suit, don't even think of anything less than $2,000. If you want an evening gown, you're talking close to couture prices. And if you want a well-made handbag for less than $1,000, you'll be hard-pressed to find it."Naturally, I presciently realized the cause and its effect very early on and am as proud as I am prada to report that my hamper's fullness is only slightly more so than my wallet's.
Of course I realize that this is a funny little article written for an even funnier and smaller crowd, using sources who are even more obscure in their perspectives and declarations. But, surely, Ms. Gilhart must feel a just a smudgen of silliness when she says things like this, right?
posted by Tim at 3:57 PM
2 Comments:
it's interesting how you've also picked up the nyt's use of courtesy titles. i would say something about convicted felons but i won't.
Do convicted felons lose their courtesy title in the Times?
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