At 10:00am on May 22, 2009, the California Supreme Court announced that Tuesday May 26 would be the day they deliver their ruling on Proposition 8. No matter what they announce, no matter what their decision, places like San Francisco will surely be host to events that may, from the outside, be hard to discern protest from party. Either way, one must be properly dressed, and, in part, it is my duty to help you look your best.
If Prop. 8 is thrown out by the court and marriage equality for all is reestablished in the great state of California I do believe there will be celebrations in the streets. For such celebrations, like all special occasions, it is important to dress appropriately. Since we're talking San Francisco here we need to thinking about layers. Golf jackets are all the rage this Spring and the Ben Sherman store at 55 Stockton has a handful of these classics just hanging around waiting for you. Expect to pay about $129 unless they happen to have a late season sale going on (which is not unlikely).
Under that, since we're already at the corner of preppy and punk, I recommend a little something from Ben Davis. I'm thinking square cut and half-zip in light blue. You can get Ben Davis clothing just about anywhere in the bay area but my suggestion for you is to go to Halmar Apparel at 1960 San Pablo Ave in Berkeley for the biggest selection.
Now for the bottoms - though pricey, I can't help but be in love with the new Paul Smith Cinch Back Shorts. They are as beautiful as they are quirky. They have a button fly and closure, a couple of interestingly placed pockets and they come in olive drab which is always a clincher for me. You can visit the new Paul Smith store at 50 Geary Street.
So, what if the court allows Prop 8 to stand and for the first time in history is instrumental in taking away a constitutional right? Instead of a party, I think we may see a lot of angry people in the streets. Not that I am suggesting any untoward behavior, but, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. In such a case, may I suggest maximum protection? I discovered this recently and I've been trying to figure out how to work it into this column. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Damascus FlexForce™ Riot Control Suit. Though nothing will protect you from everything, this ensemble will protect you from most everything.
photo: galls.com
Okay, at $599.99 this bad boy may be a bit too much for many but it is no one trick pony. Not only is this the ultimate in angry-protest-gear but you could also wear it at Folsom Street Fair. Practical and fetishy. How can you go wrong?
Comments
That riot suit is practical, because I think we're going to need some old sixties style rioting to get things done, now that it seems Obama's going to go slow on what he promised in the campaign. I wonder how that suit does stopping rubber bullets?
Does the riot suit come in pink?
it's Daff Punk meets Mad Max!
HOT!
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