Hooves and horns are optional, as is the goat side-kick with the second outfit (to follow.)
Please note the elegant drape of the lion skin and cunning display of claws.
Here, we see two paws draped with a certain insouciance, across the Roman man's chest.
And the lion's head and teeth add a jaunty touch at the top!
This faun may be young, but look how he exhibits his bold fashion sense with the cloak styled from a horned goat (as his sidekick looks on.)
But I think the tail really makes this outfit!
The visitor on the right can look through GQ all he wants; these boys are too fashion forward to even be in print!
Again, hooves and horns are optional but this more mature satyr is going all out!
In addition to his full-fur thighs, the satyr has selected a small animal (perhaps a cougar) as his minimal shoulder wrap. Perhaps the furry thighs keep this satyr warm enough as is.
Photos taken today at Rome's Capitoline Museums
18 comments:
I love your fresh look at the fashion scene at the Capitoline. What hipsters. And you are definitely right on the tail making the outfit.
I am sure you were laughing out loud as you wrote this!
I can't wait for future fashion reports~
LOL- and here I thought I was getting a glimpse of that streamlined trendsetting Italian fashion:0) Although ... on second thought...
Marta, without the tail, he's just another naked guy, isn't he?
Sandi, I just couldn't resist -- all those great animal skins!
menehune, wait for my series of trendsetting, hot priests!
Sandra, you are cracking me up. Very interesting to follow you adventure. Glad you had a nice Christmas. We miss you at DFAIT! Hugs from the gang.
The judges and Tim Gunn from "Project Runway" could not have improved upon your critique. Looking forward to more fashion posts!
Bonjour Ginette, great to hear from you! I hope everyone is doing well. Bonne annee!
"Long time reader (via Slow Travel), first time posting". I am vicariously enjoying your adventure. My husband and I visit Italy most summers and hope to have an apartment in Italy in a few years. He was a classics major in college, so we love visiting Rome. We will probably buy in Abruzzo, where we have friends. Would love to hear more about your immersion language classes (another dream of mine). Thanks for a great blog.
Mary from Pittsburgh PA
Hi Mary, thanks for your kind words. I should write more about my classes -- they broke for the Christmas holidays two weeks ago (selfishly, I wish they hadn't) so I'm doing a litle work with a tutor but that's very expensive.
Abruzzo would be a great choice for complete immersion!
LOL, what a great post. So glad to know how to dress for Roman success.
A very happy 2012 to you!
Hi Sandra, fabulous post. You really have a flair for critquing Rome fashion. :)
Wishing you a very Happy, Safe and Healthy New Year! Can't wait to read about your New Year's Eve Celebration in Rome.
Hello Kathy and Annie! I guess we now know what we three must wear whenever we have our Rome GTG. (Of course, fake furs -- a choice these fellows didn't have.)
Buon anno to you both!
How is that I've just found your blog? Oh well, better late than never. I live about an hour outside Rome and get into the city a few times a month. Loving your photos and writing and perspective on the big city.
Funny, like Menehune, I really was expecting the fashion trends you observed on the streets of Rome. What was I thinking. I am enjoying following your blog posts.
Enjoy 2012 in Rome!
Hi Diane, do you blog? You must have some wonderful experiences living in Italy!
Thanks Eden! I'm thinking now that I should post something serious about Roman fashion. Though right now, all I'm seeing are puffy winter coats and tight pants tucked into high boots -- on everyone!
Fahbulous post, dahling! Haute couture, for sure! lol But where is the series of trendsetting, hot priests?? Don't just tease us...
Hi! I found your blog yesterday. I love it and even dreamed about it last night (not in a creepy way). Can't wait to read more posts. I love Rome and hope to one day spend months in Europe instead of the weeks that I get every now and then. Thanks for letting us follow your journey.
Anne, handsome priests are on the way!
Hi Becca, thanks for stopping by. Rome is pretty fascinating, isn't it?
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