Monday, August 25, 2008
Purple Rain
You don't need to convince me that purple is a hot color for Fall.
It's showing up in fashion spreads, on the street, and right here at Sunhee Moon, in the form of soft cashmere-blend tops and cute wool mittens. Its bold, feminine, and of course, regal. But purple has won a special place in my heart, thanks to a recent viewing of the movie "Purple Rain", Prince's early 80's musical motorcycle masterpiece.
Up until now, I never considered myself a Prince "fan". Sure I knew his music; I have danced and sang along to "Little Red Corvette" countless times and partied like it was 1999 since, well, maybe 1998. However, last week I went to my favorite coffee shop (Ritual Coffee Roasters in the Mission) before work and heard the Purple Rain soundtrack playing on the stereo. This triggered Prince in my mind, and introduced me to songs I hadn't heard before (Take Me With U, for example). I was craving his music after that, and decided to rent the movie last night to satiate my need.
My interest in movies usually revolves around the costumes. No big surprise there. And Purple Rain did not disappoint. Those Renaissance/Futuristic jackets in purple taffeta! High-waisted pants with metal studs all the way down the leg! Poet blouses with high necks and ruffled collars! Plus the crazy hair and high-heeled boots. It was too much, in the best way possible.
Sure, the plot is weak and the acting is mediocre. But watching Prince ride around like a twenty-first century troubadour around rural Minnesota on his motorcycle MORE THAN makes up for all of that.
Inspiration comes from strange places. Maybe I'm a jumping on the Prince bandwagon a little late, but better late than never! When I woke up this morning there was no question about what I was wearing... a purple shirt, and my purple suede flats. No poet blouses or leather slouch knee-boots for work, but maybe Halloween, if I can get my hands on them.
LET'S GO CRAZY!!!
- Casey
It's showing up in fashion spreads, on the street, and right here at Sunhee Moon, in the form of soft cashmere-blend tops and cute wool mittens. Its bold, feminine, and of course, regal. But purple has won a special place in my heart, thanks to a recent viewing of the movie "Purple Rain", Prince's early 80's musical motorcycle masterpiece.
Up until now, I never considered myself a Prince "fan". Sure I knew his music; I have danced and sang along to "Little Red Corvette" countless times and partied like it was 1999 since, well, maybe 1998. However, last week I went to my favorite coffee shop (Ritual Coffee Roasters in the Mission) before work and heard the Purple Rain soundtrack playing on the stereo. This triggered Prince in my mind, and introduced me to songs I hadn't heard before (Take Me With U, for example). I was craving his music after that, and decided to rent the movie last night to satiate my need.
My interest in movies usually revolves around the costumes. No big surprise there. And Purple Rain did not disappoint. Those Renaissance/Futuristic jackets in purple taffeta! High-waisted pants with metal studs all the way down the leg! Poet blouses with high necks and ruffled collars! Plus the crazy hair and high-heeled boots. It was too much, in the best way possible.
Sure, the plot is weak and the acting is mediocre. But watching Prince ride around like a twenty-first century troubadour around rural Minnesota on his motorcycle MORE THAN makes up for all of that.
Inspiration comes from strange places. Maybe I'm a jumping on the Prince bandwagon a little late, but better late than never! When I woke up this morning there was no question about what I was wearing... a purple shirt, and my purple suede flats. No poet blouses or leather slouch knee-boots for work, but maybe Halloween, if I can get my hands on them.
LET'S GO CRAZY!!!
- Casey
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