There is nothing understated about the dress of author Gay Talese, a man who sets his own fashion. Talese, who was named to the International Best Dressed List in 2007, is outspokenly bespoke, from the suede and calf oxfords through the trousers with lapped seams and the very individual lapels on his jackets and waistcoats.
His wardrobe may add to his recognition and help him sell books but it also provides him with more personal forms of reward. For "Putting on a beautifully designed suit elevates my spirit, extols my sense of self, and helps define me as a man to whom details matter."
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Style Icon: Gay Talese
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If you'll forgive the criticism: I really don't think you should continually draw attention to the poor man's sexuality in the way that you do.
Though I don’t share his individual sense of style, I do applaud it. I admire both its bravura and integrity. And through the years I’ve enjoyed his writing very well.
David, I'm not sure I can really understand what on earth you're referring to. The man's first name is "Gay", that isn't a reference to his personal life. Do you somehow attribute the usage of the term "outspoken" as a subtle hint?
Ah, once again Will you have reminded me of the dear, late, father in his study. Though the room was rather larger and oak lined, and father tended toward the tweed, and the tweed was, later in life, a touch on the dishevelled side; nonetheless there he sits in the minds eye, fiddling with his flies (generally trout, not salmon).
Interesting that he dresses so colorfully, given that his writing style is so elegantly simple and understated. I had no idea. I always thought Tom Wolfe was the natty New Journalist.
dov. My dear old thing. Do you think you might have missed something fundamental about David's post?
Just a thought!
daniel. Hardly colourful do you think - natty I'll allow but colourful - grey, cream?
Talese's father was an Italian tailor, which always helps in these matters.
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