June, 2005

I really enjoyed this article today in the NYT. I get bored at work occasionally (no, seriously), and the Times is usually where I end up, so I’ve run across Cathy Horyn’s articles before. I was surprised and weirdly grateful to read an article from her with such a personal tone. The article doesn’t stand out so much for it’s discussion of weight in fashion, which has been discussed ad nauseum without ever affecting the general attitudes of the fashion industry, but does an excellent job of discussing the role of the outsider in the fashion world. In fact, it seems impossible to participate without feeling like an outsider. One of the greatest paradoxes of the “in” crowd is how insecure its select few members seem to feel.

I also enjoyed reading about Ms. Horyn’s entry into fashion journalism. I always like finding out how people end up in positions I envy, and I have to admit relating somewhat to her closing statement: “New York: it sounded good to me.”

You should come. You should bring a date.

When: Friday, June 10
Where: 2404 Forest Dr., Des Moines, IA
How to get there: Oh, wow, this is a hard one. They keep messing with the exits on 235. Basically, you need to get onto Grand somehow and find the vacant Medicap by the Governor’s mansion. Going west on 235, you will get off on the Keo Way exit, turn left on Keo Way and go to University. Take a left on University, go to Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, and take a left on MLK. Take a left on Ingersoll, immediate right on 19th, and a right on Grand. 2404 Forest Dr. is a house just behind the vacant Medicap which has a conveniently empty parking lot. Go around to the back of the house, climb the wooden stairs, and have a good time.

See you there,
Cedric

[edit] Okay the “go to University” part up there is a little easier to miss than I let on. I took this route last night and figured out at the last minute that Keo Way goes under University. There is an exit off of Keo to the right if you want to go to University, otherwise just stay left and eventually you will get to MLK directly. If you get lost, call me. [/edit]