The Sartorialist's position as one of Time Magazine's 100 Design Influencers definitely can't be disputed and the reactions that his pictures provoke ranging from the intelligently critical to downright offensive show that he is capturing more than just 'an outfit' in his photos and that he brings something more to the table. His influence has now led to a wonderful blog like Wear Palettes, by a Swiss graphic design student Daniel. He has created a blog dedicated to constructing palettes based on the photographs from The Sartorialist and has also uploaded his palettes onto the colour-obsessed site COLOURlovers. Thus far, Daniel has created over 1,500 palettes and going through the archives, you get a different perspective on the outfit you might have first viewed on the Sart.
A simple thing like deriving a colour palette from the outfit adds a complexity because some of the palettes are not simple at all and in fact the colours look like a clash collision, yet transplanted into the outfit, it all makes sense and so you end up wanting to give that person mad props for the deceptively easy task of getting dressed and you also want to commend Scott Schuman for picking out that person's super sartorial skills and photographing them.
Oh, then jealousy ensues and it gets a slightly ugly but then inspiration comes and you start having fun with your own very inferior photographs and picking out the colours of the outfit (a simple Paint programme will do the job...). Had to do a rather complex palette seeing as there were a gazillion badges and a torid floral skirt involved...
I agree that the Sartorialist is a fantastic site and extremely inspiring in many ways. The fashion and styles captured are always amazing. Colour is everything whether it's little or lots. Tights are great for experimenting colour with. Colourful tights can turn an otherwise samey outfit into a wonder piece, or patterned tights can help to create an individual look. Even a pair of black opaques can turn a boring outfit into a classic chic ensemble!
Posted by: www.tightsplease.co.uk | 20 March 2008 at 12:26
fun! love it, you made a very challenging look! :)
Posted by: diane | 20 March 2008 at 12:28
too cute! and both guys are geniuses
Posted by: raq | 20 March 2008 at 13:45
my god i need more colours in my life! your palette reminds me of those strips of shiny paper you can buy in packs in kids art shops! i love the different pinks
Posted by: selina | 20 March 2008 at 14:37
I am always amazed at how creative people can be. I love that this guy has taken inspiration from one blog and turned it into a creative enterprise of his own rather than merely thinking, Ah! I can do the same thing, only better.
Posted by: Suzanna | 20 March 2008 at 14:46
I like the palettes site too. My, you have a lot of colors going on!
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | 20 March 2008 at 15:01
Amazing! On its own, I wouldn't have thought that the shirt could look so good when paired with the right outfit!
Posted by: sheryl wong | 20 March 2008 at 15:18
This is fascinating! I was just thinking about color combinations this morning. And good on you for taking the challenge head-on!
Posted by: Jeanne | 20 March 2008 at 16:07
this post makes me so happy!
Posted by: Bianca | 20 March 2008 at 16:16
interesting
Posted by: candid cool | 20 March 2008 at 17:08
Your shirt is exceptionally gorgeous - really suits you! The contrast of black cardi illuminates your skin - don't say its bad lighting!
The Wear Palattes is as illuminating too - very clever
Posted by: Make Do & Mend | 20 March 2008 at 18:40
you look fab in that piccie - I love the shirt and skirt!
Posted by: natwykes@hotmail.com | 20 March 2008 at 18:58
Love this idea! Thanks for the link.
Posted by: jen.rrl | 20 March 2008 at 19:10
This is absolutely brilliant. And your outfit is definitely Sartesque.
Posted by: Thom Wong | 20 March 2008 at 20:55
This is so cool, I can't bear it!!
Posted by: rollergirl | 20 March 2008 at 22:27
I agree the Sart is amazing; I never go a day without looking for wonderful worldly inspiration. BTW your black cardigan and fabulous shirt look great on you. When I first scrolled down I only saw the top half of you, and thought wow that's pretty demure, and then I kept scrolling down and saw the fierceness!!!!
Posted by: The Devil Wears Marc Jacobs | 20 March 2008 at 23:00
Your own color creation is great!
Posted by: Secretista | 21 March 2008 at 03:00
ahh... color! you do it so well...
and the color palette site.. excellent.
my problem with color is that i get to matchy matchy and rigid in my color pallete. it wish i could be more free. it doesn't help being a designer, and having a designer bf.
Posted by: lady coveted | 21 March 2008 at 03:14
Great way of looking at the outfits :)
Posted by: mica | 22 March 2008 at 01:18
I love, love, love all the colors.
I organize my clothes by color, so as a result it's easy for me to see which colors I have more or less of. Until recently, most of my stuff was deep in neutral territory, with some blue and purple added in. With the helpful support of my best friend, I just recently started venturing into pinks, greens, yellows, and corals -- and I'm in love.
Posted by: Meg from The Bargain Queens & All About Appearances | 22 March 2008 at 05:08
OMG I love that pink coloured legging!!!!!
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Posted by: K* | 30 April 2008 at 16:17
Tights are great for experimenting colour with. Colourful tights can turn an otherwise samey outfit into a wonder piece, or patterned tights can help to create an individual look.
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