My husband likes to watch Link TV, which brings random news programs from around the world into our living room.
That is where he learned about Rojak Site, a funny website that collects offbeat stories. We loved this one about swapping clothes between generations.
“Artist photographer, Qozop, asked Asian youths to swap clothes with their relatives who are generations apart. It’s interesting to see how the older generations can still be found dressed in traditional clothing while the youths have opted for more modern Westernised fashion.
“Speaking about his work, Qozop said: ‘Basically, this idea for Spring-Autumn came about from a notion that though Asia has become westernised to a large degree, it is still possible to witness its traditions and cultures. And as an Asian society, our cultural beliefs are often reflected in our dressing. Fashion (other than wrinkles) is one of the best telltales of how old a person is.’ ” (Rojak’s source, here, was the Daily Mail in the UK. Click to see more photos.)
Our grandchildren will have to grow up a bit before we can discuss swapping clothes. The oldest is not yet four. (When Suzanne was four, she asked if she could have all my clothes when she grew up. One thing worried her, however: “You don’t have much shorts,” she said. She is more than welcome to my old clothes now that she is grown up, but for some reason, she never asks for them.)
Photo: Qozop
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Well now that you mention it, I could think of a few things. For example your antique lace blouse…and you do have some nice jewelry 🙂
Your great grandma’s blouse? That’s a possibility. Too bad she can’t have her picture taken wearing one of your blouses!
I think S. and I should open a multi-generational swap shop on Wickenden Street. I’m pretty sure Providence is ready for this idea. I know I am! 🙂
Now, there’s a thought! But I don’t know if Suzanne would open a shop that didn’t feature Luna & Stella jewelry.
Oh, the jewelry would have to take center stage. The clothing swap would only be the background scenery. 🙂
Fun!
The photos are great — sometimes a picture can say a thousand words. Both the grandfather and grandson look very hip in the second photo. Both of my grandfathers died before I was born, but I do have a bathrobe which allegedly belonged to one of them…
I once had a “smoking jacket” that belonged to my grandfather but thought it would get more use if I gave it to the Concord Players. Maybe I should have saved it for one of my grandsons.