Protective Layering
By Ken Hoyt
Thanksgiving is coming right up. It is a terrific holiday freighted with togetherness, tradition and homespun ideals. I love it because it's the most food-oriented holiday, with all of the calories that implies. There really isn't much in the way of apparel. No silly and charming motif sweaters or costumes.
I think that aprons are the official garb of gobble-gobble day. You might have noticed that stylish versions are once again fashionable among home chefs. Not just the simple cotton bib-style that often sports the name of a store, event or company.
I received a gentleman's version of the glamorous apron from a dear friend (who has style to spare). It's 100% linen and striped in black and taupe... I'm afraid to wear it for fear of getting it stained.
Some of the most current models offer the feel of a vintage "hostess apron" complete with ultra-feminine Eisenhower-era decoration (think rickrack and ruffles).
For a jump-start on this trend I recommend the ultra hip blog, Tie One On: about all things aprony. The site is full of fabulous inventions where the use of the aforementioned rickrack or ruffles can be either sweet or just a little subversive. The artist behind it all is Amy Karol. I'd have to say that she curates as much as publishes, and the many contributors are creating pieces of art.
On the whole it reminds me of the self-expression that homemakers have frequently found in articles meant to have a practical use, like tea towels and quilts. Currently there is a gallery focusing on the theme of local pride the examples are often beautiful and always charming...
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