Coldplay’s military outfits Guardian’s #1 Trends of the year’

busybeeburns · 07-12-2008, 02:52 PM

1: Mainstream rock gets a makeover

The prize for silliest wardrobe goes to Coldplay, who announced their new direction by dressing like extras from Adam Ant’s ‘Prince Charming’ video. Along with Keane’s new love of pastels and Johnny Borrell’s grandma pearls, this was a sign of a sartorial crisis of confidence in rock. Suddenly, everyone wanted to appear radical, although, as far as their respective albums were concerned, the outfits were generally more adventurous than the music. The result? A space in the middle of the road filled by Kings of Leon, whose offering was reassuringly traditional: blues rock played by young men in tight trousers.

2: Africa rises

Was this the year in which African music re-entered the mainstream? Bands including Vampire Weekend and yes, even Coldplay turned there for inspiration, and others climbed on board Damon Albarn's Africa Express. The likes of Bassekou Kouyate played sold-out shows and sub-Saharan tunes were big in clubland.

3: Barack bandwagon

It was hard to over-estimate the role Obama's cheerleaders played in his securing the presidency. It was the hip hop community that was most vocal, P Diddy weighing in thus: 'I felt it was my vote that put him in office.'

4: D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

Heather Mills poured a glass of water over Macca's lawyer; Madonna and Guy were splits-ville; Ronnie Wood walked off with an ex-cocktail waitress; and as we went to press, even Amy Winehouse and Blake looked like it was finally over.

5: Golden oldies

Senior citizens were the toast of 2008. Seventy-four-year-old Leonard Cohen led the way with a string of monumental shows, while the 67-year old Neil Diamond scored the first US No 1 album of his five-decade career. Grace Jones returned, too - looking 30 years younger than her real age.

Read the rest of this year’s trends here.

but a dream · 07-12-2008, 02:58 PM

Pfft.

I cannot resist a man in military uniform.

sp★rkle · 07-12-2008, 03:05 PM

I always wondered who Leonard Cohen is and why is he always in my cable

Now I know!

iPsy · 07-12-2008, 03:08 PM

It's the best, I've even tried making my own...but paint got everywhere with disastrious results....

marie/pims · 07-12-2008, 03:14 PM

The kind of jackets they are wearing are on sale everywhere.If you go to Urban Outfitters or H&M there a tons of them

but a dream · 07-12-2008, 03:15 PM

I have friends who are not big Coldplay fans but they really like the jackets and have asked me where to get them

Long Live Life · 07-12-2008, 03:15 PM

You just reminded me why I can't stand the Guardian: insufferably pompous!

sp★rkle · 07-12-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by but a dream;2673921
I have friends who are not big Coldplay fans but they really like the jackets and have asked me where to get them

I have one like Guy's (not the actual, but a very similar one and its not black but moss green)

I wonder where it went though, last time I saw it, I was at my friend's car

iPsy · 07-12-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by marie/pims;2673918
The kind of jackets they are wearing are on sale everywhere.If you go to Urban Outfitters or H&M there a tons of them

Maybe in Canada but not Britain...

marie/pims · 07-12-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathAndAllHisFriends;2673928
Maybe in Canada but not Britain...

aaww

oh well.

but a dream · 07-12-2008, 03:24 PM

I wonder if they would consider selling similar jackets in the online store

Iusedtoruletheworld · 07-12-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by marie/pims;2673918
The kind of jackets they are wearing are on sale everywhere.If you go to Urban Outfitters or H&M there a tons of them

On peut trouver ca a Rockland?!

You got a link?

marie/pims · 07-12-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Iusedtoruletheworld;2673947
On peut trouver ca a Rockland?!

You got a link?

I don't know.I live downtown. Sorry

But they had quite a number of them in September/October/November so they might still have them.I bought a blue one

iPsy · 07-12-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by marie/pims;2673932
aaww oh well.

haha, no worries

Iusedtoruletheworld · 07-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by marie/pims;2673953
I don't know.I live downtown. Sorry But they had quite a number of them in September/October/November so they might still have them.I bought a blue one

lol it's ok, the only H&M I know if is at Centre Rockland anyway.

How much did it set you back? I may go take a look...

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sp★rkle drowning in Nai Cha Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,042 My Mood: Location: beneath an orange sky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I always wondered who Leonard Cohen is and why is he always in my cable Now I know! __________________ "THIS IS ABOUT OUR BAND AND OUR FEELING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND FEELING LIKE SOMETIMES WE'RE UNDER ATTACK AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NEVERTHELESS FEELING RESILIENT." -Chris Martin 16.2.09_20.9.09 I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky...

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marie/pims Reign of Love Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,005 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	The kind of jackets they are wearing are on sale everywhere.If you go to Urban Outfitters or H&M there a tons of them __________________ http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...layimage-1.jpg "So we rode down to the river Where Victorian ghosts pray For their curses to be broken We go wandering 'neath the arches Where the witches are and they say There are ghost towns in the ocean" Sponsor and learn about my Ghana and Rwanda volunteer projects! http://long-distances.blogspot.com/ "We're all just working for Will Champion"

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Long Live Life Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 679 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	You just reminded me why I can't stand the Guardian: insufferably pompous! __________________ "When we did our last gigs at the O2, I went there by Tube. I was with all the Coldplay fans and not one single person recognised me." Chris Martin

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sp★rkle drowning in Nai Cha Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,042 My Mood: Location: beneath an orange sky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by but a dream;2673921 I have friends who are not big Coldplay fans but they really like the jackets and have asked me where to get them I have one like Guy's (not the actual, but a very similar one and its not black but moss green) I wonder where it went though, last time I saw it, I was at my friend's car __________________ "THIS IS ABOUT OUR BAND AND OUR FEELING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND FEELING LIKE SOMETIMES WE'RE UNDER ATTACK AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NEVERTHELESS FEELING RESILIENT." -Chris Martin 16.2.09_20.9.09 I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky...

07-12-2008, 02:52 PM	#1
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,322 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,547 Thanked 932 Times in 418 Posts	Coldplay’s military outfits Guardian’s #1 Trends of the year’ 1: Mainstream rock gets a makeover The prize for silliest wardrobe goes to Coldplay, who announced their new direction by dressing like extras from Adam Ant’s ‘Prince Charming’ video. Along with Keane’s new love of pastels and Johnny Borrell’s grandma pearls, this was a sign of a sartorial crisis of confidence in rock. Suddenly, everyone wanted to appear radical, although, as far as their respective albums were concerned, the outfits were generally more adventurous than the music. The result? A space in the middle of the road filled by Kings of Leon, whose offering was reassuringly traditional: blues rock played by young men in tight trousers. 2: Africa rises Was this the year in which African music re-entered the mainstream? Bands including Vampire Weekend and yes, even Coldplay turned there for inspiration, and others climbed on board Damon Albarn's Africa Express. The likes of Bassekou Kouyate played sold-out shows and sub-Saharan tunes were big in clubland. 3: Barack bandwagon It was hard to over-estimate the role Obama's cheerleaders played in his securing the presidency. It was the hip hop community that was most vocal, P Diddy weighing in thus: 'I felt it was my vote that put him in office.' 4: D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Heather Mills poured a glass of water over Macca's lawyer; Madonna and Guy were splits-ville; Ronnie Wood walked off with an ex-cocktail waitress; and as we went to press, even Amy Winehouse and Blake looked like it was finally over. 5: Golden oldies Senior citizens were the toast of 2008. Seventy-four-year-old Leonard Cohen led the way with a string of monumental shows, while the 67-year old Neil Diamond scored the first US No 1 album of his five-decade career. Grace Jones returned, too - looking 30 years younger than her real age. Read the rest of this year’s trends here. __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

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but a dream Crazy love giraffe. Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,614 My Mood: Location: In my place Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pfft. I cannot resist a man in military uniform.

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iPsy Here Comes The Flashover! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,924 My Mood: Location: Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by marie/pims;2673918 The kind of jackets they are wearing are on sale everywhere.If you go to Urban Outfitters or H&M there a tons of them Maybe in Canada but not Britain... __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/PsyPsymon 4/12/11- MANCHESTER M.E.N ARENA ...Proud fan of PARADISE, ETIAW & MAJOR MINUS

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marie/pims Reign of Love Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,005 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by DeathAndAllHisFriends;2673928 Maybe in Canada but not Britain... aaww oh well. __________________ http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...layimage-1.jpg "So we rode down to the river Where Victorian ghosts pray For their curses to be broken We go wandering 'neath the arches Where the witches are and they say There are ghost towns in the ocean" Sponsor and learn about my Ghana and Rwanda volunteer projects! http://long-distances.blogspot.com/ "We're all just working for Will Champion"

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but a dream Crazy love giraffe. Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,614 My Mood: Location: In my place Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wonder if they would consider selling similar jackets in the online store

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Iusedtoruletheworld seas would rise... Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 410 My Mood: Location: Montreal, Canada Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by marie/pims;2673918 The kind of jackets they are wearing are on sale everywhere.If you go to Urban Outfitters or H&M there a tons of them On peut trouver ca a Rockland?! You got a link?

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marie/pims Reign of Love Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,005 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Iusedtoruletheworld;2673947 On peut trouver ca a Rockland?! You got a link? I don't know.I live downtown. Sorry But they had quite a number of them in September/October/November so they might still have them.I bought a blue one __________________ http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...layimage-1.jpg "So we rode down to the river Where Victorian ghosts pray For their curses to be broken We go wandering 'neath the arches Where the witches are and they say There are ghost towns in the ocean" Sponsor and learn about my Ghana and Rwanda volunteer projects! http://long-distances.blogspot.com/ "We're all just working for Will Champion"

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Iusedtoruletheworld seas would rise... Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 410 My Mood: Location: Montreal, Canada Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by marie/pims;2673953 I don't know.I live downtown. Sorry But they had quite a number of them in September/October/November so they might still have them.I bought a blue one lol it's ok, the only H&M I know if is at Centre Rockland anyway. How much did it set you back? I may go take a look...