A Sartorial Time

I spent the evening tonight standing in line on the streets of San Francisco waiting to get a signed copy of The Sartorialist’s (aka Scott Schuman) new book. Over the two and a half hours I spent in line waiting to get into the Paul Smith store where Scott was signing books, hundreds of Sartorialist enthusiast paraded by in some quite spectacular stylings. There was some great “visual greed” (read the book), and some rather (ah hem) interesting outfits. I was a bit amused and fascinated that it appeared that 80% of those in line had spent the day on Scott’s blog, The Sartorialist, getting inspiration (and dare I say copying?) those stylish folks that Scott photographs around the world in preparation for a moment with the man behind the camera. I came straight from work and was exhausted, so not at all at my fashion best, but nonetheless “me.” Scott seemed to be quite charming, even after signing for almost two hours. I decided against sitting with him to get a photo as I was exhausted and not up for a picture, but now I wish I had gotten the photo anyway. Another time. On my way out of the store I noticed the line still extended out the door, down the block, and around the corner. The Sartorialist is definitely making his impact on fashion and pop culture. Good for him. And Scott, thanks for the daily inspiration.