Runways respond to techno-fashion crisis
The latest gadget has arrived on the scene, and everyone in the world has to have it. Unfortunately, technoistas have already come crashing down from their initial high as reality bites them in the butt.
The humongous new iPhone 6 Plus is too big to fit in anyone’s pocket.
“Woe is we, whatever will we do?” a frightened, fashion-forward populace is heard to cry.
Be not afraid! The fashion world scrambled to address this sartorial crisis and help is on the way. On Fashion Week runways from Milan to New York, designers merged style and substance as never before.
Here’s a sample of the ground-breaking looks being presented for the techno-groovy:
Note: “iPhone 6 too big for pockets” comment courtesy of Elyse at Fifty-four and A Half. I’m so glad I have clever friends to swipe ideas from.
Peg-o-Leg's Ramblings 
That is funny! The #1 reason I still carry the basic flip phone is because it fits in my purse. Would I like a smart phone? Absolutely – but I’m not buying a new purse to accommodate it.
LikeLike
Must admit, once you go “smart”, you never go back. But there’s smart and then there’s the absolutely latest thing, which I’m not interested in.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are always the first with the trends! (anyone digging out those old phone holsters? Yeah the younger crowd is so not going there…)
Just hilarious way to start the morning
LikeLike
A phone holster would work perfectly!
LikeLike
Designers purposely make girls pockets smaller, so they can make us buy more pricey handbags to keep our stuff in. #hassciencegonetoofar?!?
LikeLike
Fiendishly clever.
LikeLike
Reblogged this on epicsoloqueen and commented:
It’s true!
LikeLike
Looks like the iPhone will create its own trend in enormous pockets.
LikeLike
Not that that’s a bad thing…
LikeLike
Aren’t bigger pockets supposed to make our butts look smaller, anyhow?
LikeLike
I can’t view the slideshow on my phone. I’ll have to try to stop by later. Jeez, I can’t see the pics, phones are bending—I thought these were supposed to be SMART phones! And yet I still want an iPhone 6…
LikeLike
I can’t figure out how MOST stuff works on my old, smart phone. I blame the phone.
LikeLike
As you should. It’s not like Siri can seek revenge if we blame her. Wait…she can’t, can she?…
LikeLike
She has ways….BTW, love the new avatar, Carrie.
LikeLike
Thank you! It’s a squished version of my new blog header.
I’m on my computer now and was able to see the slide show. I think that’s exactly what my swimsuit needs. But I might put mine right over the butt. Extra coverage that way.
LikeLike
Be nice to Siri, Carrie. She never even asks for a “thank you.” Unlike me!
LikeLike
Good point. And she even speaks to me in a British accent when I want her to.
LikeLike
Heck, she’ll even switch into a man’s voice if I push the right buttons.
LikeLike
We don’t have Siri in Android World. Not sure if that means we are blessed or deprived.
LikeLike
Ah Peg, you’ve given me so many ideas for my new wardrobe that will accommodate my soon-to-be-purchased iPhone 6 Plus. I am wondering just how many of my current outfits the “Crow’s Nest” would work with. Or perhaps I will use the dog harness — I’m sure Duncan wouldn’t chew up the halter or the iPhone. Positive. He hasn’t attacked anything in minutes!
LikeLike
Yeah, that’s what our dog would do, after jumping around like a bucking bronco to get the dang thing off her back.
LikeLike
So bigger isn’t always better? Is that what you’re saying? I think I’ll stick with my Samsung Galaxy S4. 😀
LikeLike
That’s what I think, anyway. I’ve got a tablet and it is the worst of all computing worlds.
LikeLike
What a hoot! I especially like the model wearing the enormous brown poncho thingy. Just think of how many iPhone 6s she can fit inside. I won’t change my wardrobe for this latest fashion craze, though – me and my Motorola are getting along just fine, so why break up a good thing. 🙂
LikeLike
Isn’t that outfit….interesting? I’ve got a Moto also – it suits me just fine!
LikeLike
I’ve got a Samsung Galaxy that’s really big and doesn’t fit in most pockets. I like the size so I can see what’s on the screen, but it’s not very portable. And my son wonders why I don’t take it with me when I walk the dog! 😉
LikeLike
Just get a Fifi Phone Saddle for your dog and you’ll be fine!
LikeLiked by 2 people
A “Fido” app. Yeah, that’s the ticket…. I’ve got a Samsung 4 and that’s the first so called smart phone for me. Still don’t know how to use half the stuff.
BTW, how the heck was California? Bet you were sad to leave your chickadees:)
LikeLike
Had an elegant time, guvna! It was tough to go home and try to get back in the swing of things. Looking at the schedule for the next 2 months and I think my head is going to explode.
LikeLike
I’m looking on Ebay now…
LikeLike
You can get anything on Ebay.
LikeLike
The girl having the thought in the runway photo would need to wear spanx with two ten-lb bags of potatoes sewn into the back to make her ass look big.
LikeLike
…butt she’ll worry about it anyway.
LikeLike
Oh, how I wish spanx with 2, ten-lb bags of potatoes sewn on the back was the style. I would be SOOOOOOO in the groove.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Smashing post. Peg. I had to cycle through the photos a 2nd or even 3rd time to fully absorb the captions. The “entire pocket” outfit put me over; I guess iPhone 6 users will have to add one of those to their wardrobe if they want to be hands free at a food buffet.
Meh. I like a phone that fits neatly into the front pocket of my skinny, hippy jeans (don’t like to carry a purse); not even my (small) smartphone can do that. So it’s a flip phone for me.
LikeLike
Flip phone? Flip phone? What is this strange thing of which you speak? Is it a phone that can do back-flips on command? Or that can flip pancakes for you with just a swipe of the screen???
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my! Can it really DO that? I really need to read my manuals…
Or my favorite, “Is that a flip phone in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?”
LikeLike
Great and funny stuff! Those of us not in the Apple Matrix know that Samsung has been making awesome “phablets” (the S4, S5 and Note) for 2 years. Apple’s new iPhone is sort of a non-event for those of us in Smartphone Zion. Now it’s exactly the same size as my S4 – Steve Jobs would be so not happy about this…. Bonus – the S4 doesn’t bend in the middle! Just swallow the red pill and we’ll come and rescue you!
LikeLike
I think people are either Apple or Android. I’m sticking with my Android.
LikeLike
iPhone 6 = iPad mini in disguise
LikeLike
True, true. The lines are getting blurred between our techno options.
LikeLike
You are just my cup o’ tea. You always tickle my funny bone. Thanks!!
LikeLike
Aw, thank YOU!
LikeLike
This is perfect! Ha,ha,ha! Very cleverly done, Peg. 🙂 Maybe this will bring the fanny pack back! YES! #fannypacklover
LikeLike
Back??? You mean it has been out of style??? This is news to me with my extensive fanny pack wardrobe…
LikeLike
Oh my god, that last horrid brown outfit! Did you modify it in any way? It looks like a furry condom. Seriously that is the only thing that came to mind. I don’t even know how to describe how I feel when I look at that outfit.
LikeLike
I know, right? No, I did not modify it in any way. I had variations on the same thought – yuck!
LikeLike
So you mean I have to get a holster AND a dog if I want the iPhone 6? It’s the fine print that gets me…
LikeLike
Not just any dog…a really BIG dog, Dana. Read the extra-fine print.
LikeLike
Aw, you mean I need to get extra strength reading glasses too?? (Unless the new iPhone comes with magnification for reading the extra EXTRA fine print.)
LikeLike
I’m sure the new iPhone does that and much, much more!
LikeLike
Seen on 7th Avenue: Double-hooded anoraks and rectangular baseball caps.
See, your fun take has made me giddy – great work.
LikeLike
Rectangular baseball caps – haha! But that would actually work. Peg-Co will be rushing that item into production.
LikeLiked by 1 person
those collages are hilarious. i feel the same way about the apple ‘watch’ f-ing stupid.
LikeLike
Somebody else mentioned that – I had never heard of it. Perhaps someone should inform Apple that the phone has a clock in it.
LikeLike
My first question about phones is always, “How is the camera?” If it passes that question, the next is always the pocket test.
LikeLike
With an adorable sweetie at home, the camera is everything for you!
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Brownhills Barry's Blog.
LikeLike