Jumble: Front Square Fashion – David Donovan

David Donovan is a Junior Sophister English student whose eye for style is quite literally as sharp as his jawline. Take note kids, this outfit is a masterclass in the art of sartorial strategy. By coupling a nonchalant black cotton, polo neck with a barely-there grey jacket, this outfit surrenders all of its power to those audacious emerald velvet bell-bottoms. And rightly so. The drama provided by cascading reams of heavy velvet brings a gratifying disruption to a minimalist upper half. As the ensemble is obediently contained within a muted colour palette, and wholly devoid of pattern, the playful contrast between its relaxed fit and angular edges does all of the work. It helps that David caps his look with a pair of scuffed leather brogues and thick rimmed glasses, automatically earning himself the highly coveted Arts Block stamp of approval. Part collegiate, part Sonny and Cher, this look is a total triumph. When pressed about his style icon, David cites his sister, Caroline, because he envies her ability to pull off leather trousers. To that I say: Emerald. Velvet. Bell-Bottoms.

 

Photograph: Roisín Dennis
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Photograph: Roisín Dennis

 

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