dylankakoulli's review
3.0
“What Artists Wear” is a super fun, easy to read and eye opening manifesto for seeing the world, those around us, and ourselves anew!
Most of us live our lives in our clothes without realising the power or influence they can evoke/signify. But in the hands of artists, garments reveal themselves in a whole new fashion (pun well and truly intended). They are tools of expression, storytelling, acts of resistance and creativity. In some ways, reminding us how much clothes can be a canvas on which they/we show who we truly are.
3 stars
Most of us live our lives in our clothes without realising the power or influence they can evoke/signify. But in the hands of artists, garments reveal themselves in a whole new fashion (pun well and truly intended). They are tools of expression, storytelling, acts of resistance and creativity. In some ways, reminding us how much clothes can be a canvas on which they/we show who we truly are.
3 stars
isabellwinter's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Expected it to be more practical, but still inspiring easy read.
bucknife's review
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.75
The language is accessible and the organization is easy to follow . . . while at times it felt like it derailed a bit from its main point, Charlie Porter always rounded his thoughts back up in a very digestible and entertaining manner. It's the kind of non-fiction that feels like a friend ranting about their favorite interests - in a good way of course. I would love to read any future projects of Porter's.