Unseasonal clothing actually only stands out when it's visibly uncomfortable. Russell Smith clthestanduncomfortable Change image and share on social
Wear your clothes with abandon, I say; don't keep them pristine as if for museums: They are meant to wear out. Then you get to buy new ones. Russell Smith abandonbuyclothe Change image and share on social
What makes a publisher decide to market a book to a particular audience is not the subject matter but the style. Russell Smith audiencebookdecide Change image and share on social
If you define eccentricity as creativity, then yes, creativity is eccentricity. Russell Smith creativitydefineeccentricity Change image and share on social
I am so sick of being exhorted, as a writer, to improve the world by representing it in a more hopeful way. Russell Smith exhorthopefulimprove Change image and share on social
I'm in favour of hipster androgyny: Any trend that permits men to rebel against strict gender rules of appearance is going to make the world a more expressive and sensitive place for all of us. Russell Smith androgynyappearanceexpressive Change image and share on social
Sadly, I don't really believe in the idea of timeless fashion. It's an oxymoron. If 'classic fashion' really never changed, we'd all still be wearing togas. Russell Smith changeclassicfashion Change image and share on social
Have you noticed the people most likely to be up in arms about governments apparently spying on us tend to be the most non-private people you know? The people launching petitions and wailing about Big Brother and data collection are most likely to be the most constant self-presenters. Russell Smith apparentlyarmbig share on social
Conformism is essential to the group coherence and 'spirit.' The whole impetus behind tribalism of this kind is conservative: Belonging to the tribe is defined by opposition to other tribes. Our tribe, and its traditional ways, is superior to other tribes because it is ours. Russell Smith belongcoherenceconformism share on social
Men over 60 often think that if they wear athletic shoes - soft-soled referee shoes or hiking shoes or actual running shoes - then they will look more youthful. The contrary is true. Russell Smith actualathleticcontrary Change image and share on social
