03 septembre 2008

Flip Flops

 
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That's how these things are known in America: flip flops. The thong sandal is one of the most enduring forms of clothing; examples exist in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, albeit a bit more eco-friendly. Those ancient examples, made from papyrus reeds, show a sophistication of workmanship that astounds in our age of mass replication and production.

You should know now that many of our future trends look to ancient models for inspiration. Why do you think we use a stylus or have the ability to "scroll" through digital media? Similarly, the ancient civilizations were ultimately much greener than we.

While we may not all end up in robes and togas, flip flops signify a continuum...and a likely revisit to sensibilities that are now awakening once again.

- AP

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