>> It feels like a lifetime since I ventured into vintage pyjama territory back in 2010 causing poor Lesley at Tin Tin Collectibles to receive a deluge of requests from people ("Do they come in other colours?" was one slightly blonde question he got. Errr…. no, they're VINTAGE). Since then the pyjama (or pajama if you're on the other side of the Atlantic) has risen up through the ranks from maligned to mainstream. I don't want to say I called it first. I didn't. I believe Coco Chanel back in the 1920s was the forerunner. Still, the pyjama fest that has unfolded on the catwalks and on the streets since my lucky find at Tin Tin Collectibles has been a joy to watch for people like myself who now have a legitimate excuse to look like I've literally rolled out of bed when I'm out and about.
The pyjama presence on the high street though hasn't been rampant and a quick search on ASOS and Topshop right now doesn't yield too many pyjama-inspired artefacts. Instead, I turned to Topman Design's range for a vaguely more masculine take on the pyjama and found myself hitting the "Add to Cart" button faster than you can say "Jim-Jams". Borrowing from the other sex is not big news given that in my household, the norm is that if say my blue oxford shirt is in the wash, I'll go and grab from Steve's stash of shirts. Topman Design's S/S 12's collection, inspired by the British Gentleman that might have done a grand tour, picking up prints and patterns from Morocco, Egypt and other sunny climes delves into bygone loungewear and pyjamas a fair bit. In addition to the gold silk pyjama shirt and the teal silk pyjama bottoms as seen here, you'll find paisley print shirts and geometric shorts, injected with 70s bohemia. Nab yourself a size small if you're a UK8-12 (US4-8) and you should be good to go in indulging in a cheeky Topman purchase. Incidentally, Mad Men's returns and its onslaught of geometrics both in the interiors and the costume hasn't escaped my mind when wearing this ensemble. Plus, I think my grandpa padded around in pyjamas that were like this which is a more personal memento to retain when I roam about town, justifying to people why exactly it is that I've ventured out in men's PJs.
((Worn with Peter Pilotto x Nicholas Kirkwood shoes)
41 comments
allegra
2012-03-28 at 12:14 PMoh yeah, look look look, I’m wearing PJs too: http://allegrabj.blogspot.com/2012/03/pajama-party.html
betty
2012-03-28 at 12:17 PMohh love it !!! think all bloggers shud go for pj’s party and see who has the best LOL ….
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Elisa
2012-03-28 at 12:23 PM(Classic) Pyjamas can be very elegant indeed; the prints, fabric and shapes can be surprisingly luxurious and very 1930s decadent.
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Beke
2012-03-28 at 12:27 PMohh love it !!! think all bloggers shud go for pj’s party and see who has the best LOL ..
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Kylie
2012-03-28 at 12:51 PMOhhhh ma gaaad, people actually asked if there were other colours for a pair of vintage pyjamas. I really love the bottoms here, lovely colours. I would just wear the bottoms and a white shirt though. You can wear anything, I know people would wonder if I escaped from the mental asylum from bedrest if I wondered the street in a pair of pyjamas ha x
manny
2012-03-28 at 1:25 PMHow cool! You’re making me want to go outside and get a pair of vintage PJs right now! P.S. I’m loving Betty’s idea! 🙂
Lauren@Styleseer
2012-03-28 at 1:27 PMI’m still not into wearing them on the street, but for entertaining at home they’re perfect and those you’re wearing here are really lovely.
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TheChicasLocass
2012-03-28 at 1:41 PMYou look great! Love this look 🙂
Serdane
2012-03-28 at 2:24 PMLove the shoes !
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2012-03-28 at 2:29 PMIt looks like my husband’s pajamas, he likes things with such a pattern.
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Double-copncept
2012-03-28 at 3:00 PMi like it!!!!!
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Top Moumoute
2012-03-28 at 3:04 PMSuch a good idea to buy from the boys! I’ll be taking a look at the Topman Design site ASAP!
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DSTONE Magazine
2012-03-28 at 3:28 PMGreat idea! Super cute!
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monica
2012-03-28 at 3:32 PMsomehow.. you pulled that off really well!!
I’m reallying enjoying your blog – i just started following 🙂
cheers!
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Lydia
2012-03-28 at 3:46 PMI love pajama dressing! You do it well.
Rochelle Fox
2012-03-28 at 4:10 PMLOVE these hahah Pjs never looked so good I am booked to listen to you talk when you come to australia and can not wait xx My blog- A Fox That Meows ‚ô•
Olga (F & C)
2012-03-28 at 4:51 PMI love the shoes! especially the hollow heel! 😀
Olga (F & C)
2012-03-28 at 4:51 PMI love the shoes! especially the hollow heel! 😀
The Editor
2012-03-28 at 5:06 PMgo on &say it!
you called it first Suze!
Just wrote about you on my blog today too x
Molly
2012-03-28 at 5:06 PMLooks comfy, haha awesome! 🙂
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YC
2012-03-28 at 6:36 PMlovely outfit! this reminds me of the traditional chinese suits 🙂
La Vie Quotidienne
2012-03-28 at 7:51 PMI love PIJAMA…perfect your…i love SEDA’s texture.
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Jane Alisa
2012-03-28 at 10:12 PMAmazing outfit, those shoes go delightfully well with it.
fame&wealth
2012-03-28 at 10:43 PMcheck out my latest post on one of my favorite gaga outfits in honor of her birthday at http://www.fameandwealth.blogspot.com !!
fame&wealth
2012-03-28 at 10:43 PMcheck out my latest post on one of my favorite gaga outfits in honor of her birthday at http://www.fameandwealth.blogspot.com !!
Cristián Pavez Díaz
2012-03-29 at 1:53 AMI’ve seen a lot of pyjama shirts being used as common streetwear. I guess it’s a way of paying tribute to this classical garment.
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alisha
2012-03-29 at 2:15 AMso so cute..
what a fantastic idea!
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JULES
2012-03-29 at 4:39 AMalways the leader of the pack 🙂 you look smashing!
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closeted dreamer
2012-03-29 at 5:14 AMlove your PJs
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Jane
2012-03-29 at 5:18 AMLove these, you look amazing!
MU
2012-03-29 at 8:18 AMCool PJs!
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2012-03-29 at 9:21 AMthese pictures are really amazing
Constance
2012-03-29 at 10:42 AMYou look amazing!!! I wish you would post look of yourself more often!
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2012-03-29 at 11:44 AMthe girl in the picture is really beautiful
nadine
2012-03-29 at 11:59 AMASHISH did sequin pjs back in feb 2010 for his AW 2010 collection (the first look)…..
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Celebrities
2012-03-29 at 12:02 PMcool casual dress.. looking cute.
Ellen Kaminagakura
2012-03-29 at 12:18 PMYou always take my breath away !
You are unique and I love your style !
You inspired me when I see so many bloggers wearing the same trends and items, you always come up with something new and unusual ! Love to see your references and ideas for your outfits.
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xoxo from Japan
silvia in venice
2012-03-29 at 3:22 PMfunny!!
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Mens Clothing Online
2012-03-29 at 5:07 PMSo cool! Great style and we love the shoes!
Highland Fashionista
2012-03-29 at 6:08 PMThose green PJ bottoms are the business! Very Celine! Love!
Felicia
2012-04-11 at 9:09 AMFunny Idea… I love the gold silk pyjama shirt!!!