From a purely intellectual-poetical (considering the entirely Baudrillardian¹ world we live in) positionality, I feel the desire to be taken under the wings of Wim Wenders Wings of Desire, and be transported into the flat, two-dimensional simulation which is our now our common reality.

(Wings of Desire (dir. Wim Wenders (GER.)) (The second of the two postmodern films (Blade Runner, Ridley Scott's (ENG.) film noir portrayal of a dysoptian 2019 Los Angeles) that called upon the attention of the inimitable DAVID HARVEY, in chapter 18 of his magisterial The Condition of Postmodernity, An Enquiry into the Origins of Cultural Change (1989)).

Yes, I think it is made quite clear in (Bertolluci's adapatation of Alberto Moravia's) Il CONFORMISTA, how much bearing the sexual and sinful episode Marcello encountered in his childhood had on his frame of mind during later life - to conform to the norm in marriage, sex and family, as well as to extent of working for Italy's Facist state to seek out and eliminate subversives. Common to these war-time films (I don't know if you've seen Army in the Shadows, french, dir. Melville, about the french resistance)

1. Reference to 20th century French cultural theorist Jean Baudrillard

Just some team chat about stash and style, from ECPC2ndVI's stash & style sec, pre first lent match.

There's been some ideas rolling on the metaphorical pool table about ties, waistcoats, shirts, t-shirts for this year's ECPC2ndVI spring collection. Thoughts appreciated. Ben at the moment favours t-shirts - well-fitted, in purple and pink, con emma and ECPC2ndVI badges. Andy would like ties, in silk with printed emblems (although silk and print would be entirely contradictory, so Andy, I think that needs re-consideration). I think deep down we all want waistcoats, despite how ridiculous we'd look. Perhaps they are abit too extravagant for a 2nd team, and they would require a rather heavy financial commitment, which I'm not sure we're ready for. To be decided tommorrow. Plan is to get something for the end of term.

As regards style, I think style is very important. Its imperative that we dress well and uphold the honour of ECPC2ndVI. Most importantly I would say, we don't want to look like we've dressed up for the match, nor do we want to give the impression of having dressed down. Please think about this very carefully. I can only give limited advice - either you know how to dress well or you don't. Collars - beware - there's a fine line between cad and camp - and too many times I've seen that fine line crossed. Andy, I'm afraid you require special mention here. Huddies, if you choose to wear one, think about colour. Everybody has at least two huddies, so don't make the wrong colour choice. Shirts, I think are a safe option. Jeans, also, if they're not too light or tight. And remember don't be afraid to experiment.

If anyone has any questions or specific style problems, I'm here for you.

Until we meet again

Alex
Stash & Style sec.