{"id":374,"date":"2023-03-06T13:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/?p=374"},"modified":"2023-03-27T10:40:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T09:40:19","slug":"we-re-created-gorp-looks-in-a-vintage-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/we-re-created-gorp-looks-in-a-vintage-store\/","title":{"rendered":"We re-created Gorp looks in a vintage store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It\u2019s sustainable, fashionable and comparatively easy on the pocket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-1024x512.png\" alt=\"man and woman in vintage store\n\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-770x385.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-293x147.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image.png 1039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-1024x512.png\" alt=\"man and woman in vintage store\n\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-770x385.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image-293x147.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/features-image.png 1039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sporting a new style, Grace and Ben were successful in their re-creations. Credit: Grace Nicholls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What do Princess Diana and Frank Ocean have in common? Gorpcore! The late Princess\u2019s iconic ski look from 1995 and Ocean\u2019s yellow puffer worn at Paris fashion week 2019 are the It-outdoor attire we need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the hefty price tags on high-end brands, the accessibility of Gorpcore has been praised by the fashion industry. But how true is this? Can effortless celebrity Gorpcore looks be mimicked at your local vintage shop?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grace Nicholls and Ben Jones head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flamingosvintagecardiff\/?hl=en\">Flamingo\u2019s Vintage<\/a> in Cardiff to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Princess Diana\u2019s Lech ski look<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"883\" height=\"442\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna.png\" alt=\"Girl in blue jacket, black leggings and ski boots\" class=\"wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna.png 883w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-770x385.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-293x147.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"883\" height=\"442\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna.png\" alt=\"Girl in blue jacket, black leggings and ski boots\" class=\"wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna.png 883w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-770x385.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/grace-and-dianna-293x147.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grace in comparison to Princess Diana. Credit: Holly Chapman and Alamy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Princess Diana\u2019s iconic look from a 1995 skiing holiday in Austria consists of a quarter-zip jumper layered over a turtleneck sweatshirt. These items were easy to find and sported unique designs in bold colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vintage store stocked with many Gorpcore pieces turned out to be the perfect place to look for a replica of this royal outfit. The prices weren\u2019t always budget-friendly but if you want ethical, well-loved pieces for your sustainable wardrobe, we couldn\u2019t recommend vintage shopping enough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pair of round sunglasses for UV light protection looked stylish with the outfit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the vintage ski boots we found felt a bit less practical for outdoor wear (remember to buy carefully when opting for secondhand), they tied the outfit together and ultimately gave us a great replica. One thing\u2019s for sure, if you\u2019re looking for some Gorpcore inspiration, a vintage store is a good place to start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frank Ocean\u2019s effortless Gorpcore look<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"468\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank.png\" alt=\"Man in yellow puffer jacket and blue jeans\" class=\"wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank.png 935w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-770x385.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-293x147.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"468\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank.png\" alt=\"Man in yellow puffer jacket and blue jeans\" class=\"wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank.png 935w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-770x385.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/ben-frank-293x147.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ben compared to Frank Ocean. Credit: Holly Chapman and Alamy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recreating Frank Ocean\u2019s 2019 Paris fashion week look initially did not seem like too much of a challenge. I believed finding a yellow puffer, washed-out jeans and a winter beanie in a local vintage shop would be a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a way, I was right: the wide range of Gorpcore pieces in the shop was overwhelming. However, the real problem was the sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I trawled through more pairs of jeans than I\u2019ve ever owned before stumbling across a perfectly-coloured pair of Carhartt jeans that looked well over ten years old.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only problem was that I\u2019m a 36 waist, and the jeans were a 34. I decided I could just suck in my gut for the photo opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a yellow jacket proved the easiest part of creating the look, mainly because the colour makes the jacket stand out like a local traffic warden. A two-minute browse of the jacket rails resulted in finding the perfect North Face overcoat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the jacket is that it lacked the \u2018puffer\u2019 quality of Frank Ocean\u2019s snazzy Arc\u2019teryx piece. To solve this, I complemented the North Face jacket with a colour-matched bodywarmer on top, keeping in mind the advice from stylist Megan Wilson that I\u2019d previously read in a <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/cnn-underscored\/fashion\/gorpcore-style\">CNN<\/a> article, \u201csilhouettes are often a little looser and baggier, so it\u2019s easier to layer pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete the look, I just needed a beanie. I knew I wouldn\u2019t be able to completely match Frank Ocean\u2019s Arc\u2019teryx heavily patterned hat, so I settled with a plain grey one. Voil\u00e0! The look was complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon re-creating these looks, we really enjoyed searching through numerous vintage items in search of the most similar bits. While there are some differences, it is definitely easy to style iconic looks without the unattainable price tag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch our youtube video on the re-creating process!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"WE RE-CREATED CELEBRITY GORP LOOKS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RWCVEzD8JaQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"WE RE-CREATED CELEBRITY GORP LOOKS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RWCVEzD8JaQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do Princess Diana and Frank Ocean have in common? 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