Newbie 0 #1 March 7, 2004 i know some skydivers are supposed to be supremely fashion conscious, but this is getting ridiculous... PS aside from the alti being upside down, the chest and leg straps not done up, and a jump ship with one jumper but several rigs on it, i guess you could say this was a pretty accurate depiction "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #2 March 7, 2004 My fucking god. I, the extremely fashion conscious (and sarcastic), had no idea what Hugo Boss was, so I went to their website. I still can't figure out what the fuck it is. At the main site, I have 4 options to choose where I want to navigate. 1) Irreverant modern 2) Positive independent 3) Dark enigmatic 4) Provocative seductive Where is the option "tell me what the fuck your company sells"?! Btw, assuming the dumbass figures out how to work his straps and alti, and somehow makes a skydive and lands safely, I'd like a picture of his pretty face after freefall with a loose zipper on his chest.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #3 March 7, 2004 LoL...after looking at this pic, all I could think of was that song..."I'm a loser babyyyyyyyyyy, so why don't you kill meeeeeeeee...." This is just like another add that is local and royally sucks...some girl is wearing what looks like a backpack and a white protec...(on backwards) in a white jumpsuit with only a thin chest strap...(no leg straps...) It is freakin' hilarious...man I wish I had a pic...what a laugh... edited to add: The add is for Lafayette Savings Bank ~R+R~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #4 March 7, 2004 QuoteMy fucking god. I, the extremely fashion conscious (and sarcastic), had no idea what Hugo Boss was, so I went to their website. I still can't figure out what the fuck it is. At the main site, I have 4 options to choose where I want to navigate. 1) Irreverant modern 2) Positive independent 3) Dark enigmatic 4) Provocative seductive Where is the option "tell me what the fuck your company sells"?! Btw, assuming the dumbass figures out how to work his straps and alti, and somehow makes a skydive and lands safely, I'd like a picture of his pretty face after freefall with a loose zipper on his chest. Huge Boss is a top name male fashion designer. I own precisely none of this wares. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #5 March 7, 2004 WHATEVER! I love these ads. Couture advertising is about creating a mood or an aspirational lifestyle image. I think it's an awesome tribute to our sport. And regarding the inaccuracies? Non-skydivers have no idea. Consider yourselves to be the 'in-crowd' on this one for knowing what's what. That said, the fashion shots taken, like 8 years ago, with Olav, Adrian Nicholas, Alaska Jon, etc. were the real deal. (I think they were for VOGUE Italy.??) Also, skysurfer Sean MacCormac back in the day was sponsored by Calvin Klein. Even competed in sweaters! And finally, I don't know what DZ you guys jump at, but all the guys at my DZ are this hot. A little smarter, mind you - but hot. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 March 7, 2004 Quote Where is the option "tell me what the fuck your company sells"?! They were mostly known 60 or so years ago for coming up with snappy uniforms. LINK Interesting reading for the fashionistas.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #7 March 7, 2004 Interesting read, but really no different then Volkswagon, or a plethora of other german companies at the time. I do have few Boss suits, and they really are very nice. That said, their marketing seems so incredibly disconnected from reality I really don't see the point. It is interesting to see skydiving as glamour. I like that a whole lot better then the drug-infused culture its usually depicted as. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #8 March 7, 2004 Very interesting read. Especially if it's read all the way through. Although I'm not a fashionista - I'm an advertising art director. (I personally have no political comment on that article.) Anyhooo... For those interested in real skydivers in fashion ads, I found a few of the ones I previously mentioned. They were for Max, Italy 1997. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #9 March 7, 2004 Oh yeah, I am that hot! In fact I'm too sexy for my rags Too sexy for my rig My helmet, alti and main And i'm too sexy for free fly Too sexy for RW Swooping and bird man! I am a model You know I can't fly And you'll never see me up in the sky! edit to add: I'm too funny for this world! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #10 March 7, 2004 QuoteWHATEVER! I love these ads. Couture advertising is about creating a mood or an aspirational lifestyle image. I think it's an awesome tribute to our sport. And regarding the inaccuracies? Non-skydivers have no idea. Consider yourselves to be the 'in-crowd' on this one for knowing what's what. Trust me I look like that Ok I used to look like that Ok Ok I knew someone who looked like that. Fine Ok Ok Now I've "seen" someone who looks like that! You happy nowR.I.P. That said, the fashion shots taken, like 8 years ago, with Olav, Adrian Nicholas, Alaska Jon, etc. were the real deal. (I think they were for VOGUE Italy.??) Also, skysurfer Sean MacCormac back in the day was sponsored by Calvin Klein. Even competed in sweaters! And finally, I don't know what DZ you guys jump at, but all the guys at my DZ are this hot. A little smarter, mind you - but hot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #11 March 7, 2004 QuoteBtw, assuming the dumbass figures out how to work his straps and alti, and somehow makes a skydive and lands safely, I'd like a picture of his pretty face after freefall with a loose zipper on his chest. [hypocrite] I know I did just make fun of the ad in the women's forum, but give him a break... I don't see any guys complaining that this girl forgot do up her legstraps! (NSFW!) [/hypocrite] -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #12 March 8, 2004 Amen, sister! Shows boys can be just as catty as girls!!! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #13 March 8, 2004 Well, I have no idea what you look like physically, but you're self-deprecating and chill with a sense of humour. Therefore, you 'look' just fine to me! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #14 March 8, 2004 That was damn funny! I've been singing it all night, "I'm a model, you know I can't fly..." !!! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #15 March 8, 2004 Thank God! I was beginning to think I had a lame sense of humor and nobody was going to think it was funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #16 March 8, 2004 Quote I'd like a picture of his pretty face after freefall with a loose zipper on his chest. wow thats pretty harsh...got any self esteem issues? actually i have a pullover i jump in very much like that..not Hugo though and its never been a problem at all zipper up or down....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjf98 0 #17 March 8, 2004 Silly girl. She's not in the plane yet. Obviously she intends to suit up before she gets in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #18 March 8, 2004 And if they learned to FS at the Zoolander School for Skydivers-slash-Models they wouldn't be able to turn left either? Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #19 March 8, 2004 Crikes.... Has anyone noticed the similarity between the the dude in the advert and the picture ??? Obviously the Boss model has had a few...erm..hmm..'improvements' added ... Man I heard of some low stuff to raise money for jumps.......but pimpin' yrself out for a chessy commercial shoot...damn...have you no shame... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #20 March 8, 2004 BWAHAHAHAAHHA... matt, your busted!! I think its a good thing. Who cares what they're wearing, they're giving the sport a bit more coverage I actually wear Hugo aftershave, but sadly i dont look like them.. lol...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #21 March 8, 2004 QuoteBWAHAHAHAAHHA... matt, your busted!! Screw you man, I'm taking pictures next time you wear a rig in Wal-Mart and sending them to a modeling agency. I disagree, btw. That tool's got nothing on me. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #22 March 8, 2004 He's dragging his pilot chute in Pic-03...someone should let him know... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #23 March 8, 2004 Didn't you know? All the real skydivers drag their pilots. It's the new cocking mechanism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #24 March 8, 2004 Well well well guess it's time for me to chime in....a certain dropzone.com member is also in a huge ad campaign on www.camelactive.de click real stories then making of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #25 March 8, 2004 Mmm....GG.....yummy! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
