“So let’s see! That’s $1765 already, not counting the two shirts and the boots, for what basically look like exquisitely-made clothes you found in a dumpster. Also don’t forget what are surely a $140 pair of socks. (Do the kids wear socks these days?) So this is basically a $3000 outfit.

The designer is Michael Bastian. And I like him!…His spring line is a very odd combination of garbage casual wear and gorgeous suits. But these fall clothes, all homeless-style—well, you know, it turns out to maybe not have been a great time to do this?”