Last Friday, when I got off the plane and headed for the airport bus to the metro, the temperature was a tad bit chilly, but nothing unusual for Sao Paulo. About 24 hours later, however, SP pulled le grand Bait and Switch and turned into a live action Frigidaire, complete with foggy windows and freezing winds. Oddly, that’s not what weather.com had predicted, having lied to me entirely about a little number in the 70s and not one in the 50s. Despite my having left my warm jacket at home and being equipped solely with a grandpa sweater I dreamed that a drugged up club-goer couldn’t stop touching and black skinny jeans as my warmest attire, I made do. Though I can’t say I wasn’t helped by a little guardian angel who always keeps me warm called Music.
For most of the plane ride, walking around the city, and frequent subway rides, my soundtrack of choice was a newish mix by France’s Bobmo, the electronic music prodigy who graced the world with his ghettotech-happy presence and gave me a whole lot to be thankful for in my headphones. This is technically his SUMMER 2010 mix, but it worked out well for a Brazilian winter.
In addition, I wanted to show SP some attention in terms of fashion trends as well. As it’s winter, there’s little to note beyond basics, jeans, sweaters, and coats, but the high heeled boots became the highlight of SP’s super-chilly nights. Many say that Brazil is “behind” the US in terms of fashion, looking to us much as we look to Europe for fashion inspiration, yet I’ve found that in Brazil’s slightly less trend-obsessed (enslaved?) culture, there is more room to play, particularly with hair styles and accessories. It’s also a big nod to sustainability insofar as consumerism is concerned. By that, I’m hinting at the fact that the look I am displaying here is one that’s been in style in Brazil for quite some time.
Anyway, enjoy the music and the view, and don’t forget to check back in a day or two to hear about my other adventures in Sao Paulo and hopefully a few from Salvador (where I am at present)! Get dressed to this…
The Music:
Bobmo – Summer 2010 Mix
(click to play; right click + save as to download)
tracklist (below) after the jump
The Outfit:
1. Veronique Wrapped Strap Boots (in Black), Rosegold, $260 USD
2. Silence & Noise “Twig” Jean in Gray, Urban Outfitters, $39 USD
3. Long-sleeve Scoop Neck Tee (in White), Topshop, $20
4. Long-Sleeve Cape Tee (in black), LnA, $98 USD
tracklist:
01. Will Power – Reaction
02. Cajmere – Mind Gamez
03. Nujax – Grid
04. Paul Johnson – Playing with a Rubberband
05. L.A.W – Remember the Time (Dj Trajic chronic mix)
06. Housemeister – Hyperactive
07. Para One – Animal Style
08. Boys Noize – Trooper (Strip Steve remix)
09. Teki Latex – Dinosaurs With Guns (TWR72 remix)
10. Teki Latex – Dinosaurs With Guns
11. Kikumoto All Stars – Bending Time
12. Tony B – Wacky
13. Ellen Allien – Magma (The MFA remix)
14. Bobmo – **unreleased**
15. Sound Design – Bounce to the Beat (remix)
16. Soundstream – Love Jam
17. CLS – Set it off
18. Bobmo – Bring It (Hot City remix)
19. Marlon D – Jesus Creates Sound
20. Bobmo – My House (Douster remix)
21. High Powered Boys – Do It
22. Headman feat. Dieter Meier – Gimme (In Flagranti remix)
23. Surkin – Fan out (club mix)
24. Sidechains – Back to Skool
25. Jammin Gerald – Come on y’all
- Retail DJ
Tags: bobmo, brazil, get dressed to this, sao paulo
