I keep seeing images of Selma Blair and Molly Shannon from their new series Kath & Kim. I’ve never found Selma Blair interesting, but I was excited when I heard Patricia Field was doing wardrobe for a new show — until I saw the pictures. I haven’t seen it or its British counterpart, nor do I plan to.
I get it, they’re dysfunctional, quirky, zany, kooky, suburban, etc.
Generally I LOVE British comedies. But this seems like Absolutely Fabulous all over again. I tried to like the show. Really. I’m sure someone will freak out when they read this. I’ll give it another chance, though; it’s been a few years. Maybe I was too young to “get” it. But I remember the clothes. I guess I can get all the skanky irony and humor of wearing such outfits. But … I just can’t get behind this. It’s all a little played out, and I prefer creativity over kitschy.
P.S. Did Kath & Kim even make it past its first episode?
Cheers: Mary-Kate, Karl Lagerfeld, grunge, gypsies, birds -----
Jeers: Ronsons, neon, ombre, gold, pants
