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What to wear at an art fair according to six experts | Art Basel

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Read on to find out what gallerists, art advisors, and critics recommend, from very short shorts to Chelsea boots By Janelle Zara Sep 25, 2024 7 min read The New York-based writer, artist, and collector Kenny Schachter approaches getting dressed with what he calls a ‘religious uniformity.’ For many years, his looks have reliably included a long-sleeved shirt, a short-sleeved shirt, and sometimes a sweater; ASICS or New Balance sneakers with custom-made red and gold shoelaces; and most notably, a pair of vintage Adidas track pants. Since the 1990s, his collection has grown to about 75 pairs. ‘I generally go for unusual combinations or juxtapositions between stripes, pant legs, and classic logos,’ he recently told Art Basel Stories. ‘You could say it’s a peculiar exercise in color theory.’ Schachter has effectively achieved what we’ll refer to as a uniform – an optimized set of garments, so routine and so reliable, that you never have to think about getting dressed. In the context of an

What to wear at an art fair according to six experts | Art Basel Jump to Content The New York-based writer, artist, and collector Kenny Schachter approaches getting dressed with what he calls a ‘religious uniformity.’ For many years, his looks have reliably included a long-sleeved shirt, a short-sleeved shirt, and sometimes a sweater; ASICS or New Balance sneakers with custom-made red and gold shoelaces; and most notably, a pair of vintage Adidas track pants. Since the 1990s, his collection has grown to about 75 pairs. ‘I generally go for unusual combinations or juxtapositions between stripes,

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