I am an enormous fan of Wes Anderson. There is so much aesthetic care put into his movies, and his characters are unhindered by the petty problems in life, on great journeys of the self.
“Darjeeling Limited” is a story of three brothers who haven’t spoken in a year, who meet in India to rediscover themselves. Along the way they encounter poisonous snakes, lost trains, sweet lemons, deadly tigers, fickle matriarchs, beautiful stewardesses, a funeral, and several fist fights – just to name a few. The movie teaches us that enlightenment is often thrust upon us when we least want it, in ways we least expect. It is a beautiful, funny, colorful movie: both aesthetically as well as emotionally.
The style of Darjeeling Limited is a gorgeous mix of color and form: almost a western formality meets Asian embellishment. Below are a few ideas on how you can integrate a hint of Darjeeling into your everyday style:
Idea 1: “The Prim & Proper Traveler”
Wes Anderson uses lovely blocks of color in his movies, and objects meticulously well crafted. Deck yourself out in clean, beautiful, monochromatic pieces, and don’t be afraid of mixing lots of color.
Idea 2: “The Seasoned Tourist”
Take a sleek outfit, and pile on the fun, exotic elements. Simple main pieces can handle a lot of patterned accessories, so long as the tones are generally in the same family. The more different the patterns are from one another, the better.
Idea 3: “Meet My Guru”
Bold graphic elements carefully matched can create an effect that is both captivating and engaging. It’s tricky not making this look too chaotic, so balance out bold pieces against each other to level the playing field. Then sit back, sip your tea, and tell all about that year you spent in an ashram in Badrinath.
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