Winter Fashion Inspiration: Jean-Paul Marat
Though he was said to be “short in stature, deformed in person, and hideous in face” French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat remains a style icon since his assassination in 1793. If anyone is the authority on dressing for the cold, it’s a radical journalist who hid in the sewers of Paris in the dead of winter, contracting a skin disease that later forced him to lay in an ice bath to soothe his scab-covered flesh.
1. Hats
Hats are totally on trend right now will also keep you warm! Take a leaf out of Jean-Paul’s book and accessorise with a white winter turban. For extra warmth, layer it with the scalp of weak Girondist scum!
2. Scarves
Friend of the people, friend of the accessory! A scarf might not save you from a beheading, but it can save you from a boring outift. Throw on a scarf to keep you warm on those chilly days. Perfect for work, school or attacking the aristocracy.
3. Knee high Boots
Boots are a staple for any winter wardrobe and long boots are fantastic for warmth, especially when wading through sewers while hiding from your enemies, who are seeking to have you tried before the Revolutionary Tribunal for your radical publications.
4. Coats
If Jean-Paul Marat believed in anything (besides the execution of counter-revolutionaries, abolishing the monarchy and human rights for the poorest members of society) it was the need for a winter coat that is both functional and fashionable.
I hope you enjoyed these tips for staying this winter. Stay warm - and be careful in the bathtub!