topic Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers in Fashion

Smiley World Partners with Designers

1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:20:49 GMT

The original smiley face. Partnering with top designers. Smiley World is in the UK.

At Smiley, our goal is to spread positivity through smiles, to make the world a happier, kinder place. [smiley dot com]

Throughout the last five decades, all our collaborations, partnerships and experiences have laddered up to this ethos and as we look ahead to the next fifty years and beyond, we’re constantly finding ways to show people how to smile back at the world - we do this by continuing to encourage people to 'Take the Time to Smile’ - because what's more inspiring and universal than a smile?

Tommy Hilfiger is a recent collaboration.

TODAY Smiley partners with Lori Goldstein and LOGO.

Fabulous new limited edition choices.

Special show Saturday.

Dark & grey jeans are mine, plus black hoodie, and the denim jacket.

Yay! {I teach an upper division university course, The Science of Happiness.}

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:46:46 GMT

So many ways in Smiley World to spread the smiles.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

Midmod — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:57:14 GMT

So I have a question because I don't follow trends.
Ok, so I know that the yellow smile came into fashion in the 70's, is that right? So is this a new take on an old trend? Cause it looks like a "now" fashion trend. I wouldn't wear it but that's because that's just me. So is it less about inspiring smiles or more about an old fashion trend making a comeback?
Because none of this stuff makes me smile. But I'm not young anymore. I guess I'm old enough to have been given the wisdom to know how much Americans have to smile about without wearing it.
And before someone jumps down my throat, I am not an articulate writer. I may not be expressing myself like I mean to. So maybe in simple terms I'm asking without knowing how to - is this trend a social expression or a fashion expression?
🤷 Just wondering. I don't follow any social media or read any internet written word except occasionally post here.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:14:17 GMT

Thank you for letting us know that smiley faces do not make YOU smile.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

Janey2 — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:25:19 GMT

These are clothes for people who want to look sloppy in their attire. I stopped wearing "pictures" on my clothes years and years ago. No, these clothes do not make me smile. Just another gimmick to try to make a sale.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:33:55 GMT

Most fashion is not for everyone. Of course.

However, if I'm on a bus or standing in line somewhere and see someone wearing a smiley face, it does make me smile. Even a smiley button.

Adore seeing "unlikely" folks wearing smiley. Reminds us of our flawed social perceptions.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:37:50 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
These are clothes for people who want to look sloppy in their attire.

@Janey2 Thank you for sharing your thoughts that the people who wear these smiley clothes WANT to look sloppy.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

sunsetbeach — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:40:41 GMT

@1Professor I am all in. Smiley World and Logo make me smile!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm torn because I don't usually wear jean jackets, but that one is so adorable. I'm thinking the light jeans, mesh top, and either the jacket or the hoodie. So looking forward to this tonite, I LOVE smiley faces!!!!!!

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

Midmod — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:43:15 GMT

@1Professor
Don't take it personally. As you know, fashion trends aren't for everyone. You are not being attacked for what you like to wear. Everyone has an opinion. I asked a legitimate ❓ and thought you might be able to answer it for me.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

Janey2 — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:45:39 GMT

I probably stated that incorrectly..The clothes as shown look kind of sloppy to me. Maybe ok if you are running errands. Fine if you like that look. I tend not to care what others wear, this is just too gimmicky to me. Whatever floats your boat. @1Professor

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:45:57 GMT

@sunsetbeach wrote:
@1Professor I am all in. Smiley World and Logo make me smile!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm torn because I don't usually wear jean jackets, but that one is so adorable. I'm thinking the light jeans, mesh top, and either the jacket or the hoodie. So looking forward to this tonite, I LOVE smiley faces!!!!!!

@sunsetbeach

I'll be watching with you!

I only bought the black hoodie, but loved all 3 colors.

Just went to Smiley World (they don't actually SELL anything, just link you to whoever sells that item) and ordered these socks. Because Life is Short.

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1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:17:42 GMT

The various Smiley World fashion partnerships are, for me, an opportunity to do HIGH-LOW FASHION. Which I love.

A couture jacket, distressed jeans.

Cashmere sweater, denim jacket and pearls.

Heels with wide leg jeans and Eileen Fisher silk shirt.

They might show everything casual in a new line, but take a piece and work it differently.

Whether lecturing in a classroom or speaking to a large conference of professionals, I dress high-low. Because it's fun.

The Smiley World LOGO collab will be shown in all LOGO, but grab a piece. Wear it differently.

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mspatmac — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:35:25 GMT

I have always liked smiley and it's fun to see him in the hands of designers. I'm looking for a sweat shirt that I love to wear in the fall with jeans. Why not have some fun with fashion?

We used to call it smiley face and put stickers on everything. Sure brings back happy memories.

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wilma — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:43:56 GMT

We wore white tees with smiley back in the day and smiley buttons on our jean jackets and handbags. We also had smiley stickers on our folders and notebooks. None of these smiley fashions appeal to me, but I wouldn't be opposed to wearing a simpler version of a smiley tee again, or perhaps a sweatshirt or sweater with a simple smiley design.

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4kitties — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:10:09 GMT

When my daughters were young I remember a brand with the smiley face, I think it was Joe Boxer???

I may have an old tee shirt in the back of a closet somewhere.

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Squirrels Are Trash — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:12:12 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
The various Smiley World fashion partnerships are, for me, an opportunity to do HIGH-LOW FASHION. Which I love.

A couture jacket, distressed jeans.
Cashmere sweater, denim jacket and pearls.
Heels with wide leg jeans and Eileen Fisher silk shirt.

They might show everything casual in a new line, but take a piece and work it differently.

Whether lecturing in a classroom or speaking to a large conference of professionals, I dress high-low. Because it's fun.

The Smiley World LOGO collab will be shown in all LOGO, but grab a piece. Wear it differently.

@1Professor Right here with you! When I spoke at tech conferences my uniform was a band tee, dressy blazer and tight midi skirt, and combat boots. All the criticism shows a lack of imagination.

Re: Smiley World Partners with Designers

1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:02:19 GMT

@1Professor Right here with you! When I spoke at tech conferences my uniform was a band tee, dressy blazer and tight midi skirt, and combat boots. All the criticism shows a lack of imagination.

@Squirrels Are Trash

You have me out-classed with combat boots!

I did have blue Doc Martens once, loved those.

Now I high-low with Converse high tops.

New fav, my feet of flames:

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1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:52:03 GMT

@wilma wrote:
We wore white tees with smiley back in the day and smiley buttons on our jean jackets and handbags. We also had smiley stickers on our folders and notebooks. None of these smiley fashions appeal to me, but I wouldn't be opposed to wearing a simpler version of a smiley tee again, or perhaps a sweatshirt or sweater with a simple smiley design.

@wilma

Great memories!

I pass out simple smiley buttons to my students some days.

(Students are asked to sign in on a table, as they enter class, sometimes I have things they can pick up there.)

Rarely are any smiley buttons left behind; hefty male athletes, too-cool stylish females, foreign students, shy ones.

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1Professor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:40:55 GMT

Love the details on various fashions.

Today's LOGO x Smiley World, button details on denim jacket:

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wilma — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:25:53 GMT

@1Professor wrote:

@wilma

Great memories!

I pass out simple smiley buttons to my students some days.

(Students are asked to sign in on a table, as they enter class, sometimes I have things they can pick up there.)

Rarely are any smiley buttons left behind; hefty male athletes, too-cool stylish females, foreign students, shy ones.

@1Professor

Thank you for being a teacher! What grades and subjects do you teach? Hope you're enjoying your summer vacation.

I used smiley stickers or made smiley faces with my pen when grading student papers. I retired early for health reasons before COVID hit. I was certified Grades 1-8, and taught all the grades at various times, but I spent most of my career teaching science to 6, 7, and 8th graders. Tough job, but still miss it.