Much has been made in recent years of “geek chic,” a style (usually ironic) of dress with reference to that which is ordinarily in the purview of nerdsโ€”a faction with which the fashion world has had a rocky past, to say the least. Today there are two new developments in the hosiery department of the genre. Space Invader tights:

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And Twitter tights:

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WHICH TIGHTS ARE GEEKIER (IN A SEXY WAY)?

Marjorie Skinner is the Portland Mercury's Managing Editor, author of the weekly Sold Out column chronicling the area's independent fashion and retail industry, and a frequent contributor to the film and...

5 replies on “Blogtown Poll: Which Geek-Chic Hosiery Option is Better (If Such A Thing Really Exists)”

  1. The twitter tights are clearly sexier and more visually appealing. The Space Invader ones look like someone printed aliens on the bottom half of Counselor Troi’s original purple uniform.

  2. @Will: Agreed. (And I think the Twitter lady has better legs and better shoes too.) However, I like the Space Invader concept better.

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