Exactitudes

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This morning I arrived at the office dressed quite comfortably in plain khaki pants, a cream top and open, strappy flats, nothing too loud and nothing that I've bought too recently. As I passed the small kitchen in our open plan office I happened to notice a very similarly dressed Bailey making some tea. Hilarious, although not the exact same garments we do like very similar today and when I saw this Exactitude Series by the Rotterdam-based photographic team of Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek I could not help but laugh.

They explain that this series was inspired by a shared interest in the striking dress codes of various social groups, and if this is anything to go on - Bailey I think we're a good fit today.

Here are some of the groups that they've compiled, but for more go have a look here.

Capuccino Girls - Rotterdam 1996 © Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek

Bolla Bella - Rotterdam 1996 © Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek

Barista - Rotterdam 1996 © Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek

Teenagers - Rotterdam 1996 © Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek

Neighbours - Rotterdam 2008 © Ari Versluis & Ellie Uyttenbroek

Lesson learnt: We are not as unique as we may think we are.