The sad state of cult fashion

[roseembolism]

Courtesy of Metafilter, I read this interesting piece on the fashions of cults, primarily modern ones. And I have to say I'm actually pretty disappointed by the fashion selections that modern cultists are choosing.. When I think "cult", I want to see something traditional in the robe and hood department, like say, this, this or this. Or even something sexy like this or this. This isn't rocket science we're talking about: grab a hood and a robe, and you're good too go, unless you're the sexy cultist priestess, in which case you want something slit up the sides, and maybe with cleavage down to your belly button.

But not something that looks like a hippy version of Donny and Marie Osmond. How is your average two-fisted pulp hero or courageous police detective supposed too know the cultists if they dress like a bunch of RenFair rejects? Really, cultists these days need fashion consultants. It's just sad, really.

Comments

[seawasp]

I agree. I can't tell these guys from the Folkies at the PSG. Cultists should have that wild-eyed Rasputin look, not a "Woody Allen reject" look. Cults used to be SCARY. Now the scariest cult is Scientology, mainly because they've gotten famous people suckered into their SF-inspired coils. But even they haven't got any cool costumes.

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

Scientology...I can't respect it. It's like something a B-grade SF writer would come up with.

On the other hand, it does have Tom Cruz, who does a respectable imitation of a n insane cultist, even without the robes.