GYPSET.

Gypset.

the humble hybrid of Gypsie and Jet-set. 

it's my favourite new word,

and i so want the book.

'Gypset Style By Julia Chaplin'

this is what she has to say about her book:

"They are people I’ve met–or been inspired by– in my travels who have perfected a high-low approach to life that fuses the freelance and nomadic wile of a gypsy with the sophistication and global references of the jet set. Its an alternative way of traveling and living that’s based more on creativity then money. Instead of a luxury hotel in St Tropez or St. Bart’s, you might find a Gypsetter in Montauk, Cornwall, or in a teepee in Ibiza.
The book features photo portraits of the Gypsetters, their self-designed homes in far flung bohemian enclaves, and a written profile. There’s also a historic section that traces the evolution of the Gypset movement; from the British romantic poets, Victorian era adventuresses, surrealists in Mexico,

beats, backpackers, and trust fund hippies."

and a spotters guide, 10 things that define a gypsetter:

1) HANGS OUT IN PLACES THAT ARE HARD TO REACH: PREFERABLY MORE THAN THREE HOURS FROM A MAJOR AIRPORT; DOWN DIRT ROADS
2) MANSIONS OR VILLAS ARE OKAY IF THEY BELONG TO SOMEONE ELSE OR ARE SERIOUSLY RUN DOWN
3) NEVER WEARS CLOTHES WITH VISIBLE LOGOS
4) MONTAUK NOT EASTHAMPTON; IBIZA NOT CAPRI; VENICE BEACH NOT SANTA MONICA ETC.
5) DOESN’T MIND FALLING ASLEEP WITH SALTY HAIR
6) DRINKS AGUARDIENTE NOT CRISTAL
7) LIKES NEIL YOUNG’S “AFTER THE GOLD RUSH”
8 DOESN’T ASK YOUR LAST NAME
9) SURFS/SNOWBOARDS; IF PLAYS GOLF IT’S ON A NATURAL GREEN IN SCOTLAND NOT A DESERT RESORT IN MEXICO
10) G5’s BAD. CESNA’S GOOD

i think it's what i was born to be.

how about you?

x

elke