… fashion is the armor to survive the reality of every day life. I don’t think you could do away with it. It would be like doing away with civilization.
– Bill Cunningham (1929-2016), fashion photographer for the New York Times. Quoted in the documentary, Bill Cunningham New York.
I was sad to hear that Mr. Cunningham had passed away this last Saturday after suffering a stroke.
From his modesty to his signature French blue working jacket to his keen eye for unique fashion – there will never be another Bill Cunningham. RIP.
OverDressed for Life 
“AND SOMETIMES we can outgrow the need for armour. and simply dress to please ourselves…if others like it, nice and if they don’t…c’est la vie.” Jacquelyn Goudeau just another way of considering things…merci
This was absolutely a highlight of the NY TImes Style pages!
he will definitely be sorely missed