I thought I might write a thousand words today about why normal folk have so little use for the charlatans and frauds who dictate “style” in the art and fashion worlds.

Then I saw this and thought it might be worth a thousand words.

Green with envy : Italian model Mariacarla Boscono presents a creation by British designer John Galliano during the autumn/winter 2008-2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris. (AFP/Francois Guillot)

These people actually take themselves seriously!

Well, it gives me an idea for a children’s book. The working title is “The Emperor’s Nouveau Clothes.”