Showing newest posts with label fashion. Show older posts
Showing newest posts with label fashion. Show older posts

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

My Man-Crushes. Sartorially Speaking.

I love me a well-dressed man. He has to have a certain je ne sais quoi, along with a dapperness that is kind of raffish, but in a good way. He proudly shows a vulnerability (or is it confidence?) by zoning in on an unexpected sartorial detail with an accidental purpose. Don't know exactly what I am talking about? Let these men do the talking. And dressing.

In Florence, a classic woven Panama hat is paired with a slim navy suit and an unbuttoned white shirt for an effortlessly cool look.
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In Milan, whimsical punches of red contrast a stark grey suit. Floodwater pants are de rigueur to show off argyle-printed socks, while a capricious polka-dot pocket kerchief rounds out the outfit perfectly.
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In Milan, a shot of green (gloves) and blue (neckerchief) gingers up an otherwise neutral tan-and-white combo.
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In Florence, a paisley shirt and a look-ma-no-socks trend add a definitive twist to cigarette-slim jacket sleeves and folded-up pants. Don't forget the hat!
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In New York City, the concrete jungle needs sturdy boots (like these) that don't scream 'lumberjack' all the way to the outer boroughs.
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In Paris, a back-to-basics look works well with classic Ray-Ban wayfarers, a cardigan tied to the waist, and a pack of smokes. Very Risky Business, if you know what I mean.
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In Milan again, the Green Lantern returns with a vengeance in short leather gloves and a yellow (!?) phone.
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In the fashion model world, drop-crotched, sarouel-inspired pants are worn by sexy men in thongs. Thong slippers, I mean.
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In Rio de Janeiro, khakis with a belt detail - and a gorgeous smile - prove that these pants are not just for slackers.
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In Paris, it is perfectly acceptable to don a military jacket with a Deutsche flag and pair it with a standard blue oxford shirt, nerdy glasses, and a startling turquoise riding helmet.
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And somewhere in the world, a venerable-looking Asian chap stirs up his navy suit with cuffed jeans and brown suede shoes.
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In Governor's Island, a Charleston dance party brings the spectator shoes out from them dandy folks.
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In New York City via Darjeeling Unlimited, this actor / jeweller is at the summit of cool with his frayed, organic scarf and traditional turban.
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In Milan, coiffed macho hair and a fu-manchu beard jazz up staid camel and grey suiting. Aviators add a mystery behind the man.
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In Berlin (guy on the left), a 40's navy hat and trench coat give a bit of a deconstructed vintage feel to a modern t-shirt-and-jeans James Dean look.
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All images via The Sartorialist

Which look catches your fancy?

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Chic Bébé

No one does chic baby better than the French. So here's a black book of bonnes addresses from all over Europe for überstylish moms to call on. But with stuff this cool, it's going to be very hard keeping these places a secret. Which ones are your favourites?

Marie Rose et Alice, Paris
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Alice à Paris, Paris
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Imps & Elfs, Netherlands
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Soft Gallery, Denmark
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Ube Ule, Paris
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Oona L'Ourse, Paris
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Marie Puce, Paris
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Antik Batik Kids, Paris
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Le Poussette Café, Paris
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The Maternity Chronicles: The Bohemian Belly and Balenciaga

I decided to go Bohemian with this floral-print dress underneath a faux fur vest (I can never wear the real thing). A hat and short pirate boots, I think, give a little edge to the boho style without looking too much like Laura Ashley exploded in the country. It's also the perfectly sweet outfit to hide a growing belly.
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And the bag I am absolutely dreaming of getting oh-so-soon as a gift to myself for carrying baby Cairo for 9 months? Balenciaga's Part-Time or Giant City handbag! Ahem, there is - although subtle - a difference between the two, and I can't seem to decide which one I like best.

Balenciaga's Part-Time - Soft vintage crafted lambskin measuring 16" x 6" x 9" in Raisin
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Balenciaga's Giant City - Soft vintage crafted lambskin measuring 15" x 3.5" x 10" in Raisin
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The House of Balenciaga was founded in 1918 by Cristobal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain. As one of the 14 remaining haute couture houses in Paris, Balenciaga has been one of the most influential ateliers dominating the fashion world. Today, under the helm of Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière and the Gucci Group, the house is once again at the forefront of fashion, churning out the most innovative ready-to-wear and couture collection from its 'Le Dix' atelier on 10 Avenue Georges V in Paris.