January 2011
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Layering it up
Lately we’ve been experiencing some harsh weather, pairing both rain and temperatures of about 5ºC. The art of layering is crucial to withstanding the worst winter days, but even more so when rain joins the picture, as most waterproof garments such as trenches or macs are not the best when it comes to keeping you warm.
Layering consists of wearing several garments on top of each other, in...
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Boglioli: S/S 2011 Lookbook
When it comes to sports jackets and blazers, it doesn’t get much better than Boglioli. This Italian brand produces some of the world’s finest unstructured dyed jackets, with supreme materials and fit, setting the standard for luxury brands worldwide.
For their upcoming Spring/Summer collection, the merging of outstanding craftsmanship with lighter, more breathable fabrics, such as...
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Back to black
2010 was undoubtedly a pattern filled year…plaids were everywhere to be found and quickly became one of the “must haves” of the season. Coming in all types of scales, shapes and colors, there was one particular pattern that stood above all else, thus reenforcing its place as one of the most sought, beautiful and timeless of the bunch: Blackwatch.
Originating from one of...
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Learn to Cook: Cooking 101
As a part of the “Learn to Cook” series, and before venturing into the kitchen by yourself, I thought it would be best to go over some basic and most useful tips.
As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, cooking should be taken on not as a chore, but as a relaxing activity and a time to expand your creativity. However, sometimes even creativity is somewhat restrained by a few...
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Faithful companions #1
The human being never ceases to amaze me with its intricate personality and peculiar ways and traits. We have the unique ability to develop bonds with not only other humans, but material objects as well.
When it comes to fashion and garments, those bonds are intrinsically linked with your passion for those subjects: whereas some people absolutely love and treasure their pieces as works of art,...
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“Don’t make too many plans for your life, so as not to ruin those it has in...”
– Agostinho da Silva - Portuguese philosopher, professor, novelist and poet
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Up for destruction?
The varsity jacket is one of those iconic American pieces, everyone has desired at one time or another. If you live outside the States, chances are you grew up watching all kind of movies in which it starred as the main character and was portrayed as the “must have” jacket. Undoubtedly, one of the best ways to get your hands on one is to browse every thrift shop you can think of,...
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Going green...
Over the last few months I’ve developed a growing passion for green. Previously an almost nonexistent tone in my wardrobe, I have been becoming fonder of its versatility and stylish appeal, which led me to purchase a few new items and dig up others that had been stored away for a while…
Darker shades of green (hunter comes to mind) have been the order of the day in many Fall/Winter...
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Behind a great man...
Lately I’ve been witnessing an interesting fact: more and more, men go out shopping accompanied by the important women in their lives, be them girlfriends, fiances or wives. We’ve all heard the saying “behind every great man there’s a great woman”, which in fact has proven to be an unrefutable truth for many famous, powerful and successful men throughout history.
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Anonymous asked: I hear everywhere about getting your clothes fixed, be it a complete suit or just a shirt of your new jeans. I live in Porto and I was wondering if you can write an article about some of the tailors that exist in our city and your recommendations about this issue.
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New Year's attire
Here are a few pics of both me and my brother on New Year’s Eve. Taking into account that we spent the night outside, cruising the streets of our hometown in what consisted of a more casual programme, our outfits were adjusted accordingly: blazer, shirt and tie combination and slim fitting jeans. I was struggling with whether I should risk a bowtie but in the end I went with this regimental...
punchingclothes-deactivated2012 asked: Howdy!
I have been following a while and I enjoy your blog. I think you're the one of the few fashion blogs on tumblr that actually writes about fashion rather than just posting products.
Anyway, I wanted to enquire about those boots which are made in Portugal (http://beyondfabric.tumblr.com/post/2197955088/a-traditional-portuguese-boot). Do these guys have a...
I have been following a while and I enjoy your blog. I think you're the one of the few fashion blogs on tumblr that actually writes about fashion rather than just posting products.
Anyway, I wanted to enquire about those boots which are made in Portugal (http://beyondfabric.tumblr.com/post/2197955088/a-traditional-portuguese-boot). Do these guys have a...
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Now Reading...Streetstyle
On one of the latest editions of SPOT’s Fleamarket, the members of the organization collaborated with the PYMCA. One of the available items at the market was the revised edition of “Streetstyle” by Ted Polhemus.
The new edition is approximately 100 pages longer than the original, and remains a compilation of all known existing street styles to date, including...
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When size matters...
So here we are…we find ourselves at one of the most awaited times of the year for many fashion aficionados: sales season.
It seems a bit of a contradiction that after the Holidays, when the message of embracing the important things in life seems to grow stronger year after year, it comes a time when consumerism takes over and becomes the word of the day. Come to think of it, in a time when...
