October 2011
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Farewell sunny days
While Winter has finally caught up with us, the atypical seasonal weather still allowed me to sport one of my favourite looks. As I mentioned earlier, wearing a blazer in hot weather calls for the right choice of fabric. This herringbone linen blazer from Gentleman Tailors in a brownish shade with slight hints of blue is definitely one of this year’s winners: lightweight, breathable and...
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LINKS À LA MODE: WEEKLY ROUNDUP 10/27
The third entry of the Urban Menswear Myths series made it to this week’s Links à La Mode! Check it along with all the other selected posts.
Still Evolving
Edited by: Fajr Muhammad of Stylish Thought
THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: OCTOBER 27TH
I love how multi-faceted fashion blogging has become. In the beginning it was mostly celebrity style driven but has evolved to include...
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“Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things...”
– Julian Barnes - Flauberts Parrot (via gaws)
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Vibram Resoling
Long goes the time when garments were primarily worn for their functional aspect. Nowadays, to an extent, everything revolves much more about aesthetic and presentation. However, there’s one item that still maintains its original intent and always will: shoes.
From all the items which comprise your wardrobe, footwear is probably the one most subject to stress on a daily basis. The everyday...
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Urban Menswear Myths #3
Inherent to our perception of color and its earthy, warm or cold tones, we are keen to associate it with different seasons of the year. As a rule of thumb brighter/lighter shades become Summer staples, whereas warmer/darker ones are usually considered for Winter.
This division of the color palette into strict seasons always put me off in a way, but I can relate to it simply by taking human...
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No strings attached
I’ve mentioned over and over again the importance of investing in quality pieces, in accordance to the motto: buy less, but better. Doing so, will enable you to build a coherent and valuable wardrobe, based on quality rather than quantity. As menswear is less prone to sudden seasonal trend changes than womenswear, those investments are well worth it and you’ll eventually come to...
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LINKS À LA MODE: WEEKLY ROUNDUP 10/13
My first entry of the Urban Menswear Myths series made it to this week’s Links à La Mode! Here’s the list…
You animal.
Edited by Vahni of Grit & Glamour
It’s been a while since I’ve done a LALM roundup, and it’s nice to be back! You’ve been busy little bloggers—some trend reporting here, a little schmoozing backstage at Salvatore Ferragamo there, and a lot of DIYing. ...
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Edward Green Shoe Care Kit
Edward Green stands for footwear excellence on all accounts. From ready-to-wear models to bespoke alternatives, one is expecting nothing short of perfection when purchasing any of their items…and the price tag reflects just that. One of the first things that comes to mind after dishing the + €700 for a pair of exquisite shoes, is how to adequately care for them to extend their life span and...
jordypordipuddingandpie asked: Hi, you seem to def know what you're talking about, so i thought i should come to you... My names Jordan, i'm a girl, however i have my school formal coming up and i've really been searching and searching for some type of female suit (i read what you posted a couple of days ago on it) and i actually really really like the pink one (sorry i don't know the womans name in it) with...
jordypordipuddingandpie asked: possibly work (sorry about that). I was wondering if you could point me in any direction (also im from Australia... so sometimes that's a bit difficult to work with buying male clothing that actually fits a woman, as our fashion hasn't really gotten to that stage) :P
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Urban Menswear Myths #2
It’s usually accepted that a gentleman should stick to a particular color palette, comprised of classic shades and refraining from overly bold items and accessories. Although this perception of the overall ensemble is slowly falling into oblivion, one item in particular has been breaking boundaries and rapidly assuming the spotlight when it comes to introducing color and pattern into an...
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LINKS À LA MODE: WEEKLY ROUNDUP 10/06
Great news! My post on headgear was featured in this week’s Links à La Mode from the IFB website!
International Intrigue
Edited by Taylor Davies
This weeks selections for Links a la Mode take us all around the globe and back again. From vintage shopping in Paris and Istanbul to picking the best from fashion weeks abroad, our community is buzzing with news and thoughts from overseas.
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“”Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way...”
– Steve Jobs
R.I.P. you’ll be missed
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Urban Menswear Myths #1
No matter how much our society has evolved fashion wise, there will always be a few well cemented premises regarding one’s desired/accepted image. There’s a general idea of how men and women should dress and the notion of classic and distinct usually hits a common ground for most people. When it comes to menswear in particular, the array of acceptable options is much more limited than...
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