F A S H I O N & F C U K E R

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

VENUS IN FUR - 2HB

Baroque print shirt: Vintage

Ripped denim jacket: Vintage

Navy velvet pants: Online Shop

Clear Clutch: Online Shop

Tassels brogues: www.fabrixquare.com

"Your death couldn't kill our love for you.." When the grave melody of the song 2HB by the Venus in Fur rings in my ears, I can vaguely embrace the shodow of Gianni Versace. It was his era, his blooming age. Characteristic bold colors, bondage leather combinations,innovative prints,dynamic ad campaigns...these outstanding features engrave his irreplacable achiements in fashion history.

Honestly, I'm not a crazy garments collector at all. For one thing, however, I'm quite into collecting print shirts(As you can see from my previous looks).This craze originated from a wonderful "accident" when I first caught a glance of Gianni Versace's collections.The spectacularly gorgeous combinations of art-deco style prints, including flowing baroque chains, transformed leopard, or contrast geometric grid, really get me deeply inspired.To some extent, maybe it was the inspirational print that originally motivated my passion for style and fashion.Although some fashion reviewers claim that doing prints is the lazy way for designers to put up a collection, yet from my own perspectives, a fabulous print has its own unique inspiration, culture, stories, or emotions. It showcases the real talent of the designer and provides us with a more direct but profound way of expressing attitude.

INSPIRATION Gianni Versace, Vintage Versace, the Glam 90s, Andre Judd, Versace's Ad Campains

ITEMS ON THE LIST Vintage Gianni Versace shirts

I think that I'm a lucky guy who can always get the fortune to meet with those fabulous garments "by accident", and this tine, it works again. The baroque shirt on me is from the Face Vintage Boutique.It contains a large scale of bold and magnificent prints along with elaborate technique. To put up the whole look, I simply choose a shortcut denim jacket and a navy slim fit velvet pants, for the shirt itself shines through and with simpler complements will the whole look be more coordinating.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

ROARING 2013 ~Happy Chinese New Year~

plaid three-piece suit: www.dandyinne.com

twill tweed cocoon silhouette coat: diddi dow+

Slim Fit White Shirt: FANNY MOCHA

"Time for Lunch" clutch: MICHELLY MO

baroque print tie: GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage

tassels brogues: www.fabrixquare.com

The roaring 20s, Downton Abbey, The Great Gatsby....these are the first few things appear in my mind when it comes to the issue of classy trim men. When Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire swing dancing to jazz, the general scene of the roaring 20s is here: waist-fitted blazer, unpadded or double-breasted styles, button-the-top-button attitude as well as the refined and striking pant crease.

“When most children were collecting insects or Matchbox cars,” reported The Boston Globe in 2007, “a young Hamish Bowles started collecting couture in London.”" It's said that Hamish Bowles' personal wardrobe is a delightfully eccentric parade of dandyism—classy yet intriguing and creative.Inspired by Bowles, this time I make a breakthrough again to try something new on me——the most classic but modern form of menswear, three-piece suit.

INSPIRATION

Hamish Bowles, Justin O'Shea, Coats' diversity, Roaring 20s, the Great Gatsby, Downton Abbey

ITEMS ON THE LIST

LANVIN double-breasted blazer/ANN DEMEULEMEESTER jacquard-woven blazer/ BURBERRY PRORSUM metallic silk rain coat/O'KEEFFE

Milo leather wingtip brogues

I get the three-piece suit from www.dandyinne.com, and the physical products prove themselves to be exquisitely tailored.Surprisingly, It's not until I put on the suit when I actually get the real means of fit.Totally different from the female blazers (I've worn them so many times before...), menswear blazer provides me with exactly the right cuttings and waist line which can magically polish my physical shape and proportion. This time I think I've got to know why they say even the most traditional menswear can look just as modern as any of the hottest new trends.

Moreover, I drape a cocoon silhouette coat with contrast patterns over my shoulders as an alternative to the look, which not only makes it warmer and more wearable in winter but also not seems like overdone.

Last but not least,

the Chinese New Year of the lunar calendar

is on the way now.

Biggest heart to all of you.

❤

Thursday, February 7, 2013

BOOK AS --- CLUTCH

Before ending up your new daytime look, just don't forget to tuck a copy of "literature book" into your bosom. More formal than a gossip or fashion magazine while not that odd at all compared with those thrillers, it will not only delight the whole tone of your look but also showcase your unique taste out of the crowd.For instance, once you've forgot to fold the collar of your suit, the "The Sartorialist" will probably help you by bringing a message to the surroundings like:" I'm kinda Scott Schuman's effortless chic, man!"