GETTING SLEEPY

silk printed pajama blouse: ZARA STUDIOS
white shirt: ZARA
baroque printed tie: GIANFRANCO FERRE VINTAGE
linen striped shorts: ZARA
leather bag: ACNE STUDIOS
patent leather derbies: (similar one here from MARNI)
classic eyeglasses: RAY-BAN

Blame it on a very-late-to-the-game inspiration from Simone Marchetti’s street style photos of going full-throttle in wearing pajama set as well as other talented fashionistas, the seemingly nonsense pajama chic comes into trend throughout the recent seasons. What’s more, the vivid interpretation of Marc Jacobs, who tended to design a complete shocking pajama collection for Louis Vuitton, also profoundly enhanced the trend of pajama chic. As a huge fan of paneled pants, the silver linings over the sets are just too appealing to get over. Leave it all to sleepwear!

INSPIRATION Simone Marchetti wearing head-to-toe pajama set during Milan Fashion Week / Marc Jacobs designed a shocking pajama collection for Louis Vuitton and interpreted pajama chic as well/ Natalia Joos matches her leopard pajama suit with an oversized patterned coat

ITEM ON THE LIST OLIVIA VON HALLIE Alba Maria printed pajama sets / STELLA MCCRTNEY patent leather booties with leopard heels / VALENTINO studded leather derbies

It does work out when going full-throttle in wearing pajama set, since silk pajamas are originally a sort of fancy sophistication. On the other hand, however, I’m not intended to dress like a funky dumpy who has just waken up and started to wander around for some leisure fun. Patent leather, especially for shoes, comes to my sight in the first place cuz its stunning texture is an edgy contrast to the soft silk. Still, some formal dressing elements as the slim-fit white shirt, printed tie, and leather bag ought to be matchy-matchy for a dashing ensemble, while accessorizing heavily with metallic cuffs( which I’d like to have a try) is somehow strongly recommended.

HAUTE GRUNGE

oriental print bomber jacket: ZARA

acid-washed loose tank top: VINTAGE

cut-out ripped denim shorts: WRANGLER VINTAGE

rings: H&M

"picnic" clutch: MICHELLY MO

metallic shoes: TOMONARI.CO.KR

cateye shades with leopard panel: ZARA

ITEM ON THE LIST  ZARA printed loose jacket/ PULL&BEAR satin-alike kimono jacket/ ZARA oriental print bomber jacket/ ZARA oriental print kimono

I'm thrilled enough to have spotted my favorite denim shorts ever from Niky Lee on Etsy. 

BOMB THE JACKET

baroque print polyester bomber jacket: VINTAGE (FROM KINSELLA)

acid-washed loose tank top: (FROM MY FATHER)

kimono-style origami satin belt: SUZUYA

slim-fit creased pants: tomonari.co.kr

"paper" clutch: MICHELLY MO

metallic shoes: tomonari.co.kr

multi-texture retro shades with leopard pattern: ZARA

Everybody wants a bomber jacket with elaborate print. Thus,that can explain why I think I'm fortunate enough to have found the seemingly humble KIINSELLA underground, where I spotted this spectacularly elaborate printed bomber jacket.Honestly speaking,peacock man is not who I am.That is to say, I am not the one who is willing to go too far or too hard in styling with the bomber cuz it has probably been quite a statement piece that shouts aloud itself.Head-to-toe print might be okay for the past me but not for the present one.Back to basic, same as the title of the notable album by Christina Aguilera, is the major topic I'd like to show from the following appendant garments.The simple black and white, the contrast of looseness and fitness, and also the most classic form of an eyewear...all those ordinary pieces shine on their ways when the origami satin belt is surprisingly added.

ITEM ON THE LIST  BALENCIAGA floral print bomber jacket / MY1STWISH baroque print bomber jacket / JEAN PAUL GAULTIER VINTAGE baroque print silk jacket / GENNY BY GIANNI VERSACE VINTAGE printed silk blazer/ TABERNACLE TWINS 'Stone' bomber jacket / VINTAGE multi-print bomber jacket / JEREMY SCOTT baroque print silk bomber jacket / VERSUS printed Silk Bomber Jacket / ROMANCE WAS BORN futuristic print satin bomber jacket/ VINTAGE baroque print jacket

ORIENTAL LOVER ~shade of grey~

crane printed kimono: SUZUYA
transparent mirrored sunglasses: (similar one here from LLLESTEVA )
acid-washed tank top: (FROM MY FATHER)
yellow shorts: ZARA
transparent hand clutch: KLEAR KLUTCH
colorblocking basketball sneakers: NIKE ZOOM KOBE VENOMENON 3



Yes! This has been already my third, or more accurately second, oriental inspired look so far.Even though I'm open-minded, and not afraid of those unusual judgments, it's honestly a little weird to wear head-to-toe kimono style in a outta-Japan country, especially, in China, where is filled with guys having incomprehensible prejudice against Japan.But still, the truth is, this kimono, which was spotted accidentally at SUZUYA when I was in Tokyo, has completely blown me away and has gotten me insane. Thus, I have to make attempt to do some stying and transform with this killer. 

It first appears in m mind the variation of color-blocking. So I choose the yellow shorts from ZARA to add more contrast accent while the sneakers from NIKE ZOOM KOBE VENOMENON III play an extra role to strike a balance and add more sporty chic statement.You know I quite like the idea of matching kimono with sneakers, for I consider it an intriguing combo of classic beauty and modern energy. And for the sneakers themselves, my affection towards them has been beyond my words could tell.

ORIENTAL LOVER

oriental printed loose bomber jacket: ZARA

striped loose structure pants: MIXSEVEN

acid-washed tank top: (FROM MY FATHER)

"paper"clutch: MICHELLY MO

transparent mirrored sunglasses: (similar one here from LLLESTEVA )

fretwork cuff: ASOS (SOLD OUT!)

structure rings: H&M

metallic shoes: tomonari.co.kr

I have to admit that my affection for Oriental culture has enhanced after my 10-day off in Japan.During my trip when I was at Hakone Town, which is a nationwide notable holiday resort for Japanese and foreigners, I happened to learn the manners of wearing a kimono and going to a hot spring.From those countless kimonos on the street, I spotted various fabrics, styles, patterns, as well as different prints and details. Sure I believe Japanese wear a variation on kimonos.However, their willingness of dressing in this traditional garments reveals the spirit of a people——self-confidence, self-conscious, and somehow pragmatism.

And as the French fashion designer Pierre Cardin once said whilst examining kimonos in Japan, “There is no need to change this perfect traditional costume.", Kimono spirit do inspires fashion a lot. Take Emilio Pucci' s spring 2013 collection for instance, a wide range of kimono silhouettes were brought into use with those oriental prints and satin fabrics. Not come singly but in pairs, the embroidered souvenir jacket from 3.1 Phillip Lim also uses kimono for reference to create a sporty oriental look.

ITEMS ON THE LIST   ZARA printed jacket/ PULL&BEAR printed kimono/ATHENA PROCOPIOU geometric kimono/ ZARA oriental printed loose jacket/ RIVER ISLAND navy blue kimono/ TOPSHOP printed kimono/VIX St. Barths Helen floral tunic/ ZARA embroidered kimono/ 3.1 PHILLIP LIM embroidered neoprene bomber/ ZARA printed pajama blouse/ FRONT ROW SHOP printed kimono/ 3.1 PHILLIP LIM embroidered souvenir jacket

INSANE

embroidered leather jacket: BOY LONDON VINTAGE
cut-out mesh vest: H&M
tailored striped shorts: CUSTOM MADE
denim clutch: AMERICAN APPAREL
half-frame classic eyeglasses: TOM FORD


Finally make a comeback here with some summer easy chic.During my trip to Japan, I was profoundly impressed by the loose, casual but edgy looks interpreted by the dashing Japanese. What inspired me most was their effortless attitude to dressing between up and down, for some of them even managed to interpret looseness by wearing head-to-toe leather or magnificent prints while denim would meanwhile be the secret weapon of cutting edge.

I hope you've remembered the mesh top from H&M and denim clutch from American Apparel since I had mentioned these two killers before.Though it seems that they have nothing to do with oriental essence, they are probably connected to the Japanese style in some words.And I have to admit my affection to the variation of this mesh top with cut-out style, which is by means able to reach various situations. 

SHEERNESS AND EDGE

patchwork organza white shirt: (FROM DOOTA SHOP)

faux leather cut-out "F" vest: FRONT ROW SHOP(sold out!) + DIY

tailored striped shorts: CUSTOMMADE

embroidered leather jacket: BOY LONDON VINTAGE

transparent clear clutch: ONLINE SHOP

holographic mini clutch: H&M

fretwork gold bracelet: FOREVER 21

classic watch: CASIO

metallic shoes: www.tomonari.co.kr

“I feel like menswear has gotten to a point for me where it had to be thrown out the window and dragged back in,” the creativity-conscious designer J.W.Anderson, who is known for his unisex designs said backstage after his 2013 S/S menswear show,” There’s something that he's gone stale for a while in men’s, and I think you have to blow it up-then you've spawned a look.”

ON THE RUNWAY  Dries Van Noten/ J.W.Anderson/Ports 1961/ GIVENCHY/ Costume National/J.W.Anderson/ Dries Van Noten

Just as clear as is shown on the 2013 s/s menswear runway shows, more so-called feminine elements, in particular, a variety of womenswear fabrics are added in a large scale. Designers tend to span menswear fabrics from the conventional butch canvas or twill to more “girly” voile, taffeta, or even the sheerest and clearest organza. Still, not focusing on creating a feminine or girlish mens look, masculine is turned more attention to in a shorter, tighter, or sheerer way.

the original faux leather sweatshirt from FRONT ROW SHOP

ON THE WISHLIST  BLK DNM black and white leather jackets / ALEXANDER WANG Cutout silk-crepe and fishline top, shorts, sweatshirt, vest, and aline leather sandals / STELLA MCCARTNEY sheer plisse dress and black and white mesh sweater/ MAISON RABIH KAYROUZ sheer panel dress/ SKAIST-TAYLOR neon open-knit sweater / IRO  taylor cutout cotton t-shirt / JIMMY CHOO Mila cutout mirrored-leather pumps and Mogul studded suede cage sandals/ ALAÏA leather cutout bag

I have to admit the difficulty of interpreting these growing prevalent sheer pieces, for they can probably make a slim boy look either slutty or sissy. Thus, in order to put up a complete ensemble which is appropriate but somehow still much revealing the hot trend of see-through, I choose an alternative path of playing with patchwork. Dressing in a large scale of sheer fabric requires a well-built physical shape as well as great bravo, while patchwork, which is of a little bit of structure and creativity on sight, makes it more comfortable and refreshing to reveal the body. To be more specific, I put a leather vest with cut-out detail which is re-constructed from a oversize t-shirt on the sheer shirt to strike another balance.