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.

ETHEREAL MOMENTUM

It has always been some fashion reviewers chattering how London Fashion Week lets them down by complaining the endless use of prints. However, Mary Katrantzou did prove them wrong this time by providing us a spectacularly gorgeous collection. 

Despite the strong, stiff experimental shapes - often resembling deconstructed geisha costumes, with origami-like panels of printed material bound with industrial belts.It seems that Mary Katrantzou shifted away from the prints and color palette that have contributed to her meteoric rise, to a strong focus on shape and silhouette. Inspired by Edward Steichen's and Alfred Stieglitz's photographs, we can probably sense the impressionistic tone of their black and white photos. Katrantzou took full advantage of her remarkable techniques of pattern and cuttings to reengineer nature effectively. 

Not to mention more about the blossom-laden tree print with the midst moonlight, or the amazing Perforation technique of Zen scenery, Katrantzou's option for the architecture of asymmetry and contrast are the major events of this collection. A series of ethereal and slightly melancholic Origami dresses, a black mohair dress patterned with white woven lace evoking the graphic latticework of an iron bridge, a long black leather dress with cape sleeves embossed with graphics derived from a city scape print, intarsia knits glistening with iridescent prints, and a structured black jacquard suit with a shadowy pattern of trees. While less catchy than past seasons, the collection was impressive in its artisanal handiwork. It is clear Katrantzou is looking to strip back in order to evolve, but she has to be careful not to stray too far from her brand identity.

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.

 

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.

❤

Runway: Chic Monochrome Men: Carlos Campos Spring 2013

The key to Carlos Campos's Spring 2013 collection: monochrome everything. Turquoise on turquoise on turquoise, along with body-spanning mustard, cream, and blogger blue outfits. Also consistent were the slim silhouettes, spanning perfectly-tailored jackets, parkas, and trousers. Mix 'n' match, or, you know, just match.For those who are not confident in colors or patterns match or willing to wear outfits lively fashionable or chic but not too exaggerating to be seen, the collection wisely provides you a span-new concept of Mix 'n' match.

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