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.

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.