Category Archives: fashion
Who Wore What?… The Oscars
Lupita Nyong’o In Custom Prada
THE Fashion Girl of the Moment, “12 Years a Slave” star and Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nominee Lupita Nyong’o looked resplendent and Goddess-like in a Goddess Gown made just for her by the Italian fashion house Prada. The Custom Prada gown in baby blue color. It featured tiny hand-gathers, a plunging deep-v neckline in the front AND in the back as well and a waist-cinching waistband and very full gathered skirt.
Cate Blanchett In Armani Prive fall 2013
Academy Award-nominated “Blue Jasmine” actress Cate Blanchett would wear Giorgio Armani and Armani Prive to be more specific. She’s his muse and very loyal to his creations. She went one Couture Season back to find this nude-colored hand sequined gown from Armani Prive Fall 2013 collection. It is a STUNNING gown and the beading is INCREDIBLE. Up close, this gown is a work of art and craftsmanship. And it should be since it is Haute Couture.
The earring are by Chopard
Jennifer Lawrence in Custom Christian Dior
It is no surprise that Academy Award-nominate actress Jennifer Lawrence was going to wear Dior since she is the spokesperson of this grand French fashion house. The gown she wore was a Custom Christian Dior designed by Raf Simons strapless column dress with a slightly-flared silhouette from the knees down. It also features the very Dior-esque side peplum–an homage to “Le Bar” shape.
Charlize Theron
The statuesque Theron is another Dior spokesperson so again, not a surprise she wore Custom Christian Dior. The silk gazar and organza gown featured a sweetheart neckline with clear shoulder straps giving a look of strapless when it really was not. The neckline was the perfect frame for that OUTRAGEOUS diamond necklace. The gown has many horizontal pleats/folds beginning at the knew and trailing out into a dramatic full bottom half.
The diamonds are by Harry Winston
Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace
Kate Hudson looked absolutely stunning in this gorgeous Custom Atelier Versace silvery-ivory silk gown with hand-sewn crystals. The gown featured strong 80’s shoulders, a deep-v plunging neckline, a twist-knot draped front midriff/hip detail and back cowl-cape drape…
San Fransisco Fashion week 2013
Blogged: Cole Haan
Rethink the traditional brown shoe.
HIGHLIGHTS
Saddled in sophistication, this Italian hand-polished oxford lends a confident air to any look.
They call it air so you feel better about wearing them.
Italian leather upper
Fully leather lined
Hand-polished leather sole with TPU injected midsole for flexibility,
Handcrafted in Italy.
The answer to all your transitional wardrobe needs.ColeHann
Blogged: The Man Bag
How to Pull Off the Manbag Without Losing Your Manhood.
The manbag can seem difficult to pull off, but when perfected, it adds finesse to any outfit and easily becomes the essential addition to any man’s wardrobe. Bags are no longer just for college students, bicycle couriers, or corporate honchos. The new breed of men is reaching for softer, less stodgy bags in which to carry their belongings. The key is not letting your manbag look stuffed, even if you’re carrying a laptop, your phone, keys, and your wallet. You also don’t want something hard and rigid, even if you’re a businessman.
Getting the right size is very important. Too big and you’ve got yourself a travel carry-on. Too small and you’ll be entering handbag territory. Think both utility and fashion. Don’t shop by season, do it by function. If you buy a bag that’s good for the summer, it’s likely to become handy the rest of the year. You want supple and stylish, but also practical. Whether you go for a bookish or hunting style, keep the shade muted and the shape somewhere between a formal briefcase and a casual sports bag.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MANBAG FOR YOU.
CANVAS MANBAG
A waxed canvas bag works well for beginners. Despite all the technological wonders cooked up by textile engineers, no cloth beats the dense, heavy weave of a canvas bag in the tough-as-nails department. If you want a bag that can go the long road, opt for one with a little bit of leather trim. It ups the luxury without compromising the bag’s rugged appeal.
LEATHER MANBAG
Tumbled leather bags are for experienced manbag handlers. The tumbling process softens and wrinkles the calfskin, resulting in a strong but far suppler material to work with. It’s also less shiny, which together with minimal metalwork, plays down the flash element.
Not sure if manbags are your thing? An iPad bag/case is a practical way to test the waters.
SHOP THE STORY.
1. http://www.jackthreads.com/mipac/bags/backpack/blackleopard-pocket-custom-prints-backpack/products/119867
Blogged Men’s The Great Gatsby
[1. Gatsby sweater by MagpiesShop; https://www.etsy.com/listing/128340056/gatsby-sweater-milk-white-yachtsman
2. 1980s Errebi sunglasses from greenflamingovintage; https://www.etsy.com/listing/120597303/errebi-cool-and-hype-round-double-bridge
3. Pepper club shoes by MilesandLouie; https://www.etsy.com/listing/127448302/miles-and-louie-pepper-club-shoes
4. Cardigan by kleiden000store.https://www.etsy.com/listing/127695958/cardiguan-for-men ]
Make them say “Attaboy old sport” in a boxy cardigan, some round cheaters, and a pair of two-toned oxfords. And to get real spiffy, you can top off your look with a casual boater hat.
Blogged: The Great Gatsby
With Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby, it’s hard to ignore the overwhelming glamour of flapper-era fashion. But the casual, free-flowing styles of the time also reflected something pretty radical: those fringed frocks embodied the progressive spirit of women who were rebelling against social constraints. As they were freeing themselves from the status quo, they were liberating their bodies from the bonds of tight corsets and high collars.
This season, Embrace a full-on revival of this symbolic trend. It’s time to ditch tight, body-conscious silhouettes in favor of loose styles that echo the “girl power” spirit of the Roaring ‘20s. Here are some hotsy-totsy looks.
[1. Cloche by LesZiegfeldfollies; https://www.etsy.com/listing/95711611/black-hat-cloche-straw-with-silk
2. The Astrid Dress from ApartofmeAPOM; https://www.etsy.com/listing/124754061/the-astrid-dress
3. Leather clutch by ArcOfADiver; https://www.etsy.com/listing/125881055/free-shipping-leather-clutch
4. Three gold dot necklace by isobell; https://www.etsy.com/listing/125326275/three-gold-dot-black-triangle-necklace
5. 1980s RayBan sunglasses from greenflamingovintage.]https://www.etsy.com/listing/127956565/rayban-bausch-e-lomb-gatsby-style1-w0931
A slouchy drop-waist dress, a cloche-style hat and a few understated accessories are all you need to get “it girl” appeal.
Blogged: Franco Uomo
I am clearly one of those not-average, blessed individuals with a sense of style so innate he could wear anything — gorilla arms, a Nicole Richie headband, a fedora — and make it look not just good, but necessary.
sports jacket by Franco Uomo
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