Sunday, June 30, 2013

Paris Mens Fashion Week 2014: Givenchy, Kris Van Assche, and Berluti

Day 3 of 5 Paris Men's Fashion WeekVibe: The Techno-African Nerd.Computer nerds is what Riccardo Tisci had in mind for Givenchy's spring 2014 men's wear collection. Except he formed an African influence tribe style that is sure to create a much more massive alliance next season. Tisci doesn't have much styling to do, because he lets his intricate prints do the talking. It's an easy outfit for the

Friday, June 28, 2013

Paris Fashion Week 2014: Louis Vuitton, Balmain, and More

Day 2 of 5 Paris Men's Fashion WeekVibe: The European Traveling Around America.The Louis Vuitton man is an explorer who loves to travel around the world. Creative director, Kim Jones also has a devotion for traveling. It is all a perfect match to deliver an exciting and compelling collection that leaves the Vuitton man with the right clothes to travel the world with style. This season Jones'

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Paris Men's Fashion Week: Valentino, Raf Simons, and More

Day 1 of 5 Paris Men's Fashion WeekVibe: The Sophistication of Military.Ever since Valentino presented its first runway show back in fall 2012, there were pieces here and there that showed the powerful weapon the Valentino man could become. Recently, its spring 2013 military collection has been selling like hot pancakes with their camouflage sneakers being one of the most demanding shoes of the

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Final Day of Milan Men's Spring 2014 Shows

Day 4 of 4 Milan Men's Fashion Week: Sporty CoolVibe: The Power of Blue.Giorgio Armani seems to feel blue is the power of masculinity. You can't recall a season you won't see specifically any blue, white, or gray in Armani's menswear collection. Blue was for the most part the center of attraction, because it is the way Armani handles his designs that never makes them dull. Graphic t-shirts were

Milan: Gucci Men's Spring 2014, Roberto Cavalli, and More

Day 3 of 4 Milan Men's Fashion Week: Texture Techniques.Vibe: Youthful Luxury.The first model came out in a full floral print t-shirt, matching leggings, and an interesting black backpack. A full astonishing ensemble. The effortless cream setting sent a vintage relaxed feel, and once the first two models walked down the runway, all became instantly clearer. Frida Giannini has recently become

Monday, June 24, 2013

Milan Menswear Spring 2014: Calvin Klein, Prada, and More

Day 2 of 4 Milan Fashion Week: Innovative DesignsVibe: Sophisticated Men in Graphic Chalk Marks.Tomais Maier doesn't need much to describe about his cool sophisticated tailoring that has progressed so rapidly at Bottega Veneta. It seems the brand has turned from being just a young teenager to a man with exquisite taste in luxury. Its spring 2014 men's collection started off fresh and powerful

Versace Men's Spring 2014 Athletic Movement

"Athleticism, idealism, discipline, and freedom rule." Those were Versace's description for its spring 2014 menswear collection. It wasn't difficult to search for these terms here when given Versace's dictionary. Donatella Versace sent a parade of well built models to center around her theme: the life of a compassionate and devoted athlete in the world of sports. It's just that in Versace's world

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Dolce and Gabbana Men's Spring 2014 Greece Influence

It's been quite a week for designers, Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana. First came their tailoring presentation and opening store in London, then came the court battle, and finally we were honored to experience such a beautiful collection of extraordinary scenes of Greece meets Italian craftsmanship. There was a resemblance going on in this runway just like a battle that was going on in real life

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Milan Menswear Spring 2014: Jil Sander, Ermenegildo Zegna, and More

Day 1 of 4 Milan Fashion Week: Relaxed SilhouettesVibe: Riviera KnitsCorneliani opened its menswear show with a bright sunny morning. The sun shined, but Sergio Corneliani's spring 2014 collection lacked some sparkle. His first look came in a cream high-collared jacket/suit that seemed a bit outdated. There was something missing in his jackets that brought the collection down some points. It was

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Tom Ford's Fall 2013 Sexy Print Campaign

Tom Ford is one of those few designers who whether you like him or not, you can't deny he knows how to work the luxury market sexually well. Most of us may not be as overly familiar with his collections, because he manages to keep them very private for the most part......until now. Not so long ago he decided to bring back his eponymous line to the runway last February, during London Fashion Week.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

London Collection: Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2014 Relaxed Colors

Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2014 Menswear Coats and sweatersChristopher Bailey, creative officer of Burberry, gave us quite a surprise at his Burberry presentation Tuesday morning. London Menswear Fashion Week consisted of only three days worth of great innovative designers, but it wouldn't have felt enjoyable to finish one's final morning in London without such an artful collection like

Monday, June 17, 2013

Links a la Mode #4: The Fourth Counts Too

Action/ReactionOne of the things I love the most about blogging is that there are both actions and reactions in content. Action: making, creating, styling. Reaction: commentary, reviewing, dissecting. It satisfies both the heady space fashion can sometimes occupy, as well as occupying our two little hands. This week we have a great combination of things you can do and things to think about, and

Men's London Spring/Summer 2014| Rag & Bone Men's Clean Cuts

Day 2 of London Collection: Men's Best Spring/Summer 2014Vibe: Guy Lookin FlyRag & Bone is better known for mixing its American sportswear vibe with its English tailoring roots. One couldn't have thought both sides could turn out to give the brand that clean, fresh, and urban-ish appeal we like to see designers, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville perform. They've been nominated several times as

Men's London Spring/Summer 2014 | Topman Does Floral Prints

Day 1 of London Collection: MenVibe: Western Guys Gone ClubbingTopMan has become not only another competitive mass retail brand, but a label thats ports a seasonal designer collection to its client. The Western theme looks had more of club attire - rock studded - looks then you would've imagined in the average adventurous cowboy. Floral prints have begun to be the must have trend in menswear, and

Thursday, June 13, 2013

The Perfect Watch for Father's Day

These are the perfect watches for any father - young, mature, or fashion savvy.Father's Day is almost here, and looking for the perfect gift for a dad can be one of the most stressful hunts of the week. A father can be quite a picky man whether they say not. Especially when it comes to  being fashion savvy, clothes may not be of good choice when gifting someone unless you really know their great

Breaking News: Marc Jacobs Leaving Louis Vuitton, Isabal Marant X H&M, and more

pictured: Jason Wu (left), Isabal Marant (middle), and Emm Hill (right)The Fashion News1.) As you may have already heard, German fashion brand, Hugo Boss, has confirmed Jason Wu to be its new artistic director for womenswear. He will be taking over the label beginning with a first trial at his pre-fall 2013 collection. The real deal with unveil next February 2014 when he presents his Fall 2014

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Resort 2014 Bestseller Collections - Sexy, Chic, Casual, Rebellious

The South is probably the most conservative of all states to savor a good dose of fashion. As you may already know, most designers have presented their newest Resort 2014 collections that will be available in most stores some time not during the next two months. Around December or next year perhaps? I have come to the point of analyzing several collections most women here could come to an

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Men's LFW Spring 2014 Schedule is Official. So, Will We Ever Get a Men's NYFW Schedule?

Pictured Left to Right: Burberry Prorsum F/W 2013, Rag & Bone F/W 2013, Alexander McQueen F/W 2013London is getting ready to began its official 3 day fashion week dedicated purely to men's fashion. It's created quite a buzz for many in the fashion world. What's so important about this three day event though? Well, what's interesting is that London has become the third capital of the fashion world

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Balenciaga Resort 2014 - Alexander Wang is Becoming a Young Couture Designer

Alexander Wang became quite a shocker when he was announced as creative director for Balenciaga just a couple of months ago. His own fall 2013 collection appeared to have somewhat of a couture volume to several of the designs that made you think twice if he could have been the chosen one for such a supreme luxury brand. Then a few weeks later, his debut for Balenciaga�s Fall 2013 Collection

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The 2013 CFDA Awards Winners Revealed

Even though only one brand could be chosen as the winner, all the other nominees deserved a great applause as well. I found this year's nominees to be quite a tough decision, as for well, all of them have become a favorite of mine together with others. Again, congratulations to all the CFDA winners! Well deserved. If you have not yet watched the broadcast of the CFDA Awards Ceremony on Style.com,

Alexander Wang's Cool Urban Shirts Collection

Alexander Wang can make any guy look Urban Cool. An exclusive collection for Mr. Porter only.Mr. Porter may be having their seasonal sale going on right now, but I am more interested in something else. Not so long ago Raf Simons presented his exclusive floral prints collection for Mr.Porter, and all of the sudden as I visited the site today,  it appears that Alexander Wang has also created an

Monday, June 3, 2013

Gisele Bundchen's Supermodel Powers

Gisele Bundchen, like the supermodel queen in Vogue Italia's June 2013 cover.It seems beauty, Gisele Bundchen may have some sort of magical powers we hope it'll never go away. Her super powers? Hypnotizing us with her striking looks and poses. I had not become familiar with this mega supermodel until I completely indulged into the world of fashion around the age of 11. After getting more familiar