Recent aquisitions in life and in fashion

Whilst listening to Beach House this morning, and checking my emails. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ipyWYO3LM
I noticed two things:

1. I had won this awesome spy camera on ebay!
2. I haven't written a blog in a while.

Oops. I do apologize for my neglect, however I feel that this Monday the 24th of January (meaning January is almost over) that there is sufficient topics of interest to write about.
The reason for the camera wasn't a mere whim, it is due to the fact mine is broken and I am off to, hopefully, sunny New Zealand in two week! If that wasn't excitement enough it's also the end of Men's Paris fashion week.

To be frank with you I prefer Menswear for many reasons. Mainly aesthetic, but also the quality and time spent on the garments and details are generally about quality rather than spectacle.
This years highlights so far are:

1. Jil Sander- Raf Simmons at the healm seems to still be cranking out look after look of glorious colour with effortless tailoring, I wish I was him sometimes.

  

2. Dior Homme- For some reason I can never get bored of Kris Van Assche. His baggy trousers, thin lapels and  blocking of materials just does it for me.

3. Hermes - another classic favourite, for me it was their materials and the quality and style of the cut, a real man's brand.

4. The ultimate highlight - Paul Smith- Accessories good, nope, really good, even fantastic, like papa please buy me one reaction. The clothes, really wearble yet hues of pop colours, including my favourite Mustard! Mustard not only an excellent condement it also a divine colour.

Overall that beanie and that bag made my day. Simple yes, but also the balance is rather complex.

I hope everyone's Mondays are manic and enjoyable.

Soon...........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>x

The most exciting thing I have found in ages!

So whilst out shopping this afternoon I stumbled across this beauty >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

A wonderful Harris tweed Blazer (men's)

This Blazer almost brought me to tears, the graphic of the tweed, the Harris logo embossed buttons, (and pin I found in the sewn up pocket), the silk lining, and the suede patches on the elbows (current trend see the GANT post). Although the elbow patches may become an annoying trend, these can be removed. 

Happiness in a commodity!

My only issue is that tweed looks far better on Men than women.

Enjoy!

New finds!

Today I decided to do nothing, but this turned into an afternoon of pottering round the shops of Redchurch st E2.
During this pottering I found 2 great finds:
1. Bedouin, this amazing men's accessory brand. I am kind of jealous of their workmanship and materials, I aim to have some products of a similar level. http://bedouinfoundry.com/collections/

 

I also love this initial photo shoot, it's playful but has a great balance and doesn't overshadow the quality of the product.

2.This great vintage clothing, but mainly sunglasses store on Redchurch street, the guy told me his blog was http://zone7style.blogspot.com/, but it doesn't work on my computer, what I would say is go forth and check it out. He has amazing pieces, focusing on Ralph Lauren polo sport, Moschino, and some great Versace! I wish I had the money as I would have bought everything : )

 

This guy is Genius is all I can say, for further info:Information, Prices and Services....... Email: seth.bradley@gmail.com ... ... Showroom: 63 Redchurch St, London, E2 7DJ

Another shop you should check out is the Darkroom, pure accessories heaven!

http://www.darkroomlondon.com/

Enjoy!x

Marc Jacobs Inc. Pics- "Just getting to know ya......"

I love Marc Jacobs (the company, as I do not personally know the man), I like the way they run, or I suppose the way they project how they run, as know actual successful company runs smoothly, lets be frank. However, via their facebook site, they have started releasing photos from behind the scenes and archive. Previously I did love on their site their employees of the moment. I like this as (even if it were a marketing ploy, (theres the sceptic in me)) it gives staff something to aim for, makes them feel included, valued and more importantly part of team. As person with retail experience I feel I can say i understand the importance of these little things and so, this Thursday morning (from my sick bed, yes still sick, thought it was gone, it hasn't) I salute you Marc Jacobs!

 

These images are great, the company history, but this one above is it. Marc Jacobs inc. and it's two founders, they must be proud!

And these are it's employees, Ilya Pankevich - NYC Corporate Office, Danielle Niedzielski - Provincetown, MA MbMJ Store, James Dobbie - London, England MbMJ Store. I salute you too!

Tmagazine- New York Times, Gant collegiate, this isn't new? Confused.com

I love this building, the illustration and to be honest GANT.
Not one of the most popular collegiate brands out there, however they have stuck to their roots with great integrity and produce a quality product. I do admit to not owning a GANT item, however I almost bought a great tweed jacket last year, however the FRED PERRY classic black polo shirt dress was on sale next door and that won. But that's just me, an eclectic dresser.I do have to say, the jacket in question was ahead of trend being a grey tweed cropped suit jacket with suede patched elbows. What's happening this season, elbow patches everywhere, and lots of drops to drink (ref. rain rain everywhere but not a drop to drink!)

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/09/gant-brings-back-that-yalie-preppy-look/?src=twt&twt=nytimesstyle

Colette, be still my beating heart.......for my heart only beats for you!

This image is (for me) happiness visualised. Yes I am a bit obsessed with Chloe, but she is amazing, and a true understated icon a bit like Winona Ryder, of her era. I am impressed with her collaborations, in particular her men's range for Opening Ceremony (a favourite brand of mine). But all this charm can't be luck, I think she is just blessed with being humble and having ace taste!

This range in particular I would dress my boyfriend in, or perhaps wear myself if I were a man! Amazing!

No complaints at all! I would wear it all.