What I Like #05 – Casual Color Blocking Look








A PLAY ON FABRIC
“This is a value Giorgio Armani has always held on to with determination and consistency.”
“To this end, this season’s Giorgio Armani collection for men reinterprets the classic patterns of men’s fabrics with a touch of irony, emphasising volume, for example tweed, in a range of dolomite-inspired colours, like incredibly light blues and cyan blues, with dots of rust red and oxidized brown.”
“This ‘dolomite’ look is also expressed in the hermetically-sealed zippers on the shirts and matching waistcoats, their minimalism giving a simple, clean cut appearance.”
“It is a look that reappears in the velvet and wide-ribbed corduroy trousers, as well as in the cashmere sweaters that feature prints on light backgrounds for a strong, pleasing contrast.”
“The iconic double-breasted coat is in knitted wool. The fitted, shorter jackets with deconstructed shoulders are matched with 4-dart pants.
The collection demonstrates the new armani silhouette, featuring stretch fabrics throughout, emphasising the concept of elasticity and comfort.”
[ Source: Armani.com ]
A MODERN PORTRAIT
“ZZegna style is redefined with the arrival of Paul Surridge. With a contemporary and focused vision, the designer has developed a portrait in which many will identify themselves as it captures the brave and determined spirit of many young men, ready to affirm themselves in a complex, connected, always evolving reality.”
“Surridge is like a contemporary photographer, whose lens progressively focuses on his protagonists to create intriguing variations. A subtle and savvy work that capitalizes on the brand’s vast textile and tailoring tradition to create apparel with a rigorous and essential practicality, able to express status with flashes of technological eccentricity.”
“The main colors are simple, consistent with a collection that is designed to last:
navy blue, charcoal, ebony, khaki, burgundy. Within these deep tones explode brilliant graphic effects of electric blue, sapphire, red-orange, and emerald, often highlighted by a lively play on contrasts.”
“The choice of fabrics, patterns and construction of the garments creates a strong masculine silhouette with softly tailored jackets with precise shoulders that elongate the silhouette and slim pants. The focus is on the upper torso – as a true portrait requires – to frame and emphasize the face. The waistline inches up and the lapels of the jackets with up to 4 buttons become more important, as do the narrow-cut double-breasted jackets inspired by the 20′s. It’s a smart classic, electrified by unexpected elements – nylon hoods, inserts in techno jersey and 3D mesh — in exclusive fabrics such as tweeds, lambs-wool, stretch wool and exceptionally full-bodied mohair. Linear coats with a military touch and large internal pockets — fundamental for today’s must-have wireless devices – complete the formal attire.”
“The need for integrity that underpins the entire collection gains an even stronger appeal in the outerwear. The garments are iconic: coats, car coats, raincoats, parkas, decidedly innovated with intersecting technological materials and accents in rubber and copper. Sturdy fabrics and leathers combined with clean cuts deliver garments with protective volumes, suitable to face today’s fast paced urban lifestyle.”
“Accessories are essential for the new ZZegna man, almost tools of the trade to make life easier, day by day in constant evolution. He chooses shoes with a design that combines elegance and comfort — the thick-soled derby with 3D mesh lining, or the ankle boot with rainproof zipper. He appreciates the set of bags that are extremely practical, such as hold-all bags in coated materials featuring rubber zips or for a more aggressive look, black calf calfskin with copper accents. Completing the series, iPad and computer bags are today’s indispensable travel and adventure companions for all young men in pursuit of lifelong achievements and global style.”
[ Source: zegna.com ]
“A collection that could be defined as being all about the interior world of the wearer.”
“The austere expression of deep, conceptual sentiments, revealing the essence of a style that is pure to its very roots. Having surpassed the synthetic brilliance of nylon and the ease of sportswear, only the compact opaqueness of wool remains.”
“The depths of black, ebony-brown, anthracite and smoke-grey are occasionally emphasized by an unexpected contrasting white cloth lining. The duffle coat is back, this time with Emporio Armani proportions (the length is 125cm). Pea coats in triple-overlapping cloth have a generous shape, while the deconstructed jackets are more long-line. The shirts show an extraordinary attention to detail, with a touch of flannel, or other contrasting cloth, at the neck and wrists. Softest sheepskin and magnificent double leather make up generous garments with a hidden double-breasted closure. The unusual tone-on-tone digital print suggests the veining of a tree trunk, adding imperceptible vibrations of colour to dark velvets.”
“A collection of essential colours and garments, reflecting a discipline of thought and conduct. The severity is accentuated by the clean lines of the bags, briefcases and striking, large, rigid berets.”
[Source: Armani ]






Forget about the shit that black girls, white girls, etc. are saying – Have a giggle at the shit fashion girls say…
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Allow me to share with you, a fine collection of men’s shoe porn that’ll make any shopaholic drool. Lock me in a room with nothing but these shoes, a mirror and a camera and I’ll be in heaven. You have like NO IDEA how badly I’m lusting after these shoes…





Ok, ok, I’ll stop at five pairs (for now) but, really I could sit here and share my favorite shoes all night. There is no end when it comes to shoes. One can never have too many shoes, right? Follow me on Twitter for future shoe obsession shares. xoxo
Wednesday – January 18, 2012
10:00am EST - Y Project by Yohan Serfati
11:00am EST - John Lawrence Sullivan
12:00pm EST - Mugler
1:00pm EST - Gaspard Yurkievich
2:00pm EST - Christian Lacroix Homme
3:00pm EST - AMI by Alexandre Mattiussi
Thursday – January 19, 2012
3:30am EST - 3.1 Phillip Lim
4:30am EST - Kolor
5:30am EST - Issey Miyake
6:30am EST - Rick Owens
7:30am EST - Viktor&Rolf
8:30am EST - Louis Vuitton
10:00am EST - Alexis Mabille
11:00am EST - Jean Paul Gaultier
12:00pm EST - Yohji Yamamoto
1:00pm EST - Dries Van Noten
2:00pm EST - Adam Kimmel
3:00pm EST - Steffie Christiaens
Friday – January 20, 2012
4:00am EST - Junya Watanabe
5:00am EST - Yves Saint Laurent
6:00am EST - Julius
7:00am EST - GustavOlins
8:00am EST - Juun J.
9:00am EST - Kris Van Assche
10:00am EST - Boris Bidjan Saberi
11:00am EST - Comme des Garcons Homme Plus
12:00pm EST - Givenchy
1:00pm EST - John Galliano
2:00pm EST - Henrik Vibskov
Saturday – January 21, 2012
4:00am EST - Maison Martin Margiela
5:00am EST - Kenzo
6:00am EST - Walter Van Beirendonck
7:00am EST - Ann Demeulemeester
8:00am EST - Bernhard Willhelm
9:00am EST - Dior Homme
10:00am EST - Wooyoungmi
11:00am EST - Cerruti
12:00pm EST - MiharaYasuhiro
1:00pm EST - Damir Doma
2:00pm EST - Hermès
3:00pm EST - Raf Simons
Sunday – January 22, 2012
4:00am EST - Bill Tornade
5:00am EST - Lanvin
6:00am EST - Agnes B.
7:00am EST - No Edition
8:00am EST - Songzio
9:00am EST - Rynshu
10:00am EST - Paul Smith
11:00am EST - Qasimi
12:00pm EST - Thom Browne
1:00pm EST - Arnys
2:00pm EST - Acne
STYLEBOP.com sent me a Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Briefcase…






Thank you STYLEBOP.com for the awesome gift. I LOVE IT! xoxo
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