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London Collections: Men Highlights

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This is going to be a straight forward post since it's been on my to be posted asap pile for days now. I apologize. I've been busy with work load and stay tuned with my highlights for the Milan shows and Paris after that.

So here are the collections that made an impression on me . . . for good reasons or not.

Day 1

Mr. Start: the collection, looked luxe and pristine. Great tailoring. Great pieces but again, nothing to write home about.

Meadham Kirchoff's collection made me cringe a little bit. The somewhat luxe collection but not quite then surrounded by trash bags. Great, not so much. Especially those sandals and sports socks.

Hackett London once again showcased the quintessential English style tailoring. Beautiful and poignant but somewhat dated. I love the pop of colors here and there. For some reason the aquamarine and pumpkin pieces caught my attention.

The quite minimalist collection with a simple but great color story was quite refreshing. Kudos to Richard Nicoll and his team. I thought that the gradual changes throughout the presentation was genius.  The all gray pieces were by far my favorites.

A La Disposition's quirky collection featured victorian pieces meets the future . . . so steampunk? Not quite. There were some really thought provoking pieces in the collection. But I hated the shoes!

Lee Roach's collection featured a great minimalist designs. I actually loved this collection, was it because it reminds me of a certain designer? Perhaps but the offerings were great and the strap detail on almost every jacket/top piece was quite nice.

Another "British and proud" brand, Lou Dalton showcased great tailoring and heritage. I meant when you looked at the collection you can tell where the inspiration came from.

TopMan's monochromatic designs were great. I'm absolutely in love with that look that openend the show. Everything looked polished and luxe and perfect for a ski trip. I also loved the short maroon puffer jacket. There were quite a few in this collection that I really liked. Another job well done.

Day2

Rake's offering for the Fall/Winter 2013-14  consisted of great tailored pieces but nothing to really write home about.  How about those leather turtle neck things? Interesting.

Sibling's fun, tongue-in-cheek collection was cute. I mean I've always wanted an oversized fluffly knitt hat and gloves with a matching "Please Kill Me" sweater. The oversized proportions of the pieces were clearly meant to be fun . . . doesn't it. I just love the juxtaposition of the hard bodied models with the fluff.

James Long's collection of earth toned pieces was interesting. Usually I would gravitate to these since I love a more toned down pieces to my wardrobe. But I found this very muddled. The combination of different fabrics was masterful but I found the collection very sad. Not because it sucks or anything but the emotion that I got while watching the show was of that.

Christopher Kane's collection featured animal and old school monsters. Interesting. I have mixed feelings with this collection but I'll let it sit around for a while because I usually like his collections.

The utilitarian collection of Oliver Spencer consisted of great fall colors and horizontal lines. It does remind me of a current collection I've seen. (can you guess who?). Regardless the collection was handsome and very wearable indeed.

The Alexander McQueen show was great. I found it interesting that it moved from its Milan showing to where the deceased genius hailed from. Sure the collection was a lot less conceptual than what I'm accustomed from McQueen (since changed after his death) but the gangster/edwardian aesthetic for this cycle's offering was interesting.  It might have lost some form of edge but I thought the collection was still relevant. AND how about those shoes?! WOW

Martine Rose's collection, where should I begin? Interesting proportions with interesting patchwork on top of a very interesting presentation. I would probably piss myself getting off on that turntable kinda reminded me of that butter dancer (youtube it).

Casey Hayford's collection was bit sporty and a bit tailored with a touch of punk (is that the menswear equivalent of junior?). I have to look that up. The collection with its slouchy silhouette was clearly targeted for the younger fashionistos.

Christopher Shannon's collection was interesting in a way that it has some super serious pieces then followed a sweater with a cartoon face. But I'm not one to buy those "look at me" pieces so I found those subdued pieces with great detail beautiful.

The very Italian-tailoring looking collection by Richard James was handsome. It didn't appear dated and quite a surprise really.

The 20's inspired collection by YMC was fun. This is how you do a period inspired collection. Reminiscent of the time but not bordering to costume. Great job!

Jonathan Saunder's offering for Fall/Winter 2013-14 was modern and current. To say that it was colorful would be an understatement. The Ombre pieces were just beautiful. I thought that just because the collection was young and modern it didn't have to be haphazard and ponchy.

Debuting this season was Craig Green and his fence/planks headgear. Deconstruction and stripes were the main theme of the collection. The collection is not bad at all. There were some pieces that were quite great actually with the homeless realness to it.

The bright color story of the Agi & Sam collection was amazing. It was whimsical and fun. I wouldn't mind owning some of the dandy pieces especially that yellow coat with the high collar. BUT were those shoes reminiscent of the Prada fall/winter 2012-13?! Hm.

Astrid Andersen showcased another collection with the urban feel. Fur trimmed jackets were a bit over the top for my taste. The hip-hop oversized proportions was a bit meh to my opinion.

Nicole Farhi with strong tailored offerings for F/W 2013-14, the knits were the star though. The smart geometric ones were my favorite.

Margaret Howell's was simple but with a bunch of stellar pieces. Nothing over the top or innovative but great styling and wearable pieces in different shades of grey.

Day 3

Xander Zhou's collection was a great marriage of street wear and tailored pieces. The slogans were a bit passe for me but the texture on some of the outerwear were just amazing. A bit futuristic and cocoon-like but I loved it. Eventhough that some of the pieces were very reminiscent of LV collection 2 years ago.

The almost all black collection of Matthew Miller was interesting in a way of the modern cuts and the tailoring. The bad thing about an all black collection most of the little details get muted, especially the hardware on some of the pieces were just exquisite. So, Sans the "Born To Fail" pieces, I love the collection.

Shaun Samson's collection of blankets, ponchos and urban wear was interesting. For some reason or another I would have expected a very urban collection from at least one London based designer. I think everyone would agree with the saving grace were those high collared technical coats.

Christopher Raeburn's collection was modern and interesting with the pop of colors. The map blazer? I kinda love. I think eventhough that the designs were somewhat conventional and expected the presentation and styling was great and believable.

Hardy Amies as always showed the quintessential london style tailoring. The suits were handsome and I love the geometric lines and patterns.

E. Tautz would probably top my bill as my favorite collection for this day. The understated elegance and simplicity of each piece. I love the fluidity of the silhouettes eventhough slouchy it didn't feel lazy. I just love it.

J.W. Anderson's collection made the news with the clear femininity of the some of the pieces. I hate that they compared it to Tisci's collection which clearly does not look feminine. I personally didn't like the collection. I mean I know there will be a population that would love this aesthetic but to me they looked like show pieces. But that doesn't mean the whole collection was unwearable there were a few select pieces that was quite interesting. especially the "poplin" pants? why not. I mean I love a conceptual collection but to an extent.

Katie Eary's collection was an explosion of visual stimulation. The bright colors and graphics were great. Reminiscent of streetsyle of japan (which would look likely sell over there). The long jacket with the proliferated leather sleeves were just devine and  I do want one of those blue crab shirt with the chunky gold necklace. J'adore!

Winter Is Coming - Snow: A White Fashion Event - The Outfit

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First and foremost, I have to say that I absolutely adore the fall/winter 2013-14 collection of Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy.  Alright now that is out of my system, on with the post.

It will exactly be a week from today that Snow: A white fashion event will take place in SOMA, San Francisco. My second year for getting invited for the event. I'm especially looking forward to see the collection of my favorite Menswear designer from last year, Cana Klebanoff. If you remember, I love his way of playing with shapes in his pieces. I'm also interested to see what the tailored suitings of the Artful Gentleman have in store for us. Of course, Joseph Domingo's creations will surely close the show with a bang. Cari Borja, Charmosa and Julie Schindler rounds up the designer list showing that night.

Since I went for the Gatsby inspired Maison Kitsune collection last year and It would be great to go on a different route this year. Of course, incorporating Riccardo Tisci's vision. It is no secret that Givenchy is definitely one of my favorite high fashion houses of all time. If I have not made that clear, re-read the first sentence of this post alone. The Spring/Summer 2013 collection probably would be one of my favorite collections that Tisci had put out ever since taking the Helm of the menswear division of the design house back in 2008. For some reason I have strange affinity to any religious influenced collections, thanks to attending a private Catholic school almost all my life, especially with Tisci's precision and vision.

So it's no secret that my inspiration and pieces would be from the ethereal and yet dark Givenchy Spring/Summer 2013 collection. I could have taken a specific look in the collection but a few looks gave me some great inspirations. I would have bought the sleeveless organza Madonna top but I don't think it wil be warm enough to wear one on the 26th. I also need to think about wearability. I love statement pieces but I also want to buy expensive pieces that I could wear in a regular basis and not just during fashion week. Practicality wins.

The inspiration looks:


The pieces I'm wearing:
  • Horned cap by KTZ (Kokontozai)
  • Givenchy Madonna print oversized t-shirt
  • Givenchy cotton poplin and silk chiffon long shirt (white variant)
  • Zara stretch white jeans
  • Reebok studded Dibello (limited edition white variant)

Here's a promotion video of the event by Warren Difranco. I think the video below requires you to actually watch it on Youtube.



Tickets are, again, available **HERE**

Have a great weekend my fashionistos and fashionistas. I'll be back on Monday with my Milan menswear fashion week highlight and followed by my Paris menswear fashion week highlight.

Living Life Through A Song - Sean O'Pry by Robbie Fimmano

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I believe that I have said this before, I feel like I'm living in a Katy Perry's song or album rather. I mean I know it can be worse but I just love that I cycle songs while doing some work last night and BOOM. A tag on my sentimental chords.  If you're wondering which song I'm talking about, Last Friday Night it's Thinking Of You. I had to call ES right away. There are nights when I feel like a call or a Skype session are just not enough.

In today's editorial post, we have top model Sean O'Pry as he appears in monochromatic looks for the February issue of Details. Robbie Fimmano photographs Sean as Vanessa Chow styled him in pieces by Dior Homme, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dries Van Notten.

I'm all about standing out and I actually love the more subdued colors more often than not fashion people and PR people are known showing up in all black outfit. But going for an all-bright color? Hmm sure you'll stand out . . . like a sore thumb. 










Floating - Sebastian Sauve by Nicolas Valois

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It has been another busy week at work and I'm glad it's finally Friday. We made it! But I planned a busy weekend for me. Not so much of "work" but I have a few social events to attend to and of course, The Snow: A White Fashion Event tomorrow evening. I just really hope it wont rain. White, new things and the rain does not mix well. Especially The silk chiffon train? No Bueno. I'm excited to say the least. What are your plans for the weekend? I have yet to plan next month's schedule, meaning NYFW meaning UGH! CRAZINESS! At any rate, I hope everybody will have a great weekend. See you on Monday for my first fall/winter 2013-14 review.

Today we have blonde bombshell Sebastian Sauve as he became the face of Brazilian designer, Icarius De Menzes' beautiful silk collection. The images was captured by Nicolas Valois. 

One word to describe the lookbook, Stunning. I love the floating effect with the light fabric, just beautiful. I thought the casting was perfect. 












Runway Monday: Ring of Fire - Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 -14 review

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What a weekend! From the usual hang out with a few great people to the extraordinary like attending the Snow: A White Fashion Event. Such a great show. First and foremost, I would like to thank Cana Klebanoff and Joseph Domingo for inviting me to see the show for the second time. I also would like to thank the guilty parties for making my outfit a possibility. Ti amo, Luisa Via Roma! I guess I should really thank my credit card being able to afford the Givenchy pieces. Coz' they're not cheap! Such a pleasure to sit next to probably one of the most interesting and awe-inspiring person I've sat next to in my runway-watching career, Daphne Evans of the Heaven's Door Cancer Foundation.

BUT I should stop there. I'm not doing my Snow review just yet.  I'm actually starting my Fall/Winter 2013-14 review with no other than, Riccardo Tisci's collection for Givenchy. There is no surprise that I love it and no not because I'm obsessed with Givenchy . . . which I am. But to be fair I'm not in love with every collection that Tisci produces. Exhibit A: Fall/Winter 2013 collection, not so much. In this collection, we are delighted by a collection void of color. Tisci opted for a literally dark collection using blacks and whites and some grays as his color story. Hardware plays a big role this season. Jackets and vests with jarring zippers and strings and how about those shoes with the metal plates. When I saw it, It reminds me of the YSL's from a year ago. Gone were the soft and yet eerie Madonna images that I love. Gone are the skirts/kilts and flowy organza and chiffon long shirts of previous collections only be replaced by puffers tied around  the waist and the photography of Robert Mapplethorpe's kaleidoscope of risque images are on some of the pieces. As always the collection features a great balance of show pieces and amazing tailored pieces.  Leather plays a big role with the outerwear pieces.  I absolutely love those handsome leather duffel coats. I live, LIVE for that sheer blouson. One thing I don't like really are those leather short shorts. Never, EVER will I wear one of those unless it's a trunk swimwear. They're not. Overall, the collection is dramatic and intense. The presentation is on point and the soundtrack is just wonderful. Another job well done from Tisci. 

The candles, the atmosphere and the moment that Simone Nobili walk pass, it's over. I'm slain.  If Givenchy is a religion, then Tisci is my God.

Pet Peeves - Jon Kortajarena by Juan Martin

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Everybody in the fashion world I would always consider cut-throat. For the fact that the fashion world itself is such a small world, Elitism rans rampant.

Name dropping for the sake of name dropping would just well, for the lack of a nicer way to put it, annoying. On the recent event, while on a conversation with another guests that night. She had told me that the facilitator almost didn't let somebody in because well that person was not following the strict all-white attire. She had told me that person then told the facilitator the brand of their pants. WOW.

First, if you're going to drop names like that. Make sure that those pants would be part of the current collection and not some thrifted piece. No, nothing wrong with a thrifted/vintage piece. Actually Kudos to you finding those second hand gems. It was the context that made me kind of shake my head for the tackiness of that person. 

I was wearing Givenchy pieces that night that realistically were not available to the general public yet because they were from the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. But I was not name dropping to anybody that praised me for my outfit. If you knew what and from whose collection I was wearing, I tip my hat to you. If not that would be fine as well. 

At the end of the day, if we were in New York. You don't follow the rules? You go home. End of story.

Well Happy Hump day, my fashionistos and fashionistas!

In today's post, we have a cover story editorial piece that appeared on ODDA's  third issue. Top male model, Jon Kortajarena was photographed by Juan Martin for this project. The duo Juanjo Manez and Paloma Alvarez styled Jon K with flowy pieces along with a cute, cuddly baby tiger.













First & Last - Sam Webb by Cameron McNee

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Aren't I glad that week was over! Not that it was a bad week but it was definitely busy. The good thing, I was working at the downtown office. I just love going there. Working in downtown just feels like I'm an adult or something. Probably with all the suits walking around. I was the one with the purple camo sweater and a purple camo bowtie. Go figure.

I also went to Oakland's First Fridays, a street festival with art, live music, food trucks. The funny thing about Oakland, the more I go there, the more I see why a lot of San Franciscans move there. BUT I'm not one of them. I can't possibly be a bridge and tunnel person.

We close of the week with an editorial story that appeared on the sixth issue of Fashionisto magazine. Sam Webb was photographed by Cameron McNee in Military inspired pieces. Kenny Ho styled Webb in pieces by Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Alexander McQueen to name a few.

I love the pieces I love the location. It just works. That shot with Sam Webb walking and wearing that trench, I. DIE!

Have a good weekend my fashionistos and fashionistas! And Go 49'ers!!!







Ready Or Not - Oli Lacey, Michael Morgan & Joshua Moroney by Omar Macchiavelli

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NYFW is coming. I'm not ready. For some reason, this season I'm not totally prepared. I just finished my itinerary on Saturday, made a little room for some late invites. I still have a ton of things to do for work before I leave on a red eye flight later this week. It will definitely be one for the books. It makes me so tired BUT very excited just to think of my weekend. I just have to push through this week and I'm on the home stretch. But I'm not looking forward to the snowy weather though I know Californians are spoiled brats, you don't have to tell me. On the plus side, I get to see ES this weekend. 

I think that alone makes it all of this worth it.

In today's editorial we have Oli Lacey, Michael Morgan and Joshua Maroney as photographed by Omar Macchiavelli for the newest issue of Carbon Copy. Her Majesty's Finest is styled by the always amazing Paolo Zagoreo. The shoot not only includes great pieces by Givenchy, Komakino for Opening Ceremony, and Prada to name a few. I also love how Paolo accessorized the looks with great vintage pieces and pieces by Kyle Hopkins.





















Give Me A Reason - Harry Goodwins by Jay Schoen

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I have today left before I say, "goodbye SF and hello New York!"I still have a lot of things to do for work before I finally wrap everything up for the weekend. The funny thing about New York fashion week, people always think that it's all glamorous but it's not at all. It may seemed like it's easy but it's not. Getting ready, getting to the venue, posing for street style bloggers, going to "networking" events and finding the time to do all these while being a good significant other and spending time with ES is always a challenge. Especially when we both don't have the time during fashion week. Sometimes I wish I have all the money in the world to just jet set to New York anytime but I don't . . . yet.

Last night while conversing with ES, the subject of going out and hanging out with friends came up. I personally don't mind ES going out with friends but at times I feel like it doesn't go both ways. I'm not a jealous person. I personally think that jealousy is such a waste of energy. So why bother. But I guess all you can really do is trust the other person you're with. Because without trust, it wont work. Love alone can't sustain that relationship. 

In today's editorial we have Harry Goodwins as he appears on the Fashionisto Magazine. Goodwins is photographed by Jay Schoen and styled by Demetrio Baffa Trasci Amalfitani. As Milan as a backdrop, the outfits by Prada, Robert Cavalli and Givenchy truly shined.








Blizzard - Snow 4 A White Fashion Event Review

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By the time this post goes live, Mercedes Benz New York fashion week would be on it's third day. I think it's just ironic that there is a snow storm called . . . wait for it: NEMO. Yes. Well I know that it will be cold but I think it is the first time that it is actually snowing while I'm here. I have to change and forgo a few outfits and shoes because of the snow. They're too precious to be ruined by snow. I wish I have a car service but I don't I have to rely on Taxis and yikes the subway system. Oh well, check on me on Instagram and Twitter if I'm still alive and not buried in snow to follow my adventure for this season's fashion week.

Have a great weekend my fashoinisto and fashionista.

I went to this event a few weeks ago in San Francisco. It's the all-white collections show featuring six great local designers of Bay Area. I should warn you there will be dresses and frills on this post. Don't say I didn't warn you. First of,


Cari Borja's collection is entitled "Rose Snow" and showcased the designer's feathering techniques which are my favorite pieces in her collection. As a collection, I didn't quite get how the menswear piece fit with the rest of looks. While the womenswear are amazing I personally didn't like the huge flowers on the hips. They reminded me of a mother-of-the-bride dress. But hey what do I know, I'm a menswear stylist.


If I could summarize Jake Hall's offerings for Artful Gentleman in one word, Sharp. You know that saying that ones suit is so sharp you fall over, you'll cut your leg off? This is it. The jackets fit the models like a glove. The pants were modern and euro-cut the way I like them. The look that I adore is the one worn by model, Robert Mull. Double breasted vest over a checkered lined single breasted suit jacket. So Dapper! The women in this show are boss! Strong but very sexy.


Julie Schindler's inspiration for her collection are Bonnie & Clyde. I love the feel of the collection. The belted soft trench/long jacket dresses are my favorites. The others were a bit too busy for me. Especially that one look with the see-thru jacket with the capri pants with tie knots on the side, yikes. The one piece with a slight asian inspiration is devine but felt out of place. Remember this is only my opinion, but I feel like that the collection is not bad at all but the styling is a little bit off. Especially the fact that I have seen high caliber shows to local designers shows, styling WILL make or brake your collection.


As one of the designers that I have been looking forward to, Cana Klebanoff delivered. This time with a little less edge but more sporty. The textured white jacket that is worn by model, Hazer Ozcan is just great with its unforgettable neck piece. The womeswear  looks of the collection are good. The gown that closed the show is interesting all because of the details. But the piece that I'm coveting from this collection is the white sheer shirt with the amazing back detail. I WANT IT NOW! Eventhough that piece have these intricate square shapes detailing on the back the piece remained light and flowy. Genius I tell you. It is such a delight and oh-so refreshing to see such an amazing and innovative design from where I live.


Charmosa by Neide Hall consists of sexy swimwear for women. I'm not talking about generic ones from you big box store but the ones that people wear in Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The pretty ones at least. I think the juxtaposition of the tanned models with the white bathing suits with snowflakes is just genius.


The snow queen!!! Joseph Domingo's collection is to die for! The collection exudes drama and Ah-mazing workmanship. The box skirt dress that opened the show is great. I love the gown with the plastic panels that gives the wearer a peek-a-boo effect without being obscene. The sparkly gown with the over the body fur piece is my favorite. Actually, I love every piece because they are all beautiful and I don't even like womenswear. I think that's a talent, when you make somebody interested to something he's not. The styling is on point, remember the Ice Queen from the Narnia movie? That's her! As I'm saying earlier, this is how styling helps your design and not work against you.

Soundly Awake - Roman Larichev, Chris Colton, Abiah Hostvedt, Talor Cowan, Sung Jin Park, Fran Van Der Geest, Florian Neuville, Jacob Riley & Corey Baptiste by Chirstian Ferretti

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I have this dilema, It has happened to me every time I come back from every trip from NYC. I can't fall asleep no matter how tired I am. I tried everything from Meditating, turning off every distractions, listening to music, watching a crappy movie to drinking warm milk. I guess I can alway drink a couple or more glasses of wine but I don't want to be drunk.  Not good, AT ALL. I know what's keeping me awake, I do miss ES and all that sentimental bull. Well it has only been a day so I'm hoping ones I got myself back on the daily grind. It will come, I hope. 

My recent New York trip has been fun. With the blizzard or not. But I really wish that I could have stayed longer this time. Eventhough that the majority of the menswear shows happened over the weekend it would have been nicer if I had extra time to spend with ES. Maybe next time . . . .

I will be writing a Fashion Week Diaries over the weekend, so stay tuned for that.

With that, Happy Hump Day my fashionistos and fashionistas.

In today's post we have an editorial that appeared on the magazine that co-hosted the after party I went to on Sunday with the Dsquared2 duo, Interview magazine. Christian Ferretti photographed the bus load of male models namely Roman Larichev, Chirs Colton, Abiah Hostvedt, Taylor Cowan, Sung Jin Park, Frank Van Der Geest, Florian Neuville, Jacob Riley, and Corey Baptiste for this headphones shoot. Andreas Kokkino styled the boys with pieces by John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Mark McNairy, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Kenzo to name a handful. 

If you're like me, which I know I'm not alone. We coordinate our iPhone5 cases and headphones with our outfits. I mean I consider them as accessories, really. Honestly with the new headphones, they should really be considered as statement pieces. 









That's Why I Love You - Garrett Neff by Joel Rhodin

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Well for those who didn't celebrate the dreaded holiday yesterday, congratulations you lived to tell your story. And for the rest of us who somewhat did, yay for us too. I'm somewhat in the middle since ES was not here to celebrate the made-up holiday. Good thing we got to celebrate it over the weekend while I was in New York. Too bad the McQueen ring that I got was little too small.

Since, I didn't have a romantic date last night, I went with some of my friends and partook on the yearly pillow fight by the Ferry Building at the Embarcadero. That was fun and half.

But in all honesty, I'm just glad today's Friday.

In today's post we have top male model, Garrett Neff as photographed by Joel Rhodin for this Denim story entitled, The Midnight Cowboy. Linda Lindqwister styled the project.





Fashion Week Diaries: The Guy In The Mission Edition - Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013-14

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It has been roughly a week since my trip to New York for the fall/winter 2013-14 Mercedes Benz fashion week and I haven't unpacked yet.  The fact that my Bottega Veneta Intrecciato duffel had been "staring" at me every time I watch TV on my lounge area was unnerving. I actually had to pull my other luggage in my closet so I didn't have to see it. Maybe sometime this week, I'll actually get a chance to unpack . . . fingers crossed.

My fashion week diary as told through Instagram.



Now looking back, I was glad that I left on Thursday night and avoided the Snow mess that was Friday. But I haven't done a red eye flight in, forever. It was interesting but the beauty of it? A night cap drink was not that weird, or was it? I slept like a baby, a drunk baby,  next thing I know, it jumped three hours forward and it was morning in New York.






First show, Project Runway. I was late and just got a glimpse of the last few collections because of the fact that I underestimated the subway system. This was the first time I was commuting from Astoria, Queens. That and I wanted to hang out with ES. I literally lost track of time, to be honest. Which was kinda unnecessary since ES insisted to show me how to ride the subway, anyway. Very sweet but I'm not that helpless. So off to the second show at the Eyebeam Art + Tech center for the General Idea show. I love the new take on the duffle coat. The coats truly were amazing. Boxy silhouettes and matched with big boxy pockets and color blocked looks rounded up the show.


Then back to Lincoln Center for the Nautica Black Sail collection. By this time, snow/rain had started to come down heavy. The collection consisted of handsome puffer jackets, some lined with fur and shearling, in various colors. The collection was very masculine and rugged enough for city living. For the first time back as a show, it was great with a great cast of models to top it off.






Since I had a break for a couple hours, I beelined to Bergdorf's to get me some Hunter wellys. I know that I would need it for the weekend. Besides I didn't want to ruin any of my shoes. I love my shoes too much. I know sometimes fashion needed some sacrifices to which I say, good luck with that. My Loubis were going to stay in their shoe bags this season. Weather Permitted.








Then off to the Armory for the Tommy Hilfiger show. Think Ivy league, but with a twist. I love, LOVE the mix of houndstooth and Prince of Wales marriage extravaganza. It was so unexpected that T.H. sampled a more British take on his collection. My favorite were the khaki coats with the houndstooth lapels and back details to die for, such a great surprise.








After a few hours of break, more I mean TONS of snow and ES taking me to an amazing crepe place in Astoria, I head back to Manhattan for the Marlon Gobel show.  Give me a military inspired collection anytime and I would love it. I love that fur trimmed (fox?) lapel jacket! Great texture and tailoring as expected to one of my favorite NY based designers. And hey! The models matched my boots! :o)




On the way home, we saw this great street art. on the N train.

The problem with still on westcoast time, I was tired but I was three hours behind. So I was up working till a few hours before my first show for my second day at NYFW. The beauty of it was just being next to ES. I know, (gag) on the sweet stuff.

Day 2, First show, Lacoste.  I love the vision that Baptista was bringing to the brand. Eventhough that it still had the lightness that came with Lacoste, it now has an edge that was very evident. I loved that some of the more unusual colors like orange or jewel green looked mighty covetable.

Segway, Brunch at Whym. It was Saturday, duh.

Next stop, Robert Geller. The show showcased great pieces of layering with a boho chic feel to them and while the collection referenced a period it was not dated. Styling was on point. Another great collection from Geller. I always love the play with the hats they just looked so great season after season.

Presentation wise, The Moncler Grenoble topped my list. It was the most amazing thing I've ever seen, yet. The presentation mimicked a forest, a human forest. It was breathtaking. Especially with the mirrored ceiling. I. DIE!





Day 3 began with The Details collections: Accessories show. Great accessories by In God We Trust, Billy Kirk, MianSai, and Logan Zane among others.

Ovadia & Sons for J.Press was Prep-ection! Great presentation. There were great pieces in this collection that I thought eventhough brightly colored and more prep than my taste. It was handsome. Very collegiate that meant if you went to an Ivy school and had name like Blaine, or Stacy.


Patrik Ervell's collection was a great combination of knitted pieces and pieces with a slight sheen to them. I love those black caps with the ridges. Texture definitely played a big role that made the collection both interesting and successful. Did I mention about the foil runway? nice touch.

Going up a few floors at the Milk Studios to see the Public School presentation which as a collection was reminiscent to the previous ones. But I still love it. That one shearling lined leather jacket with the high neck? J'adore! I love the white soled shoes it gave the looks that extra je nes sais qua.

Next stop, another dark collection by Rochambeau. Which showcased a great hooded collection paired with great necklaces. Wait? Did the models just had a bottle of bubbly each? I just loved how the brand just kept getting better with their play on shapes and silhouettes on their pieces.

The last two collections I saw were the En Noir with its great, pretty much, all black collection and the super colorful by comparison, Lucio Castro collection that featured the color blocking and very luminous collection.

For dinner, ES and I went to celebrate our Valentines at DiWine restaurant which had a great Embeyonce or how ever you spell it (I know how to spell ambiance. It's an internet meme). I lived for those light fixtures.

I was presented with this Vday gift, Alexander McQueen ring, which was unfortunately way too small. Sad face.

Since it was my last night in NYC, it was time to let my hair down party. We close the night by attending the Dsquared2 + Interview magazine premiere party at the Copacabana for the duo's video called Behind The Mirror. 









There was Dean and Dan as they appeared in drag and somebody waiting patiently as I chat it up with another guest about drag with all subjects.

THAT was one giant bottle of Dsquared2 Moet bottle.
I didn't get any sleep that night before I flew out at 6:30 am on the 11th. I was super tired but I had so much fun meeting new people including a few top models, bloggers from all over the world and Dean & Dan of course. It was the perfect way to end my New York Fashion Week trip. Till September, NYC.

Is It The Weekend Yet? - Janice Fronimakis by Greg Swales

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I know I had been M.I.A. lately but to be fair, I'm really, REALLY busy lately. I had a few social responsibilities over the weekend and work has been hectic as well. But I guess it was to expected with the recent trade shows. I was secretly relieved that I was not the one being sent to the Vegas trade shows. Alright I had to admit I wanted to go but I had not fully recovered from my trip to New York and for the lack of better way to put it, I was exhausted.

This week as scheduled would be hectic as well. The only consolation price would be that I get to see the bubs this thursday in Los Angeles. I haven't gone down to socal in a hot minute. So I'm quite excited. Eventhough the weather here in San Francisco has been super nice. It was still chilly at times. So I'm looking forward to warm weather even it would only be for the weekend.

The editorial today appeared on the sixth issue of Idol magazine and featured PMA model Janice Fronimakis. The project was shot by Greg Swales and styled by Ryan Davis. The editorial featured great pieces by one of my favorite New York designer, Marlon Gobel, also Michael Bastian, Thom Browne and Robert Cavali to name a few.

I know that this editorial was shot at Palm Springs, It makes me excited a little bit of my jet setting trip to L.A.














I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight - Simone Nobili by Vicenzo Laera

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Now that I'm basking under the sun by the time this goes live. I'm just happy that we made the decision to meet in Los Angeles. Making discoveries as we try to get around town but nothing like getting lost together, yes, we got, sort of, lost last night. The only thing that I know, essentially, is to stay away from East LA. Scary.

Speaking of "Died" the other night, while hanging out with my friend's friends who were in town. Something bizarre happened. At the end of the night we had to call an ambulance because we couldn't rouse her from the restroom. I thought she was dead. Apparently she got ruffied according to the nurse yesterday. I was like, wait? What?! Ruffied? What's this like the 90's? Apparently this things happen every night at the area we were out and about. So scary. Moral of the story, don't leave your drinks unattended.

Happy Friday to everybody still working today. 

In today's editorial, we have Simone Nobili as he appeared on the cover of the March issue of Ten Mag. The cover story was photographed by Vicenzo Laera. Nobili donned pieces by Moschino, Prada,  Iceberg and of course Givenchy. I love that dress couch/chair and that cover is just to die for.
















Sometimes The Questions Are Complicated And The Answers Are Simple - David Gandy by Damon Baker

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What a fun weekend getaway. I was so glad I made the call to come down to Santa Monica instead. Apparently the 70's forecast for San Francisco was a bust but not in Los Angeles. It was a great weekend of beach, the pier, great food, and to top it all off I got to see the Bubs.  It was almost tempting  to move to LA . . . almost.

The only downpart with the trip was the fact and realization that it gets harder to say goodbye each time. The nagging question to remedy this was so simple. What's stopping me? My standards. I moved for somebody before I already made that mistake once, I wont make the same mistake twice. I love the bubs but if I'm moving, I would be moving because it would be advancing something for myself sans relationship.

Today we have an editorial & interview with one of the top male models in the business, David Gandy. The shoot that appeared in S Moda (El Pais), was photographed by Damon Baker. Gandy donned pieces by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Giorgio Armani.






Colorful Blur - Evandro Soldati & Michael Camiloto by Giampaolo Sgura

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Almost done with the week. It felt like the days were blurring together, a good thing and a bad thing all at the same time. Good thing because that meant that I'm busy but but since that also meant I don't have enough time to do all the things on my list.

For example the other night, While I was working on a report when I received a call from the Bubs to say goodnight. I knew about the dinner the Bubs had to go to. So I was surprised for the early call. That was when I realized that it was 1am (est) over in NYC. I really thought it was only 8pm (pst). hashtag fail.

Sometimes I don't know how I function without the Bubs.

Today's editorial was a treat. Shot by the amazing Giampaolo Sgura for GQ Spain. The spring/summer preview featured Brazilian models Evandro Soldati and Michael Camiloto. Miguel Arnau styled the men in the must-haves from the who-know-who's of the menswear business.

I loved how vibrant this editorial was. I do want to go to Brazil in the near future, maybe sometime around the next Olympics. I better rack up those miles now and what?! A PAYPHONE?! W.O.W!










Spring Forward - Bo Roberts, Brad Alphonso, Max Silberman, Chris Brown, Jerreth Ludwig & Jose Parra by Brian Kaminski

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Aren't I glad that everything is slowing down quite a bit at work. A little breather is always nice. I can't complain about the great weather that San Francisco's been having either. I just wish that sometimes when I feel like going out, the Bubs is here to do, you know, those normal relationship stuff, kind of frustrating sometimes. I would be lying if I say I don't miss going out to dinner almost every night. Well I guess the money we save from not going out to dinner all the time we use on our plane tickets . . . well that's not entirely true since I spend mine on new shoes, shirt, rings and more shoes. So I guess it's a win-win situation. I got to look on the positive side. 

In today's editorial post we have one that appears on the newest issue of Attitude magazine. The Snapshots of L.A. features talents Bo Roberts, Brad Alphonso, Max Silberman, Chris Brown, jerreth Ludwig and Jose Parra. Photographed by Brian Kaminski and styled by Frank Strachan with pieces by Givenchy, Versace, Mugler, Louis Vuitton and Prada to name a few. To be honest, LA can be fashionable but not in a way that New York is fashionable. Sometimes it can be just tacky. 
























Out Of Funk - Dutty Wruck by Ronaldo Gutierrez

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Thank God it's the weekend and I finally shook off the weird funk that I was on. That made closing the weekend pretty bearable. The Bubs thought it was because I'm restricting my diet. No, I'm not starving myself but I was cutting down on the portions of what I eat. I mean come on, Summer was fast approaching. I felt like I've "gained" weight but according to this guy from last night, I looked skinny. Which was nice to hear but nothing will deter me from losing some of "my" body fat for the summer.

Got to keep competitive especially hard when somebody's dating a model.

We close the week off with a model portfolio update from the great upcoming model from Brazil. Dutty Wruck (Wellington Wruck) with his super blond hair and green eyes. Such a great combination if you ask me. Here's hoping to see more of him in the future. Photographed by Ronaldo Gutierrez. Wruck was represented by Upper Model Management.

Happy Weekend my fashionistos and fashionistas.






























The Best Things In Life Are Free - Riccardo Tisci by Maciek Kobielski

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Or given to you as gifts. So technically they're free! I have a conundrum, I don't personally have a problem with getting gifts but I do have a problem receiving expensive gifts. Eventhough that it will come from the Bubs. I'm usually very grateful for the gesture but for some reason I feel guilty receiving it. It's probably the fact that in the past people have asked for these gifts back if they can. Which is both tacky and even make me glad that this said individual/s and I broke up. I mean who does that?

At least wait for me to throw it out the window or donate them to charity like a normal human being. Sheesh.

But as most expensive gifts, sometimes there are always strings attached to them. Figuratively and Physically sometimes.

Happy Hump Day my fashionistos and fashionistas!

In today's post we have no other than, my God,  Riccardo Tisci as he appears with an army of male models and Joan Smalls. The interview/ designer profile that appears on the 38th issue of Self Service is photographed by Maciek Kobielski. The pictorial features pieces from both Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 2013 collections of Givenchy.

Wouldn't I love to own all those pieces! I also love and totally agree when he said that Success is when everybody buys and wears his collection, that's the review. So true.





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