By bapester, on May 18th, 2011 It’s been months since this collection was first uncovered, but I still haven’t got it off my mind. Ricardo Tisci’s latest take on the modern man’s approach to clothing has left a lasting impact on me.
This collection has been such a strong and seminal one, that I feel that any man stumped on fashion ideas could just look to this collection for inspiration. I for one, am taking a leaf from the Givenchy house’s book this year, and I am not waiting until the fall/winter months to do so.
Boyish, playful, charming. Crew neck sweaters and baseball jackets over pleated shorts and worn with boots, either knee high or hightops with tights. As tangential as some elements may be (sheer tights or the rottweiler prints), Ricardo Tisci blends them together in a way that not only works but lends the wearer an unspoken cool.
 
 
 
photo credits/full collection: gq.com
By bapester, on May 12th, 2011 
I am in love with his version of Feist’s ‘Limit to your love‘. I love Feist for all she does, but for these few weeks at least, James Blake’s version takes the trophy. It’s not that it trumps Feist’s original version, but James brings a much darker and solitary interpretation by deconstructing the song while keeping its meaning intact. It’s akin to dubstep produced for the listening pleasure of the lone occupant in a post modern castle. [link]
» Continue reading There’s a limit to your love.
By bapester, on May 10th, 2011 
I have a confession to make. All I knew about Gruff Rhys before the gig was that he was the frontman of Super Furry Animals, a band whom I also knew of only by name save for a few songs here and there. However that night’s concert has converted me into a believer of his music. Performing as a one man show, he had a literal smorgasbord of little gadgets and technological wizardry in front of him as his musical backup. Above all the ooh’s and ahh’s watching him toy over his metronome (Trevor?), retro keyboards etcetera, it really was a pleasure just to hear him sing and perform. With his down to earth stage presence, he engaged with the audience not just with his jokes but also his voice and his upside down guitar.
Please forgive me for taking photos from a similar vantage point- it was a sit-down concert.
May 33rpm and the nice people at bfm bring more quality live acts to KL. Amen.
click below for more pics.
» Continue reading Gruff Rhys in Malaysia @ mapkl, Kuala Lumpur
By bapester, on May 9th, 2011 I do realise that I live in a tropical country, what with the current heatwave to remind me that we are practically smack in the middle of equator.
But being 21st century global citizens armed with cheap airfares, this means that traveling to temperate countries are never completely ruled out. In the same vein so does the need for a jacket to travel along with. As plans are underway for me to be traveling somewhere this autumn, I thought it would be apt for me to get a jacket. But choosing a suitable design is of the essence, as such travels are few and far between. And so it seemed wiser to get a jacket that was less ‘of the moment’ and more of a timeless design to prolong its wearability. Something I can imagine myself wearing 10 years from today yet not look outdated.
 
Woolrich Woolen Mills Spring 2011 (credit: GQ)
Few things options came up when I was thinking of potential looks that would remain timeless and trendless. One of them was Woolrich Woolen Mills Spring 2011’s compact yet solid collection of vintage outdoor wear (see full collection here). The other was Junya Watanabe Man’s utilitarian work jackets and parka’s (see here). Finally it was a very current nautical/washed out British coastal look (reference here)
Below are the jackets that struck a chord with me in terms of design and price.
» Continue reading The lightweight summer jacket
By bapester, on May 4th, 2011 
Bumped into this online shop while I was on the lookout for a lightweight jacket that I could use for my overseas trip some time later in the year. They have a good selection of stuff – deceptively simple yet well-constructed premium menswear, and more importantly they ship worldwide and provide 20% VAT deduction for non EU shoppers. Above are the ‘table top’ items which I feel encapsulates what will be worn by the discerning guys as the warmer months arrive in the northern hemisphere. While I would by every item on that table top if I could (except the polka dot jeans – I am too old for that) my favourites are the Junya Watanabe MAN gingham anorak and the Quoddy chukka boots which look buttery soft and deliciously comfy.
» Continue reading Summer offerings at Goodhood
By bapester, on May 3rd, 2011 In my books, it is usually unlikely to see these words used in the same sentence. But the picture below which I saw from GQ.com might change my mind, perhaps others’ too. I am generally not much of a celebrity-obsessed sort of person, while I do love menswear I do not care much for items of clothing on the hollywood stars (most probably pre-picked by their stylist).
But it does seem like Zac Efron has definitely grown out of his basketball jersey wearing days on High School Musical. From his coiffed hair down to his well worn hi-tops, can’t seem to find fault this getup.
Potential candidate to outstage George Clooney and Brad Pitt as best dressed male celebrity?
» Continue reading Zac Efron, style icon?
By bapester, on April 26th, 2011 If I needed a pair of prescription glasses anytime soon, these two would be already on the top of my list. Now which one shall I choose? Hypothetically?
I have been eye-ing these ones for quite some time already. The frame design has a vintage feel to it as evidence of this eyewear maker’s 90-odd years history. What takes the cake, though, is the two-toned colour scheme of this particular pair. I’d figure the emphasis on the upper part of the frame would be good to balance out my bottom-heavy face shape. I was hoping to try these on when I was down in Singapore last month. Sadly, the ones stocked in KIN on Haji Lane looked so small that forcing them into my ‘caucasian sized’ face would risk me paying for broken goods.
» Continue reading No eye see?
By bapester, on April 25th, 2011 
The intended title for this post was pedal porn, but the word pedal sounded too close to pedo.
Found out about Bertelli, first name Francesco, a guy based in NY who assembles these beautifully minimal and yet classic bicycles as a hobby. Yes, you read that right. These highly desirable masterpieces on two wheels are assembled using “brand new parts with “new old stock” and vintage parts found at flea markets, old bikeshops, collectors and from my (his) trustworthy suppliers“.
Don’t get me wrong, I do know that I live in a city whose roads are unfriendly to anything without an engine, and whose weather patterns alternate only between scorching hot and torrential rain. The idea of taking bicycling beyond recreational use, just as what is being done in European and Australian cities , remains one that is hard to adopt.
But still, it doesn’t hurt to dream, does it?
Those living in places where cycling is a viable option, you should really check out more beauties at his website.
(via The Rogue)
More drool-worthy bike porn below:
» Continue reading Bike Porn
By bapester, on April 19th, 2011
Have hours of endless fun playing pretending that you’re the next Little Boots or Hot Chip or LCD Soundsystem.
Just randomly click on any of the grey squares and the selected squares will light up in loops and make you the greatest producer on earth!
credits after the jump.
» Continue reading Tenori On Your Laptop
By bapester, on February 25th, 2011 
Kick Ass. As un-fashion as that may sound. This season and every season that preceded it. I just love his collections, but I don’t know why.
 
Could it be that the eastern touch that he brings to menswear is so authentic and brings into context the real Eastern man, and not one of mere tokenism or exoticism?
» Continue reading Umit Benan Fall 2011
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