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 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 Something I can imagine myself wearing 10 years from today yet not look outdated.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 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
By bapester, on February 15th, 2011%  Alexander Wang himself Not just a few days ago, GQ awarded its annual Best New Menswear Designer title to New York based designer Alexander Wang. I have heard his name pop up in the media quite often, but never had a chance to check out his designs. On a slightly unrelated note, is it just me or has there been an increasing presence of fashion designers of Asian ethnicity in the fashion week circuit? Anyhoo, I checked out his previous collections on his website and needless to say they were all great. I just love the intelligence put into each of his designs, quite evident in his choice of materials and textures, details and layers. Besides, as I personally prefer designers with modern and less structured approach to clothes without a heavy hand on the luxury and opulence, his designs were much to my liking. With an undeniably strong AW 2011 showing at the fashion week a couple of days ago, you’d agree that this guy really is on a roll right now, justifying all the attention that being poured unto him at the moment.
» Continue reading Alexander Wang, GQ’s Best New Menswear Designer
By bapester, on February 4th, 2011%  White Mountaineering Geometric Embroidery Desert Boots, it's gonna be stuck in my head for a couple of days at least. A new trend that seems to be taking hold come the winter months is the inclusion of native and ethnic prints. Not sure how big this trend is in the western hemisphere, but judging from the photos taken by GQ.com’s streetstyle photographer this influence seems to hit it big in Tokyo.
» Continue reading White Mountaineering SS 2011
By bapester, on January 18th, 2011% 
Singapore is pushing the envelope yet again in the fashion arena, by hosting the inaugural Singapore Men’s Fashion Week, which will also be the first of its kind in the region.
» Continue reading Singapore’s first Men’s Fashion Week
By bapester, on December 2nd, 2010% …originates from France.
While this, by no means limits the usage of this word to describe only people of that country of origin, the picture below seems to suggest otherwise.
Even if, for argument’s sake, the woman in the said picture was not French, it cannot be denied that she exudes chic and French sensibilities at the same time, ergo the intangible connection between the two.
Thus, in a bid to prevent people from carelessly describing every other girl dressed in the latest trends as ‘chic’, may this photo by the Sartorialist serve as a reminder to all on the proper usage of the word.
(via The Sartorialist- ‘On the Seine, Paris’)
» Continue reading The word ‘chic’…
By bapester, on November 30th, 2010%
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