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 Something I can imagine myself wearing 10 years from today yet not look outdated.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 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 October 13th, 2010%  Erin Wasson in Scanlan and Theodore, by Nan Goldin Sorry for the absence of posts these few days, work and personal errands engulfed me the whole of last week until I left for a road trip to the East Coast with my family. Hope to post some travel photos and share some food notes very soon this week.
» Continue reading Scanlan and Theodore as photographed by Nan Goldin
By bapester, on October 7th, 2010% 
Gareth Pugh once again collaborates with director Ruth Hogben and music director Matthew Stone for his third foray into fashion film, this time to showcase his Spring Summer 2011 collection.
» Continue reading Gareth Pugh SS 2011
By bapester, on September 23rd, 2010%  DB, Nehru, belted, shortened sleeves, layering. Cerebral and well-executed, methinks. With this guy’s name all over the fashion world in the recent years, I was curious to check out what his collections had to offer this season. For his menswear collection, we see modern and muted designs in restrained colour palette of royal blue, baby blue, black, and medium brown. While its liberal use of paisley, sheer, embroidery and long flowing scarves may not win over hoardes of men, these elements are incorporated in a manner that is far from camp. I guess his items would work well as individual items as evidenced by its popularity among online shoppers, but there were also a few looks that I liked in particular. *pictures below
» Continue reading 3.1 Phillip Lim SS 2011
By bapester, on August 13th, 2010% Even though I wasn’t a big fan of Kris Van Assche’s work for Dior Homme for the same season, I quite liked the latest collection of his eponymous label. The collection consisted solely of black, white and grey monochromes save for the occasional jolts of black spray paint. As with previous collections, we see this progressive designer redefine the rules of menswear.
» Continue reading Fashion Week Favourites: Kris Van Assche Spring 2011
By bapester, on August 9th, 2010% “F**k. I need every single one of these pieces.”
So says the first commenter on the Fashionisto’s blog in response to the Juun J Spring 2011 collection. I couldn’t agree more.
Being more than a month behind schedule, I wonder if it was time to put to rest my blog postings on my favourite collections from Men’s Fashion Week. Then I bump into the Juun J collection once again, and the urge to share the genius of this Korean-born, Paris-based designer overrules my concerns.
I consider this collection my personal favourite for the season, as I harboured a strong liking for almost every look from its runway. This man’s understanding of the male body silhouette and what works on it is just spot on, as evidenced by the excellent results of his draping, cutting, detailing and choice of materials. Not to mention the high wearability of most of his items. His collection this year featured all models in kefiyyeh-like head covers, coupled with tops or outerwear conventionally-cut or voluminous, many of which possessed freely swinging straps or strings to highlight fluidity. These were worn with pants or shorts, mostly drop crotch or tapered with the narrow pant leg tucked into Juun’s own flip-flop/roman sandal hybrid.
As with my previous posts on the collections, I intend to share selected shots which I consider as my favourites from the runway. The problem with Juun J’s collection is, I can’t decide which photos to share, as I have favourited each photo that I have got hold of. Nevertheless, I will try to condense them to a select few photos.
» Continue reading Juun J Spring 2011
By bapester, on July 20th, 2010% The fashion show portrays the collection as one that visibly harks back a bygone era with wigs, cravats, waistcoats, top hats, tailcoats. However, further inspection reveals as much looking forward as it looks back. Innovative lapels, oversized fits, kooky top-to-bottom prints on suits, floral slip-ons, block colours, movable fabrics – the incorporation of these modern detailing made seeing this collection that much more enjoyable. And what an inspiration it was to see how a master combines the new elements into traditional tailoring.
» Continue reading MFW SS 2011: Yohji Yamamoto
By bapester, on July 12th, 2010% 
Ever fancied living in a world where trenchcoats and military jackets were the order of the day, and sandals were not ugly? I do, and by the looks of it Christopher Bailey most certainly does. Here we see a fantastic collection of outerwear that reportedly have been referenced to early designs by the iconic fashion house’s founder, Thomas Burberry, himself. Sharply tailored jackets that retain a militaristic cutting and detailing, as well as heavily studded leather outerwear reminiscent of ancient Chinese armory are paired with sheer tops, leather pants and jersey trousers.
» Continue reading MFW SS 2011 Favourites: Burberry Prorsum
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