When it comes to expanding your wardrobe, the simplest items can often be the most effective. Whether you’re just looking for a new look or conducting some extensive ‘Marie Kondoing‘, adding a few versatile essentials can bring new life to the oldest of outfits. So, here are four essential items that should make their way […]
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Kim Jones’ appointment at Dior was certainly a power move that’s the least unexpected of all the designers’ musical chairs shuffle. His debut for Spring Summer 2019, a departure from Kris Van Assche’s moodier aesthetics, sees Jones approaching the collection with sheer fabrics, reinterpreting the coveted women’s saddle bag and uniting tailoring, couture and sportswear […]
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It goes without saying that I love clothes and own a few expensive items in my wardrobe. I’m the type who would be willing to trade in my first born for a Dior Homme AW17 fur bomber jacket – which, of course, I didn’t do only because I don’t have my child yet. While I’m […]
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Before we talk about my experience of wearing makeup, let me preface this by saying that I’m not an expert in the world of beauty. I don’t know how to beat a face, taking it from pedestrian to glamour puss, like some of these male beauty bloggers do. While I wasn’t one of those little […]
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The detachable arm sleeve warmer was ubiquitous at the AW17 shows. Raf Simons sent models down the runway with knitted arm warmers, worn over outerwear, at his eponymous presentation. He did so too at his debut for Calvin Klein, where fitted versions sit fashionably on the arms of female models. Delada, a Russian label founded […]
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The relationship between fashion and art was historically non-existent – where the art world viewed fashion as whimsical – but look at where we are now. Designers like Kim Jones has incorporated works from artists like the Chapman brothers and Christopher Nemeth for Louis Vuitton while Gucci continues to present us with an onslaught of […]
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Men’s bags have gained more and more attention over the last few years, thanks to the rise in social media and menswear publishers. Gone are the days where guys are scoffed at for carrying anything that makes them, well, less of a man. No longer available in just your average black or brown leather, designers […]
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“I’m a fountain of blood in the shape of a girl,” I thought of these lyrics from Björk’s hit, Bachelorette, when I was writing this. A friend suggested the pattern on this Louis Vuitton SS17 mohair pullover reminded her of a vagina when she first saw it. While I’d vehemently contest that description, it’s after […]
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Street style is a game – I know this because both Glenn and I’ve played it before at New York Fashion Week and Seoul Fashion Week. Sometimes, you think you’ve nailed an outfit that will get even the toughest critiques to snap your photo yet you return home defeated – the photographers had gravitated towards […]
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While I’m savvy about dressing for trans-seasonal weather, I’ve nonetheless copped a few side-eye for wearing a jacket on a sunny fall day or chastised for not covering up on a cool evening. Are you hot or cold, boy? Guys scratch their heads, unsure of what’s appropriate sartorial selection but the concept of trans-seasonal layering is […]
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Dressing up in men’s resort wear is something I look forward to. You’re allowed to show as much skin as you legally can and it signifies the season of extended sunshine, weekend beach getaways and even luxe living, if it involves a tropical holiday where you get to recharge your mind, body and soul. From […]
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