January 2011
23 posts
Jan 27th
Jan 25th
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Jan 21st
“Just because you make a mistake, it does not mean you are a mistake. Failure is...”
– Simon T. Bailey
Jan 21st
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“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless...”
– Martin Luther King Jr’s Acceptance Speech, on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, December 10, 1964
Jan 20th
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Jan 18th
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Jan 17th
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Jan 14th
Jan 13th
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Balenciaga: Now&Then
The House of Balenciaga, a venerable fashion powerhouse in the 50s and 60s, has experienced renewed interest in the last few years, what with all the “cool” French and popular American girls sporting the label.  Introducing a new shape, the “sack”, Balenciaga’s silhouette (and to an extent, Dior’s as well) enveloped the body rather than promoting a defined...
Jan 12th
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“A gentleman has a sensitive heart which cannot bear to see suffering in...”
– Mencius (via thetransformedmale)
Jan 10th
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Jan 10th
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Hermès Rive Gauche by RDAI
Hermès has taken not only the Right, but now also the Left Bank of the Seine! Considered a historical monument in Paris, the new Hermès Rive Gauche store occupies what was once an old 1930s swimming club turned famous ready-to-wear showroom (for Dorethée Bis).  The beauty, simplicity and elegance of the space is typical of the Hermès brand. With clean lines and beautiful, curved woodwork, Hermès...
Jan 8th
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Jan 7th
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Sharp Tailoring
(Images: Style.com - Lanvin)
Jan 7th
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Jan 6th
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Red hot
I am not a colourful dresser. By colourful, I mean my wardrobe consists a lot of black, navy blue, white and shades of the aforementioned. I might throw in some camel for good measure, but I am *really* starting to feel the red pant. I first saw it last season at Isabel Marant (aka goddess of cool/tom-boy parisienne street chic), then I saw Andy and Caroline sporting similar looks. Decision:...
Jan 5th
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“Playboy: Was any of your decision not to become compatible with IBM based on the...”
– Playboy Article, 1985
Jan 5th
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Men's Style Referencing
One of my all-time favourite designers is Stella McCartney. Her easy silhouettes and signature “borrowed from the boys” style complements my frame and gives me a reason to shop elsewhere other than the men’s section for that perfectly slouchy fit I’m constantly searching for. McCartmey’s F/W 2010 Collection, however, featured more streamlined daywear perfect for the...
Jan 4th
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Jan 3rd
Jan 3rd
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Show me what you got
So 2011, rumour has it you’re going to be a good year. Let’s make some magic.
Jan 3rd