The Gentlemen // 3 favourite looks from Menswear Fall/Winter 2012

Armani

The gentleman with an air of mystery

and reserved quietness.

Favourite pieces: headscarves and shawls.

Burberry

The gentleman who is polite

and with character.

Favourite pieces: cropped jackets over the suit and spiked gloves.

Costume National

The young gentleman with

grown-up taste.

Favourite pieces: textured sweaters and jackets

Dolce and Gabbana

The gentleman artist who

works at home and isn't

afraid of extravagance.

Favourite pieces: drop crotch pants and embroidered shirts and jackets

Etro

The free-spirited gentleman who is

also sartorially inclined.

Favourite pieces: patterned ties and feathered cardigans

Jil Sander

The gentleman with a sharp

attitude who is hiding

a softer, quirkier side.

Favourite pieces: animal sweaters and leather jackets

Marni

The thinking gentleman with

impeccable taste.

Favourite pieces: leather gloves and tote.

Prada

The gentleman.

Favourite pieces: striped trench coats and tailored jackets.

(Yes, that's Gary Oldman)

All images are from style.com

The New Lachowski?

Meet Simone Nobili.

What intrigued me the most about this newcomer is his personality. Completely unexpected. It's surprising to see an introvert, contemplative and calm person doing so well in an industry usually known for its ostentatiousness and fast-paced lifestyles.

He's worked for Givenchy, Mugler and D&G among many others. At first, I thought he was Romanian but he's actually Italian. 

The Dolce and Gabbana channel recently posted a video interview of him. Take a look.

The Essential Trench Coat

Top from Zara, Trench Coat from Burberry, Jeans from Jay Jays, 

Shoes from D&G

All images are owned by me

Celine Reincarnated

Remember this silk foulard pant/blouse ensemble from the Celine Spring/Summer 2012 collection?

Well, D&G reincarnated it with a much more masculine touch for this year's Spring menswear collection. All I can say is: thank fuck.


I've been lusting over this design, but a blouse and loose flowy pants is too feminine even for me. Yeah, Kanye wore the blouse at Coachella.

But I'm not Kanye.


So imagine my pleasure when I saw this collection. I really adore the baroque style prints. Even though they're a bit whimsical (a word used a lot to describe most menswear spring collections this year) but because of their symmetry, it still has a very refined, clean and precise feel. The flowiness of the fabric is perfect for the summer - it's comfortable and very wearable - perfect for those sticky, balmy days. 


The prints feel very grand and evoke a kind of magisterial and old-world royal presence, like they've been directly inspired by the ceilings of Versailles.


The denim pairings are very D&G - ultra-sexy, masculine and relaxed. Plus, the denim contrasts very well with the prints. 


Some of my favourites from the collection:

Now the trunks are the cherries on top of the cake. I can't wait for the Australian summer months to arrive. I can't believe I'm saying this since I'm more of a winter, coat/scarf-wearing person but bring on the hot weather! I really want to wear one of these around Bondi Beach.

The full show:

Images taken from Style.com

D&G from Luisa Via Roma

Another unpacking post. This time it's from Luisa Via Roma. I have to say their packaging is just as good if not better than Mr Porter. The shipping is free worldwide which is a bonus because it means I pay a lot less (plus, it's another reason to justify a guilty purchase).

These shoes are ultra comfortable and they go with anything. I'm also eyeing this D&G jacket from the Fall/Winter 2011 collection.

 No, not because Francisco Lachowski wore them on the runway and that purchasing them would somehow spiritually link us together but because it looks cute, has a nice colour and I love Lachowski Mickey Mouse. Really.