Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #209
Below: I love the new Spring Summer 2011 Martin Margiela Mens Accessories collection... Love the boots covered with gold leaf and the lace-ups where the leather extends all the way to the soles:-)
Below: Understated bags with a used effect:-)
Below: The mens jewellery mimicks work tools and has a charming vintage finish...
Maison Martin Margiela Spring Summer 2011 Mens Accessories
Mr Margiela may be absent from the creative reins of his namesake brand, his spirits still lives on in Maison Martin Margiela's collections. For Spring Summer 2011, I am duly surprised by the amount of desirable pieces I covet from the mens collections, definitely heaps of improvement from the past 2 seasons.
The use of mundane objects as inspirations have always been embedded in the brand's DNA. Often imbued with a twist, the designs always surprises with ingenuity and understated aesthetics. For this season, I love those gold leaf coated boots which appeared raw but sends out an individualistic glamour unseen anywhere else. Leather bags made from tan leather that is ridden with scratches tells a different story about charisma and appeal for the owner. Love that holdall!
As for mens jewellery, work tools have been reworked to become understated and yet interesting mens rings, bracelets and necklaces. Unexpected mix of materials adds to the appeal. I want those leather and brass nugget bracelets with hammered effects, or even the unusual belts with atypical shaped buckles. All done with a vintage finesse!
Bravo on this new Spring Summer 2011 collection! This is inspiring-fashion:-P
More pics of the Spring Summer 2011 Maison Martin Margiela Mens Accessories collection on my facebook fan page. 'LIKE' my page if you enjoy reading this post:-)
Source: Maison Martin Margiela
Jesse Guns 'n Joneses
Photos by The Cobrasnake
We all had an amazing time at Jesse Jo's party the other night! You can
check out more photos here on The Cobrasnake.
The Material Boy #453
Below: What do you wish for this Friday? Weekend is shopping time! These colourful Hermès Kelly Double Tour Bracelet is screaming BUY ME:-P
TGIF, It's Time For Hermès!
Check out these colourful Hermès Kelly Double Tour Bracelets! Never expected so many vibrant hues for Kelly bracelets. I am smitten by the ones in Iris (Bluish purple) and Ruby. These bracelets are now a must have, especially appropriate for this Spring Summer 2011's colour blocking effects:-P Even the orange red version in epsom leather is a stunner! LOVE:-)
What do you want this Friday?:-) I know I found my wishlist for this weekend!
Source: Hermès
Retail Price: USD430. Where to buy: www.hermes.com
Back and forth.
A few snippets of what I've been up to since you last heard from me. Just like I fell for London I am slowly but surely starting to love the Twin Cities. The big thaw and a great job are helping that along quite nicely.
I've been checking in on things and am pleased to see that many of you are visiting and re-visiting this blog, and I thank you so much for continuing to read my rambles. I've been a bit back-and-forth about keeping it up - we all go through these phases don't we? For the moment I've chosen to carry on and share some lovely bits I have discovered since my move to Minneapolis. You can discover the city right along with me. Keep checking back won't you? And if there's something you'd like to see more (or less) of around here, don't be bashful. I would be delighted to hear from you!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
up & coming
I've been looking for the perfect floor length dress for quite some time. I think these ones fit the bill and tick all my boxes. They're by Anne Tu, whose recently launched her label The Eleventh Hour. She's Sydney based, and after cutting her teeth as Kirrily Johnson's design assistant, she worked for Preen in London. The entire collection is in nudes, whites and blacks. I really like it - its precision and delicacy. Especially this dress! This dress, this dress.
My MANy Bags News #315
Below: Attended the Inaugural Singapore Mens Fashion Week last night... and got to have front row seats at the opening show by Boss Black Fall Winter 2011... Bravo!
myMANyBags @ Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011
Yesterday kickstarts fashion season in Singapore. And what a great way to immerse in all the fashion excitement than to attend the opening show for Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011. 3rd in the world to host a dedicated male fashion week, the event is a welcome addition for Singapore and even the region's fashion calendar. Boss Black enjoys the honour of being the opening gig for the event... sending many well heeled and dressed ladies and gentlemen attending the show into glamour overdrive.
I had the pleasure of being at the show with my fellow blogger friends. And thanks to gracious and always-fun-to-hang-out-with Bagaholicboy... I got front row seats! Nothing beats the unobstructed view of front row:-) Thanks Alvin!
Below: Philip Huang opened the show last night for Boss Black Fall Winter 2011...
Below: Models at Boss Black Fall Winter 2011 (Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011)...
Below: Final walk through... male eye candy roll call?
In addition, being invited as media, we all had a great time basking in 'VIP' reserved media-only areas and enjoyed the festivities with delicious canapés and drinks:-) Each of us also got a complimentary pair of Feiyue trainers... quirky combination of white and black on seperate feet.
Here's some pics from the evening. Enjoy Philip Huang in Boss Black Fall Winter 2011 glory... and many many other cute models and cool clothes to drool.
More pics on my Facebook fanpage here. 'LIKE' my fan page if you enjoy reading this post.
Source: myMANybags
Fern and Rolland March 29th
As promised, another small update with more on the way soon!
Enjoy!
model: Danielle Bird
still waters run deep
Anjali and Rachel from Twenty-seven Names held an exhibition in Sydney last night, to launch their new S/S11 campaign and collection. Unfortunately we couldn't make it, but they did send us these beautiful images photographed by Guy Coombes, and illustrations by Rachel. Can't wait to see the full collection! Enjoy.
Just some dumb pictures I took with my phone on one of yesterday's dog walks. I always remember how much I like San Francisco when the sun is out and it's glowing like crazy in between the apartment buildings ...
The weather this week is planning for sunshine and warm days - which is perfect (to me) and I can't wait to wear that white dress everysingleday.