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A modern twist on the traditional: Mr. Santa Claus gets a fashion forward update. Ho! Ho! Ho-ttie!

14 Monday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion and history, fashion news, iconic garment, iconic image, seasonal fashion, signature look

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'Sartorial Santa', fashion icon, fashion Santa, iconic image, modern Santa, traditional images of Santa Claus, Yorkdale Mall- Toronto Canada

 

 

Is there a new look of a Santa to come?

Is the image of ‘ye ole Santa Claus’, one of Christmas past?

Is Santa of Christmas present evolving into

an avant garde fashionisto?

 

…

It may well be so-

at least at the Yorkdale Mall in Toronto, Canada

where for the last two years, this shopping centre has employed

fashion model, Paul Mason as its Santa Claus.

Mr. Mason is anything but,  a traditional Mr. Claus.

 

 

…

Santa Claus as more commonly envisioned:

The ‘chimney entrance and exit’  jolly, chubby man

in red suit and stocking cap

wide width black belt / shiny gold buckle

with bag filled with toys

santa-claus, vintage santa, fineartamerica.com

(image from fineartamerica.com)

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The  Santa Claus of the Yorkdale Mall, Toronto Canada

as portrayed by Paul Mason is

high fashion attired

slim build

elegantly coiffed

and exudes a bit of ‘bad boy’ attitude

definitely a Sartorial Santa-

a bit of the naughty mixed with the nice.

 

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Sartorial Santa

A modern interpretation of a classic icon

Paul Mason

a Sartorial Santa for a Couture Christmas

appearing this holiday season at The Yorkdale Mall, Toronto Canada

satorial santa, gqcom fashion-santa-toronto

(image from gq.com)

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Paul Mason

A Trapper John-esque Sartorial Santa

satorial santa, journal-news.com

(image from journal-news.com)

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Paul Mason

A new vision on red/white Santa suiting:

white coat/ trousers, red accessories

red high top trainers

a ‘monster face’ hand-held carrier (not a sack in sight!)

satorial santa, gq fashion-santa-2015

(image from gq.com)

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Yet, there remains something quite endearing about

the traditional images of Santa Claus and “jolly ole St. Nicholas”.

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Vintage  Santas

St.  Nicolas

Greek bishop who became

a 4th century saint

renown for his secret gift giving

became the standard on which Santa Claus is modelled

feast day is 6 December

santa claus, vintage santa, st_nicolas, wall.org

 (image from wall-org.com)

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In traditional Finnish costume

santa claus, traditional finnish costume. kids.britannica.com

(image from kids-britannica.com)

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santa claus, traditional santa, inspirational-quotes-cafe.com

(image from inspirational-quotes-cafe.com)

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Loved and anticipated by children

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(image from palestiniansurprises.com)

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Surely,  there is room for additional Santa variants.

With this year’s repeat appearance of Sartorial Santa,

these new ‘Santas’ are not necessarily kiddie focused,

but are geared more towards adult audience appeal.

 

 

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Ho!  Ho!  Ho-ttie!

satorial santa, 365news.biz

(image from 365news.biz)

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Gents, this one’s for you! : on runway outerwear favourites , a/w 2015

21 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, menswear, runway favourites, seasonal dress, seasonal fashion, signature piece

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autumn/winter 2015, autumn/winter clothing, men's coats, men's outerwear, signature piece

It’s time to “bundle up” in signature outerwear

and fashion counter the seasonal elements of

wintry wind

settling snow

cutting cold

running rain

…

For a flawless fashion first impression

made memorable in a statement winter coat

Ready-to-wear

Made

Ready to tackle the big chill 2015

(images from vogue uk):

from Ami

bold, dark tangerine

double breast button closure

men, runway, overcoat, orange, ami

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from Hentsch Man

coffee brown with window pane pattern in orange stitching

men, outerwear, a15, window, coat, Hentsch man

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from Belstaff

mineral white hue with faux fur trim details

men, outerwear, white, faux fur trim details, Belstaff

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from Acquascutum

rich black hue, oversuit comfort, classic cut

men, outerwear, a15, classic over suit, over coat

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from Burberry Prorsum

moss-green leather, double breast

wide-width black faux fur collar

men, outerwear, a15, double breast , leather, green, faux fur black collar, burberry prorsum

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plush fabrication in slate green

hidden button panel

men, outerwear, a15, plush, slate green, burberry prorsum

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from Band of Outsiders

off-centred zip closure

horizontal colour bands across chest

single, flap front pocket

men outer wear, coloured band, zip closure band of outsiders

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from Acne Studios

sage green, trench-inspired coat

contrast colour collar in umber brown

off-centre button alignment

large, exposed pockets

men, outerwear, 15, large, exposed pockets, Acne_Studios

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from Dunhill

teddy bear coat à la 1920s collegiate style

men, outerwear, a15, teddy bear, dunhill

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from 3.1 Phillip Lim

sleeveless, olive-green

black outline details / black straps and buckles

men, runway, outerwear 15, sleeveless, olive green, 3.1 phillip lim

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from Berluti

dual  colour combo

chocolate-brown / black

tab closures

men, runway, overcoat, a15, choc brown berluti

…

from Baartmans and Siegel

hooded, striped, parka styled

men, runway, overcoat, horizontal striped parka, a 15, baartmans and siegel

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