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Yohji, Jr.? Meet designer Teppei Fujita of menswear label Sulvam

12 Wednesday Apr 2017

Posted by meappropriatestyle in agender fashion, andro-chic style, casual wear, design inspiration, designer profile, emerging designers, fabric blends, fashion = clothes, fashion inspiration, gender fluid fashion, men's fashion, menswear, menswear designers, Paris Fashion Week, runway presentation, signature look, Tokyo Fashion Week, urban wear, urban-chic, Yohji Yamamoto

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Teppei Fujita, graduate of the famed Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo,

is the creative force behind menswear brand Sulvam.

He is a fashion disciple of consummate designer Yohji Yamamoto.

Prior to the launch of Sulvam in 2013,

Mr. Fujita worked as a pattern maker for Yohji Yamamoto.

While in this role, he refined his craft for melding fine tailoring with elements of

urban streetwear aesthetics and styling:  a signature Yamamoto characteristic.

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designer, Tappei Fujita

sulvam, designer, bw image Teppei Fujita pitti immagine _portrait2

(image from pitti imagine)

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Mr. Fujita, shows both in Paris and in Tokyo.

He is particularly  keen to further international interest

in Tokyo Fashion Week, which no doubt will be generated by enthusiasm

over his future creations.

His is a design principle of a fashion fluid attitude:

oversized silhouette

tailored details

various textile content / colours

agender aspect (a non-gender specific look)

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Sulvam

by Tappei Fujita

a/w 2017

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At attention! : military infused fashion from designer, Phillip Lim

03 Tuesday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashion inspiration, inspiration, model trends, ready to wear, seasonal colour, signature look, signature piece, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear

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autumn/winter 2015, bomber jacket, bomber jacket- signature piece, military, military fashion trend, military green, military inspired fashion, phillip lim, signature look, womenswear

 

 

The military trend

is anything but “at ease”-

as it continues to invade runway ready and street style fashion.

 

For the tenth anniversary collection of his label 3.1 Phillip Lim,

 

phillip lim , portrait , aw15 vogue

Phillip Lim

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American designer Phillip Lim presented

his interpretive on military inspired wear:

all in green as signature look with an urban chic vibe.

 

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Get into uniform

3.1 Phillip Lim

a / w  2015

 

 

 

phillip lim , a15, military, MARC0751

Hip hugger parachute trousers

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  phillip lim, a15, jacket, fur trimmed hood, MARC0825

phillip lim, a15, military green, jacket, fur trimmed hood, _A2X0891

Outerwear:  fur trimmed hood and wool undercoat

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phillip lim, a15, military green, bomber MARC0856

Cropped bomber

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  phillip lim, a15, military green, vogue MARC0809

Longer length coat

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phillip lim, a15, military green, dress, flowing MARC0842

Let’s dress it up!

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Fashion label Horiyoshi the Third (Horiyoshi III): interpreting the Japanese body art of ‘Irezumi’

19 Monday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, art speak, design inspiration, design work, fashion and art, imagery, inspiration, menswear, print, separates, signature look, signature piece, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear

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Horiyoshi III

is the celebrated Japanese master tattoo artist

who specialises in creating full body tattoos or suits known as

‘Irezumi’.

Born in 1946 and birth named Yoshihito Nakano-

the artist styles himself as

Horiyoshi III

in honour of his late mentor, Horiyoshi I.

 

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In studio

master tattoo artist of ‘Irezumi’

Horiyoshi III

horiyoshi III, portrait, master and his craft, japantimes

(image from japan times)

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Using traditional Japanese tattoo imagery of

– fauna (particularly tigers, snakes, exotic birds, koi fish)

– mythological beasts (Asian dragon, Fu-Dog, the Phoenix)

– flora (lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, cherry blossom)

– Kabuki iconography from classical Japanese theater,

Horiyoshi III designs intricate/ornate ‘Irezumi’ (full body tattoo)

a painful and lengthy process, numbering several years.

Yet, the result is certainly awe-inspiring.

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Full body as canvas

by legendary tattoo master, Horiyoshi III

(images from actionrecon.com):

horiyoshi-III, body suits, actionrecon.com

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Traditionally, a central area is left un-inked

dividing frontal tattoo images

horiyoshi-III, body suits

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(images from tattooinjapan.com):

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For Horiyoshi III, the instruments of his art are simple:

ink and pen, body as canvas-

the completed work:   complex, detailed.

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In 2009

Steve Yuk, a client of Horiyoshi III

proposed establishing a fashion line of

menswear and womenswear

based on the elegant work of the master tattoo artist.

The following year

the Horiyoshi III clothing label was launched.

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Handmade silk carves, signature shirts, cashmere knitwear,

edgy denimwear, statement jackets

are featured in Horiyoshi III collections:

a melding of exquisite Japanese tattoo imagery

on expertly crafted urban/modern inspired clothing design.

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Horiyoshi III

fashion label

contemporary clothing:   of the moment

classic imagery:   of ancient traditions

Menswear fashion

(images from lyst.com):

Snake print t-shirt

horiyoshi-the-third-black-snake-print-t-shirt

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(image from polyvore.com):

Warrior design

horiyoshi iii, warrior_dragon, polyvore.com

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(images from lyst.com):

Slate grey shirt,  3/4 length sleeve

dragon scale motif

horiyoshi-the-third-black-grey-cotton-t-shirt-with-dragon-scale-motif

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Black t-shirt

mythological Phoenix

horiyoshi-the-third-black-t-shirt-with-phoenix-

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Black hoodie

dragon print on sleeves

horiyoshi-the-third-black-dragon-print-hoodie-

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For him and her

(image from mr.porter.com):

Silk scarves

horiyoshi iii, scarves, mr.porter.com

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Womenswear fashion

(image from styleheroine.com):

Knitwear

black, cropped, roll neck jumper

mythological motif sleeves, scrolled pattern

HORIYOSHI iii, ladies cropped rolled neck jumper, styleheroine.com

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(image from lavozdaily.com):

Large scarf with butterfly motif

Knit leggings

Horiyoshi III,  a / w 2012 , womenswear

horiyoshiIII-aw2012-womens-collection,

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(images from lyst.com):

Jersey dress

black, phoenix imagery

horiyoshi-the-third-phoenix-printed-jersey-tunic-top

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Silk, merino wool knitwear

horiyoshi-the-third-silk-and-merino-wool-knit-

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Kimono-inspired

cardigan in coral hues, asymmetric hem

horiyoshi-the-third-coral-vintage-kimono-shawl-cardigan

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With each collection, a limited number of each design piece is produced,

which promotes a sense of exclusivity and intrigue.

The line has a dedicated following

and is the favourite of many fashion forward celebrities including

Johnny Depp and Tilda Swinton.

The Horiyoshi III label is a perfect composite of

east meets west / fashion meets art.

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Off runway- LC: M, s/s 16

14 Sunday Jun 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion fun, menswear, personal style, signature look, street style sass, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, urban-chic

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LC: M - s/s '16, menswear, menswear style options, personal style, signature look, street fashion

 

 

While the latest designs are being presented on-runway

for London Collections: Men, s/s 2016–

it is the off-runway street fashion

which showcases the eclectic, signature, urban style

unique to London Town:

weird, whacky, wonderful!

 

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London calling …

 

 

The boys are back in town!

Street Style Sass

LC:  M ,  s/s ’16

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(photos from pause.mag):

LCM, ss 16, street style, side eye, pause mag MG_00571

‘Side eye’ glance

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LCM, street style, ss16, graffit script shirt, pausemag MG_02201

Lots to say

graffiti script shirt

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(photos from gq.uk):

 

LCM, ss16, street style, funny trousers, gq DAY1-9965_426x639

Many faces

cartoon trousers

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LCM, ss16, street style, hair, long.short of it, gq DAY1-9826_1083x658

Men’s hairstyling

the long and short of it

 

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LCM, street style, ss16, pizza clutch MG_00011

Pizza delivery box clutch

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LCM, ss16, street style, jacket, images, gq DAY1-9846_1083x658

The essentials

ruler, pencil, safety pin

motif blazaer

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LCM, street style, s16

Horizontal stripes

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LCM, street style, ss16, khaki, gq DAY1-0170_426x639

A khaki spectrum

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(photo by Kuba Dabrowski):

LCM, street style, s16, straps, kuba dabrowski, taw_lcm_day_one_38

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(photos from pause.mag):

LCM, straps, ss16, pausemag MG_01211

Strap attack

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LCM, street style, ss16

Super heroes

puffer jacket team

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(photos by Kuba Dabrowski):

London Men's Fashion Week street style

Old school

newsboy caps and neckerchiefs

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LCM, street style, s16, choo choo clutch, kuba dabrawski, taw_lcm_day_one_06

Accessorise me!

choo-choo clutch

 

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(photos from gq.uk):

LCM, street style, ss16, three piece, gq mag DAY1-9412_1083x658 LCM, street style, ss16, three piece, gq-mag, DAY1-9496_1083x658

LCM, ss16, three piece gq DAY1-9016_GQ_13jun15_RobertSpangle_b_452x610

Three piece suiting

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(photos from buro247.sg):

LCM, street style, ss16

Patchwork

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LCM, street style, ss16

Undercover

camo-fashion

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A cold weather front and fabulous winter wear: New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a / w 2015 (Take 2)

17 Tuesday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, denim-wear, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, style ideas?, style inspiration, urban-chic, winter wear, womenswear

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autumn/winter 2015, autumn/winter clothing, Carolina Herrera, Custo Barcelona, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, New York Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week - a/w 2015, Rag and Bone, runway presentations, Thakoon, The Row, Thom Browne, VFiles designer- Andrea Jiapei Li, VFiles designer- Julia Seemann, Victoria Beckham, womenswear

 

 

It may be a deep freeze outside,

but inside each runway presentation sizzles hot

during New York Fashion Week .

 

Take 2:  another installment of my runway- runaway favourites:

 

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NYFW,  a/w  2015

Runway Highlights

 

 

(images from style.com):

 

 

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite!

from Custo Barcelona

by Custo Dalmau

3/4 length trousers, fun and funky prints

a15, custo barcelona, 3/4 length trousersa15, custo barcelona, 3/4 length trousers

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from Thakoon

by Thakoon Panichgul

Autumnal hues

dress: plush pile wrap with cross-body scarf  (t)

gilet:  lush plush pile remnants-look  (b)

a15, thakoon, plush pile cross body scrafa15, thakoon

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VFiles, community of emerging talents

by VFiles member designer, Julia Seemann

Denim Dynamics

a15, julia seeman, denim calf length, trousers, oversizea15, julia seemann, denim, skirt, circle

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VFiles, community of emerging talents

by VFiles member designer, Andrea Jiapei Li

Urban sports lux, taken to another level

nyfw, a15, Vfiles, andrea jiapei li

nyfw, vfiles, andrea jiapei li, urban, lux, sports

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from The Row

by Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

wrap leather jacket:   cropped, reptilian effect  (t)

wrap leather coat:   dark chocolate brown, side pockets   (b)

a15, the rown, leather, wrap top

nyfw, a15, the row, leather wrap coat

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The ultimate in slip-on slipper shoes

and floor length, sweeping garments

nyfw, a15, the row, floor sweeping, slipper shoe

nyfw, a15, the row, floor sweeping, slipper shoes

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by Thom Browne

An Edwardian era point of view

nyfw, a15, thom browne, edwardian point of view nyfw, a15, thom browne

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by Carolina Herrera

Seismic wave

jumpsuit

nyfw, a15, carolina herrera, seismic wave

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Red by all means

oversize jacket, pronounced sleeves

nyfw, a15, carolina herrera, red ensemble, oversize jacket, pronounced sleeves

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by Victoria Beckham

In ivory

dress in mixed fabrication

with solid top and petals skirt

a15, Victoria Beckham, petal skirt

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from Rag and Bone

by David Neville and Marcus Wainwright 

 patent leather coat and pencil skirt ensemble in deep burgundy

jacket with wide collar in black

nyfw, a15, rag and bone, burgundy/black leather skirt/coat ensemble

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Military vibe with lace

nyfw, a 15, rag and bone, miliatry and lace, black

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Trouser suiting

In cream:  cropped double breast jacket with colour match, slim-fit trousers

nyfw, a15, rag and bone, trouser suit, cropped jacket, slim fit trousers

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A fashion fairytale: the L.L. Bean ‘Duck’ boot becomes the swan of winter footwear

12 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in boot fashion, iconic shoe, menswear, preppy fashion, signature piece, style ideas?, urban wear, urban-chic, winter wear, womenswear

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Having braved

from Massachusetts to Maine,

several frigidly cold New England winters:

I’ve been chilled to the bone by Arctic intense winds,

buried deep in solid packed snow,

and walked with trepidation on icy pavements and paths.

Wearing footwear which kept toes toasty warm

and offered secure, grip soles was always of paramount concern.

 

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L. L. Bean is the U.S.company known for manufacturing

quality outdoor clothing and camping wear/goods

fit to withstand harsh New England weather.

The company was in founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood (L. L.) Bean .

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(image from flickr.com):

  L.L. Bean, flagship store, Maine

Exterior of L. L. Bean flagship store, Freeport, Maine

where a larger than life ‘sculpture’ of

the company’s iconic ‘Duck boot’

has pride of place next to the store’s entrance

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(image from fotolibra.com):

L.L. Bean, flagship store interior

Interior of the L. L. Bean flagship store:

a rustic, log cabin design

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Based in the state of Maine (U.S.A.), the northernmost and easternmost

portion of New England, where inclement clime is expected,

L. L. Bean knows a thing or two about sturdy winter wear.

However, does this translate into fashion-fit trend pieces?

Well, in the past- maybe not.  But,  now …

you bet your Maine lobster, Mainer beard, plaid flannel shirt-  it does!

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(image from alanclaude.com):

L.L. Bean, main lobster poster

Maine lobster

a local culinary staple

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(image from progarchives.com):

L.L. Bean, Mainer beard

Full on Mainer beard

(with ruby lips as option)

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(image from llbean.com):

L.L. Bean flannel shirts

Standard Maine (New England) wear:  classic L.L. Bean flannel shirts

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L. L. Bean’s  ‘Duck boots’  are the popular,

uni-sex, signature New England footwear.

They are made for on-foot navigation of snow

and ice covered terrain.

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Produced to withstand rugged wear and tear,

the boots were first designed for hunting / fishing sports men

and since have been traditionally worn by those

who lead an active outdoor life for work and play.

Bean has been hand crafting these leather and rubber boots for over 102 years.

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(images from llbean.com):

Classic design:  the original ‘Duck boots’

dark tan leather top with gold lace eyelets, red/yellow rolled lace

chocolate brown shoe with thick rubber sole/heel

L.L. Bean, classic duck boots, ladies

‘Duck’  traditionals for ladies

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L.L. Bean, classic duck boots, mens, llbean175054_1914_41

‘Duck’  traditionals for men

 

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L.L. Bean boasts a staff of over 5,000 strong and

achieves over $1.4 billion in worldwide revenue. (stats from whitehouse.gov)

Its flagship store in Freeport, Maine is a landmark building to visit and to shop.

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Recent sale surges, tracked over the last two years,

has shown an incredible increase in the demand for ‘Duck boots’ .

The company has had difficulty in keeping apace

with production to meet the meteoric rise of

in-store sales and on-line orders.

Stock has run low and customer requests have been wait-listed.

Why?

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 L. L. Bean has reported that ‘Ducks’ are now coveted by

fashion conscious city-slickers:

“specifically in urban areas filled with college students, who were embracing understated, even bland styles that (highlight an) authentic ordinariness.”

This new love of ‘Ducks’ as a fashion item,

rather than just reliable practical wear

seems part of the current ‘normcore’ fashion movement,

which promotes non-glitz, down-to–earth dress and styling.

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‘Ducks’ in the city

(image from thesartorialist.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, group shot, ladies

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(image from pixgood.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, guy

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(image from chictopia.com):

L.L. Bean, "Ducks in the City', woman

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(image from niketalk.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, guy on fence

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Variations on a theme

(images from selectism.com):

L.L. Bean, duck boots, green

‘Ducks’ in dark foliage green

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L.L. Bean, Ducks,  textured top

Textured top

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(image from esquire.com):

L.L. Bea, ducks, waxed canvans top in blue

Waxed canvas top in dark denim wash blue

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(image from llbean.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks, slip on, fleece lining

Slip-ons with fleece lining

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To avoid an ‘unhappy face’ disappointment during the holiday season shop,

order classic ‘Ducks’ or modern-twist ‘Ducks’,  Now!

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(image from news.instyle.com):

L.L. Bean, duck shoes, sold out poster

😦

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For further information on L. L. Bean Holiday 2014 apparel / products shopping,

 visit:  http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/512152?page=northern-lights

 

 

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It’s countdown time: less than a month to go before the capsule collection from designer Alexander Wang hits H & M stores!

11 Saturday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in designer/high street collaboration, fashion collaboration, mark your diary, menswear, ready to wear, signature look, sportswear, street style sass, street wear sass, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear

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Fashion wunderkind Alexander Wang can boast a superlative C.V.

 

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In a nutshell:  Highlights (to date)

Born in 1983,  San Francisco born Wang knew

from an early age that he wanted to design.

At age 19:  started a fashion course at NYC’s famed

Parsons New School of Design

At age 21:  he launched his own label (That was quick!)

At age 22:  he presented his first collection

At age 23:  he won the Vogue Fashion Fund, which assisted to

finance his business

 

At age 25:  he was awarded the  Swarovski Award for Womenswear from

the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)

At age 27:  he was hailed Best New Menswear Designer by American GQ

At age 28:  he is named Creative Director of French label, Balenciaga

 

CFDA president, Diane von Furstenberg befittingly calls him a “star”.

 

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And now, before his 30th birthday (26 December)

his enthusiastically anticipated capsule collaboration

with high street giant H & M,

will be in stores on 6 November 2014.

 

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(image from butterboom.com):

 alexander wang, h & m, image

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Wang is the newest member of the Swedish multinational clothing company’s

design collaboration family.  In recent years, H & M has partnered with

Marni, Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfield among others.

 

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Everything is still a bit under wraps and still a bit hush hush.

What is known:

the collection is sports wear focused

with signature Wang urban street vibe

includes womenswear/menswear pieces

lots of black, lots of leather

and the Wang logo in prominence.

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A Sneak Peek

Alexander Wang   -X-  H&M

November, 2014

(images from style.com):

alexander wang, h and m, sneak peek

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alexander wang, h and m, womens, sneak peek

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(image from gq-magazine.uk):

alexander Wang, H and M, capsule,me gq-magazine.co.uk-01-GQ_08Sep14_b_592x888_1

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Mark your diary!

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MFW, s/s 2015: the Fausto Puglisi collection

18 Thursday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion fun, Milan Fashion Week, prints, ready to wear, retro-spection, runway show, urban-chic, womenswear

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'60s fashion - inspired, fashion bling, Fausto Puglisi, gladiator sandals, graphic prints, Milan Fashion Week, sliders, spring/summer 2015, urban style

I am a fan of Italian designer, Fausto Puglisi.

His ‘bells and whistles’ approach may be OTT for some,

but I do admire the extreme exuberance he brings to

his creations.

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(image from marieclaire.it):

Fausto-Puglisi_ portrait from maireclaire.itmain_image_object

designer, Fausto Puglisi

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His work was showcased at the recent exhibition,

The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945 – 2014

held at the Victoria and Albert Museum (London).

Sr. Puglisi is one to watch of the

next generation of Italian fashion talent.

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He continues to grow and to explore:

fine tuning conflicting perspectives of creating

bling things with urban edge, which holds appeal

for a select audience with

the reality of designing for a wider demographics

in order to sustain a business.

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Putting the practicalities aside,

Sr. Puglisi is a design showman and I for one want a front row seat.

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For the s/s 2015 collection presented opening day at MFW,

there was no shortage of ideas, running the gamut:

from ’60s mod to contemporary urban sass,

from gold high shine to graphic prints

and some others in between.

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I am love stuck on the shoes.  Sr. Puglisi brought the ‘bling thing’ factor

to slides and gladiator sandals.

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(images from fashionising):

Fausto Puglisi

MFW,  s/s  2015

The Collection

 

fausto-puglisi-spring-summer-2015-mfw4 fausto-puglisi-spring-summer-2015-mfw13 fausto-puglisi-spring-summer-2015-mfw2

fausto-puglisi-spring-summer-2015-mfw12

fausto-puglisi-spring-summer-2015-mfw5 fausto-puglisi-spring-summer-2015-mfw10 fausto-puglisi-spring-summer-2015-mfw19

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: Cycle – fashion (then and now)

19 Saturday Jul 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, dress = ensemble, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, headwear, history notes, retro-spection, style ideas?, style inspiration, travel-wear, urban wear, urban-chic

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brief bi-cycle history, cycle-fashion, cycle-fashion inspiration, cycling helmets, history notes, Tweed Run - fashion inspirations

With summer 2014 in full -swing

transport by bicycle

is in evidence everywhere-

on country lanes and city streets,

great for getting from here to there.

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For some cycling is a seasonal fair-weather past time.

For many cycling has become the go-to means of daily transport:

environmentally friendly, cost efficient (no petrol costs),

easy to navigate through road traffic and enjoyable.

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Yet cycle-fashion presents its own unique sartorial challenges:

how to look effortlessly chic, while pedaling around town:

to dress for ultimate comfort and ultimate style.

What to wear for a bike ride has been a query posed

since the invention of this two wheel transport wonder.

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The construction of the bicycle, as we now it today,

was perfected by the late 1890s-

thanks to improvement in tire design and metallurgy.

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For men, the bicycle was quickly embraced as a cost

effective means of transport for work and leisure;

 cycling- dress was relatively straightforward.

Long trousers were worn,

tucked to prevent entanglement in the wheel spokes, as well as

 the problem solving and smart – look,  knee length knickerbockers.

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(image fron anywhen.com):

cycle fashion from anywhen.com Eng composer edward elgarElgar-with-bicycle-c-1900.

the composer, Edward Elger

cycle-fashion fabulous in long trousers, easily done

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(image from commons wikimedia):

cycle fashion from commons.wikimedia knickerbociersPortrait_of_Johannes_Christian_Brunnich_with_a_bicycle

knickerbockers:  practical cycle-fashion

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Given the restrictive nature of women’s clothing during the 19th century,

dressing for cycling presented its challenges for the ladies.

Yet, the pioneering forces of the feminist movement proclaimed

the bicycle as a symbol of emancipation:

a doing-away with the confining corset and bothersome bustle skirt –

for clothing of dress-ease and dress-practicality.

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(image from heritage-explorer.co.uk):

cyclefashion from heritage-explorer.co.uk2696_450

sensible skirts for cycling

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(image from change your life ride a bike):

cycle fashion from changeyourliferideabike208045_1883194595320_1105013116_32242899_42163_n

loose skirts for the ladies

knickerbocker trousers for the gents

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In the opinion of Susan B. Anthony, noted American suffragette:

“the bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women

than anything else in the world.”  (c. 1896)

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Today, cycle-fashion is as creative and varied as one’s imagination allows.

A few inspiring looks:

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(image from free.fr):

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pretty ballerina

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(images from pinterest):

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nautical

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it’s in the details: 

grey patterned statement headgear with red straps

coordinated red plaid skirt and mocha-hue trench

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eclectic style setting:  equestrian hat, metallic mini, leather high tops

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a bit boho

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(image from enzo club):

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fashionably accessorised ride: canvas / leather bike bag

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(image from dailymail.co.uk):

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on the move:  London City Boys

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(image from a fashionable sport):

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a YAKKAY helmet (Danish design)

safety and style

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(image from le 21eme.com):

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a touch of the Orient

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stilettos?  mais oui bien sur!

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(image from caramel a la mode):

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denim – wear:  shirt and backpack

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(from free.fr)

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a bicycle built for three:  knickerbockers and argyle socks

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Sartorial Inspiration

Cycle Fashion from the Tweed Run

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(images from the dailymail.co.uk)

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the ladies in fine fashion form

Tweed Run, London 2014

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all in the family

Tweed Run, London 2014

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(image from velo city girl):

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print / pattern mix

Tweed Run London, 2014

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(image from japan trends):

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a flowing cape caught in the breeze

Tweed Run Tokyo, 2013

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(image from the londonist):

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arts blending:  music and fashion

Tweed Run, London 2013

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All fired up: Diesel, a/w 2014

06 Sunday Apr 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, design inventive, diversity in fashion, fashion discussion, model trends, runway show, street style sass, urban wear, urban-chic

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autumn/winter 2014, denim, Diesel - a/w 2014, diversity on the runway, fashion as social statement, leather, military, Nicola Formichetti, runway presentation, social media model casting, Venice (Italy)

Under the guardianship of new head designer

Nicola Formichetti

(who has occupied the post for one year)

(image from stylenotes.ca):

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designer, Nicola Formichetti

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the Diesel brand has remained true to its aesthetic history,

with a dose of needed social-consciousness and

added techie innovation.

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denim

military

leather

street styling

social media platforms

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Mr. Formichetti has re-established Diesel has current currency for

 the expansive-thinking / socially aware / demographically mindful:

employing LGBT models

engaging social media connections (Tumblr) for model casting

encouraging a fashion- sensibility of “inclusiveness”.

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Keeping my eye on this one –

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The Collection 

Diesel,  a/w  2014

(images from style.com):

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anonymous finale

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View the runway show

Venice,  April 2014

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