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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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Go for the Gold: Layering with athleisure wear for Fall/Winter 2016

04 Sunday Dec 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, age neutral, agender fashion, AiW (all in white), andro-chic style, androgynous dress, athleisure, casual wear, coats, dress = ensemble, express yourself, fabric blends, fabrication, fashion = clothes, free to be me, fuzzy wuzzy fashion, gender fluid fashion, gender neutrality, gender non-specific fashion, gender-less fashon, masculine/feminine aesthetic, men's fashion, off - runway, outerwear, personal style, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, signature look, skirt fashion, sneaker footwear fashion, street style sass, style = innovation, style cue, The Look, trouser fashion, urban wear, womenswear

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A/W '16, athleisure wear, fashion staple, fashion trends, gender neutral fashion, runway presentations

Athleisure wear has evolved from a fashion trend to a fashion staple;

influencing dress options for work, fun and smart casual.

Gender neutural, age neutral-

athleisure wear continues to dominate runway presentation and street style.

Create a signature, on-point look for autumn / winter fashion 2016;

incorporate key elements of athleisure attire:

track suit tops/bottoms, hoodies, sweatshirts, leggings,

trousers with contrast colour side stripes,

jersey sports top, immaculate white trainers,

pieces from sportswear  labels (Adidas, Puma, etc.).

Gentle layering forms a sleek silhouette while keeping the chill at bay-

keeping warm and looking good!

Be sublte with athleisure pieces or go bold for gold

for a winning style statement.

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Ladies Lookbook

Trousers/ Joggers

with contrast colour side striping

athleisure-ladies-jumpsuit-trousers-side-stripe-cassie-daves-trend-fashion-style-blogger-cassie-daves-5

(image from Cassie Daves)

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With it in faux fur gilet

athleisure-trouser-side-stipe-joggers-vogue-04-zadig-et-voltaire-winter-16

(image from vogue.com)

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from A.W.A.K.E , a/w ’16

athleisure-trousers-ladies-side-stripes-a-w-a-k-e-vogue-05-awake-fall-2016-ready-to-wear

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Labour and Leisure (work and play)

 from Balenciaga, a/w ’16

front zip hoodies

athleisure-zip-front-jacket-red-ladies-balenciaga-vogue-_mon0509

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athleisure-hoodie-with-stripes-maxi-dress-lace-blues-zadig-voltaire-vogue-06-zadig-et-voltaire-winter-16

(images from vogue.com)

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Skirt scene

pencil skirt with contrast colour side striping

athleisure-skirt-side-stripes-cassie-daves-sports-luxe-fashion-athleisure-active-wear

(image from Cassie Daves)

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Sweat shirt suiting

in matching grey top / trousers with red trim

Evelate the look with pointed stiletto silver pumps!

athleisure-suit-sweatshirt-material-grey-orange-trim-ladies-the-fashion-spot-milano-str-f15-026a

(image from the fashion spot)

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A little bit of everything

in a red/white colour story

zip front Adidas jacket and spotless white trainers

worn with a sheer top detail maxi dress / asymmetric hem

athleisure-adidas-zip-front-jacket-red-silk-dress-red-asymetric-hem-www-the-high-fashion-way-to-wear-an-adidas-track-suit-1886237-1472534964-640x0c

     (image from whowhatwear)

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AiW (all in white)

layering

from Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto

athleisure-wear-y-3-ladies-all-white-vogue-_mon0415

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Sweat-shirt dress

design details:  roll neck collar, “jumper tied at waist/hip” features

athleisure-dress-with-tied-at-waist-sweater-detail-iceberg-f16-vogue-_mon0980

(runway images from vogue.com)

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Casual Cool

outfit:  grey hoodie, oversized sweat trousers with rolled hem

black mules / black crossbody bag

athleisure-hoddie-oversized-joggers-rolled-hem-cream-mules-nss-girls-guri

(photo from nss magazine)

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Ornate long-length overcoat

accessorised with Adidas trainers

athleisure-trainers-addidas-embroidered-coat-fluffy-trim-to-coat-hem-and-sleeve-cuffs-urbnaspotterparisfw16day7-3007

(photo from the urbanspotter)

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Colour bright

white joggers

layered with white roll neck and yoke-yellow jumpers

topped off with burgundy velour long-length coat

(worn shoulder-perched!)

athleisure-joggers-white-yellow-jumpers-roll-neck-shirt-velour-coat-www-all-the-stylish-evidence-in-favour-of-sofa-dressing-1697113-1458069142-600x0c

(image from whowhatwear)

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Gents Style Guide

A tiered ensemble

by Gypsy Sport,  a/w ’16

athleisure-layering-men-joggers-gypsy-sport-vogue-_gyp0110

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Athleisure /  Military  Fashion Fusion

from Casely Hayford, a/w ’16

athleisure-men-f16-casely-hayford-long-length-sweatshirpt-over-trousers-miliarty-embellishmentswith-black-dress-shoesvogue-kim_1314

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Metallic Fantastic details

from Pyer Moss,  a/w  ’16

athleisure-men-layering-roll-nec-muted-colours-pyer-moss-12-pyer-moss-fall-2016-menswear

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“Rocky Balboa” effect

with full length Yeti-esque coat

from Pyer Moss,  a/w  ’16

athleisure-men-track-suit-grey-floor-length-faux-fur-pyer-moss-f16-voguecom-01-pyer-moss-fall-2016-menswear

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Boardroom agenda

pinstripe oversized short trousers with leggings

from Dries Van Noten,  a/w  ’16

athleisure-mens-dries-van-noten-pinstripes-short-trousers-leggings-vogue-_dri0865

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Grey suiting

Christopher Raeburn,  a/w   ’16

athleisure-men-casual-christopher-raeburn-voguecom-arc0166

(runway images from vogue.com)

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Hoodie style Habit

athleisure-hoodie-men-casual-wear-le-21eme-adam-katz-sinding-pitti-immagine-uomo-89-florence-italy-mens-fashion-week-fall-winter-2016-2017_aks86771

(photo from Adam Katz Sinding)

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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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art - influence on fashion, art and fashion, art inspired - fashion, Horiyoshi III- fashion label, Horiyoshi III- master tattoo artist, Irezumi- full body tattoo, Japanese tattoo iconography, traditional Japanese tattoo imagery, urban style, urban wear

 

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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Pharrell Williams “flashes” in short trouser suiting at the Grammy Awards, 2015

09 Monday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inventive, fashion and technology, men's suiting, menswear, ready to wear, short trouser ensembles, sportswear, urban wear

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'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, Adidas, fashion and technology, Grammy Awards 2015, men's short trouser suiting, Pharrell Williams, red carpet fashion

 

Held at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles

the Grammy Awards ceremony honours

outstanding talents in the music industry.

In addition to presentation of showstopping musical performances,

the ceremony is also an occasion for showstopping red carpet fashion.

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Recording artist, music producer and fashion maverick

Pharrell Williams

did not not disappoint and was not disappointed

at last evening’s Grammy Awards, 2015.

 

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For the red carpet walk,

Mr. Williams and his wife, Helen Lasichanh

wore garments from his collaboration collection

with sportswear brand Adidas.

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(image from ibtimes):

pharrell and wife helen, grammy 2015, adidas wear

Mr. and Mrs. in Adidas-wear

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Hers was a grey, one piece, track suit.

His was a grey short trouser suit made from

a reflective fabric which presents white when exposed to light-

definitely, a flash style statement.

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(image from instyle.com):

pharell Williams, short trouser glow suit, Grammy Awards 2015

Short trouser aglow suiting

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Continuing in the mode of short trouser suiting,

Mr. Williams donned a bell-hop inspired look

for the on-stage performance of his mega-watt song hit

Happy.

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(image from cbc.ca):

pharrell, performs in bell hop suit, grammy 2015

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Happy he was too, receiving the award-

Best Urban Contemporary Album for his album

G I R L.

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(image from footwearnews.com)

pharrell accepts grammy award, 2015

Looking Happy

a smile on his face

a Grammy Award in hand!

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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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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):

cycle fashion from free.frbicicleta-moda-bike-fashion 4

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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14 Thursday Nov 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, emerging designers, menswear, menswear designers, music influence - fashion, ready to wear, urban wear

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'90s hip hop fashion influence, autumn/winter 2013, CFDA, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Dao-Yi Chow, Maxwell Osborne, menswear, New York urban fashion, Public School, Swarovski Menswear Designer of the Year Award, urban style

Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne

(image from nytimes.com):

the designer duo behind menswear fashion label

Public School

scooped the

Swarovski Menswear Designer of the Year Award

for their autumn/winter 2013 collection.

The award was bestowed by the

Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

CFDA awards are the Oscars of the fashion industry;

an accolade to excellence.

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Chow and Osborne are both native New Yorkers whose

entry into fashion design was influenced by other factors.

During his final two years at New York University (NYU)

Chow interned for Sony Records.

His ambition was to  work in the music industry.

He grew up listening and loving  ’90s hip hop tunes.

After completing his university studies he worked as a journalist,

writing for Blaze and Vibe magazines.

For Chow, “music was essentially (his) introduction to fashion.”

He was drawn to the style and imagery

projected by hip hop music artists,

whose novel sound and novel attire commanded attention:

urban

unique

attitude

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Osborne’s road to fashion also had its detours.

He attended art school then law school,

but neither was the right fit.

While working as a sales associate at Tommy Hilfiger

he became intrigued with clothes.

He interned at Sean John, the clothing label owned by

music mogul P. Diddy.

While there, Osborne learned a great deal about the

business of running a successful fashion label.

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Chow and Osborne meet when both were with Sean John.

They established a design/business partnership and in 2008

launched their label, Public School:

a menswear clothing line,

 interpretive of their NYC upbringing.

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Public School, a/w 2013

The Collection

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