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A lookbook feature: On the design directive of menswear creative, Ziggy Chen

30 Monday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in gender-less fashon, menswear, minimalism, style ideas?, style inspiration, subdued colours

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agender attitude, menswear, menswear fashion, menswear style options, minimalist fashion, muted colours, Ziggy Chen- designer

 

 

After successfully piloting various fashion projects

Shanghai based, Chinese designer-

Ziggy Chen

steered out on a solo course

to launch his eponymous menswear label in 2012.

 

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His is an aesthetics of fusion, a blending of design elements:

historical referencing and current trends

East and West fashion features

masculine and feminine sartorial slant

textile innovations of mixed fabrication

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The pieces are of subdued perspective

muted colour story

minimalist styling

asymmetric aspects

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Designed by Ziggy Chen

 

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Khaki green scene

striped shirt / trousers (khaki green, black)

knee-length, light-weight coat

(image from ink361.com)

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ziggy chen, menswear, a14 fuk.co.uk 5W4B8802

Relaxed fit suiting

speckled pebble grey three-piece suit

burgundy red,  half tuck shirt

(autumn collection 2014)

(image from fuk.co.uk)

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ziggy chen, menswear, a15, layered, vk.com mIvMRiAq8-M

Layered levels

waistcoat-  slanted stripes

top-  angled rough finished hem

skirt-  box pleating

(autumn collection 2015)

(image from vk.com)

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  ziggy chen, menswear, a15, long overcoat, side, saltandvinegarmag.com salt_and_vinegar_mag_mc-20140113-42616-480x700

ziggy chen, menswear, a14, long overcoat, front, button detail saltandvinegarmag.com salt_and_vinegar_mag_mc-20140113-42617

Charcoal grey overcoat

oversized, asymmetric hem, multi-button closure

(images from saltandvinegarmagazine.com)

 

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ziggy chen, menswear, layering, skirt, lanecrawford.com BRAND_LANDING_PAGE_AW15_MW_Ziggy Chen

The Looks

tiered styling:   jacket, waistcoat, skirt, trousers

inverted-V  hems

subdued colour palette

casual cool, modern vibe

(image from lanecrawford.com)

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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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Patchy Cake Eater: serving up menswear fashion fun for a/w 2015

25 Wednesday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, design philosophy, fabric blends, fabrication, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, gender non-specific fashion, men's suiting, menswear, menswear designers, outerwear, patterns, ready to wear, runway presentation, runway show, style ideas?, style inspiration, Tokyo Fashion Week

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autumn/winter 2015, men's outerwear, menswear, menswear style options, patchwork garments, Patchy Cake Eater - label, Shigeki Morino - designer, shrunken suiting, Tokyo Fashion Week

Patchy Cake Eater

is a menswear label, launched in 2012 by Japanese designer

Shigeki Morino.

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(image from francoiscavelier.com):

designer, shigeki morino, patchy cake eater

designer Shigeki Morino (l) and his assistant Soichiro Nakagawa (r)

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The label name is indicative of the collection presented

at Tokyo Fashion Week,  a/w  2015-

patchwork fabrication, emotive of a feel good from ‘cake effect’.

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The design aesthetics is an unique interpretative of a gender focus on fashion:

“(creating) the masculinity that a woman wearing men’s clothes exudes,

and (applying) it back to men’s fashion.”

It is a modern label with a modern design vision

which manages to be readily translatable from

runway fashion to everyday wear.

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When asked at interview if he had any advice for other emerging designers,

Mr. Morino offered insight from his observations of recent runway presentations:

 

“… if I had to say one thing, it would be that some men’s runway shows here are deviating too far from something wearable. There has to be a balance between entertainment and what is represented should be able to be worn on the street.”

(quote from aserica.com)

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Patchy Cake Eater

chromatic, tailored, fashion fun

Tokyo Fashion Week,  a/w  2015

(images from tokyo-mbfashionweek.com):

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textural, colourful

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tokyo, a15, men, patchy cake eater, blanket, outerwear, runway_00130_x

tokyo, a15, men, patchy cake eater, blanket, outerwear, runway_00140_x

patterned planket

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tokyo, a15, men, patchy cake eater, pink b jacket, runway_00160_x

carnation pink baseball jacket

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tokyo, a15, men, patchy cake eater, shrunken suit runway_00220_x

tokyo, a15, men, patchy cake eater, shurken suit, runway_00170_x

shrunken suiting

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“To infinity and beyond!”: Runway fashion takes off at Pitti Uomo, Menswear Fall 2015 (part 2)

20 Tuesday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fabrication, fashion events, fashion fun, men's suiting, menswear, menswear designers, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Fall 2015, men's suiting options, menswear, menswear designers, menswear fashion, menswear style options, Pitti Uomo, style innovation, style inspiration

For style insight and inspiration as well as sheer fashion fun

the Pitti Uomo, menswear runway presentations

is a ‘yes, please!’ on the international fashion calendar.

The event is always eagerly anticipated and

sets a gold standard for inventive menswear design.

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As Pitti Uomo Fall 2015 draws to conclusion,

we bid a fond goodbye until next season:

“arrivederci alla prossima volta!”

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A glimpse at a some highlight looks from a few final shows:

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On the Runway

Pitti Uomo

Fall 2015

(part 2)

(images from style.com):

From Emporio Armani

‘In just one stroke’

muted colours, high-volume impact, contoured knitwear

fall 2015, men, emporio armani

fall 2015, men, emporio armani,MARC0065

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From Diesel Black Gold

by Andreas Melbostad

‘It’s in the details’

close-fit layering, monochromatic scheme, denim trousers in varied finishes

fall 2015, men, diesel black gold, JPG_1732

fall 2015, men diesel black

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From Gucci

by Alessandro Michele and design team

‘Gender-less at best’

bow neckline blouses, imprint of prints, uncomplicated footwear

fall 2015, men guccifall, 2015, men, guccifall 2015, men, gucci

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From Etro

by Kean Etro

‘Luxe’

lush fabrication, autumnal hues, paisley patterns

fall 2015, men, etrofall 2015, men, etrofall 2015, men, etro

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by Antonio Marras

‘Casual Elegance’

faux fur collars, mixed patterns, suiting options

fall 2015, men, antonio marras

fall 2015, antonio marras

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From MSGM

by Massimo Giorgetti

salmon pink hues, tactile textures

‘spot on’ and spotted monk shoes

fall 2015, men, MSGM

fall 2015, men, MSGM

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From Moncler Gamme Bleu

by Thom Browne

‘…And they’re off!’

in the winner’s -circle, jockey inspired ensembles

quirky accessories:  goggle eyewear, skull caps

fall 2015, men, moncler gamme bleufall 2015, men, moncler gamme bleu

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The Lanvin-look: Menswear, a/w 2014

19 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, casual wear, colourspeak, fashion fun, knitwear, men's suiting, menswear, patterns, ready to wear, runway presentation, shoes... glorious shoes, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, Alber Elbaz, autumn/winter 2014, fashion fun, Lanvin, menswear, menswear - bold accents, menswear - suits, menswear style options, scarf fashion, statement shoes

 

In 2015, the House of Lanvin will celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Established in 1890 by Mme. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin, the label

is now under the creative direction of designer, Alber Elbaz.

 

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(image from en.vogue.fr):

alber elbaz, portrait with name

Alber Elbaz

Creative director, Lanvin

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For the menswear collection, a/w 2014

M. Elbaz presented ensembles, which successfully

combined hints of signature Lanvin elegance

with an injection of genuine fashion fun.

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Elements of the ‘Lanvin’ – look

Menswear,  a/w  2014

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“Wowee, Kazawee” Robin side-wing slip-ons

(from the original ’60s Batman television show!)

(image from thehanalog):

'Robin shoes' from the original Batman '60s tv show

Robin, wearing Mercury-esque footwear

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Statement tees

‘Look at me’  belts

Pink colour story

Stripes and zany patterns/prints

Textural

Modern suiting

Nearly-to-the- floor sweeping scarves

Varied carrier bags

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Without doubt Mme. Lanvin,

herself a fashion forward thinker and business astute,

would be pleased with the

design direction undertaken by M. Elbaz.

 

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(runway images from style.com):

 

Lanvin

Menswear,  a/w  2014

 

 

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‘Robin-shoes’

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 ‘Look at me’  belts

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Pink colour story

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Stripes and zany patterns/prints

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Modern suiting

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Nearly-to-the- floor sweeping scarves

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Varied carrier bags

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lanvin, menswear, a14

 

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Textural

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‘Jack-ets’ to suit all trades

23 Thursday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, fashionspeak..., inspiration, men's jackets, men's suits, menswear, menswear designers, patterns, ready to wear, retro-spection, runway presentation, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration

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autumn 2014, Casely-Hayford, Costume National, Etro, Issey Miyake (MEN), jackets, Jil Sander, Kris Van Assche, men's jackets, menswear, menswear - suits, menswear style options, Shipley and Halmos, Siki Im, Todd Snyder, Umit Benan

 

There is a certain measure of  ‘je ne sais quoi’,

an almost indescribable special something

about a man sporting a well-fitted jacket.

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Be it part of an ensemble of matching jacket and trousers,

cut from the same cloth for an intended constructed look or

an unique deconstructed look of seemingly discordant pieces,

yet which perfectly harmonise:

the effect is evident, a jacket is a definite style maker.

 

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 As the autumnal chill sets in, consider a few jacket styling options:

 

 Runway style inspiration

 

Men’s jacket wear,  Autumn  ’14

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(images from style.com):

Issey Miyake

by designer, Yusuke Takahashi

menswear, jacket, suit, issey miyake a14

Kaleidoscopic fashion groove

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menswear, jacket, issey miyake, a14

Gloves as jacket design extensions

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Costume National

by designer, Ennio Capasa

menswear, jacket, costume national

A colour cornucopia:

aubergine purple jacket

tomato red trousers

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From British father and son design duo

Casely – Hayford

jacket, suit,  red/black checkered, casely hayford

Red suit with faint/fuzzy black rectangular print

worn with long length tee

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jacket, casely hayford, a14

 Bespoke styling

jacket-on-jacket teaming

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jacket, suit, casely hayford, a 14

Burnt siena hued suit with

contrast texture in lapel detail

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By designer, Siki Im

menswear suit, siki im, a14

Form fit

Asymmetric concealed button closure

 

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By designer, Todd Snyder

jacket, todd snyder, a14

A ’60s cool factor

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By Belgian designer, Kris van Assche

menswear, jacket,  kris van assche, a14, stylecomYVL_9846.1366x2048

Soft sheen suiting

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From the design team at Jil Sander

menswear, jacket, jil sander, a14

A bit boxed in

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by Umit Benan

menswear, jacket, suit, umit benan, a14

Suited up!

a home run baseball uniform inspiration

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by Billy Reid

menswear, jacket, billy reid, a14

Fun fabrication

blue textured jacket and blue velvet trousers

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Etro

by Kean Etro, creative director of Etro Men

 

menswear, suit, plaid, etro, a 14

menswear, jacket, suit, etro a14, stylecom_UMB6644.1366x2048

Plaid plain speaking

Plaid, plaid and more plaid

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Shipley and Halmos

by designers, Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos

menswear, jacket shipley halmos

Casual and carefree

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 Jacket takes from

Out and About

 

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(photos by Yu Yuan):

 

mens suiting, camo wear, photo by Yu Yung anonymous1003A camo suit sighting

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menswear, suit options, from before sunrise tumblr_ndoxmtHmcw1sszpmyo1_1280

Showing how it’s done:

los tres amigos

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mens, fashion parade, photo by yu yang tumblr_ndego4rvXv1sszpmyo1_1280

 Style options abound

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(photos by Robert Spangle):

menswer, photo by robert spangle, braces tumblr_ncj5vriBBg1tb66mbo1_1280

 It’s all about the accessories:

braces and attached trouser belt-loop chain

 

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mens, photo by robert spangle, red clothing, senior cyclist tumblr_ncl898mTWm1tb66mbo1_1280

Ruby red remark

 

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  menswear, windowpane suiting, photo from before sunrise, tumblr_ndqy6tr2m51sszpmyo1_r1_1280

Taking in the view:

window-pane pattern, double breast suit

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