Fashion-speak: and the word is ‘hero-piece’

17 Thursday Mar 2016

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Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

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And the word is

hero – piece

hero – piece (n)

1 refers to the stand-out item of an outfit

2 regarding a total ensemble, the signature element showcased

3 the spotlight factor, which defines the style statement / style intent

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You are my ‘hero’- piece

All eyes on

the leather jacket

colour block / varied finish

sleeves with writst – to – elbow zipper detail

belt with buckle at waist

(photo from before sunrise)

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All eyes on

the hat

“stingy” brim fabric fedora

hemp-brown hue with wide band in dusty pink

(photo from men in this town)

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Ciao Ragazzi! Pitti Uomo (a Firenze)- Abiti da uomo per prossimo autunno : Menswear Fall Fashion, 2015

17 Saturday Jan 2015

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The fashion high voltage spotlight is now solely positioned on

menswear, autumn 2015

runway designs and street style exhibitions-

as presented during the five day ‘fashionableness’ event,

Pitti Uomo (Florence, Italy).

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(photo by Adam Katz Sinding):

And … scene: group pose

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Pitti Uomo has evolved into the fashion world’s

most extravagant menswear occasion.

Established fashion street photographer Scott Schuman,

who is known from his work The Sartorialist,

has dubbed the Pitti Uomo “the Super Bowl of men’s fashion”

for its on and off runway style parade.

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(photo by I AM KOO):

‘Groutfit’, cape affect

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(photo by Tommy Ton):

All in: a little bit of everything

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(photo from gq magazine, uk):

Mustard yellow / cranberry red colour story

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Starting 15 January to 19 January 2015, designers presenting at Pitti Uomo

will showcase their crafted menswear collections for a/w 2015.

Yet, it is the greatly anticipated off runway show of enviable Italian flair for

dress spezzatura (seemingly effortless with maximum impact),

which will be much observed and emulated.

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Why not consider a few street style suggestions: take note.

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Prestare Attenzione ai ragazzi di stile spezzatura !

Pitti Uomo, Fall 2015: Street Style Sass

(photos from gq magazine, uk):

Inner: denim

Outer: fur collared overcoat

Accessory: oversized aviator sunnies

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(photo from ny magazine):

Style Winners

(l) two-colour vest in khaki green / slate grey,

(r) trench cape with strap closure,

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Scarf fashion

(photos from gq magazine, uk):

Chest crossed and buttoned in

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Doubled: neck wrapped print, solid purple flow

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Paisley against check print suit

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(photos from Adam Katz Sinding):

Anything but lack lustre!

layered with iridescent burgundy red trench

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Jacket pairing: window pane pattern

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(photo by I AM KOO):

Monochromatic in latte brown

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(photo by Tommy Ton):

Style exemplar

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

Perfetta!

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(photo by Scott Schuman):

Classic colour combo: charcoal gray and navy blue (from top to bottom)

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Through the looking glass: window pane patterned suits

(photos from gq magazine, uk):

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Outerwear options

(photo by Scott Schuman):

Oversized, subdued print patterned coat

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(photo by Adam Katz Sinding):

Design detailed overcoat

Nehru collar, two-piece visual, contrast buttons, fringes

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(photo from gq magazine, uk):

Chocolate brown corduroy coat, black roll neck top

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(photo by I AM KOO):

Rugged leather bomber

shearling lining exposed at collarar and sleeve hem

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(photos by Adam Katz Sinding):

Cape drama

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Hooded cape with wide shearling collar

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Accessorize me

(photos by Adam Katz Sinding):

Fedoras

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Porkpie hat, red accents: socks and scarf

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(photo by I AM KOO):

Carrier bag: backpack or handheld

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Favlook – Lookfav Street Sass Focus: scarf styling for Fall ’14

16 Thursday Oct 2014

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Scarf fashion for autumn 2014: take a cue from a few street style looks

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Get inspired!

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(image from whowhatwear):

A wrap around

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(photos by Tommy Tom)

Colour block snuggle

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Shoulder wrap

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Artfully draped

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Of thin, neck-tie proportion

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One shoulder fun faux fur

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Casual flair

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‘All backwards’

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(photo from Meoldie Jeng):

Blanket cover

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One thoughtfully done

One thoughtfully left undone

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(photo by Young Jun Koo):

Scarf layering: added dimension and colour

worn by fashion designer, Haiker Ackermann

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(images from etsy.com):

Super chunky with fringe

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To have come full circle

an infinity scarf

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Mark your diary! … for the ‘Return of the Rude Boy’ at Somerset House, London

21 Wednesday May 2014

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Rude Boy

Rudy

Rudi

Rudie

are slanguage street

for the 1960’s Jamaican subculture, which

rocked a reggage inspired music mood and

a fashion flair of sharp suits and skinny ties.

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(image from redbubble.com):

RBL style is back!

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Somerset House, London

is the venue for the summer exhibtion

The Return of the Rude Boy,

which examines the sartorial stance and music making

of the 21st century Rude Boy.

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Curated by photographer and film maker

Dean Chalkley

and creative director

Harris Elliot

the exhibition showcases over 60 portraits of

individuals across the U.K. who embody the

spirit and quality of the modern Rudie

in dress, grooming and music interests.

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Michael Rose sings “Rude Boy”

He’s back in town!

reggae rhythm, dancehall-ability

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There will even be a bona fide Rude Boy barber

at a pop-up station to tidy your look into Rudy style!

(Remember to book for a barber appointment.)

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Return of the Rude boy

13 June – 25 August 2014
Daily 10.00-18.00
Terrace Rooms, South Wing
Free admission

Somerset House, London

for further information visit:

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/return-of-the-rudeboy

Favlook – Lookfav Focus: liking what you see, with fringes on it

22 Saturday Mar 2014

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Fringes / Tassels

are everywhere and found on everything –

clothing

bags

jewellery

hats

on the runway

street style

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– a fun fashion detail which animates any piece with

movement, energy, jauntiness

Makes you want to shake it up a bit!

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Street style Sass

(images from theurbanspotter.com):

PFWAW14DAY7-8851

high stepping lady in red with grey and brown accents

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PFWAW14DAY1-1427

yellow swing

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PFWAW14DAY8-1848

black asymmetric bomber jacket with trailing fringe

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(image from luisaviaroma.com):

black leather trainers with metal fringe

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(image from dg-clothesproject.com):

Daniel González, Bastardisation Collection #3, 2014, gold leaf, spray paint, fringes and bijou on leather decollete shoes, n38 - unique piece, ph Elena Girelli

material mix:

gold leaf, leather, spray paint, textile, bijou (delicately worked)

from the Bastardisation Collection by Daniel Gonzalez

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(images from whowhatwear.com):

Tip of the Day: Daytime Fringe

hula inspired (but not with grass) black leather skirt

animal print trainers

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Street Style

a bit of flapper fashion

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(images from stories.com)

fringe jewellery from & other stories:

silver cuff with gold metal fringe

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gold fringe hair clip

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gold necklace with fringe detail

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for a proper ‘handshake’:

ring with contrast light/dark silver medal fringe

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(images from emmaware.com):

jewellery by Emma Ware

wave neck2.jpg

the re: cycle collection

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the oscuro collection

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the oscuro collection

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(image from accessories magazine.com):

Gucci leather and suede handbags

colour rich general / fringe detail specific:

Gucci bags in leather and suede

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(images from ellecanada.com):

pfw fall 2014 street style mono 6 PFW Fall 2014 street style: How to wear black and white

a salute to AiB (All in Black)

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feathery effect

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sway in the wind:

ivory rucksack with hardware and fringe a flutter

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(photos by I’M KOO):

‘throw your hand in the air!’

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going with the natural flow

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the long of it, nothing short here

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(image from asos.com):

Image 1 of One Teaspoon No Control Leather Tassel Waistcoat

summer music festival-wear:

tasseled leather waistcoat with stud detailing

by Australian brand One Teaspoon

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Image 1 of One Teaspoon Faded Love Leggings with Fringing

marl grey leggings with fringe to side

by One Teaspoon

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Image 1 of One Teaspoon Mariachi Morrison Shorts in Leather

bronze leather short trousers with tassel cuffs

by One Teaspoon

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(image from the guardian.com):

A model presents an outfit by Blue Man during the 2014 Summer collections of the Rio Fashion Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

something(s) extra: by Blue Man

Rio Fashion Week, summer 2014

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On the runway

(stylebistro.com):

necklaces by Roberto Cavalli, s/s 2014

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Just Cavalli, a/w 2014

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(images by fashionising):

Junya Watanabe, s/s 2014

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Derek Lam, s/s 2014

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus … spring outerwear: dusters and slouchy trenches

15 Saturday Mar 2014

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Traditionally dusters adhered to the 4 Ls

light – weight

light – coloured

long

loose

and when horses were the main means of transport

the duster was worn to safeguard clothing from

the dirt/elements of a day’s ride.

With the later introduction of the open car,

both men and women favoured dusters as practical, protective outerwear.

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Today, duster coats span the colour spectrum, but the intention

of loose fit, light – weight with length remain constant –

no longer function- wear but fashion – ready.

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Cue the modern take on the traditional trench –

not as commissioned army wear but as required wardrobe staple.

The new inspired silhouette is a nod to the duster’s 4 Ls.

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Dusters and trenches: signature pieces for a signature look;

spring into it for 2014.

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Dusted … sorted

(images from whowhatwear.com):

Maja Wyh

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Bright Sunglasses + Duster

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(images from asos.com):

Image 1 of ASOS Duster Coat

“I’ll take one in each colour.”

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(image from asos.com):

Image 1 of ASOS Mac in Denim Drape

denim dimension

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On the runway

(images fashionising.com):

Trussardi, s/s 2014

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Burberry Prorsum, s/s 2014

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Camo-wear: now you see it , now you don’t

30 Saturday Nov 2013

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Camouflage-wear

has been on trend – in full view – for the last few seasons

There is no hiding the fashion impact of camo-wear

as it remains visible in both

runway presentation and street style.

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Showcased on clothing as well as accessories:

inventive abstract patterning, vibrant colour, textured textile –

camouflage fashion … it’s all out in the open.

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On the runway, a/w 2013

(images from fashionising):

Alexander Wang

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Michael Kors

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Timo Weiland

by Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein

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Street style Sass: camo

(image from streetstylebystela.com):

Anonymous

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(image from the guardian.com):

All Ages camouflage: camouflage jumper black trousers boots

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(image from stylecarrot.com):

camo-sweater-leahter-leggings

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(images from nssmag.com):

Kalaf Angelo

Wu Xiaofan

Milou Van Groesen

Victor

Simone Marchetti

Amanda

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(image from dirtybk.com):

Dyandra & Mike

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(image from the urbanspotter.com):

Milan Fashion Week Sept 2013

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(image from lelook.eu):

Youngjun Koo

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(image from stylecarrot.com):

camo-skinny-beanie

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(image from carolinesmode.com):

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(image from meninthistown.com):

Anonymous

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(image from fashionjunk);

Dennis

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(image from company.co.uk):

What Company magazine wears to work...

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(image glamcanyon.com):

Anonymous

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Fashion-speak: and the word is ‘hero-piece’

You are my ‘hero’- piece

Ciao Ragazzi! Pitti Uomo (a Firenze)- Abiti da uomo per prossimo autunno : Menswear Fall Fashion, 2015

Prestare Attenzione ai ragazzi di stile spezzatura !

Favlook – Lookfav Street Sass Focus: scarf styling for Fall ’14

Mark your diary! … for the ‘Return of the Rude Boy’ at Somerset House, London

Return of the Rude boy

13 June – 25 August 2014
Daily 10.00-18.00
Terrace Rooms, South Wing
Free admission

Somerset House, London

for further information visit:

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/return-of-the-rudeboy

Favlook – Lookfav Focus: liking what you see, with fringes on it

Favlook – Lookfav Focus … spring outerwear: dusters and slouchy trenches

Camo-wear: now you see it , now you don’t

You are my ‘hero’- piece

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Terrace Rooms, South Wing
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