Must Have Items #1

Must have items this season. Preppy with a lil bit of edge. Textures in fabrics i.e jeans shirt, brown leather man-tote in accessories and pair of loafers.

Left: Shirt by D & G, shorts by Corneliani, shoes by Louis Vuitton

Centre: Coat by Canali, shirt and scarf by Kenzo, pants by Hermes, shoes by Maison Martin Margiela

Right: Jacket, shirt, bag and tie by Louis Vuitton, pants by Viktor & Rolf, shoes by Prada

Steven Alan x KEDS for $70.00 per pair. 

Editor At Large

Erman Marzuki

Source: Textbook by John Januzzi

The Rubinacci, Milano via The Sartorialist

I don't know why, but I want that tailored dark brown/black suit so bad. It's so sharp it can cut your fingers. That's why I don't buy off the rack suits because every person have different measurement and it goes by mili-centimeters. So get it right. The perfect fit will get you from "blah"..to "yeah" in 60 secs.

Everything is perfect and the color combinations are just gorgeous with a spark of bright canary yellow neck tie, lime green pocket square, light blue as a background canvas and red wine pair of suede shoes, it really is a statement piece!!

Editor At Large;

ERMAN MARZUKI

Photo credit:

http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

Skinny belt + cardigan

Love this new simple chic style. Skinny belt over a loose cardigan and make the rest of the look tight with leggings/skinny and sky high platform heels/booties. Would try the look soon!!
by Phi / Proenza Schouler PreFall.

Photo from: Style Copycat

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ERman.

Behind The Scene

Behind the scene. Madonna and Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Spring /Summer 2009 ads.



Enjoy!! =)

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ERman.

Top 10 key looks for Spring 2009

Hi gentle readers. I know it's kind of months late. But these are the picks for Top 10 key looks of Spring 2009 based on Men Style.com

1. The pajamas. It made it's debut on the runway a few season back in Dolce & Gabbana and still here on the runway making it's mark. Its obviously for guys with confident, elegant, know-what-I`m-doing attitude to pull it off on the street during the day, top it with classic blazer and newspaper in hand. Bottega Veneta Spring 2009

2. Indian/Oriental influences. Bright flashing colors and rhinestones are not for sari anymore. Bright ethnic hue such as purple, emerald, pink, green had made their way to the runway. And the fabric had gone more flashy than ever with metallic shiny finish, taffeta and silk. Giorgio Armani Spring 2009.

3. Fading/gradient pattern. Made its debut on Prada a few season back. But mostly on shoes and handbag. But the illusion-eye-catching pattern made its way on the dresses and surprisingly mens wear too!! To me, it's one of the 'seasonal' thing that might look good this season but maybe not next season. By Givenchy Spring 2009.

4. Preppy retro look. Fashion is just a cycle. Now it's back!! The preppy blazer, checkered pattern, plaids even the supermodels made their way back to the glossy runway!! the best way to wear this look is, keep it simple as much as you can, with just shirt, pattern/strip blazer, cuffed pants, really vintage hat and genuine leather retro bag. By Junya Watanabe Spring 2009.

5. All white. There are saying out there that you cannot pretty much wear white after 4th of July but listen.. screw them. You can wear what you want what you please these days!! Look at this clean cut, airy feeling. It's approachable, clean and simple! By Kilgour Spring 2009.

6.Pink . Pink dont usually equal masculinity but in recent runways you can see that pink its definitely dominating compare to other colors. Just look at John Galliano's runway. It's crazy. Guys who are confidence enough with his masculinity and having no problem at all wearing pink is the twisted 'in' thing this season. By Louis Vuitton Spring 2009.

7. Micro pattern. Yes, like I said before, pattern is back. It's not on your necktie anymore. On your shirt, blazer, pants, jacket. Expect to see a lot of them coming and dont act surprise because I dont want to be the one who tell you 'I told you so'. By Moschino.

8. The wide stripes. It gives the illusion 'taller' to the one who wearing it. Definitely improving your body posture, make you look elegant, sophisticated and confident. It's very European. By Paul Smith Spring 2009.

9. Low scoop/boat neck. It's not for everyone. Totally for tall, lanky, slim guys with broad shoulders and long neck. To keep it simple, pretty much every male model you see on the runway these days!! But it looks good paired with clean cut blazer. Yes. Men are the new women. By Prada.


10. Cuff shorts. Yes. Cuff is on trend. I dont know what happened, but you can spice up your whatever-there in your wardrobe and make it this season by adding cuff to it. By Versace Spring 2009.

Tell me gentle readers. What is your favorite?
You can check the full runway look at Men Style.com

Kiss;
ERman.

ERman: Editor at Large, Fashion Tips

Kris Van Asche

“The Spring/Summer 2009 collection revolves around the idea of wearing a suit to the beach; I imagined how surfers would wear a suit. I continue to play with the idea of using classic menswear elements and making them relevant and wearable for today’s sportswear generation.” –Kris Van Assche

1. When you are in doubt, just throw on a nice expensive-look leather jacket over anything from crisp shirt to prints tee and you're good to go.
   
2. Faded blue jeans and white sneakers always work. But how about an ankle high boots to spice things up a little bit once in a while?
   
3. If you want to stand out from the crowd, wear ONE extra item. Pair of gloves, accessories, or man-bag always work. Or keep it simple yet expensive such as a high-end scarf, statement shiny patent shoes, or studded belt.
4. If you buy a jacket, make sure it fits and falls exactly above your waistline so it will make your chest look broader and your legs look longer.
5. If you are buying a really expensive suit, opt for a classic shape that gives a man a strong shoulder, a fitted waist, and long legs. Simple is the best.
6. Mixing a pattern together could be hard. Just dont overthink it. Patterns, plaids and stripes used to clash but they are not now.
7. Details. It's all about details. If you are choosing a simple tee, make sure it have really good prints or shiny details such as studs or beads.
   
8. If you want to invest in a pair of cool shades or sunglasses, make sure it's classic cut. A pair of aviator is always a good choice since it will define every bone and shape of your face.
9. Be creative on your choices of texture and fabrics. If you're wearing denim bottoms, try to avoid denim jacket or if you're wearing knit sweater, avoid knit scarf. Just be creative.
10. Girls. If you're going out on a date, first thing to look up on your man are his watch and his shoes. If he wears a good expensive watch, then you know what it means and if he wears a nice clean pair of shoes, it shows that he is a hygienist.

Gucci

“While designing the Spring 2009 men’s collection, the band MGMT’s music and irreverent style provided a synergy for the tropical, freestyle approach to dressing that I wanted.”
–Frida Giannini

Do you have any fashion tips that you want to share?? Share with us!

Kiss;
ERman.