Sep 29, 2010

6 Classic Men's Winter Coats

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Oak
available @ Oak

Comme des Garcons
available online @ Browns

Winter coat season is around the corner and we're having one heck of a time finding a coat. Here are a few from F/W 2010 collections that he's been inspired by.

For more of my coat posts:
More good coats from 2010
Inspiration
Investment Pieces
Best Archival Pieces
Lightweight
Leather
The Side Zip

Sep 25, 2010

Saturday Night Special

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anonymous photo - found Vancouver BC
circa 1968

Sep 24, 2010

Sep 22, 2010

on my way home

Design Lover - Casio Illuminator

circa 1970s
I had to buy the whole bag of watches at a thrift store but it was worth it.

Sep 21, 2010

Quote of the Week - Gail Rubin Bereny



Above all, remember that the most important thing you can take anywhere is not a Gucci bag or French cut jeans; it's an open mind.

Gail Rubin Bereny

Sep 20, 2010

That Dolce Gabbana Chicken Baby Housework Campaign


Remember when I was wondering about Dolce & Gabbana's Madonna campaign - or was it Madonna's Dolce&Gabanna campaign? Anyway, here's a behind the scenes look released today. Note the chicken.

How to find the best mens boots










Well, after trying those Fiorenti & Baker two weekends ago I had to go revisit the inspiration - just to make sure. Last weekend we headed to our local surplus store to see what was in stock. I found both pairs - the parade and the combat (photos 5 & 6) plus a few cool ones for him. Is it just me or is the boot in photo 3 a near spitting image to the Barry Distressed Buttero boots? Of course neither of us walked out with boots but I picked up a Canadian cadet overcoat - currently at the dry cleaner so no photo.

PS The rainy season has begun and I want to bottle the smell of the forest.

Last Weekend on the Turntable

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Seals and Crofts
Although my favourite is Summer Breeze - Diamond Girl has its strong points.

Sep 18, 2010

Saturday Night Special



found - Vancouver BC
circa early 1970s


Sep 16, 2010

Vintage Gucci

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90s
Tom Ford

Sep 15, 2010

am I turning into a poser?

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Haunted by the spirit of my old combat boots I was possesed to try these Fiorenti and Baker Elois-A-Ner on last weekend. I loved them. Haunted by mocking voices in my head chanting, 'You can't buy grunge at the Gap.' I wondered if I'd be a poser if I paid over $575 for them.

PS They look 100 times better in person.

Currently Reading...


Workwear: Work Fashion Seduction
by: Olivier Saillard curator of - Histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine : Les plus beaux défilés de 1971 à nos jours at Les Arts Decoratifs

Sep 14, 2010

Did you know...



It takes about 1,800 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to make one pair of jeans.

Sep 13, 2010

Tip of the Week - Fashion

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Build upon your own wardrobe by choosing complimentary colors, fabrics and shapes.

Sep 9, 2010

Vintage Chanel

1980
Philipe Guibourgé


Fall Basics



his

hers





Total cost = just under $200

I'll always shop op shops. When I go I look for quality, all season fabrics - yes I wear cashmere in the summer.

A great time to hit them is the month before the season ends - everyone else is still in summer mode. We picked up these basics about two weeks ago all for just under $200 - not including dry cleaning. I still need to find a few dresses, some Katherine Hepburn trousers and a coat. He still needs to find a coat, boots, and some trousers.

There's a couple of cashmere sweaters, an Oscar de la Renta jacket, some snakeskin belts, a Burberry jacket, snake skin shoes, Ralph Lauren lizard ballet flats, a Burberry jacket, a couple silk scarves, a pashmina, some Pierre Cardin belts, a James Perse shirt, a couple Ralph Lauren tops and a Charles Jourdan bag.


Sep 8, 2010

What he wore


To the flea market on Sunday.

vintage Ralph Lauren black lambswool sweater
Nudie Thin Finn Dry Black Coated Denim
vintage combat boots


Sep 7, 2010

Quote of the Week - Rudpolph Valentino



Women are not in love with me but with the picture of me on the screen. I am merely the canvas upon which the women paint their dreams.

Sep 6, 2010

Top 8 Best Men's Boots Fall 2010




Nothing like stumbling upon an old muse
for some boot inspiration.

Here are my top picks for Fall boots:





Augusta -- Ksubi
Officine Creative -- Bruno Bordese
Bruno Bordese -- KrisVanAssche
Silvano Sassetti -- Alberto Fasciani
All available online and with free shipping at LUISAVIAROMA

Sep 3, 2010

Best Tie Knot for Short Men



How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot

The Four-in-Hand knot is recommended for shorter men. It's a small knot with a distinctive, elongated asymmetric shape that directs the eye vertically up the body and gives the impression of height. The Four in Hand was also a favourite of James Bond


Related Post - How to Tie a Skinny Tie

Sep 2, 2010

Quote of the Week - Cecil Beaton

Christmas Jam

The truly fashionable are beyond fashion.

Old Fashioned Granola Recipe