(Un)Button

Apparently unbuttoning is on for men. Hmm, I don't know how accurate that is since when I hear such and such is 'on' I mostly see it in the magazine/show but not much around. But Details say it may be on for the spring, I like Details, so maybe it's on after all.

Details: If your chest is the first thing people notice when you walk into a room, you've probably overdone something," says Tommy Fazio, men's fashion director at Bergdorf Goodman, who notes that the skin resurgence isn't about baring it all—just specific parts of your body.

Me: I agree, it only makes Jude looks sleazier and greasier.

Details: Giving the traditional suit and tie the finger is an enticing proposition, but loosening up without looking like a slob or a sleaze is a delicate operation. There's a difference between gracefully revealing a little chest like Tom Ford (or, for that matter, a flash of ankle like Thom Browne) and channeling white-polyester-era Barry Gibb.


Me: I think Kanye does it well, I like his style alot. The look would be better with a tattoo across the chest. I think with a neck/chest tattoo a man can unbutton more than usual.







Details: Dolce & Gabbana took the flesh feast a step further, presenting silky, shirtless, pajama-like suits accented with nothing more than a scarf tucked beneath the jacket


Me: Too efiminate, even a tattoo of jesus won't save it.





Details: And on your next trip to an island, try out a V-neck sweater without a shirt underneath. But beware of indecent exposure. When your girlfriend tells you your cleavage looks better than hers, you've gone too far.

Me: He shows more skin than Jude, but the difference here is that the skin isn't the first thing you notice.

The Murse

Maybe it's just me, but I am gladly noticing more 'acceptance' of men being as fashionable as women without all the effeminacy and sexual orientation stigmas. One item that is gaining that 'acceptance' is the man purse or the murse.

Those things have been around for ages, but the ones that were designed for men looked (to me) stiff and suitcase-like, they looked like those small bags criminals used to exchange stuff. It's like the designers went out of their way to add every masculine touch there is to the bag, which just made it horrible.

However, I think it was necessity rather than enlightment that pushed the murse out. People, including men, carry so many things these days, from cellphones to iPods not forgetting the keys and wallet. I would stuff my pockets with all those things and it would look awful and feel uncomfortable. I tried many bags to carry these things, but they were just horrible to have around. I tried few messenger bags as well, but couldn't find the perfect one.

The other day I saw the William Sledd murse clip (above) and loved it! I also watched some of the feedbacks clips from some guys and kind of related to them and all the totes on Sledd's or the others' clips were AMAZING . I REALLY hope this catches on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer Stuff

One of the problems I usually face during summer is with outwear. I don't like carrying an umbrella around, so I have to wear something when it's rainy. In most cases, jackets are made from synethic fiber which makes it difficult for your body to breathe during hot rainy days. This jacket is from Gap and they claim that is has a water resistant coating while being 100% cotton.

I was sold by that description and I got this jacket recently. I haven't put it to the test yet, but I hope I won't end up with a shrunken old jacket, lol, it cost a fortune (by my standards at least.)

These straight fit khaki pants are also from the GAP. I don't like khaki's that much because I rarely find a great pair that are as 'striaght-fit' as jeans. I find most of them a little bit baggy and I always thought that is why they were created to start with. These ones seem more put together and the cut is just sublime!

I find New Balance to be dull and bland when compared with walking shoes from Adidas, Nike etc. I don't own any, but lots of NB owners praise the comfort level of their shoes. This pair works well because it can be worn with a dressy outfit or a casual one. They are walking shoes as well, so they work well for both style and comfort. I still hope that NB would come up with more colourful designs.