You, guys, go green next summer?

There’s something with this greenish trend men’s runways have sorted out.

This is not the most flattering color. But this is certainly the newest shade. Is it a yerk? Or is it a no?

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Kudos to Hermes Men’s RTW Spring 2011 collection

Hermès managed to deliver an immediate to wear RTW collection. Most of the collections is easy enough to get picked up and worn right after the runway.

Let’s point out the cardigans,

Hermes Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Hermes Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

The shirt-like jackets to wear bare torso are so elegant.

Hermes Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Hermes Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Hermes Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Hermes Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Ethnic pants make me think about beach, sun and fun. With a white shirt, it’s the perfect companion of chic grill fete in the Caribbean.

Hermes Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Pleated pants, double belt and flip flops. So cool.

All pics from WWD
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Dior Men’s RTW Spring 2011 gets it fluid

Unlike Raf Simons, Dior got it darker and less structured.
Figures are way manly and lines look like they’re flying around. 

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Raf Simons Men’s RTW Spring 2011 got me dual

Raf Simons introduced an utterly feminine Men’s RTW collection last week in Paris. Evidences are the boot large cut pants, fitted tops, above the knees straight bermudas and shorts.

The androgynous figure of the models added even more confusion about whom this collection was intended for.

I seriously love the whole collection. I’d get it all for myself. Though I’m not sure I’m ready to cross guys dressing that way in the streets.

I purposefully selected only the very hermaphrodite outfits.

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

You see, the figure is seriously female like with this ensemble looking like a dress.

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Here it looks like a long black dress. It lengthen one’s figure.

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

This powdered glazy pink is gorgeous on any skintone

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simons pushed the look to even the haircut looking tomboy

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

Raf Simmons Men's RTW Spring 2011 collection

All pics from WWD
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City shorts for men
June 23rd, 2010

City shorts for men

Spring 2011 RTW runways for men are full of shorts this year. I cheer on this trend.

There were some yet last year. Just last summer, I was there to my sweetheart “Honey, what do you think of shorts? No not bermuda. You know mid thigh shorts made of summer fabrics like linen or cotton. You know it’d flatter your toned legs more than bermuda do”.

Here are my favorites from D&G, Bottega Veneta Spring, Albino Deuxieme, Costume National, Guliano Fujiwara, Gucci, Lab Pal Zileri 2011 RTW runways.

I can’t wait for summer 2011 to happen.

Lab Pal Zileri Men Spring 2011 RTW collection

Lab Pal Zileri

The shorts are more bermuda-like. At first sight the color mix is weird. I’m not sure that a lot of men would walk the streets that way. But

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What’s hotter than a Harley Davidson burning out?

The model who’s doing it of course: Victoria’s Secret angel Marisa Miller.

Do you think that Harley Davidson bikers are gonna recognize themselves in the person of new Srping 2010 campaign babe? I can’t say. I’m not one. Do you think they’re gonna hit new customers? Sure!
Marisa Miller advertises Harley Davidson Spring 2010 campaign

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Lanvin Homme Spring Summer 2010 ad

Lanvin hommes SS2010 advertisingIs that scary? It’s not really what I’d expect from Lanvin as a visual …

But, it’s very Inès Van Lamwsweered and Vinodh Matadin.

Here, the photographers turned models and shoot themselves. Sober black covered Matadin has almost been eaten by glamazon red Van Lamsweered. The pic is fierce. It  stops me from going farther. What do they want to say? Is this Lanvin’s willing? Is this Lanvin’s message? Or is this the photographer couples word?

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Gabriel Aubry as Louis Vuitton model

Since Louis Vuitton hires only stars to be the faces of its campaigns, we may guess that Gabriel Aubry (only if we still got some doubt) is not anymore any model out there.

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Barbara Palvin models for Stella Forest collection

After getting stuck with Barbara Palvin’s angel face on L’officiel Feb 10 cover a few weeks back, I bump into her once more thru Stella Forest Spring Summer 2010 collection campaign.

Barbara Palvin models for Stella Forest

I knew she of Hungary when I had a rush of Hungarian visit when I published my last post about her. She’s 16-year-old and 5”6′ (1m68) tall. 

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The Fresh Spring 2010 campaign of Fendi

Fendi Spring 2010 advertising campaign

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Elisabetta Canalis (under)wears Cavalli line

Elisabetta Canalis is the new face of Roberto Cavalli underwear Spring/ Summer 2010 collection.

Elisabetta Canalis advertises Cavalli underwear Spring/ Summer 2010 Collection

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Louis Vuitton Spring 09 campaign with Madonna

What’s funny is that I used to not like Louis Vuitton a lot. The reasons are plenty.

Louis Vuitton Spring 09 campaign with Madonna

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In the kitchen with Madonna
December 18th, 2009

In the kitchen with Madonna

It seems that Dolce & Gabbanna are getting obsessed with simplicity and kitchen.

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CFDA/ Vogue Award 09 goes to Sophie Theallet

The French-born designer Sophie Theallet is CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund award 09 holder. She wins more than the $200 000 included in the prize. Honestly, I guess one single fashion show costs more than that. First she has one year of marketing, designing and producing mentoring from the industry professionals. Second, a broader audience of opportunists like myself.

pic from Style.com
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Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 RTW dress is yet out

Some lucky girl is already wearing one of the fabulous RTW dress Alexander McQueen introduced during Paris fashion week last September. And you know what? Without horns, the dress is absolutely wearable in everyday life

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Here Camilla Belle is at 2012 Premiere last Tuesday 3 nov in Los Angeles.

Pics from NYT and JustJared

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Madeleine Vionnet, a fashion purist
“What I did is not fashion. It was designed to last forever” said the woman known as the architect of dressmakers. I attended Madeleine Vionnet, puriste de la mode, exhibit last week at The Musée des Arts Décoratifs (107 rue de Rivoli, Paris, Mo Palais Royal). Thrice I was in Paris in the last months, twice I couldn’t attend the exhibit. You imagine how I was thrilled to eventually do it last week. The exhibit lasts until end of January 2010 and showcases more than 130 (fairy) dresses that Vionnet fabricated. I was stunned to figure out how modern the dresses are. They date back to the beginning of the century and they look like contemporary dresses. If you pay a visit, do not hesitate to take the guided tour to understand the era’s context and get full explanation about Madeleine Vionnet’s talent.
Madeleine Vionnet
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Ungaro Spring 2010 RTW collection

Well before its show, I heard much fuss about Ungaro Spring 2010 Collection. The buzz keeps going on after it. Well the reviews are far from utterly positive. Though,  Lindsay Lohan appointment as fashion advisor has drawn serious attention, talk and lines to Ungaro house during the fashion month.

Second (wait for the 1st/) I am not disappointed. I am Ready To Wear this collection.

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