Relishing my cucumber pants

So I suppose it's quite obvious by now that I'm on Pants Fixation Week. But indulge me, especially with this next pair, which I also picked up from a thrift store.



I had to look at them twice, then pace and think several times before I decided to buy them. There's something grotesque about the combination of zippers (they're fake and do not open) and bunched up creases, don't you think?

First I thought that it would be extremely difficult to wear them with anything, but they have slowly come into their own. I had only thought of this terry cloth tee combination before I wore them yesterday, and I was surprised to see that the two very different fabrics didn't clash.



I was also worried that people would shake their heads in disapproval since the pants look so different, but friends and colleagues have not only gotten used to them, but have grown fond of the pair as well.

I, in my part, look forward to wearing them in another surprising combination.


Tee, Replay; pants, thrifted; tote, American Boulevard; thrifted sneakers, Comme des Garçons Shirt; sand necklace, gift

Photos by Cecilia Aycocho

GQ Style: Drum

'Drum' from GQ Style 6, Spring Summer 2008
Photographed by Sebastian Kim, Styled by Garth Spencer

Michael wears shirt, print shorts: both Kenzo; metal belt, Diesel Denim Gallery; metal scarf, Rick Owens; Carrera Tachymeter watch, Tag Heuer; hat, stylist's own. Julien wears print shirt, nylon shorts: both Marni; sunglasses Cutler & Gross



Taylor wears jacket, trousers: both Miu Miu; print shirt, Replay; foldable glasses, Persol. Zuzanna wears silk shirt, nylon shorts: both Dries Van Noten; sunglasses, Chloe



Zuzanna wears jacket, trousers, shoes: all Prada; bracelet, stylist's own. Julien wears jacket, flared jumpsuit, shirt, velvet sandals: all Prada; glasses, Ralph Lauren



Suit, Dolce & Gabbana; print shirt, tie: both D&G; socks, from a selection: Lanvin; shoes and ostrich bag: both Hugo Boss Selection; felt hat, Fred Perry; glasses, Polo Ralph Lauren; fountain pen, Cross; Trainmaster Power Glow watch, Ball



Julien wears pyjama shirt (part of set), Mulberry; trousers, Gap; metal fish necklace, Louis Vuitton; Manometro watch, Giuliano Mazzuoli



Taylor wears suit and shirt: both Jil Sander. Michael wears silk jacket, trousers, shirt, silk handkerchief: all Giorgio Armani; Manometro watch, Giuliano Mazzuoli; glasses, his own; smoking an E-cig, courtesy of Chinawhite



Denim shirt, Yves Saint Lauren; flared trousers, Miu Miu; suede shoes, APC; ring, from a selection: Cartier; lizard wallet, Bill Amberg



I love the outfit on the left best. Have been taking note of the clothing of Paul & Joe of late and I like its young, casual, and carefree character. That is why I like the fact that Paul & Joe items have been matched with a tie by Margaret Howell — another label I have been following — which presents itself still as young but a little more serious and refined. And also the Replay "sack bag".

I like the mood of it all. The denim YSL shirt, the flared Miu Miu trousers, the printed Mulberry shirt, and the Louis Vuitton fish necklace.


Taylor wears jacket, print shirt, trousers: all Paul & Joe; tie, Margaret Howell; belt, Fred Perry; shoes, Doc Martens; Trainmaster Power Glow watch, Ball; bag, Replay. Julien wears print shirt, from a selection and shorts: both Marc by Marc Jacobs; socks, Pantherella; boots, APC; Engineer Master II Moonphase watch, Ball

replay spring/summer 2011

replay spring/summer 2011 campaign

models: erin wasson, texas olsson, emily didonato and jon kortajarena

photographer: chad pitman