WestEast: Luminous alloys

As an introduction to two colorful editorials from this spring's issue of Numéro Homme, here is an editorial from way back in 2003 from Hong Kong-based WestEast magazine, for which I have been a regular contributor.

Gold lama jacket, Robero Cavalli; mustard yellow trousers, Kenzo; luminous yellow sports jacket, Frankie Morello; mauve tank top, Louis Vuitton; gold leather belt, Dior Homme; white gold and diamond pendant, Cartier

From 'Luminous alloys', WestEast Magazine Spring 2003

I have mustard yellow jeans and have always found them challenging to wear, especially since the climate here doesn't allow the same layering as these outfits.

Orange t-shirt, Paul Smith; silver sleeveless puffer, Prada Sport; gold lame suit, Roberto Cavalli; orange jacket, Jil Sander; turquoise silk scarf, Kenzo; metallic striped scarf, Burberry; vintage orange glasses; Harvve Benard from a selection at Cutler and Gross

Six years after and bright colors - flourescents, neons, and hot tints - still find their way into collections and shoots, and are still put together with metallics. Let's see how I'll wear my yellow jeans this time around.

Electric blue silk suit (trousers worn underneath), Dior Homme; pink and black pin stripe trousers; Etro; baseball boots, Louis Vuitton; leather belt; Dior Homme; pink t-shirt, Paul Smith; vintage sunglasse from a selection at Cutler and Gross

Photography by Eric Maillet, Fashion Editor: Georgina Hodson

Fashion exhibits at a Beijing art district

Alexander McQueen at an I.T exhibition at 798 or Dashanzi Art District in Beijing. 798 is composed of decomissioned military factory buildings, of which industrial interiors have been maintaned, like the meat packing factories in New York.





The exposed industrial mechanisms taken together with the disco lights give the place a strange feel. Something tingling.





I think the intention may have been to give life to the clothes, make them jump and dance with their mannequins.



Kenzo, which deserves a second look





Damir Doma, who I only heard of now, but whose latest (Spring/Summer 2009) collections are highly intriguing:





This show by I.T is much better than the Christian Dior & Chinese Artists exhibit, also in 798, which attempts to put together Dior dresses and works by contemporary Chinese artists. Though there are impressive installations that join both media, like the one below, most prove disappointing.



The installation above contains two rows of screens facing each other, with one side depicting original Dior dresses worn by models and the other showing cheap imitation dresses worn by ordinary Chinese (I think also other Asian) women. The two rows of women model and preen, as if they could really see each other - their antithetical nemesis.

It's actually funny because it's honest, with China being the faux fashion capital of the world. Instead of irking the locals, it pokes fun at both sides of the spectrum.

See more images here and here

Some ad campaigns: Fall 2009

Z Zegna







Miharayasuhiro

Moncler

Uniqlo



Raf Simons



Fred Perry x Raf Simons

Kenzo

Calvin Klein

Marc Jacobs

Fantastic Man goes nude and naked

Set at Maspalomas, "one of Spain's most delightful hot spots for naturists", this Fantastic Man editorial (with the same title) for its 2010 Spring Summer issue is one of the most subtle and muted layouts I've seen.


Mr. James Wells is a London resident of northern origins, who works on Savile Row and in his spare time enjoys a good game of Scrabble. Here he waves a hearty welcome wearing a flesh-coloured vest with a nice trim by Petar Petrov and trousers from Cos that sit super-flat and boast a deliciously precise waist band. Strangely, felsh- and nude-coloured clothes are favoured by many a designer yet rarely make it to the shop floor.

Photography by Benjamin Alexander Huseby, Styling by Jodie Barnes




James is with his kind in a nude-tone suit by Calvin Klein Collection, worn with nothing underneath




The shirt underneath is me blushing.


James is wearing a suit by Ann Demeulemeester that benefits from an extra buttonhole detail halfway up the lapel. The shirt in a slightly pinker tone is by Wooyoungmi




My perfect combination! I should try this out soon. Got to admit that the delectably thin belt is likewise "better than naked".


Both nude and sheer: one of fashion's bravest combinations. James pulls it off in a Duckie Brown shirt, worn with Paul Smith trousers and a Tillman Lauterbach belt




But this shows that with the right trouser details, belt can be freely eschewed.


At the beach bar with some German tourist friends (not shown here), James is dressed for cocktail hour in an ingeniously seamed shirt by Lanvin and Kenzo trousers with a pocket so proud it comes with its ow button



James wears a flesh-tone vest from American Apparel. Complementing both the vest and his legs are shorts by Tillman Laueterbach




The beauty visible all around requires a cigarette for full contemplation. For the occasion, James is wearing a shirt by Giorgio Armani and trousers by Missoni




This is the first time I've heard of Tillman Lauterbach. Take a peek at the Fall 2010 collection and you'll see that the nude theme may have been mostly or partially inspired by him.


James relaxes on the beach, his outfit benefitting from a beautiful tonal contrast. He's looking very handsome in a polo shirt from Fred Perry and track pants by Tillman Lauterbach

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

FT How to Spend It: The House of Reassembly

Things are feeling a little topsy-turvy at the moment, so let me leave you with this exquisite mess (hair included).


Cotton jacket, Kenzo; cotton tank to and cotton trousers, Miharayasuhiro; cotton long-sleeve button-top, Richard James; cotton long johns (just seen), Vintage Egg; leather shoes, John Varvatos

'In the Woods' chair made from old discarded chairs, Karen Ryan; hand-folded antique book, Robert Storey Studio

Photographs by Gisela Torres, styling by Damian Foxe

Fashion trends s/s 2011 - Florals

 Alberta Ferretti S/S 2011

 Alberta Ferretti S/S 2011

 Chanel S/S 2011

 D&G S/S 2011

 D&G 2011

 D&G S/S 2011

 Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2011

 Jaeger London S/S 2011

 Jason Wu S/S 2011

 Jil Sander S/S 2011

 Kenzo S/S 2011

 Kenzo S/S 2011

 Louis Vuitton S/S 2011

 Louis Vuitton S/S 2011

 Marni S/S 2011

Mulberry S/S 2011

 Flowers are those part in nature which remides us about approaching summer. When parks and gardens start to cover with colourful carpets, world assume new significance. Flowers accompany us on our whole life, from birth to death. In fashion they bring a breath of fresh air and spring to our wardrobe. Long boho floral dress is must-have this s/s season!

Love,

Joanna