tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67183630047680597652024-03-14T04:40:33.335-07:00NOSTROMO MODETRAD, MEET THE FUTURE.Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-90740688996737790312014-04-13T15:47:00.003-07:002014-04-13T15:47:50.301-07:00NIKE Air Trainer 1 MID PRM QS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am fascinated with the sartorial man of the future...</div>
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Will he wear an impeccably-fitted grey suit like Vincent Freeman in Gattaca, or dystopian hypermodern plastic harnesses like Korben Dallas of the Fifth Element? Will he carry a light-up umbrella like Rick Deckard in Blade Runner and part his hair classically like Dr. Dave Bowman in 2001: A Space Odyssey? Will he borrow Ripley's Reeboks from Aliens, or Marty McFly's Nike Air Mag's from Back to the Future II? I would like to agree with Krista Now from Southland Tales's assertion about the future: "scientists are saying the future is going to be far more futuristic than they originally predicted." How will the futuristic sartorial man present himself? Will he draw from the past, (our present), while embracing the technological advances of his time? Would he, this modern man, look out of place in the year 2000, or even in 1950? Give him a sleek haircut, a suit tailored to his frame, and shoes to propel him forward through time and space...</div>
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What better way to blast him to infinity and beyond than with a pair of kicks that embody the part to the fullest. These Nikes are polarizing: they demand attention; they dazzle the irises; they literally reflex the world around us, and; they look as though they were worn by an extra in Minority Report. One thing is for sure, they are not safe. Safe...one way to describe many of my purchases. I think "safe" for some, is "classic" to others. Safe is the antithesis of dangerous, daring, outlandish, or....horror of horrors, trendy. However, safe lasts, safe endures, safe looks just as good in 1950 as it will in 2050. I'm thinking a Rolex GMT, a pair of Tod's driving shoes, a Charvet dress shirt, a Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Coat... all safe but classic pieces. Investments even. Again, safe, these ain't. </div>
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Some background. On 27 January 2014, Nike released the Air Trainer 1 MID PRM QS in this radioactive oil slick of colorway. They also released two other decent but relatively bland Air Trainers, an Air Trainer SC and an Air Trainer '94. Details of both are available via an easy web search. This pair, however, is the true star, standing out as a dazzling constellation burning bright in a universe of inky space. I came upon these sneakers by accident, during a trip to Miami that happened to fortuitously coincide with the limited release of this shoe. I initially bargained my way into a pair through eBay from a gentleman who bought them spontaneously and had instant buyer's remorse and who was seeking to sell them quickly. It involved a drive to the outskirts of Miami, a rendezvous at a 24 Hour Fitness to squelch the potential for any funny business, and a subsequent triumphant drive back to my hotel. Fast forward 3 days. Wandering back from a late dinner in Coconut Grove, I happened upon Soles Inc., whose service I cannot praise enough. As I walked in, there, behind glass, was one pair of the Air Trainers I had purchased on a swoosh (get it?) chase three nights before. The pair was in my size, 13, and shockingly, not marked up. 5 minutes later, I departed with the satisfaction that I had one pair that would remain deadstock for my collection, and another that I would rock. The following day, departing through security at Miami international airport in these shoes, I felt like I could press an invisible button and Rocketeer myself straight to my destination.</div>
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As I reflect back on this purchase, I wonder: would the sartorial man of the future wear these? </div>
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Maybe, he already is. </div>
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<i>To err is human, to forgive is divine. </i> I have erred. You see, as previously chronicled <a href="http://nostromomode.blogspot.mx/2013/09/nike-dunk-se-delorean-60-2010.html" target="_blank">here</a>, I explained that prior to recreating the iconic Air Mag from Back to the Future II, Nike created just four McFly-themed sneakers: the Hypedunk Supremes 2008/2010, the Nike Hypermax McFlys, and the Nike Zoom Tre AD. But they were all of them deceived, for another ring was made, in the land of Mordor...err, wait, wrong movie. There was however, another sneaker produced in the McFly colorway, also exclusively sold through one store, and also produced in extremely low numbers. </div>
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Behold, the Nike RT1 High in the McFly colorway. Produced as a Barney's New York exclusive, these kicks dropped in early 2009 and were only made available in limited quantities. Nike included the option of a pair of sea-foam/mint laces to match the soles as well, though, the gray laces give them a more stealth appearance. Although the alternating light and dark grey leather, white sole-trim and pebbled rear panel give these shoes their own unique stand-alone look, it's clear this pair fell from the BTTF II tree. </div>
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Some rather unique details that propel them forward through time: my favorite classic/futuristic sneaker detail: horizontal repeating motorcycle jacket-esque ribbing. The mint paisley on the back of the tongue is a classy hidden touch. Additionally, a detail that I would venture to be lost on most individuals who are not aware from whence the "Nike" name is derived, is a blink-and-you-missed-it set of stitching on the tongue, an outline in sea foam of the Athena Nike Winged Victory, found at the top of a set of steps in the Louvre. </div>
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Loving the future does not equate to a dismissal, disregard, or a weariness for things past. Au-contraire: many times that which is past, can be made new again. That which is past may in fact have appeared in its day to have been ahead of its time. More interestingly still, that which is past may still appear to be futuristic-looking. Some things have designs that remain current, relevant, and timeless: these are classic pieces. However, what really stand out for me, are those pieces that look retro <i>and futuristic</i> at the same time. </div>
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First, what <i>don't </i>I mean? I don't mean things that were meant to specifically look futuristic in the past. Consider such things as "futuristic" cars of the 1950s....these vehicles look futuristic, only from the perspective of someone in the 1950's imagining what the future would have looked like. What happens is that these vehicles look overly 1950s, vice appearing to look futuristic. </div>
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But to achieve both a retro and futuristic look is genius: essentially to look "classic" in any era. To me, those things that most effectively look and feel futuristic are those, for which, appearing to look pioneering or visionary was incidental. How does this happen? Through timeless design. I tend to also favor certain colors that to me appear futuristic. Think the DeLorean: stainless steel. Obviously the shape is very 80s but the boxy look is making a resurgence in automotive design. Upgrade the technology and the DeLorean still looks <i>au courant </i>today, or, tomorrow. But the stainless steel was a key in the timeless design. Imagine if the DeLorean had been green or blue? Just not the same. To me, whether stereotypical or not, greys, silvers, blacks and whites look futuristic because we all envision the future to be sleek, uncluttered: ie, objects will look almost simple because we would have evolved them to their most efficient forms, free of adornments. Not everyone subscribes to this idea, see: Jean Paul Gaultier's costume designs for the hyper-futuristic <i>The Fifth Element. </i></div>
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The NIKE Air Revolution re-issue (yes these are a design from the past, but with a brand-new color way), accomplish the difficult task of look retro and futuristic at the same time. Let's examine: we wore high-tops in the 1980s (original NIKE's), in the 1990s (LA Gear, DK Knights) and through the 2010s (Air Yeezys)...and today. The Air Revolutions are sleek, uncomplicated and look as though a guy from the year 2025 could wear them, existence of powerlaces or not. Also, a very small detail make these shoes: the repeating vertical lines on the rubber ankle strap. </div>
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Imagine these being worn with distressed light-wash Diesel jeans, a fitted graphic tee and a clean short haircut.....while listening to <i>Obsession</i> by Animation driving a White Range Rover Evoque. </div>
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<br />Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-60306515076824771212013-09-02T22:40:00.000-07:002013-09-02T22:40:08.320-07:00NIKE Dunk SE DeLorean 6.0 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I dream about the future a lot. </div>
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So apparently did Philip K. Dick, H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Sirs Isaac Asimov and Arthur Conon Doyle. What is it that draws Man to look to what <i>might</i> be? Why are wormholes, parallel universes, space-time continuums, and time-machines so mind-blowing and maddeningly alluring? Is it that we yearn to know the extent of our own mortality... Or do we all just really REALLY want a Mattel hoverboard already. </div>
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Whatever the reasons, the ideas, thoughts, hypothesis, books, movies and...objects that appear futuristic, to those of us futurists, hold particular appeal. It's one thing to think about the future, but another to hold it in your hand, or, wear it on your feet. If you're a casual reader of this blog, you'll know that I am fascinated by combinations of things from the past with things from the future, such as a perfectly-tailored suit with a hypermodern pair of kicks. Chronicled first <a href="http://nostromomode.blogspot.mx/2011/01/gucci-mens-rtw-ss-2010-dsb9-parachute.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and then also <a href="http://nostromomode.blogspot.com/2011/07/puma-mens-rtw-fw-2010-urban-hilander-by.html" target="_blank">here</a>, I've introduced two visually stunning pairs of sneakers that give me a sense of what we might be bounding about in in the near and distant future. They're sleek, well thought-out, devoid of trend, and would look at home on a space-ship in the year 2050. </div>
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Fans of the film <i>Back to the Future II, </i>including myself, had been clamoring for years for the Air Mags, which, in 2011, Nike finally released. Considered to be the holy-grail for sneakerfiles, these shoes sold out immediately at jaw-dropping prices via a special auction on eBay for all 1,500 pairs, with all proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. A posting on that pair is forthcoming...</div>
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In the meantime, Nike sated its hungry fans with several BTTF2-themed kicks. The Nike Hyperdunk Supremes in 2008 and 2010, the Nike Hypermax McFlys, and the Nike Zoom Tre AD, all served as precursors to the eventual unveiling of the Air Mag. However, Nike also produced something very special, not necessarily BTTF2-themed, but still a member of the club: the Nike Dunk SE DeLorean 6.0. </div>
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Inspired by the ill-fated automobile styled for more form vice function, the DeLorean, which gained cult status with its inclusion in the BTTF trilogy, Nike designers truly outdid themselves. On sale the night of November 26th, 2010, aka Black Friday, at nine PacSun locations in the U.S., all 1,500 pairs sold out instantly. I was able to track down a pair in my size from a DeLorean enthusiast in southern California, and here they are. Of note, the silvery material of the shoe closely resembles the look of stainless steel, of which the DeLorean was made, and the rear of the shoes feature designs reminiscent of the rear window covering. However, the surprise comes on the soles: exact renderings of the taillights. While these sneakers are not necessarily futuristic themselves, they represent and pay homage to something that was.</div>
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Want vs. Need.<br />
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One of my favor(u)rite lines from any movie, oddly, is from Love Actually, the rom-com even the fellas can admit to liking. It goes a little something like this:<br />
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Professor Snape: So, erm, what do you need? ...<br />
Secretary in the form of lust-interest: No. I don't want something I need. I want something I want.<br />
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If one happens to have the means, or the delusional insanity, to spend on frivolous luxuries, I say one only lives one (or twice, according to Nancy Sinatra) so indulge yourself not with something you need, but with something you <i>want.</i><br />
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Where this wants comes from is another issue, but over-simplistically, the brands I tend to frequent, Prada, Lanvin, Hermes, Chanel do an exceptional job of creating and perpetuating "want". Maybe the want satisfies my original hypothesis for fashion? Let's review:<br />
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Who do you want to be?<br />
Where do you want to go?<br />
How do you want to feel?<br />
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Perhaps this want fulfills helping me reach who it is that I want to be, helps me get to wear I want to go, and helps me feel how I want to feel.<br />
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I recently made a want vs. need purchase. Because, honestly, who <i>needs</i> a blushed baby pink satin and silk D&G tuxedo blazer. As background, the Spring/Summer 2012 line would be D&G's last, as the brand would be discontinued. Releasing a statement that read "For the upcoming seasons, D&G will become part of Dolce & Gabbana, giving even more strength and energy to our collections," Domenico and Stefano said "To us, it's like going back to when we began our adventure; full of ideas." <br />
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When I saw this piece, I immediately concluded two things: one, I want this, and; second, I know of approximately zero instances in which I would be able to wear it. Details, details. Slight problem. I have alluded previously that, for high end fashion, I am considered to be a big guy at 6'2" 205lbs. which makes finding pieces I want both troublesome and also very easy, either my size isn't even made, or it's always available. In this case, I lucked out, a 52 and only a 52 was available. However, I wear a 52 for my shoulders and chest and for my long torso. The arms however were laughably long, but I did not have time for it to be tailored and bought it as was. Now, here is some customer service. I take the jacket to another country, to a newly-opened Dolce & Gabbana store, where to my chagrin, only women's clothing and accessories are sold. I walk up to the counter not optimistic but explain that since I bought the jacket at another location and it's the same brand, could they send it to be tailored..... Answer: Wow, you have one of the last D&G-branded men's runway items, not only can we tailor it for you, we'll do it in the store, today.<br />
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Because of the intricacies of the cuff stitching with the satin buttons with functioning button holes, it was decided to to slightly lift the sleeves from the shoulders. How that was accomplished, I will never know, but the result was a perfectly-tailored jacket which I don't anticipate wearing anytime soon. However, I was wearing some old ripped up Diesels and a tshirt to the store when I picked up and tried on the jacket, which according to the sales associates gathered around for my fitting, commented that the look went great as is. Hmm...<br />
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Well, not really. I have 17 already, but who's counting? ::cough cough I think I have a thread caught in my throat cough:: I subscribe to the philosophy that a man can never have too many suits, besides, it's really all we've got. So why not enjoy what little we have to work with? If one wanted to get technical, for each season, multiple different types of suits exist. There are also technically certain fabrics that are appropriate for one season and not another. This blog however exists in part because I whole-heartedly believe that the rules of style are meant to be broken and, to quote myself, when choosing how to present yourself, take these ideas into account:</div>
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Who do you want to be? (Think escapism....how far do you want to run away from the normal)</div>
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I purchased this suit in Washington DC when I was briefly back for work. Washington DC, sartorially known for: Brooks Brothers on Capitol Hill; J.Crew on M Street in Georgetown and; maybe Coogi on U. Street. These aren't criticisms, merely observations after having gone to college there and worked there for several years; every city has it's "look". DC's is a navy not-particularly-fitted suit, light blue button down, rep tie (See: The Preppy Handbook), brown shoes. DC is getting better though, especially M Street. Roll call: Brooks Brothers now carries the entire Thom Browne-designed Black Fleece line, there is a Rag and Bone, Camper Shoes, and now, if one were to venture down toward the Four Seasons Georgetown, (and you should), at 2828 Pennsylvania Ave (calm down, it's still Georgetown), one finds Suitsupply.</div>
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To the uninitiated, Suitsupply is a relative young company, formed in 2000 in the Netherlands and still has relatively few worldwide locations. But where it has set up shop, it's made an impressionable impact. In the U.S. alone, Suitsupply has garnered such awards as "best place to go shopping for suits", by New York Magazine, "coolest new store" by GQ (whose taste has dipped sharply in the past few years), and was ranked Number 1 for suits by the Wall Street Journal. Noted. But I needed to see for myself. </div>
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After hitting the old reliable upstairs back room of the H&M flagship downtown DC, which has truly excellent stuff, I decided to continue my search, which brought me to the newly-opened Suitsupply. Walking in, I had never heard of the store and immediately thought it looked like a cross between the men's department in Top Shop and J.Crew, not necessarily a bad thing. A helpful sales associate walked up and asked if I needed any help. I like to test people like this:</div>
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"Is this like Top Man?" I pondered allowed to no one in particular.</div>
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"What is Top Man?" answered the sales associate cheerfully. I wrinkled my nose and kept browsing. </div>
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The folks working in the back had their sartorial ducks in a row and were extremely helpful. I have peculiar proportions which did not seem to be any problem at all for sales associates who helped me find my general size in the suit I decided on. The associate informed me that Suitsupply does all of their own in-house tailoring, so I said: duh. They put me in front of a floor to ceiling window and away his little hands went with pins, I felt like Cinderella surrounded by singing birds and mice "...and I can do the sewing," etc. After he was done, he called over the "master tailor" to give me the once over, and minimal adjustments were made. The take-away from this experience was that they first asked me how I wanted the suit to fit, instead of just having me stand there and assuming how it's supposed to fit. They delivered exactly what I wanted. A precision-cut jacket with perfectly-tailored pants which, with this type of plaid was very necessarily, lest the suit read very dated. </div>
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On my way out I even came across an incredible burgundy velvet tie. As I was being rung up, I inquired into the large coffee table books they had around the store. The gentleman at the register informed me it was a compendium of all the print ad campaigns generally done since the company's inception. I was surprised when the sales associate who had helped me before brought over an oversized bag containing a brand new copy of the book, which he presented with a smile and a firm hand-shake. </div>
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Collaborative capsule collections between a <i>House </i>and a large retailer: what's the <b>point</b>?<br />
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No really, I'm critically asking, but not criticizing. Think: The Webster for Target, Jeremy Scott for Adidas (see my winged marble hig-top post), the yearly (insert designer) for H&M and to a lesser extent Thom Browne for Brooks Brothers (Black Fleece). They are curious things. From a financial standpoint, ostensibly both sides of the collaborative sartorial coin stand to gain monetarily. Gains come from increased market exposure to consumers who might have been otherwise priced out. It perhaps provides a challenge to both sides to design for a certain price point while retaining the essence of the premium brand's character. But does the premium brand suffer by going too downmarket? Does the mass market retailer suffer by embracing something faux-upscale, thereby rendering the rest of their merchandise not special? </div>
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After politely acknowledging the self-referential irony and whimsy of the Versace for H&M collection, and just window-shopping, I was unsure about the Marni for H&M collection. Marni's quirky esthetic, the peculiar prints and color palette (mud browns, not-quite-navy, pea green, and is-it-red-or-is-it-orange) never appealed to me. But presented with an opportunity to introduce the brand to new prospective buyers at an accessible price point, one never knows what direction the designer might take: go ultra avant-garde (unwearable), or play it very safe (boring). I am referring only to the men's pieces, for the record. </div>
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The Marni for H&M collection was mostly yawn and head-scratching-worthy. The half rain-jackets? I'll wear that when it's, um misting? The long coat with 10 trillion pockets and Little Red Riding Hood hood? Uh, what. The prints looked like a child had made them with a stencil, etc. And the socks? Well those were the answer to a question that nobody asked. There <i>were</i> two pieces (ok, the suit counts as two + a coat, makes 3), that I found to be clever, wearable, and interesting. The long (actually navy) coat with sweater sleeves was new enough that it would stand out from a normal long quasi-trench, but normal enough that I could actually routinely wear it and pair it with normal clothing, i.e. a navy suit underneath. The striped suit was also of interest in that it was made from an interesting almost selvedge-like material and had some interesting tailored details: seams along the inside of the arms, and along the outside of the pantleg in particular. I chose the pants vice the shorts because, uh, I can't wear dress shorts to work. I tried on the light blue dress shirt with the navy collar. But even in my size, the fit was peculiar. Oh, I bought these months after they came out on the sale rack for about 75% off. I am a big guy so it appeared, fortuitously, that the only sizes that did not sell were the sizes that fit me perfectly. Also on the sale rack were dozens of the atrociously-weird non-symmetrical colorblocked sweaters in every size. Even discounted to USD 19.95 I still said no thanks. That was a miss there on that garment. </div>
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Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-8741582589143639712012-06-18T20:00:00.001-07:002012-06-18T20:00:55.727-07:00Marni + H&M Spring 2012After a long hiatus, several updates are coming very soon...starting with Marni + H&M.Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-80497551618038480762011-08-08T20:33:00.000-07:002011-08-08T20:33:51.593-07:00LANVIN LOVES ACNE Capsule Collection F/W '09 Denim High-Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the 2009 F/W season, LANVIN collaborated with Swedish brand ACNE for a capsule collection (we're saw further 2009 and 2010 resurgence collections) that employed the sharp deconstructed tailoring of Alber Albaz with ACNE's expertise in the denim sphere. A gem from this collection was this pair of high-tops in the style has made its way into the men's RTW collection every year since. These appear to be dark blue but they are in fact dark grey with black patent piping. The black waxed laces are a nice detail. I get a lot of mileage out of these as they go with practically everything. Think grey tailored shorts, black spiked belt, white tshirt, black puffer vest, black Ray-Ban Wayfarers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-84960576006156958662011-07-09T12:29:00.000-07:002011-07-09T12:29:48.167-07:00PUMA Mens RTW F/W 2010 URBAN HILANDER by Hussein Chayalan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Great Scot Marty! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">If these leather and plastic sneakers don't immediately make you think of Biff's BMW 633 from Back to the Future II (see the last photo if you don't believe me), then....you haven't seen enough sci-fi movies and/or need to work on your tangential mental reference connections.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">As was the case with the marbled Jeremy Scott Adidas sneakers (one of my original postings), these caught my eye as something truly special and that weren't readily recognizable as Puma. Out of what I consider tired and juvenile designs, I usually ignore Puma except for their occasional collaborations. With these, designed by Puma's Creative Director Hussein Chayalan, even the brightest light, the trademark side design is all but completely hidden. These look throwback and hyper-futuristic all at the same time. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Trad, meet the future indeed.</div><br />
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</div>Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-731542645713330412011-06-25T23:12:00.000-07:002011-06-25T23:12:05.102-07:00HERMES Men's Permanent Collection Solid Orange Silk Tie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm writing this at around 0100 in the morning in the D gates section of American Airlines terminal in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The terminal is vacant save for the cleaning crews, who through their sweeping, dusting, mopping, and floor shining give the impression of bustling, industrious nervous insects preparing their hive for the impending arrival of their queen... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have an aversion to articles of clothing and accessories in certain colors, namely orange and purple, colors opposite each other on the color wheel as it turns out. (This aversion extends to a lesser extent to green and yellow. ) This goes for all shades of orange and purple, from burnt umber to eggplant, respectively; these colors almost universally visually repulse me. It has nothing to do with these colors not matching my skin tone, or my personal seasonal aesthetic (are you a <i>winter</i> or a <i>fall</i>? Answer: What does that even mean?) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That said, I told myself that if I ever did feel compelled to purchase something in either of these two colors, it would have to meet a certain set of criteria. Namely orange or purple would need to hold some special significance to the brand in question. The article or accessory would need to be completely orange or purple, else it would appear as if I was trying to mask the fact that I had made a purchase that contained a little or a lot of two colors I loathe, almost as if these colors were afterthoughts or incidental. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had been contemplating purchasing something Hermes for a long time. For me, my first purchase from a brand has to be something classic, something the brand is known for because they do whatever it is that I'm purchasing, the best. I'm not a scarf guy--they're too fussy, too delicate, and too costumy. This isn't to say I don't appreciate scarves, especially by Hermes. On the contrary; they're just not my look. An eight of an inch of precisely-folded solid white pocket square protruding from a suit pocket is as far I venture into that realm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It goes without saying that Hermes is known as much for their exquisite neckties for men as they are known for their Birkin bags for women. Specifically, Hermes is known for their whimsical, collectable, and instantly-recognizable patterned silk neckties. This color is whimsical and daring enough for me, along with being the Hermes signature, and so this is what I chose. Just what the doctor ordered, a birthday present to myself as it were. The buying experience was exceptional. Although I made it known I was just in the market for a simple silk tie, the sales associate treated me as if I was entertaining the notion of purchasing several ready-to-wear pieces. Multiple associates assisted in the packaging and the ultimate presentation once the transaction had transpired. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I expect to pair this tie with a crisp white slim-fit dress shirt, khaki slacks, a light brown belt and loafers. You can expect to see a picture of the same shortly as I aim to start photographically documenting some of my complete looks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><span id="goog_518273293"></span><span id="goog_518273294"></span>Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-9417428981122351202011-05-28T14:42:00.000-07:002011-05-28T14:42:07.836-07:00PRADA Men's RTW S/S NYLON ACTIVE TRAINER 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A short sign-of-life post. I've been galavanting around without my computer and have been neglecting blogging about recent and not-so-recent (but have yet to be worn) acquisitions of interest. Many more postings are ahead in the coming weeks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I purchased these trainers in the Summer of 2010 at the Prada SOHO store, (which merits its own post at some point) and I have been searching ever since for the more widely-known ugly-beautiful orange and green version. Everything about these shoes works perfectly from a visual aesthetic perspective, which is an exception to the rule for Prada. I'm ambivalent about whether or not it's a good or a bad thing as proportions are all garment and shoe-specific. In the case of these trainers however, these mostly fly under the radar---unlike say, the Espadrilles whose soles came this very shoe. Suede, nylon, plastic, rubber, leather: these fetishistic components have been amalgamated in a wearable, classic shoe. Note, I almost bought them in sky-blue before settling on the modern grey and silver. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I almost left with these--this was taken in the Madison Avenue Store. </td></tr>
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</div>Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-51591442764654890042011-01-15T11:46:00.000-08:002011-01-15T11:48:27.338-08:00GUCCI Men's RTW S/S 2010 GSB9 Parachute High-TopsSometimes style can (and should) be escapist. <br />
Who do you want to be? <br />
Where do you want to go? <br />
How do you want to feel? <br />
I ponder all these things whenever I am considering a substantial purchase...<br />
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Until extremely recently, I had never been a Gucci fan. At all. I lumped it in with Versace in terms of a House whose menswear seemed directionless, uninspired, and tired, with everything slathered in loud branding of questionable taste...<br />
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That is until Frida Giannini's very anti-Gucci scuba-themed Spring Summer 2010 collection. This parachute-inspired pair was featured with multiple different runway looks, and may be the most creative pair of men's luxury high-tops to come out in the last couple years. Nothing even remotely resembles them. They're athletic, elegant, futuristic, clean, and well-proportioned. Think 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea meets Tron Legacy meets Gattaca. The white leather and nylon pairs exceptionally well with the grey nylon straps, silver buckles and dark navy piping.<br />
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Penelope was waiting for Odysseus for a long time while he was away on this shoe Odyssey--my odd proportions extend to my shoe size as well, and thanks to the staff at the (now relocated) Gucci in Tysons Square, Virginia, I was able to have the last pair in the U.S. in my size shipped in from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. <br />
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Most spectacular compliment received while wearing these shoes? I looked as though I had just walked from the set of 2001: A Space Odyssey. And...worth it.<br />
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That said, the piece is extraordinary enough to merit its own posting.<br />
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Fit. In order to fully appreciate the cut and proportions of Lanvin, the proper fit it essential, lest details be stretched beyond recognition if the sizing is too small, or lost unnecessarily in rippling if the sizing is too large. Come now Goldilocks, get off that big bed, walk pass the small one and go to sleep on the made just for you. This jacket, fortuitously, feels as though it was fit just for my odd proportions: long torso, long arms, large shoulders: not exactly fit model. <br />
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Detailing. Deconstruction, deconstruction, deconstruction--and, ruggedness? As the deconstruction is pronounced and obvious, (I would hesitate to refer to it at all as detailing), the <i>Lanvin </i>aspects of this jacket render it much more pronounced and worked than my other more subtle Lanvin pieces (my graffiti t-shirt notwithstanding.) But that's what makes this garment so unique: exposed/deconstructed aspects can be found along each side of the middle zipper, side pockets, under each sleeve and along the cuffs, along the top of the shoulders, and across the bottom hem. The slightly cropped body and the wool collar gives this jacket a decidedly classic American 1950s biker-meets-football player letterman's jacket look and feel.<br />
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and, Lucas Ossendrijver for the men's. Lanvin embodies a unique design aesthetic that I currently find to be incredibly intriguing in high end menswear at the moment: a deconstructed, simple, and modern take on traditional pieces. My two newest acquisitions (in my favorite color) fully embody this refinement and will make quietly sophisticated and confident sartorial statements for years to come.<br />
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The Two-Button jacket includes some exquisite detailing, apparent both up close and from a distance. The deconstruction along the shoulders and the sleeves paired with the contrasting charcoal nylon ribbon taping along the edges of the lapels, pockets, and cuffs make this piece, to the discerning eye, recognizably Lanvin.<br />
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Readers might recall a posting on the Bal Harbour shops in Miami Beach, in which I chronicled my haute adventure in what could possibly be most America's most swank "mall"(collection of boutiques.) While, upon reading that post, it may have seemed that I communicated all there was to tell about my experiences at Bal Harbour, I purposely left one additional story out, as I believed it was special enough to warrant its own post.<br />
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While the Prada boutique at Bal Harbour contained most items one could wish for from the then-current F/W collection, there were several items noticeably missing: the runway shoes directly below (continue reading):<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was something incredibly odd, original, vintage <i>and </i>modern about each of these shoes that only Prada could pull off--it's as if they were caricatures; modern versions of classic shoes. (Think: the minimalist, modern but traditional suits in 2001: A Space Odyssey.) See below how seamlessly they pair with slim-cut dress pants. (I'm purposely ignoring the oddly-proportioned non-seequitor coat.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I decided I needed to see if I could pull these shoes off. The extremely limited stock of select styles (not to include any color variations of the fringe loafer) had been immediately sold out at the Prada boutique, the associate apologetically tells me: strike one. Try Neiman Marcus he helpfully suggests. No one in the men's department has any idea what I'm referring to when I get there: strike two. I walk to Saks Fifth Avenue, where I find the pair below...<br />
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...in an exquisite oxblood color, but in a Lilliputian size that I squeezed into for approximately 10 seconds to take those photos: strike 3. These weren't a total loss however. To me, the fringe detail stood out just a bit too much for my tastes to render them unwearable as a daily work dress shoe. Now...to track them down in a solid color...<br />
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Fast forward one month: dark brown, in my size, acquired. My methods will remain proprietary as the best prestidigitators never reveal the secrets to their best tricks. Please enjoy the fruits of my labor, I am whole-heartedly delighted with my sleuthing:<br />
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No matter how aurally pleasing even the most delightful alarm may sound when selected, upon hearing it in the dead hours of the night, one might equate it with that of an air raid siren; an ominous shriek prompting a quickening of the pulse, momentary disorientation, and an immediate innate need to gather one's wits.<br />
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<i>bzzzzzzzzz </i>cathedral bells <i>bzzzzzzzzz </i>cathedral bells <i>bzzzzzzzzz...</i><br />
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I blearily flail a blindman's arm to my bedstand, searching for my iPhone 4 to turn off the alarm. Once accomplished after what seemed like another Pleistocene era, I think: "(<u>Expletive!</u> <u>Verb</u> me <u>Adj</u>.!) Is this really going to be worth it?" I was undecided as to why I had chosen to sadistically wake myself up on a Saturday morning but remembered the opportunity that lay ahead of me, should I choose to accept the quest...<br />
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The Lanvin <3 H&M collection was only going to be available in two Florida locations: Orlando and West Palm Beach. The closest to Miami Beach was located in the Gardens Mall, in Palm Beach Gardens, at a driving (maybe speeding) distance of about about an hour and a half. I had called the store the night before and when I inquired into their expectations for crowds arriving for the launch, I was told to arrive "5am-ish". Now that I was awake--I mentally committed to go, mostly because what I aspired to acquire, if I were so lucky to enter when items were still available, were almost entirely going to be Christmas presents for others. (I did however very much want the Creme suit jacket; the Navy version makes an appearance below.)<br />
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I arrived to a mostly deserted parking lot around 5:30, and, fully committed to getting a competitive place in line, got out and walked to the entrance of the mall to wait it out. My exit from my own vehicle was apparently all the motivation others needed, and as if choreographed, multiple car doors opened at once, and people made their way tentatively to the mall entrance to queue up. It was an eclectic but friendly and well-behaived group (<i>for savage haute couture fashion piranhas hungry for Lanvin mea</i>t). Fortuitously, I had the opportunity to sit next to an impeccably-styled gal whose encyclopedic and intimidating knowledge of obscure fashion, made passing the hours before the opening a true pleasure. I highly recommend her blog.<br />
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We made a pact to attempt to stick together in line and to try to snag pieces for each other, if it came to that. Promptly at 8:00, a door opened and she and I were one of the very first ones to run through the deserted mall (think McCallister family racing to catch a flight in Home Alone), and arrive at the velvet ropes of the entrance into H&M. Our sprint was not in vain for we secured the coveted entrance bracelets of the first group to enter, meaning, whatever this store had received, would be available to our group first.<br />
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To shop the men's collection, a bracelet was not needed, though a group was forming to be the first into that section of the store as well (possibly to be the first to get their hands on the highly coveted trench or the rare tuxedo of which this particular location had only received six examples?) I decided I was to make the best use of my place in line and shop the women's collection first, making efficient use of my whirlwind 15 minutes. Sufficed to say, everything from the women's collection that I had sought to get, I left with. There will be some very happy people come Christmas morning this year.<br />
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Upon securing the items from the women's collection, I promptly made my way downstairs to the men's. As I surveyed the area, it was fascinating to see which items had gone the quickest and which had been left almost completely untouched. The tuxedos were of course the first to go, as there were only six examples, one in each size. Second, (oddly) were the sunglasses, and third, were the navy suit jackets with satin lapels and pocket detailing. (The creme jackets went to other stores I was told.) Predictably, there were many examples left of both of the extremely (and dare I say, of <i>questionable taste</i>?) purple t-shirts. It was possible that these could have been immensely popular and that H&M had simply restocked the items, but I didn't believe that to be the case. The neckties with sequins and the draw-string pants almost universally sat ignored. As I perused the khaki trench coats, the long navy overcoats and the plaid blazers, I spotted, hidden, a tuxedo, complete with pants. My hand broke the sound barrier reaching for it, haute couture sonic BOOM! I originally had not intended to get the tuxedo as I believed the flower details was a bit much for my tastes. As I examined it, I was pleasantly surprised two-fold: first, the flower was actually a removable pin; and secondly, it was thoughtfully and tastefully designed and added a conversation piece to an otherwise safe, albeit it superbly-cut tuxedo. Additionally, I noticed that one example of the navy sport coat remained, in my size no less. Upon trying these two complete looks on, it became very apparent how small the sizes ran: it necessitated that I go up two sizes in the pants. <br />
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As a final memorable touch, H&M graciously encouraged me to take the hangers home with me, and gave me a canvas garment bag each for my purchases from the men's collection, pictures of which, can all be found below.<br />
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Merci bien Monsieur Elbaz.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hangers for pieces in the Men's collection featured blue hearts; for the women's collection it was pink.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful detail on the removable tuxedo flower embellishment. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Satin buttons complimented the satin lapels, and were an understated surprise touch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The midnight blue suit will also features satin details throughout.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pocket detail which I initially planned to remove is growing on me. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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</div><div>& something nylon for travel for the last...<div><br />
</div><div>Any guesses?</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Stay tuned...</div>Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-72368386275140120862010-11-11T12:23:00.000-08:002010-11-11T12:23:24.930-08:00Jeremy Scott for Adidas JS Wings 2.0 White MarbleIn 2008, Adidas paired with American designer Jeremy Scott to launch an apparel and footwear collaboration line called Jeremy Scott for Adidas originals by originals, in which standout pieces from the collection include modified versions of the iconic Metro Attitude High sneaker. In 2010, the Metro Attitude High gets the Jeremy Scott treatment again--most notably, in the form of a Greek statuesque marble winged shoe. This shoe makes one wonder that if they were to go to the Louvre, would they find the Athena Nike demanding her winged sandals be returned? <br />
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In previous iterations, Jeremy Scott's winged Metro Attitude highs had removable leather wings, whereas in this latest version, the wings are affixed to the side of the shoe. The look can be modified slightly by tightening and loosening laces hidden at the back of the shoe. The muted marble leather print is an unexpected but haute detail that makes these shoes a wearable and <i>parable</i> instant classic: a modern-day Hermes/Mercury, if you will. But that's just my opinion. Just don't shoot the <i>messenger</i>.<br />
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The Webster, which sits along Collins Avenue, occupying the physical space of a Henry Hohauser 1930s art deco building, consists of three levels of the rarest of the rare of contemporary men's and women's fashion. Think: Balenciaga high-tops, Balmain motorcycle jeans, Lanvin flower lapel pins, Prada cammo trenchcoats, Spurr denim, Tom Ford tuxedos, and Trussardi feathered weekenders. <br />
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It is truly an uncommon, albiet welcomed thing, to stock all these rarities in one location. That said, it is another to be able to talk the talk of high fashion. The staff of the Webster are all completely (<i>and refreshingly</i>) conversant in each of the lines they carry, to include rare and obscure collaborative collection pieces. As an example, I received a sincere compliment on my Acne denim for Lanvin F/W 2009 (this is how the compliment was rendered) hightops, I was wearing at the time. I took this as a sign that we could being speaking the same language... <br />
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I had noticed that they carried Lanvin and I inquired conversationally, as to extent of their knowledge of the current men's line, to include one rare piece in particular. It so happened that, not only did they know exactly the piece of which I spoke, but that the Webster was one of the extreme select locations in the nation that had carried it. I had unfortunately not seen it hanging with the other Lanvin men's garments, but I expressed my gratitude and amazement at knowing the Webster <i>had</i> had it at one point. (It was like the old philatelist in <i>Dial M For Murder</i> who had briefly possessed, before returning them to Cary Grant's character, those incredibly rare stamps.) I continued to browse and marvel at the selection. Tom Ford suits, smoking jackets, tuxedos, velvet ties, opera slippers, etc. Yves Saint Laurent double-breasted pea-coats, tuxedo shirts, satin and wool ties, etc. Imagine my amazement when the sales associate returned, holding folded in her hand, exactly the piece I had been looking for, in my size, which had been hidden under a sweater on a mannequin. <br />
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Later that evening, the cake's icing arrived so to speak, in the form of an emailed 'thank you' for my patronage at the Webster. No, thank <i>you</i>.<br />
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</tbody></table><a href="http://www.thewebstermiami.com/">The Webster</a><br />
1220 Collins Avenue<br />
Miami Beach, FL. 33139Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718363004768059765.post-15177409294501646252010-11-05T20:46:00.000-07:002010-11-05T20:46:05.027-07:00Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche RTW Chemisier BlancThe Yves Saint Laurent take on the t-shirt has elevated the otherwise commonplace garment to a thing of timeless RTW lore. The classically-tailored tee (no peculiar proportions or odd cuts), employs the finest and most exquisite white cotton, as the base. True, this shirt is available in other color combinations, if one feels so inclined, but I selected what I consider to be the most representative of Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent's own aesthetic: black and white. <br />
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What elevates this shirt to a classic, is its daring, yet sophisticated use of Yves Saint Laurent's initials, in the common short form default logo of the brand, YSL. The just-right-sized (<i>smaller and the it would look feminine, larger and it would look vulgarly ostentatious</i>) initials are placed in the center of the shirt. The final touch was to make the initials out of black velvet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gap Press Men's Collections 2011 Spring & Summer Vol.86 Milan<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Depending on where one happens to reside, a gap (<i>groupe avant-premier)</i> Press (</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">no relation to the American discount clothing chain</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">) Men's magazine can be an elusive one to find, akin to finding Lanvin at Nordstrom; it can be done, but it requires considerable effort/luck. A gap Press Men's </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Collections</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> magazine is like finding the rarest piece of Lanvin on sale, in one's size, in the scarcest color; bonne chance avec ca.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It turns out, oddly, that certain New York City convenience stores actually stock this oddity, which I discovered fortuitously enough this summer after dipping into one for a bottle of water. This convenience store in question, occupying a claustrophobically-Lillipution space, carried every obscure international fashion magazine imaginable. Want Italian Vogue with your Slim-Jim? Check. L'Officiel Hommes with your Mountain Dew? Check. Hercules, Hero, Arena Homme +? Check, check, check. Raise one's gaze to the highest shelf, and overlooking the rest like a Buddhist temple hidden on the clouds, or the last edelweiss on an Alpine mountainside, stood one copy each of gap Press Men's Collections Volume 86 (Milan) and Volume 87 (Paris). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This isn't so much a magazine, as it is a glossy, oversized, coffee-table-like tome, providing a comprehensive overview of Men's lines of note in Milan, for the Milan edition, and for Paris, New York and other prominent fashion weeks of interest for the Paris edition. Had it not been for the trips to Prada (Soho & 5th), Uniqlo and TopMan earlier that same day, these issues would have gone home with me. After departing empty-handed (at least from that location), the seed of </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">desire</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> was planted, one which would subsequently grow into a flowering tree of </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">want. </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After an exhaustive search encompassing much of the rest of the Summer and the Fall, this Odysseus was able to locate his Penelope, and the issues were mine. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gap Press Men's Collections 2011 Spring & Summer Vol.86 Paris<br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">They will make splendid editions to my other favorite style livres: the Stephen Sprouse book with limited edition Louis Vuitton graffiti cover; Louis Vuitton, Art, Fashion & Architecture with Murakami cover and acetate damier case, and the saffiano leather-bound Prada book. </span><br />
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USD 149.95 each @ <a href="http://stores.magazinecafeny.com/StoreFront.bok"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Magazine Cafe NY</span></a></div>Nostromohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08458092147240786536noreply@blogger.com0