I GOTTA GO GET ME A FEW OF THESE

Sometimes you need clothing that’s a step above what you can pick up from your local retail store — something that doesn’t leave you looking like a midwestern local news anchor — andBrooklyn Tailors Shirts ($95-$185) are a fine choice for those times. Produced one at a time by a small team of craftspeople in Brooklyn, these garments are made from the highest-quality materials available, designed in-house and available in a variety of patterns and fabrics. They’re a little more expensive (and nicer) than your standard Banana Republic fare, but again, that’s sort of the point.

(THAT ARMY LOOK) I SEE MYSELF IN ALOT OF THIS FOR THE SUMMER

FOR MY OCEAN CHICKS READY TO STEP OUT

These sequined and beaded sandals are among the latest releases and feature both silver and gold tone hardware, so they can be worn with almost anything.

A LIL OCEAN’S FASHION TIP

Herbert Hoover covers his waist

The biggest mistakes men make when donning black tie. They were: wearing it during the day, not covering their waist and mis-matching the formality of their shirt, collar and waist-covering.

Now, let’s explore some of the options with more personality. Know the rules, then twist them: that’s the motto here.

Shoes for black tie should be, at the least, highly polished black Oxfords. The Oxford is cleaner than the Derby, and so more formal. Broguing is also informal, so none of it here please. While black Oxfords are fine, patent is better for being that bit shinier. The whole of the black tie ensemble is about contrasting textures – wool of suit with silk of lapels, seam on trousers or shine of bowtie. Patent enhances that contrast. And although many men don’t like the artificial finish, a delicate patent shoe with a thin, cemented sole is really much smarter.

And it’s only one step away from the ultimate, black pumps with a silk bow. Again, many men despise them and they are certainly more effeminate than other black tie options. But with the most formal combinations above them, they are correct. And they certainly have more personality than the Oxfords you wear to the office.

(Velvet slippers, being matte, are acceptable but better suited to informal black tie – with a velvet smoking jacket, perhaps.)

Counter-intuitive though it may be, there is nothing wrong with wearing a white bowtie with black tie. The adjective does not refer to the colour of the bow tie but to the overall dominant colour of the outfit. As noted before, a white bowtie is merely more formal – not wrong.

However, a man today is likely to be castigated by the ignorant for wearing a white bowtie. So let me suggest this instead: wear a white waistcoat in the same stiff Marcella material as your dress shirt, instead of a black one that would echo the jacket. Again, a white waistcoat is not wrong, merely more formal. And a white waistcoat will stand out far less than a white bowtie. Personality that whispers, rather than shouts.

Most white waistcoats will be backless, with merely a collar and elastic at the waist. Both white and black can be made as such, and it is far more comfortable; the device was probably invented originally by shirtmakers Hawkes & Curtis.

Of course, it goes without saying that you would never take your dinner jacket off, so the back of the shirt would never be revealed under the waistcoat. Indeed, black tie is the outfit that demonstrates this maxim of menswear better than any other. Every item, from the waistcoat to the shirt to the cummerbund, would lose its elegance if the jacket were removed.

GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (SAID LIKE AUSTIN POWERS)

Created in the 1920’s, the Keepall was the forerunner of modern travel bags. Made in Monogram canvas, its suppleness made it easy to be folded and stored at the bottom of the suitcase. A multi-use travel bag, it became a symbol of a new way to travel.

Following the success of the Keepall in the 1930, Louis Vuitton launched a smaller version aimed to be a handbag for travel: the Speedy. Its original name, Express, was changed to Speedy, a reference to the development of modern means of transportation and to an always faster way of living.

Its simple lines and sober chic look immediately appealed to the most fashion-conscious customers, starting the trend of carry-all city bags.

In 1965, Audrey Hepburn, a great customer of Louis Vuitton, asked Henri-Louis Vuitton to create a smaller version of the Speedy as a Special Order. This is how the Speedy 25 was born.

To celebrate the most iconic shape of Louis Vuitton, the various incarnations of the Speedy will be exhibited at the Louis Vuitton Greenbelt 4 store in Makati, Philippines from March 8th to March 28th, 2010. The limited edition Monogram Miroir Speedy 35 will also be available for purchase exclusively during the exhibition period.

Louis Vuitton
Ground Floor, Greenbelt 4
Makati Avenue, Makati City,
Manila, Philippines
Tel.: +63 2 756 063

DAMN!!!!!!! GREAT GIFT FOR ME

In 1925 Louis Vuitton created a special trunk in its iconic monogram canvas to house a portable set of the Encyclopaedia Brittanica for the traveling scholar. A later owner adapted the rare item to a more practical purpose, turning it into the world’s most stylish portable humidor. The trunk was professionally refitted to house 500 cigars in removable boxes lined with seasoned Spanish cedar along with a removable humidor in burled American walnut. The lid of the trunk has been lined in Spanish cedar as well and inset with decorative burled walnut panels. London’s Pullman Gallery is now offering the one-of-a-kind piece for $27,800.

THIS SHIT GO HARD I KNOW ALOTTA OF YALL SAYIN FUCK THAT FOR THE PRICE BUT ITS LIL MORE THAN A TRASH BAG LOL

Meet the now infamous Raindrop Besace from LOUIS VUITTON’S SPRING/SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION that was inspired by the lifestyle of the New Age Travelers. This utilitarian “rain bag” combines a luxurious feel with a delightfully practical shape. Though described by its detractors as a cheap plastic bag, the Raindrop Besace is actually made from soft and sumptuous patent lambskin leather which features delicate pleats and printed with vintage Louis Vuitton graphic signature.

Other details include natural cowhide leather trimmings, an adjustable strap with Louis Vuitton signature webbing for comfortable shoulder or cross-body carry, a soft nylon jacquard lining with woven Monogram pattern an interior zipped pocket and a bright orange textile drawstring to change the shape of the bag.

Raindrop Besace measures 18.9″ x 13.4″ x 2.8″ and comes in two colors, Emeraud and Moka. Its available at Louis Vuitton stores for approx. US$2400.

LADIES TAKE A PICK

Christian Dior Fall 2010 show, all were boots of some sort. lace ankle boot with corset style lacing up the back of the ankle. The latter boots are very stylish and chic, with a distinct equestrian element that was Galliano’s theme for Fall 2010. Overall,

I GOTTA SNATCH ME ONE OF THESE

On March 4th 2010, LOUISVUITTON.COM will pre-launch limited edition Anniversary Collection Monogram Shawls in three different styles: the Monogram Rock Shawl in Bleu Nuit, Monogram Pois Shawl in Cassis, and the gorgeous Monogram Denim Bleached Shawl in Rose and Bleu

These latest additions to the Louis Vuitton scarf collection will be available in Louis Vuitton stores starting March 11th.

LADIES WITCH ONE IS FOR YOU? I LIKE #4