Florals - Bring Nature in You!

Alexander McQueen

Kenzo

Esquire Magazine: The Blue Portfolio

Two-button cotton wool and silk Suit
($1,395) by Boss Selection

Cotton Shirt
($525) by Giorgio Armani
Can be found @ armani.com

Silk Tie
($275) by E. Marinella
Can be found @ decoratoboutiques.com

Canvas Shoes
($575) by Salvatore Ferragamo
Can be found @ ferragamo.com

Crocodile Belt
($475) by Santiago Gonzalez
Can be found @ bergdorfgoodman.com

Source: http://www.esquire.com/style/fashion-story/blue-suits-for-men?click=mid#slide-9

Two-button cotton and nylon suit
($1,075) by Calvin Klein Collection

Cotton Shirt
($495) by Piodo Roma

Silk Tie
($60) by J. Crew
Can be found @ jcrew.com

Leather Shoes
($670) by Fratelli Rossetti

Sunglasses
($95) by Warby Parker
Can be found @ warbyparker.com


Source: http://www.esquire.com/style/fashion-story/blue-suits-for-men?click=mid#slide-2

Cotton Trench Coat
($795) by Allegri
Can be found @ neimanmarcus.com

One-button silk Jacket
($2,195) by Caruso
Can be found @ raffaelecaruso.it

Cotton Shirt
($525) by Cesare Attolini
Can be found @ cesareattolini.com

Silk Tie
($225) by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture
Can be found @ zegna.com

Cotton Trousers
($495) by Belvest

Suede Loafers
($595) by Tods
Can be found @ tods.com

Crocodile Belt
($475) by Santiago Gonzalez

Source: http://www.esquire.com/style/fashion-story/blue-suits-for-men?click=mid#slide-11

Color Blocking

Carlos Campos S/S 2012

Agnes B. S/S 2012

Dior Homme S/S 2012

Iceberg S/S 2012

Thierry Mugler S/S 2012

Perry Ellis S/S 2012

Crazy Prints - D&G + Others

For anyone out there seeking attention to stand out among crowds, an eye catching overlay is the best way to go! D&G for their last collection Spring/Summer 2012, as announced back in late September 2011, ended the label with splashes of electrifying colors, mind-blowing patterns and spontaneity. According to designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana D&G will translate into their other labels, giving "even more energy and strength to our collections" (~nymag.com).

Burberry Prorsum

Agnes B.

Agnes B.

Givenchy

Cerruti

   

D&G

Outfit #1

Hey everyone! Here is my first outfit which I thought matched well with the trends of the color blue for spring and summer. Personally, I prefer to play and match different colors together unlike on my previous post where most runway looks projected blue from head to toe. Though I am into designers, it can be really expensive. I would have to save up for a couple months (aka spend less) or it would have to be a special occasion, like a birthday. And not to to brag, but that sometimes meant one present for the entire year, which isn't bad at all since it was my own choice. However affording top quality goods does not always have to be by a brand. As a student, and probably for most, I too look to more affordable outlets. Mixing designers with normal sets of clothing is not bad at all, or even without, its not the price you pay but most importantly how you wear them. And most of all, stay true to one and style! Mine leans towards casually classic, with suave cuts and not an excess of outspoken details (though a few can sometimes be okay).

                             

Pique Blazer, €69.99, Pull&Bear, store Den Haag

Brown Cotton Chinos, €19.99, H&M, store Leiden

Spring/Summer 2011 Contrast Lace-ups, Gucci, store Paris

Can also viewed at: Lookbook.nu (online daily fashion photoblog)

Armani Blues

For the warm seasons of the year 2012 collections from the Armani lines including Emprorio Armani, Giorgio Armani, and the more affordable (youth label) Armani Exchange emphasized many of their collections with pops of impeccable blues of neutral or faded shades. Inspired by the mother (blue) pearl and its shells in reflection of the crystal blue waters of the ocean, the color exuded lightness to the clothing giving definitions of highlights, lines and overall shapes loosely clinging on to the body intended by designer's 'deconstructed tailoring'.

Giorgio Armani 

Emporio Armani

Amongst other designers, blue has also been a presence felt within many collections. For the upcoming summer, it is a definite colour to have setting into current trends! 

Acne

                    

                             Bottega Veneta

Burberry Prorsum

Hermes

                        

                        Iceberg

Jill Sander

Whites - Spring/Summer 2012

White was the most prominent color to be seen on the spring/summer 2012 runways from Paris, Milan, London, and New York. Perhaps due to the fact it is the lightest absorbing the least heat practical for the warm temperatures of the high seasons of July and August. The clothes were for the most simple (with minor details, apart from symmetrical cuts) and from appearance seemed to be comfortable. Fabrics like cotton, silk, satin, cashmere, and lamb skin were the favorites among many designers in enhancing soft complexions and smooth flow of the garments.

Balmain

Calvin Klein 

Dior Homme

Dolce & Gabbana

Gucci

John Varvatos

Kenzo

Rick Owens

Roberto Cavalli

Salvatore Ferragamo

Thierry Mugler

Yves Saint Laurent