Menswear Spring/Summer 2012

The menswear's show for S/S 12 has been okay, nothing monumental, at the moment the designers seem to be striking a perfect balance between that extreme minimalism and the over the top thing. Which unfortunately can make the clothes extremely boring and wearable (the double edge sword), which I love. There were some stand outs of course, like Prada. But the general feel seems to be very Holiday-inspired, like hawaiian print shirts, super short shorts that looks like trunks, beach appropriate footwear, colours and more colours.

One of my favourite show this season was not actually a show but it was a presentation of 3.1 Phillip Lim. Followed closely by Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten with honourable mentions to Alexander Wang, Victor & Rolf and Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. The clothes are all very relaxed and easy.

Kim Jones debut his first collection for Vuitton with a very cool crocodile varsity jacket. That was all I really saw in that show.



Alexander Wang



Balenciaga





Dries Van Noten



Givenchy






Victor & Rolf













3.1 Phillip Lim


© Alexander Wang

© Balenciaga

© Dries Van Noten

© Givenchy

© Victor & Rolf

© 3.1 Phillip Lim




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things of scarf and bow tie...

My sister bought me this from Japan. It is from Lanvin en Bleu which a line exclusive to Japan (just like Burberry Blue label and Blackbarrett by Neil Barrett) which targets younger audiences. The line focuses more on street and denim wear ranging from jeans, sneakers to outerwears. I haven't seen the line in person yet only on their online website which apparently displays a limited range. I was so excited when I heard about the line and was quite surprise as the line seems to be quite affordable and immediately called my sister who is currently studying in Tokyo to go check them out. Not to my surprise, the line is sold exclusively to Japan which is understandable and not (since japanese spend a huge section of their income on luxury goods.) My sister was really nice a bought me this necklace bow tie that is made of knitted wool. There is also a line for women which seem to have some very cute pearl hairbands and of course some very affordable statement jewellery. Very interesting and can't wait to check out more stuff in the future when I get to visit my sister.






This shirt fits perfectly on me, it is like the perfect white shirt! I've been looking for one for a while, I started at Zara, then Uniqlo, then Prada and on... Anyway, I've found this one now which is perfect and the collar is removable. Thank you Mr. Ghesquire!!!




This is not a fresh purchase and I've been wearing it for a while. I bought it a while back when I was in Paris with my mother (way back in September.) I was extremely cold and I saw this scarf and it took my breath away (just joking, I'm just being dramatic here,) It's a flowy, silky, satiny, navy scarf - a classic  Lanvin with geometric "L" prints which gave it a modern twist. To my friends surprise who always question how warm this scarf actually is, and I swear on my life that this scarf is very warm. It is a mixed fabric of silk, wool and cashmere. It is so light that it is hard to believe it is actually warm.Source URL: https://naturalbellescloset.blogspot.com/search/label/Balenciaga
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Loves and dislikes of 2010

1| Vogue Paris by Carine Roitfeld and the whole team. To me there is nothing more inspirational than no-eyebrows models shot by Mert and Marcus, covers with models holding their boobs, and androgynous models that makes you stare hard at their crotch.



2| Byredo Scented Candles in Peyote Poem. A brilliant and unique scent that is strong but not offensive in any sense, it relaxes me.




3| Love Daphne Groeneveld, She is truly a stand out this season, I love her hooded eyes and those juicy lips.








4| I have always loved Raf Simons, this season he presented incredible collections for both his own label and Jil Sander. Jil sander menswear was minimal with a fantastic twist of fluorecent shades.



5| Old books (not too old but old.)



6| I LOVE Steven Meisel and Nicolas Ghesquière but I don't like this campaign nor am I too fond of the S/S 2011 collection.




7| I do not like this at all, I hate that Burberry is becoming to overwhelmingly commercial, it is not really the quality or the craftsmanship (cannot judge since I don't own many pieces) but to me Burberry is not really a luxury good to me anymore. This S/S 2011 collection was painful to watch (literally when that girl fell at the end and the beads on the clothes fell off.) No more to say.Source URL: https://naturalbellescloset.blogspot.com/search/label/Balenciaga
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