Thursday 13 May 2010

Gyspy Punks At The Pleasure Beach

Festival deliberation is on my mind this week. Every year Summer becomes sweeter when the UK is drenched in folkish charm and sound, and me and my friends are tallying up which one to attend and attire accordingly to. Away from the music routes, I love the influence live music has on fashion. A field becomes an aeriel view of 'hundreds and thousands', with sharp sprinkles of colour, charisma, and the fight for expression. Granted it brings out the over the top 'Gaga' in some, but for the serious fashion enthusiast, a lot of inspiration can come from a festival that doesn't just involve flower painted wellies.

Topman's festival pallete involves the 'Pleasure Beach' format. 'Nautical styling is thrown into disarray, where tees are faded and the silhouette balances slim fit layers with oversized cardigans and large beach bags.' I like the casually distressed lumberjack approach, with hillbilly shirts that have a western vibe. And sockless brogues are something The Satorialist would be charmed by. If I'm honest, the seaside tone Topman have adopted is a little predictable though, where I still look for boundaries being broken by crashing waves. But there's no denying I have a fondness for lumberjack layers and bohemian Grandad jumpers, and will certainly try my hands at a sand castle in this festival respect. More of Topman's collection can be found at http://www.topman.com/

For the more adventurous and rebellious reader though, look to the 'gypsy punk' clash and creation, which Dennis from WWIT collaged perfectly at (http://www.wereworthittoo.blogspot.com/.) The likes of Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano inject colour, camp, and unexpected textures into arabian and punk attitude tones. Who needs wellies when anglomania pirate boots are on offer! For me, sparkles are an easy way for a man to dare the senses and enjoy the gyspy treasure chest vibe. Whichever avenue you choose though, hope your excited as me about the Summer infusion of fashion and music!











36 comments:

  1. please join my ugly underwear contest
    maybe you have sequin undies...

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  2. The sequin shouler sweater is awesome.

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  3. nice sweater ..!
    http://www.nobodyknowsmarc.blogspot.com/

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  4. AH! Love your blog and looks... fabulous!
    I adore both of your featured sweaters but especially the sequinned one. Also, love your trend report and the boots featured within it.
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. Much appreciated :)
    -K.xx
    obsessedfashion.blogspot.com

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  5. Good, this is great! I especially like those glasses with the bottom half frame-less. Rayban makes wayfarers in that style, I want those! The boat shoes on the gentleman in pink are of great color. And you sir have some great sweaters!!

    www.expressionsrealia.com

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  6. Gorgeous! Your jumpers are great.

    www.lipsandpoppies.blogspot.com

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  7. its so refreshing to see a man dress is something other than plaid shirts and justin beiber hair. thank you!

    i love your sweaters and your header

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  8. Thanks for your comment !

    I was looking for man fashion blog, I'm happy I found a really good one, I'm a new follower now !

    Clara Marinelli

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  9. i love the pictures again, that sweater is great! but i love the first 2 pictures too, those shoes rock.

    thanks for your comment, it's always nice to get feedback from someone who obviously knows where he's talking about. thanks!

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  10. hahahaha. so going Gaga is not really serious fashion? haha. ^^

    hey, i like the last sweats on you. the shoulder details look great. ^^

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  11. nice picture, great syle, lovely colors.

    visit, leave your mark, follow?
    http://kagglejardin.blogspot.com

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  12. nice sweater with great details! you look fantastic! it's nice to see men blog about fashion :)

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  13. the sweater=<3
    I'd love to see it styled up!
    really drawn to the energy of the gypsy-traveler trend, and that navy and blue-striped blazer is RAD

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  14. One of my favourite aspects of British culture/fashion, festival ifluences! I hope u decide which one(s) ur wanting to go to, you'll have a blast. Love the sweaters. <3

    skiepies.blogspot.com/

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  15. Fabulous!!!!!!!!


    xxx

    www.fashionfirstrow.com

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  16. I love the look with a hat and work boots. Just gorgeous. :)

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  17. I agree with you, Galliano is amazing. It's good receive coments from someone who knows he's talking about.

    Great style and nice sweater.
    By the way.... Pelayo really is unique.


    Kisses

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  18. Hey thank you for your comment! I love your looks and you photos, I follow your blog, ok? Kisses!
    (Sorry, I dont speak english very well)

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  19. cooler Blog! I like it!!!
    best,
    Luísa

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  20. thank-you for your sweet comment, m'dear. i just adore your beaded jumper, the colours are wonderful.

    love, jazzabelle. xxx

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  21. Thanks so much for stopping by at my blog!
    I love the second outfit,

    Serina x

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  22. Очки на первом фото такие классные!!! Себе бы забрала)))))))))))))

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  23. It may be Spring but you are DEFinitely making sweaters look good, my friend.

    I've been getting my Charleston fix over at Lookbook and forgot how great your writing is. Glad to be back on this page today!

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  24. You have an awesome hairstyle yourself! xx

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  25. I really love the way you visually put things together!

    such talent!

    Loving the grey jumper too ;)

    will check out that blog too!

    have a lovely weekend

    Char x

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  26. a great idea ;)
    u goes to my favorite blogs Charleston

    and lovely last outfit
    xx

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  27. I love ur style so much, always check out ur lookbook posts. Thanx for ur comment so much. Made my day!=)

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  28. another fantastic post charles
    The topman festival collection is fantastic!
    Great outfits of yours as per

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  29. I'm always impressed by Topman and of course, your personal style as well.

    Love the details of the sweater (I think I said that already)

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  30. What an awesome blog you have - thank you for commenting on my own. I love this sequin sweater...it's incredible. You have great style.

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  31. Oh my. I died with those bejewelled shoulders.

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  32. you make me cringe

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  33. I'm really enjoying the casualness of that collage you put together. It's so utterly thrown together, yet you can still detect a certain calculation about it.

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  34. Glad you dropped by my blog! That's what kick-ass blog you got there. The sweater is Pure magic...and i love your boots

    Definitely a follower. follow?
    thecharmingthings.blogspot.com

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  35. Hi, thanks for your comment so I could find your blog!! I have been reading down a bit, I think you have great style. I love the sequinned jumper, the colours are amazing, you look so original!! Can't wait for more posts!
    From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

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