Saturday 14 August 2010

Dress To Etherially Impress All The Trends

A lot of menswear collections tend to stick to an extreme. Whether it's a sticky tar coating of lux leather and heavy black layers, a traditional suit and tie aproach, or wacky candy colour and camp spark, a man of the runway is usually very defined to a particular style.

And while that isn't a critique for a second or in the slightest, I found it refreshing to see Alexis Mabille's S/S 11 collection that left a theme and vibe open to interpretation.

The collection silently screams etherial qualities and folklore romance from the start. Pastel blue shirts have a light and melting texture, with snowflake esque jewellery that adds to this bohemian dream. But just when a theme begins to be coloured in, trench coats and carnival shirts are introduced that present a 'slick pixie in the city', with bohemian and burberry ideas corseting at the waist. The pinstripe trousers and glitter capes then inject electric clockwork orange spark into the mix. It's like a modern revamp of Shakespearean tones, where romance and inticing dramatic tragedy come together. Or alternatively, a hippie with a sinsiter military twist is an image that comes to mind. Either way, there's a treasure chest of inspiration fused into Alexis Mabille's vision, and while some might say this makes for mess, I see cohesion misting and inspired through this. Who says trends cant clash together to become an ultimate trend!?

And for my personal style post and addition, I'm wearing a jumble of trends from an earthy Jaeger cardigan, camp skintight city shorts, military boots, to an androgynous mesh sack top.











41 comments:

  1. u did such a great job in that clothes.
    BRILIANT!!

    THE SECRET LIFE OF "D"

    xxx

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  2. LOVE your top! you always make such a great combi's

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  3. i love the feel of the collection! i really love the mesh top as well and how it looks paired with the jaeger cardigan.

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  4. It's been awhile since I've been to your blog—and man have I been missing some great posts! I don't know what I like more here, the runway images or your brilliant ensemble. I especially like the 2 middle images from the Alexis Mabille collection (the bowtie and vest). Your cardigan is my favorite piece in your outfit, but the way you mixed everything together is outstanding.

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  5. I gave you an award because I really enjoy your blog! You really deserve it.
    :-)

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  6. Love your mesh top, amazing style! x

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  7. Oooh all these looks are SO you!

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  8. Lovely runway looks, and that look of your own- one of my favorites!

    lifeinleather.blogspot.com

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  9. awesome pictures :D
    love this looks, kisses!

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  10. amazing styling!! following your blog now :)

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  11. Oh my god, that collection is jaw droppingly good!!

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  12. Thank you for comment ! I love your blog and your Lookbook is awesome :)

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  13. that top looks great on you!
    You have such a nice blog

    http://stylecoffee.blogspot.com/

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  14. I didn't think the guy write this blog! nice supprise ;) I'll follow you, thanks a lot for your comment

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  15. great look! love the knit! it goes perfect with the jacket.

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  16. Wow I love the third look and your look!!
    xxx
    http://www.hushforfashion.blogspot.com

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  17. I like your beard and u have very gr8 style.

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  18. Thnx for the comments!

    you have an amazing taste!
    i love your photos!
    i'm following your blog!

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  19. amazing i love how your shhirts looks so good with your boots:) i seriously think way more guys should dress like you, you are such an inspirations:)
    xx
    mel

    peterbellandtinkerpan.blogspot.com

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  20. Really like it! how it sort of relates to the biblical days! love it :D

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  21. thanks for your comment:)
    i love the collection and the way you described it!

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  22. i think i just fell in love with a blog haha!!!! your blog is AWESOME. i love how you put your inspirations and then blog your own style with it, such a unique idea and i love how you manage to encompass the look of the inspiration but stay true to your own style as well. definitely your new fan :)

    http://www.repeatwithbrazen.blogspot.com

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  23. Thank you for the comment:)
    My favorite is the picture number 4, so bow tie to the shirts, which apparently seems to be transparent, and this - as far as I noticed - it is not - really, really great:)

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  24. Hi, is for the first time when I see a such cool boy. Congrat for your style, I really like it.

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  25. you are the beeest prince!!!.....i looove you!

    http://rich-loveandlabels.blogspot.com/

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  26. Awesome blog! amazing pics! ;-)

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  27. this is always my first port of call for hot off the runway menswear :)

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  28. first off obsessed with your outfit. secondly, that button down shirt (with the bow tie) is a m a z i n g!

    www.lovelywanderlust.com

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  29. fantastic rendition of the looks! tres chic!

    xo

    justyna

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  30. Like your top, great outfit (:
    x,

    http://blackpantherxx.blogspot.com/

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  31. hey thanks for your comment on my blog. you are so chic!!!!!!

    following you and linking you on my blog now.

    xoxo
    poisepolish.

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  32. im really loving mens shorts these days! that third photo and the third row are great. and i love that tank you're wearing!


    CLOTHESURE

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  33. Merci d'etre venu ton blog est superbe !

    Des bisous de CELINE&CHARLOTTE

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  34. Fantastic blog! Love it!

    Would you like to exchange links with me?

    Best, Jenny

    http://bohemenoir.blogspot.com/

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  35. I loved Mabille's collection, he is very underrated. This really reminded me of the fairies in a Midsummer Nights Dream, if they lived in a city. Great post.

    -Dev

    http://devonately.blogspot.com/

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