Thursday 26 August 2010

Hedonist Florals

There's a castle of suitcases and cardboard boxes around me right now, as I tackle the ultimate puzzle of delicately cramming a wealth of clothes into only a few bags. One of the rewards though comes from the rediscovery of once loved tops and styles that somehow hibernated for a few seasons. The flower print petals just needed a light dusting in order to blossom again at the forefront of my wardrobe. And if Frankie Morello's recent collection is anything to go by, floral prints have transformed into electric shock kaleidoscope arrivals and revivals for the daring man.

While the floral camoflaged suit might be a little intense for my tastes, I'm really drawn to the psychadelic shapes and swirling colours that come from the acid flower graphics. And this trend couldn't have come at a more relevant time to my updated tastes and career moves. My bohemian budget isn't of the calibre to afford Italian suits, but shirted looks can be just as slick and polished with the careful and subtle interpretation of colour blocking and floral prints. If anything, the upcoming brand Leitmotiv beautifully illustrate this, with hints of floral patchwork that are encrusted and stained into the outfits. I love how the clothes embody an anorak lizard sort of texture, accomodating for wet winter weather, but with the subtle floral flare remaining. A name to watch in menswear most definately.





41 comments:

  1. i love your outfits.. the prints, are so lovely.

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  2. Well aren't you just adorable! I think I'm kind of a little bit in love with your hair.... the bold block colours look great, especially broken up by the floral jumper :)




    http://harryhighpanties.blogspot.com/

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  4. How can I forget the lovely comment you left on my Marjorie's Closet blog. You truly give me energy =) I love your vision and the way you portray style. Moreover, you have amazing writing skills. I wish I could write like you ...

    Never give up and keep on inspiring us...

    Bisou de Montréal,

    Marjorie xoxo

    www.marjoriescloset.blogspot.com

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  5. your outfits are always amazing!!! and your photos are great!!!!

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  6. Love the combo of your look, great

    See U !

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  7. i have serious serious hair envy!!! if my hair would sit in curls like this i would cut all mine off and sport a orange ginger version!! lol :) great post as always!

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  8. love the colors in your outfit, the sweater is really cute!


    clothes are cute
    clothes are cute

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  9. Great sweater;)

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  10. augh florals is such a cool look on men, I'm so glad lace and florals are becoming more widely accepted in men's fashion (at least from my outsider POV)

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  11. Thanks for the comment on my blog Charly!!

    I love your sweater! Its super nice!


    ME,

    ps: hope to see u soon! =)

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  12. I looove your jumper!!! It's subdued in colour but you still incorporated that via your bright blue jeans and beautiful shirt. Lovely!!! <3

    http://skiepies.blogspot.com/

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  13. i love that floral sweater!


    xxmerissa
    http://merbri.blogspot.com

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  14. thanks so much !
    it really means a lot to me. ;]

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  15. Thank's for the comment !
    I think that the ultra-florat prints from the runway photos are a bit to..overwhelming but your outfit is really cool, and your hair is so..out of the box :)

    Bye-bye !

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  16. Great Style! Wonderful blog!!!

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  17. Love the florals on a man, and your hair too!

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  18. I really like that last bag, it's so cool! Your haircut is to die for.

    Puck @ ONEOFPOINTS.blogspot.com

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  19. you have great style!!
    loving all the floral elements...

    http://thestylerealist.blogspot.com

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  20. PRINCEEE YOU ARE THE BEST OUTFIT!!!...
    BESOS GUAPO!

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

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  21. u look really amazing. i love your style!

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  22. Love it:)))

    http://minnja.blogspot.com/

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  23. I have to admit that you are the best man among any other I know who writes and shows fashion the way you do. You are very inspiring. The way you copied the floral trend from the runway- perfection. I will obviously follow you only because you feel fashion as nobody else. That's my opinion.

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  24. florals are tricky for guys, but i like your jumper! are you at fashion week at all?

    oh and smile more, the post below is cute! x

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  25. your look is so amazing! i love how you did the layers

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  26. A touch of floral print in your wardrobe is always a great idea!

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  27. I love a man in floral! (And the mod print of yours...) I think it's brave and still sexy that a guy dares to wear it...you look magnificent!

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  28. I looooove your sweater!
    Great blog, I'm here for the first time and I love your style :)

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  29. Hail to the Prince! We need more boy bloggers. BADLY. And florals on boys. And boys in florals on blogs.

    Good luck with moving to London, which 'hood are you mainlining?

    x

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  30. me encanta tu jersey! es perfecto! tu blog es genial! te sigo:)

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  31. I think a little bit to much pattern, but not bad.

    regards from
    http://www.mazeofillusion.blogspot.com/

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  32. LOVE YOUR JUMPER!!!
    THANX FOR YOUR COMMENT AND
    GREETINGS!
    keep in touch :)

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  33. I like it alot! The first pair of pants are so nice and the zipper deatil makes them even better. also love your sweatshirt and mixing of colors very nice =)

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  34. omg LOVE the two first outfits, so TOP!

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  35. Gorgeous Post. :)


    Pretty give-away on Monday at
    Loadingdarling.blogspot.com

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