Saturday 7 August 2010

When I Saw The Future, The Geeks Were Right

Every guy at some point wants to dress like a true gent. A slick blazer can become a marvel super hero cape, transforming even the reluctant grunge kid into a sophisticated style genius. And in my opinion an air of sophistication is even better when it doesn't drown out an urban or indie background; instead serving to acompony it. Take Paul Smith's PS collection, which injects 80's purple into discoteque style blazers that look so retro they 'twist and turn' the clocks into something modern. Tailored clothing meets geek chic qualities, where colour and texture compenstates for those wanting to dress smart but with an edge. The jackets look like melted silver, the blazers have a fizzing suede desert effect, and shirts are layered under dusty corrogated cardigans that look to have been laced and printed from woodland. This combination of sophistication with earthy tracks is something I'll definately be adopting in London. And in my personal style addition to this post, I'm wearing an army mesh top that's begging to be camoflaged into a swarv' city landscape soon.







42 comments:

  1. your outfits always fascinate me. I love that green cardigan and the necklace clinging on it.

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  2. I love that cardigan-tis amazing.
    xxxxxxx

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  3. great post. love what youre wearing- esp those boots. wishing you a great weekend.what are you up to?

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  4. the first suit is awsome!!!
    and i love the boots.

    www.jaimecj.blogspot.com

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  5. This is perfect love the layering xoxo

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  6. These pictures are stunning and I love the style! It's really inspiring!

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  7. yay the faint:) great pictures i love that cardigan!

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  8. i absolutely ADORE this. very great post about the blazers, it's so true!

    xx
    lyndsey
    http://hellolyndseyyy.blogspot.com

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  9. I love how the coziness of this sweater is challenged by the more structured cut. And as for Paul Smith, genius. That purple jacket belongs in your wardrobe.

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  10. That cardigan youre wearing is amazing!

    http://lifeinleather.blogspot.com/

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  11. i have spent the last hour going through your blog and I absolutely love it!!!

    (Inspired by) F.S

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  12. i LOVE your boots, and this may sound strange... but i want most of your clothes!

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  13. blazer is indeed an amazing thing <3 I love your boot!

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  14. its fantastic your aoufit prince!!!!...
    besooote guapo!

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  15. CARDIGAN ENVY. I'm in agreement with tiana, I want your entire wardrobe.

    Are you on fb, lovely? I don't really use it much but want to hear more about your upcoming internships/ the big move.

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  16. I love the cardigan.

    I'm in love with your style, it's a shame more guys don't adopt it instead of just wearing polo shirts and jeans like they do around here.

    Julie@
    http://yourstalkerslittlesister.blogspot.com/

    xx

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  17. I like your cardigan. It looks really comfy.

    -The Trendy Fashionista
    http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com

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  18. oooooh j'adore!

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  19. I want your hair, even as a girl.

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  20. perfect purple
    your outfit has the elements of a gentlemanly suit, the cardigan like a blazer, green v-neck as a vest, the pin has the placing of a pocket square, really neat. a suit for the 21st century!

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  21. Haha I love the smirk. I saw that collection a while ago on thefashionisto and I fell in love with it!

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  22. So great & stylish :)))

    http://minnja.blogspot.com/

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  23. stunning!!!awesome!!! love it
    xx

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  24. Spectacular outfit! The colors, the texture of the sweater, the boots- I love it all!

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  25. I love such a chic gent look! Your combo of textures and prints is perfect! Why don't more men dress like you?

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  26. Amazing smirk!

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  27. thank you for your comment in my blog!

    i loved the cardigan in 4th picture

    i put your blog in my bookmarks! follow mine!
    **

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  28. i like your style. it's nice with a man who knows, and dares, how to dress.

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  29. love the color composition

    Again, Awesome.

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  30. I think what you've got going on in your look has a more interesting feel to it.
    Love how you've put everything together, it looks effortlessly brilliant.

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  31. love the collection, such cool looks. Love your look, you're a master at layering. The colors work so well together and the boots are awesome!


    clothes are cute
    clothes are cute

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  32. So cool! Love the colors and the textures!

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  33. Your style is gorgeous! I love so much...

    XxX

    ColetteNN.

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  34. Thats an awesome male collection..totally geek chic. I just love how masculine the purple suit is...totally a statement suit

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  35. stunning outfit!

    Come follow my blog:
    http://thefashionreflections.blogspot.com/

    &fresh retro shots

    xx
    karla

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  36. bold white boots .. dig it

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  37. Always a pleasure seeing your stylish funk and the reason behind each item. Keep it up sir Charles.

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  38. Hey, thank you so much for your comment !
    It's so nice to see a boy write a " fashion blog ", you've got style ;'D.

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  39. Love that purple suit!

    -Shoeless Simone

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