Thursday 4 August 2011

The Sigh Of Wild Electricity

On my runway travels I recently came across the most literal collection that cropped up the countryside grit and spirit. While I didn't really 'dig' the look as a whole, Junya Watanabe certainly aimed to take the farmer out from the 2D mud into a look that copy and pasted inspiration from all walks of life. Parka coats, lumberjacks, postman shorts, stumpy doc martens, fisherman hats and even dungarees were all in the pasture. I like this idea of the slick fisherman in particular. And one of my recent looks has a faint reflection of this in the ripples, where my postman shorts are teamed with a casual light sweater, farmer cap and creamy countryside brogues. An outfit designed for dreaming away the days by a lake.



I also thought I'd introduce you to some shots from my good friend and designer Damian Marquez. His new collection is an innovative take on texture, pairing intricate sheer shirts under tough pop art barbour jackets, introducing indulgent creamy coats and asymmetric knits with gritty trousers, and encouraging the manly skirt; something I'd love to dare into soon. It's refreshing to see feminine esque colours being used in a male palette, and there's also an interesting sci-fi and war-like vibe about the collection. A name to watch, check out his site for more at http://www.damianmarquez.com/






21 comments:

  1. J'adore ton blog, c'est intéressant de voir la mode mec comme ça (:
    Bis

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  2. Lovely collections.
    Your outfit is so nice, great style as always.

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  3. lovely outfit Charles

    hope u enjoy the summer

    xxx

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  4. I love the love the look with Skirt but in Spain is Imposible!

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  5. I kind of like the whole country look! Your friend's collection is out of this world! Love it!

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  6. wow all really great :) except men in skirts, i'm not so sure:P xxx

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  7. Love the clothes <3

    XX
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  8. Love the collection! And I love your looks!

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  9. these man clothes are really cool!
    i love it!
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  10. Thanks for the comment :-) Fantastic collection. I want that white sweater asap!

    De,
    Fashion Nostalgia

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  11. aaaaaaaaaamazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  12. Love your outfit, its really nice ;)
    and the skirts... are beautiful but i prefer the skirts of Gaultier.

    xx
    CA

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  13. Great outfits! :)

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  14. Love this so much.)) You have such a cute blog.!!!.))


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    Can you white me your favourite blog?.))

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  15. Excellent collection - fab blog - thanks for your comment

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  16. Great collection - especially the grey skirt.

    Love it!

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