Saturday, February 28, 2009

Modo Italiano



Fashion is subjective just like anything else. After being in Italy for two weeks visiting Milano, Firenze (Florence) and Roma. The Italians do have finesse and style. Here's what I saw....

Milano: The fashion capital is exactly that, they move and shake in this city much more than the other two cities. Faster paced, the main artery of Italy is right here in Milano, there's a sense of coolness happening here, I like this city very much in style, they really appreciate design! Dolce & Gabbana stores like Starbucks on every corner, Grazie Mille!

Firenze (Florence): Has a traditional style sensibility here. More traditional here but with colour, boy they do love colour which is cool! Business men embrace bright colours i.e. orange, red, yellow from eyewear to accessories. 

Roma: I have to admit I was disappointed with this city. Very old world traditional Italian designs (which is fine) and no fresh designs in fashion down here. This city thrives on their ancient history to make money here. Alot of possibilities in this city.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Via Nazionale, Rome


His overdyed plaid pants really caught my eye.

Via Condotti, Rome




Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Via Labicana, Rome




Nice patchwork coat, she bought this in Spain.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Monday, February 23, 2009

Via Condotti, Rome

Been seeing alot of men wearing down vest over blazers or suit jackets like this man.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Corso 22 Marzo, Milano


Anna and Natasha visiting Milano from Paris.

Via Spiga, Milano


Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Frip, Milano



Marcello has a cool electronic lush music and fashion venue all in one.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Swiss Army Jacket


Notice the full pockets on the back.

Milan


Getting ready for the trip to Milan. I'll post pics as soon as I get settled.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Monday, February 9, 2009

Friday, February 6, 2009

Sui Generis Anniversary Party













Bonjour Coca Lite!


This has nothing to do with clothes, well kinda.  I found this amusing to celebrate the anniversary of Diet Coke in France by Nathalie Rykiel, Sonia's daughter.

Goyard

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Spingle Move



Spingle Move, a Japanese shoe company that's making shoes for Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garcons. I bought a pair to walk around in Italy, these have hard rubber soles with rounded edges and a higher upper sole area that reminds me of the Earth shoe.

Market Street


Monday, February 2, 2009