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Showing posts with label Menswear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Menswear. Show all posts
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Freedom Clothing
Over 'Wescht' this Easter weekend? Best check out Freedom Clothing on Galway's Lwr Abbeygate Street. Not only are they chock full of new SS/11 menswear including Tommy Bowe shoes and super luxe sportswear from Diesel, Henley and Bench; but Patrick and Patricia are also giving a sweet 20% off ALL stock over the bank holiday weekend. Now that is egg-citing! Geddit?
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Pride in the Name of Shorts
From: Andy
To: Neil, Annmarie
Wore my Pride shorts to the gym today just to give them a trial run. It's exactly like a Pride march in here most days; in fact Elton just swished off to the sauna in his tracksuit.
But they're a tad on the short and slightly see thru side. Luckily I've coordinated my underwear, though there's a risk if its windy on Saturday. The crowd may get a look at my milkshake as Kelis would say! :)
From: Annmarie
To: Andy, Neil
Get thee a nude thong. They are the answer to all ills.
Get thee a nude thong. They are the answer to all ills.
From: Neil
To: Andy, Annmarie
That'll be quite the look that will, can you send on a pic so we can establish how short they are? Are u shaving the beard by the way?
From: Andy
To: Neil, Annmarie
I'm undecided about the beard. Will make a rash decision on Saturday morning. Will take a pic this evening and send it on.
Am sensing dropping the shorts and revealing a nude thong may not be what my target audience is looking for, thats unless I arrive home with Paul O'Grady :)
From: Annmarie
To: Andy, Neil
It's all about how you wear it. Wear it right and you can look like Bjorn Borg or Sport Ken; wear it wrong and you risk the 118118 effect. choose wisely my son. xx
From: Neil
To: Andy, Annmarie
Actually you're the living spit of Sport Ken. Am loving his weave, though it could do with a little de-stressing. How did poor Barbie think she was ever in with a chance?
From: Annmarie
To: Neil, Andy
That's just one Ken. There's another version too (sans facial art). See attached. Methinks we need a Ken 3.0. Andy, will you step up to the plate?
From: Neil
To: Annmarie, Andy
I think this is actually a Richard Simmons doll which actually could be a very good look for Andy this Saturday.
From: Andy
To: Neil, Annmarie
LOL! I don't think I can carry off a bob a la Ken. I haven't decided on the wig yet. I'm still trying to work out an afternoon costume change as well. Bought a pair of navy city shorts and had an electric blue belt to go with them matching the gola trainers but they're clearly marked wrong. 32 my arse! It cut off the circulation when I put them on.
Am sensing dropping the shorts and revealing a nude thong may not be what my target audience is looking for, thats unless I arrive home with Paul O'Grady :)
From: Annmarie
To: Andy, Neil
It's all about how you wear it. Wear it right and you can look like Bjorn Borg or Sport Ken; wear it wrong and you risk the 118118 effect. choose wisely my son. xx
From: Neil
To: Andy, Annmarie
Actually you're the living spit of Sport Ken. Am loving his weave, though it could do with a little de-stressing. How did poor Barbie think she was ever in with a chance?
From: Annmarie
To: Neil, Andy
That's just one Ken. There's another version too (sans facial art). See attached. Methinks we need a Ken 3.0. Andy, will you step up to the plate?
From: Neil
To: Annmarie, Andy
I think this is actually a Richard Simmons doll which actually could be a very good look for Andy this Saturday.
From: Andy
To: Neil, Annmarie
LOL! I don't think I can carry off a bob a la Ken. I haven't decided on the wig yet. I'm still trying to work out an afternoon costume change as well. Bought a pair of navy city shorts and had an electric blue belt to go with them matching the gola trainers but they're clearly marked wrong. 32 my arse! It cut off the circulation when I put them on.
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You can only truly appreciate the nuances of this post if you read the previous email dated pre-Dublin Pride. Read above and then go below...if you know what I mean.From Andy:
To Annmarie; Neil:
He's 62 and still has that twinkle in his eye, along with most of his body; thinking of channelling him for summer in the gym.
Oh, and your readers would probably been keen to know that myself and Neil where highly impressed with Cheryl Cole picking up malaria for summer 2010; she's always at the forefront of what's hot.
That was until we heard Sam Fox has rabies, from a malicous moggy; girl is channelling spring summer 2011.
Andy :)
Monday, 5 July 2010
Meggings
From: Andy To: Annmarie, Neil
Subject: Please tell me this won't take off...
Jeggings for men????
If it is I'll need boob tap and a short primer on tucking.
From: Annmarie
To: Andy, Neil
Subject: Re: Please tell me this won't take off...
In Ireland? Two words: doubt it. Can you imagine our fellas squeezing their bits into lycra whilst holding pints and watching the match? Something tells me this is the sole provenance of the runway. Then again, speedos and Jesus sandals (with socks) have also been spotted on the Milano catwalks. Yikes! Imagine double trending that?!
To: Andy, Neil
Subject: Re: Please tell me this won't take off...
In Ireland? Two words: doubt it. Can you imagine our fellas squeezing their bits into lycra whilst holding pints and watching the match? Something tells me this is the sole provenance of the runway. Then again, speedos and Jesus sandals (with socks) have also been spotted on the Milano catwalks. Yikes! Imagine double trending that?!
Pic: Burberry Prorsum MFW
Monday, 28 June 2010
The Great Speedo Debate
Today on The Tubridy Show we debated whether Irish lads showed any sartorial promise poolside. GAA jersies, sock/sandal combos and speedos were discussed; the latter which sparked my fascination into what the Aussie's term the budgie smuggler. Allegedly, the unforgiving swimwear garment is making a comeback, and if you can believe some hack in The Guardian - it's hem rise is index-linked to an uplift in the economy. I'm more fascinated by the following pointless facts:- Alton Towers banned the banana hammock last summer for being 'not appropriate for a family venue'.
- There's been a 400% increase in searches for the word "Speedo" in the past six months, compared with the same time last year.
- Aussies and Slavics are grand with the 'aul lolly bags; our American counterparts are less forgiving however (with the exception of Mark Spitz and Magnum PI).
- Cristiano Ronaldo looks good in one.
Still not convinced? Blame Brazil. The most divisive beach fashion stems from Ipanema - home to the first male crochet g-string. Don't believe me? Check out the episode where The Simpsons go to Rio; even Homer is wearing one!
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Brown Thomas Menswear Workshops
Pop along to Brown Thomas, Dublin this Saturday, June 5th where I'll be styling and hosting a series of summer menswear workshops. Get tips on how to work the latest catwalk trends whether at the beach or boardwalk; rain or shine. Shows run on the hour from 1pm-5pm. See you all there!
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
It's been a bad news week folks. Apart entirely from strikes, budget cuts and football fouls, the recent horrific flood damage warrants a serious pick-me-up; or maybe just an Ark°. Ark° is a new ethical Irish clothing brand pioneering positive social action through fashion. Standing for Acts of Random Kindness, the idea is that you perform one ARK every time you wear the clothing. Not only is Ark° the first clothing range in the world to allow people to look good while doing good, it also has a purpose other than profit. Instead of profits going toward personal gain, they are reinvestment back into projects organised in Zambia, Nepal, the Phillipines, Melbourne, and even Connemara. If you're stuck for a Crimbo gift, why not give an Ark°. Heck, go the whole Noah and hug it out with Thierry Henry! Get yours @ ArkHQ.com.
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Pop 'til You Drop
Londinium gets a new resident - well, for three months anyhow. Check out - Baracuta - one of the latest shops to pop-up on the semi-permanent retail landscape.
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Oliver Sweeney's Hedge Boot
Shoe porn alert! Boys make haste to the cash machine - Oliver Sweeney has launched a limited edition hedge boot for AW09. The Italian made, hand-finished Chelsea boot features a full leather, raw edged sole; complete with stacked heel to complement the iconic Anatomical Oliver Sweeney Last. This 50-pair limited edition offering is available in navy calf soft suede with a fierce pillar-box red gusset. Available to buy from October 7th for £260 at Oliver Sweeney's flagship Bond Street store and online www.oliversweeney.com.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Toreador Chic
I blame it on Jean Paul Gaultier. I wouldn't have such an obsession with Toreador chic if he didn't catwalk sexy Spanish look every haute couture season. His 2009 ode to the bullfighter which featured razor-sharp tuxedo jackets, lace toreador trousers, hooped skirts and dresses suspended on straps of filigree was by far his strongest show yet. But what of menswear? After gushing Monday night at Culloden House's showing of Carmen the opera for all the wrong reasons (ie: Escamillo's bum in those tight trousers) I got to thinking - could bullfighting style cues be the next trend? Think of it - the embellished epaulettes and strong shoulders of a Toreador jacket are far more fashion-forward than standard military garb which is punted out every season. Surely the lads would benefit from some spicy bling. After all, every woman loves a man in uniform. Ole!Pic: courtesy of Paris Rive Gauche
Friday, 27 March 2009
I Blog Predicts - Dejan Despotovic
Belgrade may not exactly spring to mind as a fashion hub but this former war-torn capital is beginning to produce some seriously avant-garde talent. Take Dejan Despotovic whose Cimmerian menswear collections have won kudos at both Belgrade and Berlin fashion weeks. At only 22 years old, this no mean feat. As a stylist for the Serbian edition of Elle magazine, I Blog predicts some Dejan Vu in the future. Check out his A/W09 collection below:
Image Credits:
Photographer : Marko Sovilj http://markosovilj.com
Model: Florian Pessenteiner @ Larapixie talent agency
Hair/Make-up: Dragan Vurdelja www.draganvurdelja.com
Clothes: Dejan Despotovic
Styling: Dejan Despotovic @ Larapixie talent agency www.larapixie.com
Image Credits:
Photographer : Marko Sovilj http://markosovilj.com
Model: Florian Pessenteiner @ Larapixie talent agency
Hair/Make-up: Dragan Vurdelja www.draganvurdelja.com
Clothes: Dejan Despotovic
Styling: Dejan Despotovic @ Larapixie talent agency www.larapixie.com
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