Friday, April 15, 2011

Men don't follow fashion SS11

SS11 Male Trends

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It’s that time of year and the clocks have been put forward due to ‘British Summer time’ the time sponsored by Acurus will be …..SUNSHINE TIME’


Tribal & Acid wash

As women our fashion trends seem to change more frequently than men’s, One week its polka dots, next week it’s Vintage Romance and then bring on the vivid Tribal prints. It is a challenge keeping up with the ever changing political policies let alone keeping abreast of ever changing Fashion trends.

Monkey Business

 
In spite of this women adapt there style according to Social demographics, Body Shape, weather and male opinion.   There is an old West Indian proverb ‘Monkey See, Monkey Do’. The understanding of this is ‘Follow Fashion’, a monkey only copies and does not understand what it is doing. Same rules apply in the fashion arena especially with 'SOME' women.

   


Couture extreme
Advice alert: Not everything on the catwalk is designed to be worn it’s called ‘Couture’ it’s a concept idea that has been designed and constructed to showcase the designers signature accents I.E Burberry Iconic Check, Channel Black & White, Vivienne Westwood Structured Drapery. What you see on the catwalk is an ‘extreme’ and ideas which eventually will be developed into ‘Ready to Wear’ garments.

Following on from the Jamaican proverb,  I have discovered upon my fashion journey that Male trends last a lot longer than women’s and seem to be based on preference – majority of males tend to stick to one particular style that suits them i.e if they love Harem Jeans with workman boots they will create a capsule wardrobe based around these key pieces.

Bolongaro Trevor Jeans with Supras
VA-G £50.00 I heart these jeans


Balenciaga High Tops S11 Must haves

Lightweight Knits, cool tones
The look men should try

I want to focus on Male Spring/Summer 11 trends today as I think there is a lot more trends out there for men and  I would love to see the men give them a try over the up and coming months.   So here is a heads up on 
 
•    Bright Colors – Don’t be afraid
•    Nautical
•    Sports Luxe
•    Tailoring
•    Prints

Each trend is down to interpretation - I am not advising you all to run to the shops and Buy a pair of yellow trousers, Stripy nautical t-shirt, Tailored blazer, Zebra print tie and finish with some Supra High tops- Well if you think u can then do it!

Key Must haves:

•    Rucksacks/ Backpacks
•    Hats
•    White T-shirts/Top
•    Chinos
•    Sunglasses- Wayfarer style
•    Mid top trainers

Gucci

Louis Vuitton Backpack
Supra

Clae Footwear

Bold Colour Chino's

River Island Canvas BackPack


Ray Ban Wayfarer Style
Male Accessories are a SS11 must have whether it is a Hat, Bag, Sunglasses or belt. I am a firm believer in less is more so please feel free to Wear your Wayfarer style glasses , Put on a Paul Smith coloured Trilby, rock a canvas backpack with Khaki Chinos and flip-flops.
Fashion is a interpretation of your character.

Wrist Action

Its Spring Summer and you got on your white vest, White v- Neck T-shirt, orange Chinos, Espadrilles  and you possible look a little understated....That's OK I'm about to up your Swagger with just the finest wrist action.
Nialaya Bracelet £375.00
Madame Moi £40.00

H&M £7.99


Nialaya Bracelet £275.00

Butler & Wilson £28.00

Alexander Mcqueen £175.00

G-Shock £110.00

Butler & Wilson £58.00

Gucci

Topshop £20.00

Aurelie Bidermann
Aurelie Bidermann


Chimpmunk with Trey songz wearing Nialaya Bracelet @ Funky Budda
Chipmunk is up to the times...are you?
Happy Wristing

Mwah xx

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Routes Magazine April 2011

A few weeks ago I met with Routes Magazine and collaborated to design a make up for Pop Afro Princess 'Lil Miss' to create her Front Cover Image. I was the Make up artist and Shoot Director


Have a look below for a few behind the scenes shots and the final Cover



Moi (MUA+ Creative input), Ruth (Hairstylist) Mary & Wande Routes (Editors)

Me, Photographer, Wande, Mary & Ruth

Tunde, Designer, Ryth, Mary, Wande & moi

Routes Magazine issue 3 £1.99 from all newsagents