Oh Mr Porter: Jil Sander Spring Suggestions

(Grey, navy and pink striped ribbed cuff t-shirt, Jil Sander, $395 at www.mrporter.com)

An email came my way today labelled "Essential Jil Sander". 'Essential' has become one of those oft-used words now regulated to hyperbole purgatory, just flapping around without meaning or direction.

But this time, the essentials are truly divine inspirations

(Teal cotton blend tab front slim pants, Jil Sander, $595 at www.mrporter.com)

Need these crisp pants in this refreshing burst of mint. What a wake up for my Winter weary wardrobe.

(Wool/mohair single breasted blazer with pocket trim, Jil Sander, $1,475 at www.mrporter.com)

Slightly Michael Jackson late stage when he didn't realize the Cold War was over, but I'd pair it down with rolled leg, torn knee khakis and a red gingham shirt for work or weekend.

(Large green and blue flower print cotton t-shirt, Jil Sander, $395 at www.mrporter.com)

Well I flipped for this when first spotted back on the Spring runway. Now I have true faith in the New Order album cover art style especially the t-shirt styled with a jacket as shown on the site

(Alexander McQueen jacket, Bottega Veneta jeans and A.P.C. shoes)

With those prices, though, I'd better get on the freelance grind!

Bowler League

Just the other day (before my abscess drama, so it feels like a lifetime ago) I was telling a hat-friendly co-worker how he should invest in a bowler

(Wool felt classic men's bowler, San Diego Hat Co., $35 at www.qvc.com)

I've always loved the shape and it feels so classic and sophisticated. The hat has also become iconically linked to one of my favorite artist, Belgian surrealist René Magritte

(the artist in a bowler with his Son of Man, bowler also on top)

We've already seen this trend on the runways

(Antonio Azzuolo Spring 2011)

(Ralph Lauren Spring 2011)

(Kenzo Fall 2011)

And now I wanna get Lucifer in on the bowler action too, although I don't think he's as hat friendly as the fluff-n-nutter in these photos

(Handmade acrylic pet bowler hat, Mel P Designs, $20 at www.etsy.com)

But my co-worker wasn't sure a bowler hat was right for him. Understood, my large noggin' is what's kept me away from it and any hat unfortunately. But we could don these socks from Corgi with nary a worry and nab a little of that bowler magic

And I've acquired quite an extensive sock collection already, so why not. Plus I'm diggin' the red and turquoise contrast. Color blocking and a wink of Magritte? Add it to the bottom dresser drawer, baby!

(Corgi cotton blend socks with bowler hat motif, $28, exclusively at Mr Porter, www.mrporter.com)

Not convinced? How about some gleeful dancing in a bowler. Take it away Mr Yorke!