Prada Says Keep Your 3-D Glasses

You know those 3-D glasses ubiquitous at the glut of remakes and half bakes filling the theaters of late? 

Well, Prada says don't toss 'em, wear 'em 

Or at least that's what I see in these new men's Fall 2013 ads 

featuring movie men not models natch

Bonus HIPSTER smarties featured on this cute boy 

(I have no idea who is or what he's been in)

It Feels Like FALL!

New York temps are at a 71 degree high for the day and I woke up and read ELLE's August issue / Fall 2013 preview

And I have to remind myself, this is a fluke and not time for jackets and cute sweater. But soon, my pet, so very soon....

Sometimes It Can Be: Dior's "Secret Garden" and Depeche Mode

Yes, Raf. YES! This latest installment of the 'Secret Garden' promotional art videos for Dior features divine art influences, rich French landscapes and sleek fashions all set to the new wave perfection of Depeche Mode's "Behind the Wheel"  (off the anthemic brilliance that was the "Music for the Masses" album) 






There's a certain art school coolness attached to this icy new wave strumming over gallery-ready ready to wear against watercolor scenery (this is not the first fab fashion house that's banked on the slick synths of Depeche Mode to sell perfume) 



PS: Genius DIY project inspiration of CD pearlized opera glasses. Ooh, come on rainy day!  

Which Dior Fall 2013 Couture Pieces Will Marion Cotillard Don???

Ooh, it's hot and gross out. Let's play fantasy dream sequence and try and guess which pieces from Raf Simons' Fall 2013 couture collection hired face, Marion Cotillard, will wear? 

Lunch Lady

It doesn't matter that it's 96 degrees in the shade, Marion stays cool as a cucumber in her layered skirt shift, perfect for a power-high-tea at Mariage Freres





Deep Blue Something

Yes, diva! Marion knows Madame only has one chance to make a grand entrance. Enter the room with bold, royal colors to let everyone know whose Fiefdom this is, honey! 

Gym Clothes

Braving the elements doesn't mean you can't bear a little leg. Afterall, the misses does not attend the Cerles de la Forme for rien, mon ami! 

Fashion Column

M. Cotillard just loves a column dress, cheri. And now, thanks to dear, dear Raf, the column dress can actually look like a column. Finalement! Someone who gets it. 

Comeback Week: Lucky Jeans

"Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc.’s Lucky day might be coming soon.

The men’s wear retailer has emerged as a surprise bidder in the auction for Fifth & Pacific Cos. Inc.’s Lucky Brand division, which is also being pursued by a financial player, according to sources. " 

-Women's Wear Daily 

Fifth and Pacific is looking to unload its jean brand, Lucky Brand (along with Juicy Couture), to focus on its blossoming and promising Kate Spade brand. 

At first the business community didn't think F+P would get the $400 million it was asking for Lucky, but with buyers circling (including Jos. Bank, which has $$$ to burn and a need to acquire a new brand so it can grow further) and a new Fall 2013 campaign starring the legend Lauren Hutton

Lucky might be having its biggest moment in a lifetime, honey. 

All of Sudden I want to Step Out of Cars with Matching Accessories

(Nicole Kidman in Jimmy Choo Fall 2013 campaign; shot by Mikael Jansson)

Funny how a striking red short cut and olive satin booties seems so right for weekend road trips. Oh Nicky, this is the mysterious, sultry side of you I love so much (here and here) 

Three Makes it a Trend: Mariacarla Boscono is Killin' it for Fall 2013

If I've never mentioned it before, I LOVE me some Mariacarla Boscono! Her chilly eyes and sharp cheekbones with that wash of raven hair... yes X three! 


And Fall 2013 had her at rare form 










Here's Mariacarla closing out Vionnet all Greek goddess at the disco draped 

Watch Mariacarla cut quite the figure opening the Hermes show with a swatch of wool and a deadly stare 






























You can put Mariacarla in a shapeless sweater and bathing 
skull cap (?) and that B shines her light through it all

Aint nothin' you can't throw at Mariacarla and she make look sizzlin'! 

Go on now! 

Three Makes it a Trend: Second Skin Boots

The message is clear for Fall 2013: keep the baby powder handy! 

Boots shown on the Fall runways of Paris are second skin close

First seen Sunday at Céline... 

the trend carried over in thigh high and chains at Chanel

and Lydia Maurer showed a cropped and tight style at Paco Rabanne 

But in a world of ever increasing obesity and global warming 

is this a climate controlled runway only fantasy? 

Kanye West's Margiela

Ok, it's really my Margiela vest I put up on Bib & Tuck right now

 but I wanted the SEO

Check it out and nab this rad piece: 

http://www.bibandtuck.com/items/4171

Carven Crafts the Ultimate Kim Novak in Vertigo Coat

Try not to jump for joy into the San Francisco Bay 

Very Important for Fall: Dires Van Noten Salamander Brooch

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Pringle of Scotland Fall 2013

No lie, ever since I saw this Pringle of Scotland Yves Klein blue 'mac'on ELLE UK's Istagram, it's haunted my thoughts since 

That asymmetrical layered storm flap at the right, the concealed placket, the raised seaming and the buckle tab cropped cuffs are all giving me mod madness and this lil' number is crying for puddle jumpin', which might occur from time to time in old UK. 


The matchy-matchy accessory trend, however, needs to END! 

A Window Into New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week day 1 and an early trend has already emerged: windowpane pattern prevalence 

Tanya Taylor contrasts oversize windowpanes at chest with slim arms

I'd never advocate matchy matchy, but this Creatures of Comfort two piece could be broken up into some spot on looks. (Love the shout back with the wood panes in the background) 

Gryphon deconstructed punk classics with shredded windowpane pants (notice cropped hem that was everywhere in the menswear collections too) 

Ahead of the Fall 2013 Menswear Cropped Pants Trend

Chloé cropped pants and striped socks just oh so right

Check Out My Bomber Piece on Viral Fashion

I've been a busy bee this Winter writing for a bunch of sites on the side. Hey, I never claimed to be faithful. 


Anywho, when I wrote this bit for VIRAL Fashion about bomber jackets being the perfect transitional outerwear for right now it wasn't some blue face -2 outside. Bastard Old Man Winter all sneak attack and all. 


Well despite all that, bundle up with your boo and give my piece your full attention and then some love: 

http://viralfashion.com/viralfashion/mens-fashion/2013/01/21/the-bomber-party/

Three Things I'm Eying from Viktor & Rolf Men's Fall 2013

If you're even vaguely familiar with It Can't All Be Dior, you know we're BIG Viktor & Rolf fans 'round these parts. The latest menswear collection of course did not disappoint and in a sea of prints, textures and mix + match materials, these three items particularly got our goat 

1. Those ribbed satin paneled pants. Structured formal on the top, party slim on the bottom. 

2. The signature eyeglass print goes intarsia on a raw edge turtleneck. Those pants are quite slick too. 

3. Long nosed demure hat wearing mythical men adorn a duffel. Weekend trips and gym visits just got a lot more conversational. 

Jonathan Saunders Men's Fall 2013

(Image: @MenswearStyle)

Jonathan Saunder's Fall 2013 presentation during men's week in London is really calling my name 

(Image: Oki-ni.com)

All the manipulations of color through dip dyes, ombre and colorblocking

(Image: Starworks Group) 

And that jacket below NEEDS to be mine! 

(Image: Voltmag)

Don't I Look Cute Today: New York Fashion Week Look

Ooh the debut of my vintage needlepoint / leather briefcase

Needlepoint, darling: Very Important for Fall....

Check Out my "Back to School" Uniforms Guest Post on Two and Seven

A little round up I did for Two and Seven about fashion folks who have a uniform and/or signature hairstyle 

 http://www.twoandseven.com/2012/09/04/uniform-style/

Doin' It: Bolongaro Trevor Button Bib Front Sailor Tee

Summer is coming to an end but the nautical look is an easy transitional style for men.


This button bib front sailor tee from  Bolongaro Trevor is a great piece to pair with shorts now and with your stovepipe jeans and jean jacket when weather turns apple pickin'

     Converts for easy breeze access

Or feelin' chilly? Button up!

(Bolongaro Trevor 100% Cotton striped convertible button bib front sailor tee, $101 on sale at http://www.bolongarotrevor.com/manzanera-bone-navy-stripe/)