My MANy Bags Trendspotting #165

Below: I am getting more and more inspired by Fox Tail bag accessories... How fabulous they look, especially on a PS1 bag (This one below should be from Louis Vuitton)! Need:-P

Below: Besides Céline, Isabel Marant is also offering Fox Tail key rings next Fall Winter 2011:-P

Below: Meanwhile, give me a Proenza Schouler PS1 bag anyday:-P

Fox Tail On Proenza Schouler PS1 Bag

Talk about furry tails... look how fabulous a fox tail bag accessory looks on the navy PS1 bag... I need a fox tail, I need a fox tail, I need a Proenza Schouler PS1, I need a Proenza Schouler PS1...

Besides Céline who will be offering fox tail bag charms, Isabel Marant with her fur craze Navajo collection has her own version as well. Looking fab and this gives us more options! But I am sticking with Céline's (Priced at an attainable SGD420):-P Need those fox tails! (And I will not be stoned by PETA for wanting these... since they are faux rather than the real thing:-P)

Source: Style, Céline, Mr Street Peeper

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #214

Below: Jil Sander has done it yet again... charming all fans with gorgeous bags in the brightest hues and even flower prints for Fall Winter 2011... Love the new collection... what about you?

Below: These bags remind me of Cambridge Leather Satchels... I am into neon yellow colour now!

Below: Amazing colour blocking clutches...

Below: Pony hair, python skin... luxurious materials for Jil Sander's Fall Winter 2011 acessories collection...

Below: Interesting wedge boots to make gorgeous women even taller...:-P

Jil Sander Fall Winter 2011 Womens Bags, Shoes And Accessories

Colour blocking, flower prints and the brightest hues made Jil Sander the top trend maker for Spring Summer 2011. It seems the obsession with colours and interplay of natural inspired prints continues once again through to Fall Winter 2011.

Expect lots of colour blocking style bags, clutches and even shoes to colour up your winter wardrobes. The strong minimalist lines and aesthetics of Jil Sander is no longer confined to black, greys and whites. I love Raf Simon's bold exploration of colours (Orange, rouge and even noen yellow) for the otherwise very architectural and monochrome brand. The injection of flowery prints, but done with a more wintery feeling is welcoming to liven dull winter weather any day.

The popular Market bags also make a return, this time embellished with front pockets, exposed stiching or crafted from black flower print fabrics. Luxurious red python skins are also seen in gorgeous structured totes, while pony hair paneled on shoulder satchels. Materials are as varied as the colours, while retaining a strong sense of Jil Sander's modernity. Love them all!

Take your picks already... Jil Sander keeps getting better and better each season. It's the brand to watch out for again this coming Fall Winter 2011!

(Check out more pics of Jil Sander's Fall Winter 2011 Accessories collection on my facebook fanpage. 'LIKE' my page if you enjoy reading this post:-P)

Source: Jil Sander

The Material Boy #463

Below: Where art thou? My latest Hermès obsession... The Kelly Double Tour So Black! Love the all black hardware... a new level of sophistication and mystique:-)

Hermès Kelly Double Tour So Black

I know I am a late warmer for this elusive Hermès beauty. From the Fall Winter 201o collection of Avengers meets James Bond theme... So black is a limited edition series launched a season ago, which includes a Kelly So Black Bag (see pic below).

Ever since my face to face encounter with an actual Hermès Kelly Double Tour So Black (Approx. SGD730) at Bangkok's international airport, I cannot seem to get it out of my mind. Unfortunately, the only piece I found was too small a size for me, so I had to pass it up. I am now madly in love with the all black hardware (even the dust bags are black!) which adds a new level of mystique and sophistication to this classic piece of Hermès accessory. Of course, the So Black series being highly limited makes it a challenging but satisfying hunt when you finally landed yourself one. I am on the prowl now... going to mobilise all the shopping scouts I can find to get my very own exclusive piece.

Meanwhile I shall keep admiring the beauty of this latest Hermès obsession from the pic above...

Source: Hermés

The Material Boy #462

Below: Frivolous expensive wants for this Sunday! Love these Louis Vuitton 'summertime fun'
Ailleur Key Holders:-) How cute...

Weekend Things To Break Your Bank: Louis Vuitton Ailleur Key Holders

In this edition of frivolous material wants for the weekend, I am turning my attention to cute little expensive things that might bring a smile or two for Sunday.

While walking past Louis Vuitton at Ngee Ann City yesterday, I was duly charmed by these cute little Louis Vuitton Ailleur Key Holders displaying playfully inside the store windows. The adorable multi-coloured motifs of summertime fun, from palm tree, beach hut to parrot, immediately resonates with me. Beach vacation here I come! I am loving the tropical feeling that these vivid coloured key holders evoked. Perfect for decorating any bag, breathing island/beach time chic to your beloved arm candies.

Which one do you like best? I am in a love at first sight with the Ailleur City Key Holder. Somehow the greens and palm trees with an orange monogram flower combination is cheerful and super cute. I also like the mix of resin and gold metal materials which combines mundane and luxury for a quirky appeal to the key holders.

Retails for USD330. Yes, I did mention outfront that these are expensive indulgences for the weekend:-P

I am going back to LV to check them out in person today!

Source: Louis Vuitton

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #165

Below: Boys are 'licensed' for the furry tails+clutch look for Fall Winter 2011... Costume National's Fall Winter 2011 Mens Collection affirms it!

Below: First spotted on Céline's Prefall 2011 collection, the furry tail on clutch look was love at first sight. Now I want to adopt the look even more!

Furry Tail Accessory On Clutches: Costume National Fall Winter 2011 Mens Collection

After seeing Céline's Prefall 2011 collection, featuring lots of furry tail accessory attached to clutches... I immediately dive into the look. I am temporarily using my Gucci Raccoon Tail as a stand-in. I want a bigger and longer one:-) And come Fall 2011, I am definitely making them a must buy. But is the look too feminine? Need affirmation for the boys to adopt the look? Look no further, Italian brand, Costume National's Fall Winter 2011 Mens Collection features a look with exactly the same styling. Needless to say, this just made me want the 'accessory+clutch' look even more. Boys are 'licensed' for the look now:-P

Source: Céline, Costume National

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #213

Below: Prada is going 'Plaid' crazy this coming Fall Winter 2011... Plaids, tartans or checks are appearing on all manners of bags and small accessories...

Below: Who will purchase these oversized luggage bags from the Fall Winter 2011 runway?

Below: Prada is tapping on their Spring Summer 2011 Espadrilles Brogues' success again for Fall Winter 2011... these thick sole shoes are making a comeback next season, sans the jute rope trimmings... Will you still buy these without the espadrilles design detail?

Prada Fall Winter 2011 Mens Accessories

Prada Spring Summer 2011 Accessories collection for both men and women was all about colours and stripes. For Fall Winter 2011, the attention is turned to the world of 'PLAIDS' (or tartans or checks as you deem fit:-P). We see these classic patterns printed on messenger bags, backpacks, duffels and totes to small accessories:-) The plaid patterns even managed to appear on Prada's signature saffiano leather for small accessories such as wallets and card cases. Are the boys ready for plaids? Céline Fall 2011 collection uses tartans as a pattern as well... so is this a trend for Fall Winter 2011 accessories?

Besides plaid patterns, there are also simple luggage bags (as seen on the runway) in fresh new fall colours of pale blue and burgundy browns. I wonder how will these oversize bags translate to actual market demand. So much for travelling light and convenient, they seemed really cumbersome and I presume heavy...

Now on to the shoes:-) which is always Prada's biggest strength. The success of Prada's Spring Summer 2011 Espadrilles Brogues sees this popular design make a comeback for Fall Winter 2011. But this time, the summer element of using jute rope trimmings (espadrilles style) has been removed and exposing the stripe detail sides on the soles. Colours are also adopting a more sombre tone, in deep burgundy and timeless black. Will you buy these fall winter versions? Sadly to say, I still like those from Spring Summer 2011, they are more fun and funky.

As for the other shoe designs, they are just mediocre. Suede ankle boots, moulded sole trainers, chunky sole loafers... nothing outstanding enough to beat the popularity of those infamous Espadrille Brogues.

Have Prada's new Fall Winter 2011 Accessories collection entice you enough to take your picks already (6 months ahead)? Or none for the taking? One thing's for sure, Prada Fall Winter 2011 Mens Accessories collection is definitely not going to enjoy the success of Spring Summer 2011 season... at least in my opinion. But I may be wrong.

Check out my facebook fanpage for more pics of the collection. 'LIKE' my fan page if you enjoy reading this post:-)

Source: Prada

The Material Boy #457

Below: Monday obsession... something to give Christian Louboutin's spikey creations a run for its money...

Love this 3.1 Phillip Lim Studded Wristlet!

Spikey Infatuations: 3.1 Phillip Lim Studded Wristlet

Christian Louboutin is the 'culprit' for getting every fashionista crazy about anything and everything studs. Bad boy/girl attitudes never looked this desirable until Christian Louboutin gifted the fashion world with his TDF Rollerball (Rollerboy for girls), Spiked Louis and Freddy Flats shoes. Now we are obsessed and cannot get enough of it.

Today I am ready to extend my love for spikes beyond those red soles. Finally a piece of accessory worthy of a match to those Louboutins. Presenting 3.1 Phillip Lim's super 'badass' but oh so dangerously cool Studded Wristlet! I love the idea of a small wallet that you can hang around your hands... with that spikey hand strap! It's similar to wearing a knuckle buster, tough and ready to kick some butt! Watch out pick pockets... meddle at your own risk:P

Below: Gorgeous when worn! Love the studded hand strap.. comes in black! (Pic from Burbailey)

Shane from Burbailey got himself a gorgeous all black leather version (Cool stuff! I want one too!), but Net-a-porter stocks a grey suede option which looks equally stunning.
3.1 Phillip Lim's Studded Wristlet measures 5 cm (D), 12.5 cm(H) and 10 cm (W). Retails for £264.09 (w/o VAT) here.

NEED!

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Source: Net-a-porter, Burbailey

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #210

Below: Burberry unveils new faces (Sophie Kennedy-Clark and Matthew Beard) for their April advertising campaign, just in time for the launch of SS2011's April Showers Capsule Collection. Bright colours are 'invading' Burberry! Don't you love the red acetate trench coat on Sophie or the blue quilted leather biker jacket on Matthew?

Below: Some of my favourite pieces from the April Showers Capsule Collection... I want that blue quilted leather biker jacket and even those Burberry checks umbrella! Rainy days has never been this fun:-)

Burberry Launches April Showers Collection, Just In Time For April's New Ad Campaign!

Another month has passed and it is time yet again for Burberry to unveil new faces for their Advertising Campaign this SS2011 season:-) This April, Burberry introduces 2 new British cast members, Sophie Kennedy-Clark and Matthew Beard who will have the honour of representing the luxury British brand. Coinciding with the launch, Burberry has also released 2011's April Showers Capsule Collection that is featured prominently throughout these new ads. I am sure, you cannot miss the fresh pop of bright colours of red, yellow, green and blue that immediately steals your attention! Colour blocking is now in full force for Burberry too:-)

For SS2011's April Showers capsule collection (Love the lookbook images starring British models Cara Delevingne and Seb Brice), I am a fan of those colourful and fun transparent Nova Perspex totes (SGD1095), colourful sunglasses and even those Nova Perspex Walker umbrellas (SGD450)! I want one for Singapore's rainy weather these days:-P I also adore that quilted Blue Leather Biker Jacket. How refreshing a colour to wear for summer:-) The capsule collection includes men's and women's ready to wear (trench coats, outerwear, denim, knitwear) as well as bags and small accessories. I am sure you will find something to your liking. I am already visually invigorated by the bright hues! Check out many more pics on my facebook fan page. (LIKE my fan page if you enjoy reading this post)

Below: The April Showers Capsule Collections' dynamic and beautifully shot lookbook pics starring Cara Delevingne and Seb Brice... (More on my facebook fan page)

The collection is now available online at Burberry's website. So what are you waiting for? There's no stopping colour invading your wardobe this SS2011... especially such gorgeous pieces from Burberry!

© Copyright Burberry/Testino

Source: Burberry

My Shopping Conquest #121

Below: Spring Summer 2011 is a 'belt tightening' season!

Belts Ahoy! Spring Summer 2011 Is 'Belt Tightening' Season...

Belts are often one of the most overlooked clothing item on a guy. And no, not all belts work magic and fit all looks. Belts are as equally important as all your other wardrobe pieces (the belt is worn at a strategic position of your body, very visible!). Besides serving a functional purpose of preventing you from indecent exposé (trousers falling down!), it is a fun item that lets you enhance your personality or add depth to an outfit. Forget logo belts (those are for occasional flaunting of your swelling bank account), wear belts that takes on the season's trend or expresses a certain mood you are feeling.

This Spring Summer 2011, I am feeling all the colour blocking craze seen on all levels of fashion. I am also dreaming of setting sails to the high seas, just in time for summer! So here's my latest acquisition for this 'Belt Tightening' SS2011 season:
1) Zara Narrow Yellow Leather Belt – SGD59.90
(Comes in red, orange and blue as well, most affordable colour blocking! Get all colours to mix & match)

2) Jil Sander Orange Red Textured Leather – SGD390
(The red is almost neon!)

3) ASOS Brass Anchor Buckle Leather Belt – £15
(I love anchor motifs)

4) ASOS Twisted Rope Belt – £15
(Sailing chic, where's my yacht?!?)

What are your 'belt tightening' finds this season?

Zara available at all Zara Boutiques. Jil Sander available at Club 21 Mens, Four Seasons Hotel. ASOS available at www.asos.com

Source: myMANybags

My MANy Bags Lookbook #25

My Marine Style: Spring Summer 2011

I have blogged about the nautical influences in Spring Summer 2011 collections. The key to wear your sailing inspired pieces was not to be too literal.

Here's my take on My Marine Style, merging city and the sea, dandy and the sailor.... Khaki earth tones with sea faring blues, nautical iconography with classic plaids and stripes... it's all about contrast.

Dries Van Noten's Contrast Checked Sleeve Cotton Shirt, Junya Watanabe's Cropped Trousers with Fold Up Contrast Hem and Swear's 'Chaplin 1' Stripe Canvas Lace-ups get some classic dandy styles going. Burberry's Twisted Cord Necklace and ASOS's Brass Anchor Buckle Leather Belt adds a hint of high seas adventure. Finally, a touch of blue (From Prada's Canvas Briefcase) to round off the nautical flair... and my Marine Style is complete:-) City or the sea, here I come!

So what's your marine style this season?

See my other lookbook posts here

Source: ASOS, Farfetch, Net-A-Porter

Juicy Couture Crown Hearts Stud & Hoop Duo Earrings Set

 

Juicy Couture Crown Hearts Stud & Hoop Duo Earrings Set

2 pairs of earrings

Comes with gift box ; a perfect gift

Colour : Silver

iwantbags : SOLD

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #209

Below: I love the new Spring Summer 2011 Martin Margiela Mens Accessories collection... Love the boots covered with gold leaf and the lace-ups where the leather extends all the way to the soles:-)

Below: Understated bags with a used effect:-)

Below: The mens jewellery mimicks work tools and has a charming vintage finish...

Maison Martin Margiela Spring Summer 2011 Mens Accessories

Mr Margiela may be absent from the creative reins of his namesake brand, his spirits still lives on in Maison Martin Margiela's collections. For Spring Summer 2011, I am duly surprised by the amount of desirable pieces I covet from the mens collections, definitely heaps of improvement from the past 2 seasons.

The use of mundane objects as inspirations have always been embedded in the brand's DNA. Often imbued with a twist, the designs always surprises with ingenuity and understated aesthetics. For this season, I love those gold leaf coated boots which appeared raw but sends out an individualistic glamour unseen anywhere else. Leather bags made from tan leather that is ridden with scratches tells a different story about charisma and appeal for the owner. Love that holdall!

As for mens jewellery, work tools have been reworked to become understated and yet interesting mens rings, bracelets and necklaces. Unexpected mix of materials adds to the appeal. I want those leather and brass nugget bracelets with hammered effects, or even the unusual belts with atypical shaped buckles. All done with a vintage finesse!

Bravo on this new Spring Summer 2011 collection! This is inspiring-fashion:-P

More pics of the Spring Summer 2011 Maison Martin Margiela Mens Accessories collection on my facebook fan page. 'LIKE' my page if you enjoy reading this post:-)

Source: Maison Martin Margiela

The Material Boy #453

Below: What do you wish for this Friday? Weekend is shopping time! These colourful Hermès Kelly Double Tour Bracelet is screaming BUY ME:-P

TGIF, It's Time For Hermès!

Check out these colourful Hermès Kelly Double Tour Bracelets! Never expected so many vibrant hues for Kelly bracelets. I am smitten by the ones in Iris (Bluish purple) and Ruby. These bracelets are now a must have, especially appropriate for this Spring Summer 2011's colour blocking effects:-P Even the orange red version in epsom leather is a stunner! LOVE:-)

What do you want this Friday?:-) I know I found my wishlist for this weekend!

Source: Hermès

Retail Price: USD430. Where to buy: www.hermes.com

My Shopping Conquest #120

Below: What is your favourite colour of Spring Summer 2011... for me, it's undoubtedly cheery YELLOW! That is why I had to get this Mimosa Coloured Balenciaga Arena Bracelet!

Yellow Fever: Balenciaga Mimosa Double Tour Arena RH Leather Bracelet

Of the many colours that is running rampant this Spring Summer 2011 season, nothing can beat YELLOW as my favourite hue of the season:-P

Hence, 2 weekends ago, I bought my Balenciaga Mimosa Double Tour Arena RH Leather Bracelet as soon as it arrives in store! Mimosa is a stunning hue amongst the Balenciaga colour family. It's so bright and eye catching, looking almost neon! Perfect to add a pop of colour when you wear something neutral. Such as my outfit for last Saturday... A white Givenchy shirt, Topman Navy pants, Paul Smith Yellow Flower Embroidery Shoes, Miu Miu Plastic Coloured Brooches and of course debutting my new Balenciaga accessory!

Love yellow. What is your favourite hue this season?

Source: myMANybags

The Material Boy #450

Below: What is your obsession today? I am dreaming of sailboats and the high seas...

Nautical Themed Accessories

Monday obsession.

I need:
1) Coach Sheldon Collection of Anchor Print Canvas Leather Goods (Love those pouches)!
2) ASOS Anchor Buckle Leather belt – £15 (BOUGHT!)
3) ASOS Anchor Pendant Necklace – £8 (BOUGHT!)
4) ASOS Rope Belt – £15 (BOUGHT!)
5) Coach Vintage Stripe Canvas Tote (Nostalgia with a hint of high seas)!

What is your obsession today?

(Check out more nautical themed outfits and accessories that I love here on my facebook fanpage!)

Source: ASOS, Coach

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #207

Below: YSL's SS2011 Mens Accessories are a hit and miss... the bags are some of the most boring and (dare I say) most hideous? The saving grace comes from the shoes and small accessories... love the trainers and bracelets!

Below: I love the croc print leather trainers in tan colour!

Below: Partial perforation as a design detail? Still looking good on the shoes:-) The high tops is my favourite:-)

Below: Thick wedge soles are a key trend for footwear this SS2011... YSL has many designs incorporating this trend from sandals to leather shoes...

Below: The double tour bracelet with a Y clasp is still one of my favourites... now even more so in off-white:-)

YSL Spring Summer 2011 Mens Bags, Shoes And Accessories

What do you think of YSL's latest collection of mens' accessories? I cannot help but be disappointed by the bags. There isn't any surprises for the mens' range anymore. Many designs are merely being reworked from past seasons and the new ones are nothing worth going gaga about. The new textured bag with chain and a huge YSL insignia could earn a place amongst the most hideous bags ever made for men. In comparison, the blue nylon Hamptons Tote fares so much better, although the style has long passed its desirable shelf life. YSL needs new blood to design the bags, it has been going downhill since the longest time.

Beyond the negative bags collection, the saving grace thankfully comes from their shoes and small accessories. Trainers are looking good with sporty but refine designs. Love the pair of high tops in beige and brown with all those panelling designs.

If you have been looking for an alternative to Prada's Espadrilles Brogues (since too many people have them now), how about YSL's interpretation in dark brown and black?

The croc print leather trainers in tan colour is looking promising too, combining exotic appeal with sporty attitudes. The light blue pair with perforation details are also perfect for summer days.

YSL SS2011 Mens Accessories: Yay or nay for you?

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Source: YSL

My MANy Bags Lookbook #24

Below: New myMANybags lookbook for Spring Summer 2011!

Colour Rush

It's a flurry of colours this Spring Summer 2011 season. Much as I love the colour blocking trend, I do not see myself in head to toe outrageous hues. So I devised my own colour blocking style toning it down just a little. Using a white shirt as the base, I surround it with other more eye poping pieces and accessories to create the colour trend.

Martin Margiela White Plastron Shirt is plain but with an unusual longer back (like a swallow tail) for added detailing interest. Balenciaga's Mimosa RGH Triple Tour Bracelet gives a yellow boost against the bright Topman 'Yves Klein Blue' Slim fit Chinos. A Jil Sander Orange Colour Belt wraps around the waist, dissecting the white top and blue bottom while giving another layer of colour blocking. Finally, I accessorise the outfit with a pair of the hottest shoe of the season, Prada's Espadrilles Brogues, a cute blue Net-net Swallow Shaped Fabric Brooch and my favourite Céline Cabas Linen Stripe (for its subtle touches of blue and red).

I am having a colour rush!

(Check out my other lookbook posts here)

Source: Prada, Mr Porter, Balenciaga, Topman, Lane Crawford

The Material Boy #447

Below: Want Hermès Collier De Chien (all silver version) style for less? Here's my shopping find for the day! I want!

Kenneth Jay Lane Gunmetal Pyramid Cuff vs. Hermès Sterling Silver Collier De Chien

If you have been lusting over the all silver version of Hermès Collier De Chien... but could not afford to part with over SGD4000 for it... here's the 'recessionista' version.

Spotted this Kenneth Jay Lane Gunmetal Pyramid Cuff which gives a flavour of Hermés' design... looks fab with the huge single square stud. Best of all, the price tag of £80.85 (w/o UK VAT) is simply unbeatable!

Grabs yours here at Net-a-porter! I want...

(More excuses to get this... Free international shipping at Net-a-porter till March 20!)

Source: Net-a-porter, Hermès

The Material Boy #442

Below: I love these new accessories from Coach's Spring Summer 2011 Mens collection such as the tan coloured Hudson Case (Featuring a manila envelope style of fastening which evokes philatelic references from yesteryear) and those canvas anchor print wallets and pouches from the Sheldon Collection!

Below: For a handsome companion to the gym or weekend getaways, I would not mind the full leather Harrison Duffel or the canvas Hamptons Weekender!

More Coach Spring Summer 2011 Mens Bags + Accessories!

Are you ready to part with more of your hard earned cash? It seems heading to Coach is going to be a very good direction for Visa card meltdown. I love these new bags and accessories from the Coach Spring Summer 2011 Mens collection. I need to track down any of those anchor print (I am a sucker for nautical themed designs) canvas pouches, passport cases and wallets. Love the vintage print with gorgeous brown leather trim. It's American Retro Hip all over again... Give me the white one any day! (The pieces is under the Sheldon collection)

Further to that, I would not mind toting those duffel bags, namely the Hamptons Canvas Weekender or the full leather Harrison Duffel! Both are exceptionally handsome in their own appeal... each fulfilling a good balance of form and function. Masculine aesthetics brought to a new level of charm.

More pics of Coach Spring Summer 2011 Mens accessories and bags up on my facebook fan page. (There's even exotics to fulfill those luxurious skin fanatics, the Python collection has many small accessories that will set you back a few zeros in your bank account.)

Coach's Men Accessories is starting to impress me:-P What say you?

Source: Coach