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

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

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #212

Below: More gorgeous Céline bags to drool over! Are you ready to plan which ones to get from Céline Fall 2011's collection? For me, I am Céline Cabas all the way!

Below: Interesting new bags for the upcoming new season too! From the wider format Céline luggage tote, the new Luggage Phantom Square Bag in olive suede to the oddly shaped Trapeze Shoulder Bag to a tartan tweed version of the luggage tote, these new bags are hard to resist!

Céline Fall 2011 Bags

Time to prep your credit cards! Here's pics of the very promising Céline Fall 2011 bags... which one to pick, which one to lust over... which one will make it to your next season's shopping list?

For me, I have already set my sights on anything and everything Céline Leather Cabas! Hence, the Cabas Bi-colour in Tartan Tweed and Lambskin Midnight is a definite must have!:-P Absolutely appropriate for those winter moods with a modern take on plaid patterns, only Phoebe Philo can conceived. Truly a love at first sight! (The Tartan pattern also comes in a Luggage Tote format with Midnight coloured calfskin. I easily forsee those being snapped up in a heartbeat when they hit stores for Fall 2011:-P)

Besides the tartan version, I am also in love with the Bi-colour Cabas in Lambskin Royal Blue and Burgundy Brown. Such an amazing colour combination, adding rich tones for Fall Winter season without being overly brash. Fall 2011 also sees the introduction of gold stamp print (in the form of a reindeer) onto the usually minimalist cabas designs. A first but very welcoming. Don't you feel the reindeer pattern will make a great Christmas time bag? Festive chic anyone?

I can't wait for Fall 2011. Watch out for many more new updates and designs... from the very odd but appealing Trapeze Shoulder Bag, or a landscape version of the highly popular Luggage Tote, the Luggage Phantom Square Bag. Tassels included:-P Watch out Balenciaga!:-P

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Source: Céline

The Material Boy #456

Below: Fashion fast forward... only for the brave fashion brigade! Buy into Fall Winter 2011's Prada Mens Lurex Polo Tees now instead of 6 months later:-) Made for women, but works for guys too... these Fred Perry x Richard Nicoll Lurex Polo Tees gives an instant metallic touch!

Prada Mens Fall Winter 2011 Lurex Polo Tee vs. Richard Nicoll x Fred Perry Spring Summer 2011 Lurex Polo Tee

Are you ready to buy 6 months ahead of Fall Winter 2011 trends? Well, today while shopping over lunch break... I spotted the Spring Summer 2011 collection from Fred Perry's collaboration with Richard Nicoll. One of the memorable pieces is the Metallic Lurex Polo T-shirts that resembles those seen prominently on Prada Mens Fall Winter 2011 runway.

Below: Replace the Pearl buttons on the Fred Perry x Richard Nicoll Lurex Polo Tees and you can pull off these womens shirts without anyone knowing:-P

Although Fred Perry x Richard Nicoll's Lurex Polo Tees are made for womens, the cut is unisex in my opinion. Just replace the pearl buttons with regular ones and you will be wearing Prada's Fall Winter trend way ahead of any fashion pack:-P

Of course, the pricing of £125 will probably be a fraction of Prada's version. These limited edition Fred Perry x Richard Nicoll Polo Tees comes in an Aqua Haze colour and a pearly silver tone. I love the silvery ones! (Check out Fred Perry's website for more info, or visit the boutique at Fred Perry Laurel, 19 Ann Siang Road, Singapore. Tel +65 6325 3018.)

Do you dare brave 6 months of trend forward experimentation?

Go to my facebook fan page for larger pics:-P

Source: Fred Perry, Prada

The Material Boy #455

Below: Bryanboy’s coverage of Thai Designer JBB* by Jirawat Bote Benchakarn’s Fall Winter 2011 menswear collection (at the recent Singapore Mens Fashion Week) inspired me for some military fashion inspirations this Monday. I need to combat serious Monday blues!

Below: Love these pieces from MR PORTER that carries the military flavour without being too literal...

Below: Most of all, I want this pair of Trussardi 1911 Camouflage Print Espadrilles!

Military Monday: 'Butch' Up!

Inspired by Bryanboy’s pics covering Thai Designer JBB* by Jirawat Bote Benchakarn’s Fall Winter 2011 menswear collection (Shown at the recent Singapore Mens Fashion Week 2011)... I decided I am going to seek ‘military retail enlightenment’ today. Love JBB* by Jirawat Bote Benchakarn’s take on Military Camouflage pattern, pairing it with refined sartorial suiting and shorts. Not entirely a new idea, but I love the contrast these looks create.

Hence, I browsed online and found these lovely pieces to share here. Pieces that fit the military theme without going too literal. Trussardi 1911 has an amazing pair of camouflage print espadrilles (￥43,050) that presents a relax resort feeling...while ready to rough it out in any terrain:-)

Marni’s contrast panel short sleeve shirt (£196) is perhaps the army version of colour blocking, using jersey and cotton fabrics in olive and black tones for effective panelling effect. I love the way the back of the shirt looks... it’s a timeless and interesting piece that will command attention! I also love Burberry Brit’s dark olive green slim fit cargo trousers (£125), which breaks away from the sloppy looser versions and gets you into a more streamlined and smarter silhouette.

Wear all the above pieces together then round it up with Trussardi’s Camouflage Print Laptop Sleeve (use it as a clutch!) ... tada... you have a hot military look, ready to brave thru any Monday Blues!

Marni and Burberry Brit available at MR PORTER: The Mens Style Destination.
Trussardi 1911 available at RESTIR.

Source: Mr Porter, Restir, Bryanboy

My MANy Bags News #315

Below: Attended the Inaugural Singapore Mens Fashion Week last night... and got to have front row seats at the opening show by Boss Black Fall Winter 2011... Bravo!

myMANyBags @ Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011

Yesterday kickstarts fashion season in Singapore. And what a great way to immerse in all the fashion excitement than to attend the opening show for Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011. 3rd in the world to host a dedicated male fashion week, the event is a welcome addition for Singapore and even the region's fashion calendar. Boss Black enjoys the honour of being the opening gig for the event... sending many well heeled and dressed ladies and gentlemen attending the show into glamour overdrive.

I had the pleasure of being at the show with my fellow blogger friends. And thanks to gracious and always-fun-to-hang-out-with Bagaholicboy... I got front row seats! Nothing beats the unobstructed view of front row:-) Thanks Alvin!

Below: Philip Huang opened the show last night for Boss Black Fall Winter 2011...

Below: Models at Boss Black Fall Winter 2011 (Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011)...

Below: Final walk through... male eye candy roll call?

In addition, being invited as media, we all had a great time basking in 'VIP' reserved media-only areas and enjoyed the festivities with delicious canapés and drinks:-) Each of us also got a complimentary pair of Feiyue trainers... quirky combination of white and black on seperate feet.

Here's some pics from the evening. Enjoy Philip Huang in Boss Black Fall Winter 2011 glory... and many many other cute models and cool clothes to drool.

More pics on my Facebook fanpage here. 'LIKE' my fan page if you enjoy reading this post.

Source: myMANybags

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #158

Below: Yu Masui wears Christian Louboutin's Leopard Haircalf Studded Rollerball!

Yu Masui And His Christian Louboutin Leopard Haircalf Studded Rollerball

On par with Bryanboy with his quirky and adventurous dress sense... Yu Masui a Japanese fashion chameleon whose outrageous personal styles are always show stopping during Fashion weeks. He wore his big bright orange fur coat during the recent Fall Winter 2011 Womens fashion week. A statement making ensemble like this can only be done justice by Christian Louboutin's Leopard Haircalf Studded Rollerball. Love those shoes! As Bryanboy would put it... Fierce!

Who wants a pair?!?!

Source: Stockholm Streetstyle, Christian Louboutin

The Material Boy #446

Below: Hermès Thales Bracelet has been featured in the latest Fall Winter 2011 collection! Now I am putting this black and silver version on my shopping list:-P

Hermès Thales Bracelet Featured On Hermès Fall Winter 2011 Runway Show

I want the Hermès Thales Bracelet in black and silver... new Hermès creative director, Christopher Lemaire has style one of the looks for his Fall Winter 2011 collection with this favourite accessory of mine!

I have the gold and brown version, but now I want it in silver & black too!

I am in love:-P This will definitely be on my next Hermès shopping list:-)

Source: Style, Hermès

The Runway Sniper #75

Below: Welcome back to tasteful glamour, Balmain Fall Winter 2011! No more tattered and atrocious safety pinned rags from SS2011...:-P Love the metallic suits and blazers without lapels. The crystal embellished jumpsuit is hot!

Below: Crystal embellishments that will make these Balmain pieces masterful collectible and red carpet pieces... but also sky rockets the prices to astronomical levels. One thing's for sure, you probably will never find them in Zara and Topshop...:-P Love the white boots!

Below: Metallic jeans will rise to be the staple for fashionistas for next season's Fashion Week... I have a strong feeling about it!

Balmain Fall Winter 2011 Womenswear

Christophe Decarnin may be absent from his recent Balmain Fall Winter 2011 show, nonetheless he seemed to have literally 'clean up' his act! Presented on the runway are levels up from SS2011's atrocious safety pinned and tattered rags, and Balmain glamour is back at its glory. Albeit, pared down and more tastefully sexy... perhaps Balmain's take on the minimalist frenzy going on in fashion now.

The new sensibility can be attributed to new styling consultant Melanie Ward (Best known for her work with Helmut Lang, king of minimalist... and perhaps the change for a more subtle display of glamour this season for Balmain?) who takes over from Emmanuelle Alt. She brings with her a new direction for the brand. From the collarless, slightly oversized metallic blazers, looser pants and dresses... the silhouettes are less severe and more focused. Of course, everything is given a couture boost with intricate crystal embellishments that will sky rocket the prices to astronomical levels.

One thing's for sure, a lot of fans want Balmain to succeed, anxiously waiting for the moment when Christophe Decarnin stops his repeat vision of biker chic and dwells into a new territory for the 'sexy' French brand. This season, Balmain achieves that and I am so happy:-) Easy comprehensible glamour that everyone understands and want. I can literally see those metallic jeans/blazers fly off the store racks for next season!

Applause!

Source: Style

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #205

Below: Here's a look at the upcoming Jil Sander Fall Winter 2011 Mens Accessories when amazingly Spring Summer 2011 has barely started... early bird gets the worm, start planning your Fall Winter purchases already!:-) Love these coloured felt pouches and bags. Felt seems to be favoured not only by Jil Sander but also Fendi Fall Winter 2011 (as totes!)

Jil Sander Fall Winter 2011 Mens Accessories

We are barely into Spring Summer 2011 season and now thanks to the power of internet, I am able to share pictures of Fall Winter 2011 collections. And no, not runway pics from www.style.com. But pics of upcoming accessories from Jil Sander Fall Winter 2011 Mens Collection.

Fall Winter's accessories collection seems to be a continuation of Jil Sander's strong colour themes from Spring Summer 2011. But now translated for autumn winter season with more tactile materials. Yellow is a key colour appearing in many bags and pouches. But felt seems to be a material that will play an important role for the collection, even used on suits for the ready to wear.

I love the fuschia pouches and folios (with a zipped leather front pouch). Well, if you have to go for colour, choose the strongest most eye popping hue for maximum impact! The shoes are also of noteworthy interest, especially the tall boots. They seem to be Siamese twins of loafers and boots... adjoining 2 classic mens shoe designs into a refreshing hybrid! Same for those lace-ups and loafer styles:-P Clever! Love the forest green colour too which is unusual for mens footwear.

Jil Sander is definitely getting back its groove, all thanks to continuing collections of originality and outstanding concepts by Raf Simons. I welcome this new attention given to the brand once again.

See more pics of the NEW collection on my Facebook Fan Page. Show your support by liking my page:-P

Source: Jil Sander

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #155

Below: Further to my post yesterday on the 'Balmain Homme Varsity Jacket + Boots look'... Here's a little observation I made from Jak n Jil's New York Fashion Week street shots. During the recent New York Fashion week, I noticed not one but quite a few guys spotted with their Varsity jackets... Will this translate into a 'back to college' inclination to men's dressing soon? (I love his black and white version and creating a monotone colour story...even his bag is matching:-P)

Below: Varsity = college = young = colourful...

Below: A touch of soft pastel softens and surprise a usually 'jock-ish' look...

Below: Dandy touch with the cravat... style can start young, even when you are in 'college'...

Below: Stand out from the crowd with some eye popping colour...

Below: or Maroon and camel beige... Varsity Jackets is now on my style radar...

Below: Will Balmain Homme's Varsity jacket look from Fall Winter 2010 cause a wave of college inspired dressing? Only time will tell...

Below: Or have Prada SS2011's Varsity inspired leather shopping bags (customisation allowed for your initials) already herald the coming of those jocks and college chic?

Back To School: Varsity Jackets

I blogged about my inspiration of Varsity Jackets and boots yesterday. And today, I made a small observation browsing thru pictures taken by Jak and Jil, of guys during the recent New York Fashion Week.

Are these college inspired dressing rising in favour with guys? Will it blossom into a 'back to college' phenomenon in mens dressing soon? Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, I am loving every look and possibility from this 'jock style' dressing. Make it dandy with soft pastels and a nice cravat, get some American retro hip or tough it up with boots and some rebel attitude. Suffice to say, Varsity Jackets are now on my style radar.

What say you?

Source: GQ by Jak n Jil, Balmain, Prada

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #154

Below: Love this guys look (as spotted during London Fashion Week 'Men's Day')... Balmain inspired 'Varsity Jacket + Boots' look?

Below: Spring Summer 2011 Balmain Homme collections sees similar bomber style jackets paired with jeans and boots...

Below: Fall Winter 2010 Balmain Homme also sees similar looks... college chic?

The 'Balmain Varsity Jacket+Boots' Look

I love the look of this guy, spotted during London Fashion Week 'Men's Day'. Wearing a Varsity Jacket, but not paired with trainers and instead, those tall military boots (presumably Balmain Homme FW2010/SS2011 inspired)! Love the touch of green with grey. There's a sense of a rebel attitude when paired with boots. I am going to try on this look. It's pretty easy to attain, but looking 'jock-ish' any day:-) And isn't that a good thing? Don't all boys want to be regarded as a jock (of course the nicer ones like Glee's Finn Hudson (played by Cory Monteith)) during their high school years?

Source: Wayne Tippetts, Balmain

My MANy Bags News #309

Below: Burberry's Fall Winter 2011 Womens Show Video...

Watch Burberry's Fall Winter 2011 Womens Show LIVE Here Today!

It's time of the year again for another Burberry collection to debut to the world. At exactly midnight (12am) Singapore time today (21 Feb 2011), Burberry will live stream their Fall Winter 2011 Womens Show, straight from a new venue at London’s Royal Park of Kensington Gardens. Furthermore, the entire runway presentation can be viewed live as well on the iconic huge Coca Cola Screen at Piccadilly Circus. How's that for another innovation? Burberry is forever surprising us fans and also keeping their show formats as fresh as ever.

But if you reside outside of UK and cannot partake in all this live action, fret not. Burberry has enabled live stream viewing of the show on my blog:-P Thank you Burberry! Can't wait to see what fabulous ideas Christopher Bailey will send out for Fall Winter 2011. We have seen the menswear, I am excited what the girls will get:-)


Tune in at 12am (Singapore time) here for the show. Countdown has begun!

Source: Burberry

The Runway Sniper #74

Below: Watch the runway video of Mulberry's highly anticipated Fall Winter 2011 Womenswear Collection!

Mulberry Fall Winter 2011 Womenswear And Runway Video

Emma Hill is known to draw references for her Mulberry collections from the most whimiscal of inspirations. From Valley of the Dolls (Fall Winter 2010), to Garden blossoms of Spring Summer 2011 and now Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox for her latest Fall Winter 2011 Collection.

The English countryside takes centrestage, as does its mysterious inhabitants, where the runway show was held in a hedgerow and hillock-daubed Ballroom at Claridge’s Hotel yesterday (20th February 2011). Hedgerow animals such as foxes, hedgehogs and squirrels; trees filled with birds; a wooden catwalk, benches and a garden shed; and plenty of toadstools of all shapes and sizes form a fantasy-like setting that transports the audience to the mood of the collection.

The ready to wear pieces are fabulous and may be commercial in some aspects, but they were never the heroes of any Mulberry collection. The bags are the true 'scene stealers' of the runway. And this season, we see a welcoming change, as in a more controlled colour palette and patterns for the collection. Less brash and more sophisticated, these new arm candies, the likes of highly popular Alexa bags and its sister, Tillie, appeared in camel, moss green, bright turquoise (my favourite!) and gold during the catwalk. Which ones to pick? The choices are aplenty! One thing’s for sure, once I get more information, I will definitely share it here to all Mulberry fans.

But for now, I love the turquoise coloured bags... Especially the new rising star of Mulberry, Tillie (Those trompe l’oeil metal buckles are now seen on belts and jackets!) How fresh for dull winters!

Full set of runway pics on my facebook fan page.

Source: Mulberry