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

Marni "Fall 2011 Runway bags"

source : www.style.com

My Shopping Conquest #118

Below: When sales go up to 70% off, it's a crime not to flash out your credit cards again... I did just that at Net-a-porter's further sale!

Below: I picked up 2 super good deals at 70% off! Sweet! Especially when one of them is from Marni...

Below: Marni Horn and Brass brooches, comes in set of 2... reduced to £29 from £97!

Below: Love the antique finish... lends a glamourous gold accent to any blazers or sweaters...

Below: I love the way the round and rectangle brooches look on my blazer. Nice!

Below: I have been wanting Isabel Marant's John Chain Mail Scarf/Necklace in black since the day I saw it online. But at £178 then, it was too expensive... but now reduced to £53, I can't miss it!

Below: Shimmering in fabulous black... 'Disco' accent anyone? Great for parties!

Below: Unique scarf and necklace design... if you love a bit of subtle bling, this is something you cannot miss!

Net-A-Porter Sale Shopping!

When prices are further marked down to 70% at Net-a-porter... it's a crime not to flash out that credit card again and milk it for that last 'drop' of shopping money:-P

So that's exactly what I did. I bought 2 super great items at a hefty 70% off!

Marni Brass And Horn Brooches reduced to £29 from £97 (sold out after 2 days!), Isabel Marant John Chain Mail Scarf/Necklace in black now at £53 instead of £178!

A bit of gold accent for my blazers and some disco fever with that fabulous and yet understated Isabel Marant glittering chain mail scarf. All achieved with less than SGD$200! That's a sweet deal that cannot be beaten. I love further sales.

Who else shopped and picked up amazing sale deals at Net-a-porter?

Source: myMANybags, Net-a-porter

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #177

Marni Mens Spring Summer 2011 Bags, Shoes And Accessories

Preview into what's coming for Marni Mens Spring Summer 2011 Bags and Accessories...

Contrary to the almost monochromatic women's collection, Marni mens play on lots of colour. 'Doc Marten' style shoes with rubber soles are the highlight of the collection, coming in vibrant hues and one style with a colour blocking effect! I love footwear from Marni, and next season seemed promising to bag another pair. Colourful shoes are the trend for next Spring Summer 2011, as also seen in Prada.

The Marni mens bags leverage on utilitarian designs, crafted from fabrics and washed leather. Simple styles in totes, backpacks and shoulder bags that will take any guy thru night and day. But alaways injected with bright hues to welcome the summer spirit.

The eye wear are also bursting with colours, with coloured lens and frames to play up any summer ensemble!

For me, I just love the shoes!

Source: Marni

My MANy Bags News #283

Below: Do your part for charity with these whimsical and fun totes and t-shirt from Marni!
(Front of tote bag)

Below: A few designs for the back of tote bag to choose from...

Below: Get your hands on this cute t-shirt too!

Marni Charity Bags And T-shirts

The festive season is here! Christmas and New Year is the time for giving and sharing:-) For fashion fans, Marni is offering you a chance to help the less fortunate just by doing what you do best, shopping!

In a yearly effort to celebrate childhood and nurture youthful creative freedom, MARNI has again collaborated on a special project co-designed by children from around the world. Children of all ages from underprivileged communities in South America and East Asia were invited to draw a story about an imaginary world. Their optimistic thoughts are then translated into whimsical images and printed on canvas and assembled with vintage Marni fabrics to create one of a kind utilitarian tote bags. The back of the tote bag feature a few designs, so you get 2 different interesting graphics on each side of the bag. Love the check pattern version!

These limited edition CHILDREN’S IMAGINARY WORLD tote bags will be sold exclusively in MARNI boutiques and at the MARNI Virtual Store. Proceeds will contribute to educational and developmental programs in schools and hospitals with the wish to encourage learning, explore creativity and raise hopes for a wonderful future. The tote bag and t-shirt will both be retailing for SGD230 each.

Do you part to help the children:-) I love those colourful totes that brings a happy mood not only aesthetically but also emotionally, as you know you help children in your own special way!

Contact Marni Boutiques in Singapore for more details:
Unit 02-28, Hilton Hotel, Tel: 6735 3118
Unit 01-06, Paragon, Tel: 6304 1348

(Charity Bags are available at Marni Hilton & Marni Paragon while the Charity T-shirts are available only at Marni Paragon.)

Source: Marni via Club 21 Global

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #175

Below: Marni Womens bags, shoes and accessories gets graphic and monochrome for Spring Summer 2011!

Marni Spring Summer 2011 Womens Bags, Shoes And Accessories

Spring Summer 2011 womens' accessories from Marni get more graphic and tap into a monochrome colour palette. The designs are once again, unique and quirky, evolving from the ever artistic and sophisticated Marni women we so loved. Although working with fewer colour tones, the effect is one that is concise and strong, with black and white creating an outstanding and predominant graphic statement.

Love those checks frame bags, seemingly woven and those leather hobos with accent coloured trims of yellow and dusty rose pink.

The shoes feature thick wooden heels and quite a handful adopted the graphic treatment in black and white as well.

It is interesting to see Marni playing down her colours, refreshing the visual treatment and injecting freshness to the collections!

Source: Marni

My MANy Bags News #282

Below: Marni Store Opening Cocktail Party this Friday, 29 Oct 2010, with limited edition bags
to commemorate the occasion...

Below: Consuelo graced the event personally...and beautiful Mediacorp actresses all dressed to impress were also present to lend their star appeal!:-P Love those graphic Marni dresses!

Below: Nice belts and brooches...anyone did retail therapy that night?

Below: Happy guests shopping and sipping champagne...:-)

Below: Consuelo looking relaxed and happy, same for the guests who brought home a goodie bag too!

Below: Glamour is the word for all Gucci parties, especially new store opening at Marina Bay Sands!

Below: Spanking new store with bright and glistening interiors lined with many Gucci merchandise... The crocodile Bamboo bag is a head turner! Gorgeous!

Below: Store exclusive chain strap sling bags in eye catching colours... A wall with a whole range of Gucci Bamboo Bags... it's time to shop!

Below: 29 October also marks the opening of the 'Bamboo Retrospective' exhibition which lets you have an insight into this iconic handbag in fashion history...

Below: Highlights of the evening... meeting beautiful and friendly Jeanette Aw and the gorgeous Brazilian model whom I raved about at Dior MBS Opening... Meet Christopher (right) who spots sexy facial hair now...:-) (Thank you Bagaholicboy for taking the pic!)

29 October: It's An Auspicious Store Opening Day!

Yes, not only is last Friday my birthday...but it seemed to be an auspicious day for brands to celebrate their store openings as well:-) Gucci and Marni both had their new store openings at Marina Bay Sands and Paragon Shopping Mall respectively on this very special day.

I was privileged to be invited for both glamourous events, however, due to the conflicting schedule, we arrived late for Marni. Nonetheless, we still had a blast frolicking the many quirky pieces of talented Marni creative director Consuelo Castiglioni while sipping champagne:-)

Here's pictures of what has transcended before our arrival.... a well attended event with Consuelo gracing the occasion personally and our 3 beautiful Mediacorp celebrities adding that extra sparkle with their star appeal! Guests were also happy with their goodie bag (I wonder what is inside!:-P) and being able to savour in person the many delectable fashion goodies in the new Marni store. (Check out those brooches! I like!)
As for Gucci, the Marina Bay Sands store was all decked out in full glamour to await the many impeccably dressed guests that attended the event. Champagnes and canapes flowed thru the evening while we happily fondled the 'STAR' bag of the evening, the Gucci Bamboo Bag, a reinterpretation of the classic design by Frida Giannini, now made even more glamourous and contemporary for the modern women.

The night also marked the opening of the travelling 'Bamboo Retrospective Exhibition' which traces the history of this iconic bag. The exhibition will take you on a journey to view vintage products from Gucci's own archives, together with archive photography of personalities, including Ingrid Bergman and Vanessa Redgrave, carrying the Bamboo throughout the years.

This unique exhibition lets you learn about the story of this iconic bag, its place in fashion history, while at the same time, being able to enjoy the "New Bamboo", a 21st century version of this classic handbag made relevant by Gucci's Creative Director, Frida Giannini.

2 highlights of the evening, of course, number 1, has to be meeting local mediacorp actress Jeanette Aw who in person and on screen is equally beautiful, with a friendly personality to match. She gladly obliged to picture taking sessions with our whole 'blogging entourage'!:-P So gracious and approachable:)

I also caught up once again with the cute male model from Dior Homme (now spotting facial hair! So man!)....and ever so cute. Now I know he is from Brazil and named Christopher:-P Even got a picture with him. Hello Christopher!

Thank you to Gucci and Club 21 for the gracious invites. May both stores enjoy huge success and make Singapore the fashion and shopping destination that will see our luxury retail future a super bright one!

Source: myMANybags, Club21 Global