My MANy Bags Trendspotting #164

Below: Pierre Hardy Cube Pattern Clutch looking fab in this latest pic by Jak and Jil!

Pierre Hardy Cube Pattern Canvas Clutch Spotted!

This latest pic by Jak and Jil affirms my love for the Pierre Hardy Cube Pattern Canvas Clutch that I recently got. Apparently the clutch comes with a biege coloured leather trim (Mine's black) as well, fabulous combination with the cube pattern's Khaki undertones. I would not mind this version!

A nice statement piece that serves as a base for bright tone colours, such as the red and blue stripes on the pic.

Love!

Source: Jak and Jil

My Bag Collection #58

Below: New Pierre Hardy Shopping for Spring Summer 2011! Love my new clutch!

Below: This season, the cube pattern is in khaki,light blue and black printed on uncoated canvas with black leather trim and lining...

Below: Added my Gucci fox tail bag charm for a Céline Prefall 2011 Look! Love!

Below: The Pierre Hardy pouch seen on the arms of fashionable men during the recent Fall Winter 2011 Mens fashion week... The size is perfect!

Below: This spring summer 2011, the cube pattern also appeared on totes (Sold in Club 21 Mens, Four Seasons Hotel - SGD1490 (Khaki version) or Studiohomme for € 645.00 as shown in pic below) besides pouches...

Pierre Hardy Cube Pattern Canvas Pouch

I am a fan of clutches and folios. And recently I just added the 6th clutch bag to my collection! Balenciaga, Lanvin and Pierre Hardy are top choices, due to their perfect size for guys.

And this time, another of Pierre Hardy's amazing cube pattern designs but in light blue, black and khaki from this Spring Summer 2011 season. The canvas is uncoated for SS2011 and is trimmed with black calf leather. I already have a red leather trim coated canvas version, and it proved to be handy, being able to hold just the right amount for a party or a nice afternoon lunch appointment. What's more... after getting obsessed with Céline's Prefall 2011 Fox tail bag charm for their leather pouches... I did my own version on my new Pierre Hardy Cube Pattern Canvas Pouch with a Gucci fox tail:-P

So chic! (The pouch is available at Club 21 Mens, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore)

Source: myMANybags, Céline

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #151

Below: 3 bags for men. 3 bags to be wishlisted... #1 Trussardi Canvas Camouflage Print Laptop Sleeve... doubles as a handy and fabulous clutch!

Below: #2 Pierre Hardy Canvas Geometric Print Large Pouch... instant abstract artistic flair!

Below: I got mine with red leather trimming!

Below: #3 Céline Leather Horizontal Cabas with size zippers... Timeless minimalist cool!

Wednesday Inspiration: 3 Men + 3 Bags

Researching for blog content today seems to bear little results for me today. So I decided to scour the cyberspace for some 'BAG PORN' (namely pics of real people carrying hot bags of the moment) and see what I can gather.

Here's 3 delectable arm candies with pics of real people flaunting them (from the recent Mens Fashion Week Fall Winter 2011). These bags have been on my shopping radar for the longest time. One I already welcomed into my bag harem, the other 2 will one day make their way there.

Bag #1: Trussardi 1911's Camouflage Print Laptop Sleeve (Euro 190) is just a cool classic. Military themes for men just comes back again and again. This laptop sleeve from Trussardi is from their classic range (Thanks to Milan Vukmirovic). Use it as a protection for your beloved laptop or simply as a handsome clutch for that bit of military luxe. I love the material and print since I own the belt and can attest to the quality. This will make 'camouflage calling' complete!:-)

Bag #2: Pierre Hardy's Geometric Print Canvas Pouch (SGD290) provides an abstract, artistic uplift to any ensemble. The spot of colour be it red or blue adds a colour interest, while holding just enough to get you thru any of your days. The gold tone zip is refined and the luxurious lambskin lining is delightful to touch. I know I love mine!

Bag #3: I was not attracted to the landscape format of the famed Céline Horizontal Leather Cabas with side zippers (SGD1950) before. The stiffer leather and side zips made the otherwise soft and slouchy tote bag structured and no longer appears easy and simple. However, this image of this guy using the bag changed my mind. Look at the way he zips it half way thru, creating the attitude of nonchalance for the bag. The size is well proportioned for a man and the gold tone zips enhance the luxurious feel of the understated bag. Now I am adding it to my wishlist!

Source: Style, Stockholm Streetstyle, Céline, Pierre Hardy, Trussardi 1911

My Shopping Conquest #109

Below: New arrivals to succumb to! Something small from Pierre Hardy...


Below: A cool handy pouch from Pierre Hardy...love the printed geometric print with red lambskin trimmings!

Below: Handy and eye-catching to use as a clutch for events...

Below: Love the gold zippers...adds a luxurious touch...

Below: Trim and lined with lambskin...again, luxurious! This is what seals the deal for me...

Below: The materials care tag that comes with the pouch...

Below: Spotted 2 amazing finds at Club 21 stores at Four Seasons Hotel. Immaculately cut Balmain blazer and Alexander Mcqueen's super well priced embossed skull full leather Faithful De-manta tote (plain black calf leather with croc embossed, cannot find the exact pic)...

Below: I am going camel colour for yesterday's shopping expedition with a touch of leopard print:-P Love my Zara Haircalf leather belt!

Pierre Hardy Geometric Print Canvas And Leather Trim Pouch

Yesterday was shopping 'Club 21' day... Saturdays are best enjoyed savouring new arrivals at the stores. And Club 21 mens at Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore has plenty of new things to tempt and deplete bank accounts.

I spotted plenty of 'fantabulous' pieces which I want, but in the end, in view of my upcoming holiday, I refrain from succumbing to my shopping impulse. But I did managed to pick up an amazingly priced Pierre Hardy Geometric Print Canvas And Leather Trim Pouch which makes a great clutch (And selling for an affordable SGD$290)! Lined and trimmed with soft red lambskin, this is one cool pouch for events and parties when you need to carry just enough but not alot. I love the touch of red and the handy size of 31cm (w) x 20.5cm(h).

Can't wait to use this for events. Eye catching and quirky. Comes in 3 sizes, largest being a laptop sleeve and also in blue leather trim. Go check it out:-P (3 pieces of each available only)

Other amazing pieces I spotted includes an amazingly cut Balmain Satin Collar Blazer at approx. SGD$3950 (it's immaculately cut with a slight peaked shoulder. Makes me have such a v-shape silhouette) and a super value priced all leather Alexander Mcqueen Faithful De-manta Large Tote with embossed skull effect for only SGD$1450! Hurry if you want that... 1 piece left at the women's store. (exactly the same as the one in canvas and leather sold at the men's store. This is more luxurious!)

Love Club 21 mens!

Source: myMANybags, Balmain, Alexander McQueen

My MANy Bags News #231

Colorama Graff - Limited Edition #6

Each season Pierre Hardy comes up with a limited edition design of his signature trainers (see previous designs here). With only 500 pairs made, these coveted unisex trainers have become not only a fashion statement, but also a collector's item.

So come June 2010, Club 21 Mens @ Four Seasons Hotel Singapore as well as some of the best boutiques around the world (such as Colette in Paris, Dover Street Market in London and Corso Como in Milan among the list), will stock this latest pair of limited edition Colorama Trainers.

For this season, the new Colorama pays tribute to Graffiti Art. Named Colorama Graff, the design takes its shape in a series of wide, white “marker” like lines, enhancing the contours of its brightly multicolored backgrounds. An additional thin black patent piping highlights these different areas of eye catching and contrasting colors (Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Grey). This is wearable art in some sense, very cool!

Colorama Graff trainers will retail for SGD 820 or Euros 390.

Source: Pierre Hardy via Club 21

My MANy Bags Lookbook #04

Fall Inspirations

For next season, I am inspired by Japanese label, Julius and the concept of pairing longer tops with shorter blazers (I just got my Raf Simons Ruched Back Blazer tailored again to become slimmer). Something darker and melancholic for winter, edited to suit me:-). Slim and trim with strong accessories such as the weird Pierre Hardy Open Toe Shoes and Givenchy's Chain Trim Duffle bag. It's time to get tough and 'creepy' (Ann Demeulemeester's Beetle Brooch does the trick!) for colder, harsher weather:-P

Source: Julius, Givenchy

My Shoe Collection #39

Pierre Hardy Grey Patent Leather Open Toe Gladiator Sandals
(Reveal from 'Let There Be Light!')

After consistently paying my $tribute$ to the 'high fashion temple' of Club 21, I have amassed a 'significant' amount of 'merit' (namely in Club 21 Reward Points) through out the past few months. Being a loyal 'devotee' sure does have its perks. And with double club points to go with your weekend Club 21 purchases till May, the road to 'heavenly' rewards comes 2x faster!

Finally with enough 'merit' set aside, I am ready to redeemed my 'hard-earned' devotion. Last Saturday, I made a 'pilgrimage' to Club 21 mens to check out what offerings I may be able to choose from. The range and temptation is mind boggling. Too much goodies are in store, that for once, I am loss for words on what to be rewarded.

I remembered I blog about this pair of Pierre Hardy Grey Patent Leather Open Toe Gladiator Sandals a short while back. And it had lingered in my mind ever since I saw it on Pierre Hardy's website. As expected, Club 21 being at the forefront of Singapore's luxury fashion scene, they stock this design! I gasp when my eyes behold upon this shoe. All else, not even the cool Lanvin or Jil Sander shoes that screams for me to pick them could take my eyes off this Pierre Hardy baby.

So I asked to try on the shoe. This time being a bit smarter, I took size 41 (one size up than my Pierre Hardy Open Toe Chukka Boots) and they feel more comfortable and fitting now. Perfect summer colour, easy to coordinate and matches a myriad range of styles. Gladiator style sandals is so in these days (perhaps not for women anymore, since all the 'ah lians' are wearing gladiator shoes even if they have 'pig trotters' for feet) but men's footwear is still relevant in this style with many designers offering footwear inspired by ancient roman designs.

However, Pierre Hardy being Pierre Hardy...he never settles for a direct copying of any reference. He did his magic and injected ingenuity to craft a Greek style design (Think Hermes' winged sandals who is the messenger of the Greek gods) out of his signature chukka boots. In place of cover toe, he replace it with strap style open tote design similar to last Spring Summer's Open Toe Chukka Boots (which I also owned). Metal buckles are also added for function and detailing, this shoe cages the feet well and I suddenly feel I am ready for a 'mall arena' to fend out any opponents to get the best shopping bargains!

Gladiator chic with a contemporary twist never look this good:-P Indeed, the 'shopping gods' of Club 21 has granted me 'fleet of foot' and high style to match:-P I am ready to fulfill my 'holy' mission to help save the economy:-) A sign of 'Divine' intervention:-P

The sandals looks so compatible with my Balenciaga anthracite weekender!

(I paid a small amount of SGD $139 after offsetting the purchase with SGD $360 worth of vouchers redeemed thru my Club 21 points. Paying 'tribute' at Club 21 sure does reap its rewards!:-P)

Retail price: SGD $499. Where to buy: Club 21 Mens at Four Seasons Hotel

The Material Boy #232

Pierre Hardy Spring Summer 2009 Mens Shoes And Bags

Pierre Hardy is one formidable design force in men's and women's shoes (especially female styles!). I cannot vouch for his bag designing skills, but his shoes are definitely something to drool after.

This season, although he has mainly reworked his classic shoe styles, the use of fresh colours and materials injects a new lease of life to the range. Pale and navy blue suede, silver and white leather trims all make for a spot-on colour tone for summer season.

My favourite out of this lot is the supremely interesting semi-high cut suede sandal/chukka boots. Hybrid shoes are my cup of tea. Nice buckle detail and interesting strappy design upon cut out the relevant portions. Like a cage for the feet. The high cut design is also perfect to hide those slim ankles and yet have some openings to cool off the feet.

Another nice pair that I love is the white leather lace-ups with laces running thru to the back of the shoe with gold eyelet openings. Elegant with nice visual interest, worn with or without socks.

As for the bags, the very limited designs is a recurring style and it has proven to be somewhat impractical (still on 50% sale and available at www.brownsfashion.com) and cumbersome (it's like carry a leather takeaway lunch box, as in McDonald's delivery man), the navy version with white trimming has a very nice nautical feel and looks handsome. But I highly doubt I will get the bag, it's a nice idea but just do not look good on a real person.

Pierre Hardy...I think I will stick to his shoe designs.

Source: www.pierrehardy.com

My MANy Bags Sales Updates #17

Matches Fashion And Browns Fashion Online Sale!

What better time to shop for discounted goods than now....why I say that? It's because the markdowns are huge and the stock still aplenty in many places. Seems people do get more careful about spending. And to get the best deal in the entire world, I'd say, shopping in UK is the wisest! Their exchange rates to Singapore Dollars are at an all-time low and with a hefty VAT exemption and lower prices in pounds, you get a whole lot more for your money.

So get ready your credit card, the top 2 places to shop the UK sale is www.matchesfashion.com and www.brownsfashion.com. Trustworthy and they ship internationally!

Here's my top picks from both sites:-) I have expended my budget for this year so cannot shop but drool over these temptations.:-( But hopefully you guys will get some of these incredibly priced items now.

1) Matches Fashion (Prices are exclusive of UK VAT)

a. YSL Y-Front Leather Tote - was £1023, now £622.61 (Black), £433.04 (Beige)




b. Pierre Hardy Leather Tote - was £690, now £293.92 (Both horizontal and vertical versions)




c. Pierre Hardy Yellow Trim Trainers - was £201, now £102.61



d. Pierre Hardy Gold Trim Trainers - was £181, now £102.61



e. Alexander McQueen Leather Tote - was £722 now £424.35




2) Browns Fashion (Prices are inclusive of UK VAT exclusion, so will be lower for international orders during checkout)

a. Lanvin Leather Square Toe Oxfords - was £510, now £260




b. Dries Van Noten Ostrich Skin Lace-ups - was £390, now £235



c. Dior Homme Silver Trim Trainers - was £280, now £145



d. Balenciaga Black Trainers - was £305, now £155


Both sites ship internationally with a charge of £30.

Do your part to 'save the economy'! :-P

Source: www.matchesfashion.com and www.brownsfashion.com