A Simple Approach

S etting up a more elaborate outfit during the summer, might be a bit challenging, with the higth temperatues and all, you might not want to put on a blazzer or anything more then a 'T fo that matter, but the trick lies in the fabrics you wear really.  For me personally it is always, I don't want to say struggle, but it is a challenge to to wear something less then casual, specially during those extra hot days, I'm more of a cardigan kinda guy, because I do like to cover up my arms, at least up to the elbow, but from time to time it expected of you to dress up in more then a simple 'T and a cardigan.

Autumn Hippie chic. Missoni likes to put on a show and just like last year, the runway was a seasonal scenario, a leafy autumnal scenario that served well the propose for the showcase of its latest AW'1 Menswear collection. This collection screamed Autumn and Winter all around, from the montage to the garments themselves, knitted pieces marched down the runway effortlessly in perfect display. From knitted sweaters and cardigans to more elaborated jackets and blazers, all in a very casual and simplistic approach. 

80's Tribal The 80's and 70's were a very frequent source of inspiration for this season and Valentin showcased this decade in the most grand way. The collection was a series of masterpieces, from long, more classic coats with a very retro British business man approach to a more indie, tribal - bohemian look.

Boho-Chic Lavin presents a collection with slight grunge- goth finishes and boho-pirate feel, the collection overall filled with slightly oversized garments and slim fit pants, a feminine touch with low cut neck shirts, transparencies and belted coats.

Winter wonderland. Nothing to do with alice in wonderland, but Versace ones again proves to be best at what they do, this collection is not only sleek and stylish, it is the perfect modern statement for the, up to date fashionista. A display of color. Color was certainly not a lacking element in the Versace FW'16 collection, it started in whites, silvers and dimmed emerald greens, and it slowly and effortlessly evolved into a wonderland of colors, from blues, navys, browns, magentas, black and silvered fabrics, the collection a demure colorful one. 

Finally! that's what I have to say about this collection, at least to start it all of. D&G has been on what I call Domenico & Stefano's Midlife crisis, and I mean, with that tax evasion issues, life's gotta be hard for them right now right, but that should not be an excuse. D&G's collections, for about 2 or 3 years now, have been way over the top, excessive embroidery and heavy, overwhelmed garments, not much to my liking to say the least, so that it's way I was sort of  pleasantly relieved when I saw this collection, and I say "sort of" because only the pieces you see pictured below are what I consider to be rescuable from the entire collection.

Margiela's bet was a moody and dark-ish collection, filled with goth and grunge like elements. The collections was a bit confusing, yet cohesive somehow, it had many elements and many things to look at even though the garments were quite simple. Long coats and layering, pronounced, very deep "V"cuts, knitted fabrics, shorts and sweaters, lace up shoes and calf length socks, the collection had it all, like a teenagers mind it was all over the place, yet somehow the collection was still cohesive.

Goth Glam.  That's the only way to describe Dior's latest Fall/Winter collection, a very classy, chic, vampiresque, dark and moody collection, filled with blacks and bloody looking red tones. Very sleek classic cuts give the collection it's stylish and modern signature look, with of course the addition of elements that give the collection it's goth-ish vibe, elements such as, metallics, the colors of course, the fit, the slim bow ties, the fabrics and prints. The mix and match of all this elements make this a perfect, modern and current collection and a new and renewed approach to the goth, 90's era.  Not many words are necessary to describe this collection, its quite simple, unique and stylish, so I'll lets the pictures speak for themselves.

Retro, Clean and Texturised. The retro vibe has been a very persistent  and reoccurring element this season on several collections, most designers have gone back to the 70's and 80's for inspiration for their collections, and so is the case for Veneta. A very clean, retro collection that gradually morphs from neutral navy blue, black, white and grey tones, to plaided retro coats and jackets and plaided patched garments that add up to the 80's vibe present along the collection. Another element present, and actually my favorite one, is the inclusion of rubberised fabrics, leathery, rubberised  fabrics were included amidst the collection. Coats, pants and bags were showcased in said fabrics and once again it adds up to the retro feel of the collection.

Clean, Minimal and... Cozy?... Clavin Klein is a brand very well known for its minimalist approach on clothing. Black, white and denim are elements almost always present in their collections, and this AW '16 collection is not the exception, but this time we see the addition of two not so traditional elements... for the brand that is.  This season we have see the inclusion of a very non traditional element amongst many collections, and that element is a stranger to both Calvin Klein and many other brands, I'm talking about the "Foil" fabric. Calvin Klein and many other included this fabric amongst their collections, and must I say Klein did it perfectly.  The collection started with denim of course, washed out denim with golden linings to match the rest of the upcoming gold pieces that would later follow. The collection started with a casual approach, ripped denim jeans and T's, then came the coats, even though the collection never missed it's casu...

Balmain has become the name for many things in the past few years, Style, Celerity Culture, Mainstream Media and Power Names, amongst many other pop culture references, by the hand of Olivier Rousteing, Balmain is now a modern cultural phenomenon, than just a Parisienne brand for the extremely wealthy. Now don't be confused while Balmain is now a more well know name amongst a younger demographic, the bran still keeps it's regal status, that Rousteing has managed to give a modern take to, along with a youthful army to follow. Speaking of regal, this collection was no exception when it comes to the term. It certainly resembles royalty, it's military approach gives it that good old British appeal. From the choice of fabrics, to the intricate and detailed work that each individual piece has, to the overall collectiveness of it, only adds up to Rousteing's already existing genius contributions to the brand. Colorfulness, prints and embroidery were no strangers to the co...

We've come full circle! it's that time of the year once again That time when we look at endless proposals from countless designers all over the world, yes peeps it's runway season.This time in particular, we are focusing on the London Collections Men AW'16 catwalks that took place the past 8-11 Jan '16. Today we review some of the shows on day 1. Top Man Always fresh and hip, Top Man brings a collection for full of young. Long cuts are still a thing and oversized seems to be in it to stay. Between dark colors and some floral and symetric patterns, Top Man offers a fresh proposal for you to wear the upcoming winter season. Denim was no exception on the runway, it made and appearance in some of the pieces on the show, including one long coat that was actually one of my favorite pieces from the collection. The fabrics and patterns gave the collection it's fresh and young approach, as well as that wintery feel we get from the darker side of the color p...

Hello Sappers! Hope you all had a very pleasant holiday season amongst your loved ones. With endings, come new beginnings, and as we say good bye to year 2015, we now welcome year 2016, hope you all find closure and clarity and are able to keep moving ahead and forward. I live in a tropical country (Honduras), so coats are not a big most here, but I love them, and the seasonal weather sort of allowed me to portrait the look a couple of times. To Start of the year I give you this year's first look. "Coat'ta Have It" Coats are really the easiest or garments to wear, and there's virtually no way for you to mess it up, but never say never right... But really coats are quite easy to wear, and as I am showing you on this post, and keeping my simple approach on things, and because the weather didn't really allowed me to wear it any other way, I present to you the casual, simplest way to wear a coat. Basic Ripped black Skinny Jeans, A Basic...

This the season to go shopping, la la la la la  Hellos Sappers! The holiday season is upon us! where did this year go am I right? well like it or not, hate it or love it the holidays are almost here and its time to gather with the family and friends and rejoice and cherish each other... yeah right! its time to go shopping! well and that other stuff too of course, but seriously weather it's for your works holiday gathering, or presents for your family and friends, or of course to replenish your closet with fresh new garments this is the time of the year where we we all go a little nuts (or is it just me?... doubt it!)  That is why today, I'd like to leave a a few pieces of advice for you to help guide you through this holiday season and maybe help you avoid miss spending your hardly earned money. When it comes to shopping I'm very picky, well actually not just when shopping, but anyways, I'm very strategic and precise, I don't like to window sho...

Hello Sappers!  Today I will be talking about trends, the "it" items otherwise know as "must haves". We often hear from bloggers, influencers and fashion stylist amongst other fashion connoisseurs and magazine publications about said "Must have" items, now, this I'm about to say is something I've said before, when it comes to fashion, always wear what suits you and most importantly what you feel most comfortable in, that being said there are a few pieces that I don't particularly agree with and some I do, lets get on it shall we? Most people say Fashion is about looking forward, but truth is all we see are designers getting "inspired" on past decades or past elements, and this trends act the same way; editors in magazines just bring back past trends and "reinvent" them, and so it leaks to bloggers and so on and so forth and what have you... Truth is bloggers and social influencers are the people that are probably mo...

Hola amig@s, siento haberme desaparecido el los pasados días pero eh estado un poco atareado ;P pero les tengo muchas sorpresas preparadas para los próximos días. Hoy les traigo un look y una actividad dominical para salir de la rutina… esto nació apartir de mi deseo de mucho tiempo atrás de regresar al “picacho” muchos o la mayoría de los capitalinos conocen este sitio, yo lo conoci hace unos años y desde entonces no había regresado, y por fin un de estos fines de seman pude volver a ir y redescubrir este increíble lugar. Primero un poco de historia, pues esto no se trata solo de ir a lugares sino de informalos un poco de nuestra cultura.