Y oh why - YSL Full Grain Leather Holdall Bag

I have seen in many celebrity women being chased and snapped by the paparazzis in their Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Chyc Cabas bags.

The distinct "Y" shaped clasp and panel obviously does the talking for these bags of timeless elegance and style.

For men who are in love with the "Y" bag, YSL created its masculine version in the form of holdall bag.

This is crafted of black full grain leather from 100% calfskin.

60 long years of functional and creative furniture design - BOCONCEPT Collection 2013

If I will have a chance to have my own pad, most of the major furniture pieces would come from BOCONCEPT. I am attracted to its urban Danish designs. BOCONCEPT maintains its own production in its origins, Denmark. At present there are almost 260 stores in almost 59 countries around the world which have grown from its humble beginnings since 1952.

At present, BOCONCEPT is known for its strong commitment to functional, creative and affordable furniture pieces worth of homeowner's pride. Here are some of the snapshots I took while roaming (and sometimes sitting on the display couch) inside the store.

The carpet pattern is in harmony with the white dining furniture pieces.

Picasso, Buffet, Warhol, Botero and an Apple

Recently, I went to an art gallery to indulge myself and awaken my artist's senses. I was truly inspired the moment I get to see some works of Picasso, Buffet, Botero, Warhol and an apple.:-)

Say it LOUD - Designer names

I thought sharing this list of designer names with corresponding pronunciations would be a good source of fun yet informative form of linguistic exercise. This is not comprehensive but long enough to entertain you by following the PRO-NUHN-ZI-EY-SCHON (pronunciation).:-)

Trust me, this is a good speech exercise! My favorites include DOLE-chay and gab-BON-a AND Comb day gar-SON. So, EHN-ZHOY! :-)

Alessandro Dell'Acqua: Ala-SAND-roe del-LA-kwa

Ann Demeulemeester: ann DEH-moo-lah-MEE-ster

Bottega Veneta: BO-teg-a VEN-eta

Burberry Prorsum: BUR-bur-ree proar-SOME

Comme des Garçons: Comb day gar-SON

Dior Homme: dee-OAR OM

Dolce & Gabbana: DOLE-chay and gab-BON-a

Dries Van Noten: DREEZE van KNOW-ten

DSquared2: DEE squared

Givenchy: Zshee-VON-she

Gucci: GOO-chi

Hedi Slimane: Eddy slim-MAHN

Hermès: AIR-mehz

• The hipster travel emporium Flight 001 should be pronounced as "Flight One."

John Varvatos: John var-VAY-toes

Junya Watanabe: JUNE-ya Wah-TAH-nah-bay

Kris Van Assche: Chris van-ASH

Lanvin: lon-VAUN

Louis Vuitton: loo-E vo-WE-ton

Maison Martin Margiela: MAZE-on Mar-TIN mar-GEL-a

Moschino: mo-SKEEN-o

Raf Simons: rauph SEE-mon

Salvatore Ferragamo: Sal-va-TOH-reh Fair-a-GAH-moe

Veronique Branquinho: Ve-ro-NEEK BRANG-kee-no

Versace: ver-SAH-chay

Yohji Yamamoto: YO-jee ya-MA-moto

Yves Saint Laurent: EVE Sane-LOR-aunt

Zegna: ZANE-ya

The above is definitely a very useful reference.:-)

Cheers!


Source: Valet mag

The road to gentlemanliness

The word "Gentleman" connotes a higher level of expectation that hardly can be undermined.    Most of the time, such word is rather used as a suggestion instead of a description to whoever it is attributed to. The continuous exercise of the so called gentlemanliness will likely lead to one thing - perfection of character.

This may sound ambitious but of course, this is achievable through optimism, rehearsal and proper guide.

Classic design with a twist - Paul Smith for Leica

No doubt, creative collaborations with consumer products are becoming the latest trend and proved to be an effective marketing strategy. We have seen the success of the recent collaboration between the well revered Yayoi Kusama and the House of Louis Vuitton.

Leica has launched its limited Leica X2 Edition by Paul Smith. 

Mugler Menswear

Nicola Formichetti embarked on an aquatic theme on Thierry Mugler's latest RTW Spring collection for men. Fromichetti described the collection as something close to "sand, coral, sea foam and oyster." The smart tailoring and neutral sophistication of the fabrics give a very powerful impression of the entire collection.

It's all about the attitude.

Ring my bag!

It is not common to see briefcases or bags for men in general to have a seemingly interesting exteriors. Most of the briefcases have conservative tones and designs so as not to overshadow the man carrying the bag himself.:-) 

For those men who love to wear bags with fun, cool yet stylish designs, Hi-Tek Designs London by Alexander offers these requirements with its unusual designs yet maintaing its industrial feel matched by genuine leather.

This is Gothic modern Steamapunk small cross body bag. 

Hey Nancy

Philip Lim's new Nancy shoes collection for men creates a very suave impression of whoever wears a pair. The Nancy Oxford flats have pointed toes that are contrasted by a smooth leather cap.

Bottega Veneta's Bering lambskin

Bottega Veneta  has been notorious of its patented woven leather which really provides a symmetric yet rich texture on its bag collections both for women and men. The introduction of blue bering lambskin in Bottega's collection for men's bags is indeed very attractive and truly stands out among other bags in black to gray hues.

This is the Bering Nero Soft Lambskin Microrighe Briefcase. This brief upholds the Bottega's intercciato details.