Showing posts with label Fall 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fall 2011. Show all posts

October 27, 2011

Tied Up, Shoes for Fall


Since we're pretty much into the glorious season of Fall, I tend to gravitate towards my Wolverines boots to wear on a daily basis. But there are certainly other options to prance around in when the leaves have fallen to the ground. It's definitely time to put away your boat shoes, and tie the laces on a nice pair of boots, or buckle the straps on a beautifully crafted double-monk strap shoe; all these are valuable options, and you can always remember the classic suede driving shoe is actually perfect any time of year. Obviously the design of the shoe needs to be kept in mind, but the the material also needs to considered; any kind of leather or durable suede are great options, while the maximum coverage, but not going past the few inches above your ankle, is key as well. And remember, no flip flops outside the house. 

Prada Brogue

Tod's Driving Loafer


Ovadia & Sons' Double Monk Strap

Steven Alan for J. Crew Chukka

Top photo courtesy of The Coverteur

January 28, 2011

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2011


The picture above was tweeted by Matthew Marden, Details Magazine's Fashion Market Director at the YSL Fall show last Saturday. He's been to the Milan and Paris menswear shows and has been keeping me up on all the good stuff via Twitter while I'm stuck in Chicago. I said that Balmain was my favorite show of Paris, but after seeing Yves Saint Laurent's collection, I'm now enamored with Stefano Pilati's vision for the historic fashion house. The tailored and slim quality of all the clothes are contrasted by the loosely flowing overcoats; my favorite coat is the grey knee-length peacoat. The collection is mostly dark, with the exception of a few different colors, which I find to be funny because of Mr. Pilati and Anna Wintour's tense scene in The September Issue, where Ms. Wintour was not having any of the YSL's designer's colorless collection. As much as I would love to go to Paris or Milan for their fashion weeks, I am thankful for Twitter and Style.com because they give me the chance to be updated on all that is going on across the world. Thanks Mr. Marden!





















Bottom images courtesy of style.com

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