Lanvin '13 S/S Shoes & Accessories

 

A love for Lanvin is like a love for a surprise. The french fashion house is always one to bring about the unexpected. Their 2013 Spring/Summer collection was mainly black and white, but the shoes and accessories that are in the same collection are anything but black and white. The Derby-style shoe is what stands out in the collection, all having reinforced rubber soles and some in colored exotic skins, each choice is surely able to stand on its own. Also the wide range of accessories from jewelry to belts will add just as much interest to the overall look. All the accessories are adorned with different leather, beads, or metalwear, something some what different for the house. With a collection like this, it is definitely the shoes and accessories that make the overall look work. 

The Summer of Suede Shoes

 

Summer time means hot temps, and hot temps means a hot body, and not in the attractive sense. When the mercury rises, so does your body heat, but that doesn't mean you should shudder from wearing suede on your feet. Choosing a suitable pair of shoes for the months between May and September isn't an easy task, but you can definitely count on a choice that involves lightly colored suede to keep you current, and cool - in all senses of the word. Almost all of the classic footwear styles now come in a suede variation, with pops of color, or toned down hues for the more serious gentleman. Some of the untouched suede choices are the classic pair of bucks from Gucci or the insanely cool and chic brogue. But some of the new choices include classic boat shoes decked out in suede along with some basic sneakers, both variations being transformed into something outrageously stylish and really appropriate for summer time.

Happy Thanksgiving

 

Thanksgiving is a holiday that rates pretty low on the excitement scale for myself. If it weren't for the food, it would mean almost nothing. In the spirit of being festive, I wanted to showcase a few select looks from Lanvin's Autumn/Winter 2011 menswear collection, only because I see a kind of pilgrim-story from the head designer, Alber Elbaz. I'm not staying the looks are great for transatlantic travel to escape persecution, but rather dark colors, long jackets, and an assortment of hats. Plus this collection holds a special place in many hearts because of the outstandingly clever promotional video for the line (see below). I can't really describe the video without using the word perfect. And in case you do watch the video, the stout little gentleman at the end is, in fact, Mr. Elbaz. Also, I apologize for my lack of posts yesterday; there was an oversight on my part and for that I am eternally sorry. Gobble gobble.