The Day I Discoved Lyon... Again

The sun has finally arrived in my little town and Mr phone tells me the weather will improve day by day :)
Last weekend I spent a very overcast day in Lyon and I must say it was fantastic !!!
We arrived and found a place to
park on the quay between a Bentley & Mercedes very bourgeois,
At Part Dieu we decided to travel with our lunch and went to the beautiful Woko restaurant, the food was rapidly at our table and my reluctant to try new things partner loved his dish.  www.woko.fr/ 


After being very well nourished we had a browse around the adjoining shopping centre Confluence ( confluence.fr ) this place amazed my little mind France is known for its boutiques and very individual buildings but rather this shopping centre takes France into the 21 siecle . Apple, H&M , Hugo Boss, Fnac all under one roof as well as too many others to name. Now I like good quality but also good value and both of which you'll find in this gem in Lyons business district big cities in France often incur big prices but,not putting down my local Vienne I would get a big bang for my buck Confluence compared to other places.

As somebody who likes a little bobo( Bourgeois-Bohemian) in my life we ventured across the pont to the very expensive district just to be there, as you do and to marvel at the shops like Cartier, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Kenzo very easy on the eye but not on the budget!
 
We finished the day by strolling along the quays back to our car where a beautiful barge style restaurant was welcoming customers aboard. Lyon has quite a few nice modern surprising gem which one can find each and every time you visit the city.

Some Loves of Mine

These are some of the things that make me happy this season. The cafe "Chez Max" a French cafe in Dublin is just incredible I recommend a visit if in the city!
Also the mural in the Italian Quarter is worth seeing too and perhaps getting photos taken as such.

Play With Purple This Season

Ok it's no secret I love purple on guys and young men don't wear it enough seriously this colour is one that can really work well for anyone.

SS12 Dolce&Gabbana really had me very satisfied.

Bill Thornade's AW12/13 collection uses purple in darker shades but makes it very easy to accesorize lighter shades and maintain an elegant formal ensemble.

Its Salvatore Ferragamo who rules the colour this season for me. My sister is getting married this winter and rather than the banal safe suit I'll be touching my look up with a shade or two inspired by this collection.
 

Dress For Success Fate and Fashion

Today I went to the local school to see perhaps if they would like an English tutor, no rendez-vous, appointment or anything just arrived at the door looking to speak with the "directeur". Little secret is that I was extremely nervous and didn't know what to expect all I had with me was my look and my charm (it doesn't go very far in the French language due to only speaking it a couple of months) my look on the other hand was carefully thought through. All went really well and low and behold I got the job.
I dressed smart a really beautiful H&M double-breasted grey coat (yes I finally got one :)) A beautiful Tom Tailor polo neck jumper and flattering jeans. Topped off with my glasses (normally don't wear them but hell with it, I needed to look intelligent).
One should never underestimate the power of smart clothing and how the world can change to your advantage with just an extra button done-up. Here's some images of the professional-not-too-wall-street-look.



P.S. The colour purple is associated with knowledge and good intuition and grey with formal and conservative luckily both go really well together and you can make yourself more attractive to possible employers.
 

Denis Simachev Brightens my November

Today the sun is shining and the Alpes have snow and a leaf in just about every colour is decorating my street this makes a huges difference to what I normally know November as (usually cold dark and drab colours) so I decided to introduce you guys to a very well know Russian designer Denis Simachev. This guy has one of the coolest bar/cafe's in Moscow and to those who already know of Denis' work he loves print and colour.

What I really love about Simachev is that he has branched out successfully and anybody can have a little piece of his work either at home or on the go.

www.denissimachev.com

Brad Pitt For Chanel Not For Me

I've only just seen the advertisement for Chanel No.5 with Brad Pitt and I have to say he's tainted the brand for me a little. Chanel is a fashion and beauty house that's really stood the test of time it all commenced with Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, a woman who always fascinated me. Through some research and general fascination I found her to be a strong and pretty controversial woman. Her vision was to change how women wore clothes. She tailored for women and maybe I'm just old-fashioned but as a guy of course there were times I wished Chanel was more masculine but loved the fact it's a loyal brand to women. With Brad Pitt as the face of something that to me is the absolute scent of a woman is a bit too mixed for my liking.


The Faces throughout the years who represented Chanel No.5


Sorry but it's really not for me, don't get me wrong Brad Pitt is a good actor but that's what he is. Chanel has always had the "Captivating Beauty" of the time front this campaign and that's how I see it but such a change as a man front No.5 is just bizarre .
Advice to Chanel, Vahina Giocante would have won me over in this campaign, ditch the man keep traditions as they are .

 

Gucci Me YSL Lui

Today we're both sporting fishbone style jackets  but with temperatures 20oc plus I don't think we need them. My other half has teamed his with a well fitting YSL T-shirt & Lee Jeans. Me it's a day for Gucci, Ray.Ban's & Wrangler.

Aujourd'hui, tous les deux ont portaient des veste de style fishbone,mais avec 20 degres
il y en avait pas besoin . Mon autre moitie portait un tee-shirt Yves Saint Laurent un jean Lee moi une chemise Gucci avec des lunette Ray.Ban & un jean s' Wrangler.

Jacket-Gemo,

 Tshirt-YSL,

Jeans-Lee

Jacket- River Island,

Shirt- Gucci,

Jeans- Wrangler

Shoes- H&M

 

Vladislav Aksenov-Collection Boldness-Владислав Аксенов

This is a collection I just found and am really liking a little tribal but I see all the colours I'm looking for this season . Check out his site for more collections he also does lines for women.
                                               
Это коллекция Я только что узнал, и я действительно нравится немного племени, но я вижу все цвета я ищу в этом сезоне. Проверить свой сайт за дополнительной коллекциях он так же делает линии для женщин.
                                                   http://en.vladislavaksenov.com/

Коллекции→Дерзость
Новая коллекция вдохновлена атмосферой лондонского клуба, и образ современного мужчины здесь создан из четырех условных «направлений»: классический, гранж, мягкий спортивный и бельевой. Это спокойная, хотя и по-прежнему с подчеркнутым свободолюбивым духом одежда. Цвета здесь соответствующие – преобладают приглушенные терракотовый, молочный, серый и зеленый; минимальные вкрапления ярких пятен создают должный эффект изысканности.
Энергетическую силу одежды выражает отделка в виде натурального янтаря и жемчуга. Также используются стеклярус, кожа, мех, камни, кружева, аппликации и цепи. Из аксессуаров – шапки ручной вязки, рукавицы, мужские корсеты, меховые шарфы и гетры, и впервые представленные под маркой кожаные и замшевые сумки. В коллекции вновь мужские юбки – мощный элемент мужественного, но свободного образа от Владислава Аксенова.

Collections→Boldness
The new collection Boldness was inspired by London club atmosphere.
Image of modern men are created with help of four conditional "directions": classic, grunge, sports and underwear.
The new collection is very calm, but with a spirit of freedom. The main colors of the collection are terracotta, milk, white and green. Clothing gets its energy from natural amber and pearls, which are used in the finishing. There are also glass beads, leather, fur, stones, lace, applique and chain in collection. The accessories are hand-knitted hats, gloves, men's corsets, fur scarves and socks, leather and suede bags.
Designer again presented the men's skirts, which are powerful masculine element of free image of Vladislav Aksenov.

MFW-Moscow Fashion Week-Von Vonni

So I'm just looking at photos from the Von Vonni show and I'm so so impressed. He has in my opinion successfully brought back tie-dye(well similar with his prints) to FASHION and staying with 90s I'm in favour of the satin fabrics he's using very elegant dresses , Pale pinks are high on the agenda aswell and expect to see a lot of V.V. maxi's in the coming year.




 ( Here is one of my favourite singers Victoria Daineko sporting a Von Vonni dress at a concert in Bejing last week)

Spring-Summer 2013, Bottega Veneta

Is it just me or doesanybody else see a Native American/Pilgrim theme here. Either way I love the loose fit, neutral colours and the layering .

                                                     MEN’S SPRING-SUMMER 2013

For Spring-Summer 2013, Bottega Veneta offers a collection inspired by the ease and informality of the pullover.

The near-universal garment — a top that is pulled on over the head — recalls clothing as varied as navy seaman’s uniforms and South Asian kurtas. At Bottega Veneta, it’s casual and lightweight, with a breezy, retro sensibility. Narrow, cropped pants worn with pullover shirts and t-shirts have the effortless feel of sportswear. The slim, natural-looking silhouette is enhanced by nuanced tailoring and offhand layering.

Natural leather hues ground a palette filled with tempered shades of blue and gray. Breezy, luxe materials are drawn from unexpected sources. Refined fabrics from women’s wear — silk chiffon, organza, silk poplin, silk crepe de chine, and parachute silk — are washed and treated, frequently paired with cotton, then used for shirts, windbreakers, anoraks, and jackets. Technical materials like ultrafine polyesters and dense synthetics with body and a supple hand add structure to slacks and shirts. There are cottons of varying weights, including fluid cotton jersey and cotton blended with linen.

Suedes range in weight and feel from superfine suede, with a liquid drape, to a heavier version with a dense, plush attitude. Wrinkled paper calfskin is distinguished by its rich surface and shine.

Functionality and an uncontrived approach to luxurious materials characterize the season’s accessories. Bags are soft, slouchy, and understated, many with long straps so they can be slung across the body. Shoes are ankle-high, with apliable construction, minimal sole, and the relaxed energy of ‘70s athletic shoes.

“The collection is inspired by this very simple shape, a top that you pull over your head,” says Creative Director

Tomas Maier. “It’s a piece that you find in traditional and contemporary cultures all over the world. And it’s worn by people

doing so many different kinds of activities. Soldiers, sailors, fishermen, mountain climbers, they all wear a version of a

tunic or pullover. We wanted to explore how it can work in contemporary wardrobes.”

 

 

 

Visit The Site

www.bottegaveneta.com/

 

Stilyagi-Les influences

Max Barskih/Макс Барских

Max Barskih is a Ukrainian singer who's a little out there and punk-ish but has made an impact on my wardrobe. Collections I'd recommend to get his look would be Vivienne Westwood, D-Squared, River Island, I would even try some of John Rocha's collections of past and as always vintage is great. You could also keep it current with some of  J.W. Anderson’s AW12 Menswear collection .

(With actress Vahina Giocante)

(With Uffie&Karl Lagerfeld)

 

Ora-ïto

Ora-ïto is a French designer who has worked with Swatch, Swatch, appliance manufacturer Gorenje, brewer Heineken and tobacconist/fragrance chemist Davidoff. He's a little different from Max but this guy is just effortlessly cool and his look is classic. For a guy my age I would interpret Diesel, D&G, Acne, The Kooples & Hugo Boss into my wardrobe. For more formalwear  Armani, Alexander McQueen or Burberry AW2012 for more recent trends. Or if budgeting United Colors Of Benetton & Como have some really great suits . Personally I check online for the best deals around and a site most French people will know is www.leboncoin.fr fantastic for Kenzo and T.Mugler pieces.