A Secretive Patriotism

I once heard that men's fashion supposed to be very discreet. Unlike the fairer sex, ours don't have to be so loud in order for it to get noticed. Enough to just being simple, yet letting the whole ensemble itself to make a statement by itself. Yes, discreet. But I dunno how discreet one can truly be, especially in this world of couture and high-fashion where menswear also need to stand out, comparatively as the womenswear too.

Me, I mostly like to wear simple but at the same time having tiny little features on some part of my outfit to make it stands out. Like a contrast hem along the edge of the lapel of a blazer or a shirt. Or wearing a watch that by itself create a story by its own. Or a pair of 'hot' boots that compliment my ensemble. Something that doesn't look tacky. Something that is discreet, only to be realised by others through their aha! moment. Something kinda 'secretive' thing if I may say.

And to be secretive in styling it is, if you think you are a bit patriotic yet doesn't want others to be offended with your sense of nationalism, you might want to lie low in showing up your country flag. Like wearing these cufflinks by Forzieri that can 'ornament' your sleeve discreetly for some flair of patriotism. I love the design that is so understated and looks so blend-in with any shirt that you can wear without the tackiness labels it may cause. They're silver plated and so far comes in choices of Great Britain's Union Jack, USA's stars and stripes and Italian signature flag colors.

[pix from forzieri]

But if you truly wanna be very discreet and no one can even see you love your country so much, then wear these undies by D&G. I'm sure wearing these flags down under can really instill a secretive patriotism in you. From GB and USA theme, to Italy, Germany and France - no one know that you really take a pride in your country that well. Except that when you get 'lucky', if you know what I mean. (ahaks! :P)