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Dior Homme iPad Case

The dream is now a surreality. The Dior Homme iPad case. The smell of the hi-sheen patent leather is so intoxicating...

the extra compartment for papers, a very nice touch.

cutout for earphones.

cutout for power.

cutout for the volume adjust.

cutout for the power/usb connector cord.

[pix taken using iPhone4]

J'adore...

Love's like a runway but which one do I love more?
No emotional baggage, just big bags filled with _______*
(* Fergie, Labels or Love)

I have to be very careful to what I wish for. :)

The Korean actor, Gong Yoo graces the editorial spread in Men's Uno June issue wearing the clothes from Dior Homme. Of all 7+ pages, I picked this two pix which look simple but understatedly splendid. A discreetly chic which speaks classy at the same time.

I love the first pix which he wore the linen ensemble in neutral tone. The sleeveless draped shirt is like a cross between a typical suit jacket and a shirt. Very edgy with the thin lapels and plunging neckline, and the capped sleeves reminisces a Shaolin attire.

The second pix is quite a signature look by Kris Van Assche for Dior Homme. The sleeveless jacket with raw edge lapels, truly speaks the essence of the designer himself. Try looking down, you will see the unique and quirky take on the typical 'no-no' sandals-wearing ethos : wearing sandals with socks. The only thing is that, this one is not your typical sandals; coz the footwear has a removable cotton 'socks' by which if you wear it both, it'll end up looking like a desert boots. Isn't it brilliant?

[pix from men's uno and browns fashion]

J'adore, Dior...

Give me black, white and neutral; then I'm totally gonna love it. Give me a Dior, then I'll definitely gonna j'adore it. Every pieces is just awesome.

Can I have the cape please...? And the draped-waist shirt. And the vest, and the V-neck top... oh, well. Give me everything!

[scanned pix from august man]

A Little List of Things to Love...

A little list of things to love at the end of May. Something military. Something with splattered paint. Something Madras. Some camo to take when surfing the wave. Some folder to protect when surfing the net. And a bag to fill 'em all.

Now... what's my bank balance again?

Double breasted military-inspired jacket - Ann Demeulemester @ Browns Fashion

Splattered paint shirt - Dries Van Noten @ Browns Fashion

Camouflage swimwear - Sundek @ Restir

Alhambra Madras check bow tie - J. Crew @ Mr. Porter

Albert weekender bag with centre flap - Mulberry

iPad case - Dior Homme

The Best-Designed Sneakers on Planet?

When I flipped through my archive which white shoes can I include into my White Lovin' lookbook, I came across none other than the Dior Homme's SS09 sneakers. No other trainers that can really make me went drooling over and over again. This is the one. The only one. I think last two years ago I've mentioned about this footwear. And I'm not reluctant to mention it again now, coz I think it is the best sneakers ever done by anyone that I've found out there on planet Earth!

To me, it ticks all the right boxes. It's a high-top. It's has a slimmer form factor. A thinner undersole. The eyelets design is remarkable. The whole shoes looks simple and chic. And it can rock both on the street or in the court, or even just to be worn with a suit to give a casual feel. It's a versatile piece of footwear. And oh, it's a leather.

But, damn! I missed just a couple of minutes to own one. When it went on sale last Summer 2009 at Selfridges, I can say I'm quite disappointed that it went off the rack before I can say Dior Homme! When i went to check it out on the First Floor at the store in Oxford Street, London - everything's gone... !! Gone, gone, gone. Gone in 60 seconds... not minutes. Damn!

The price? Originally it's almost £500. But this is NOT just a sneakers. It's THE sneakers. And it's more than a neo-art without a doubt!

All I'm asking is: I just wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish wish.. Dior Homme could bring back the design to the market! Do it Kris!!!

Dior Homme FW10: May the Force be with You...

If you're a big fan of Star Wars, then you must have realized what the main characters or the people in the Republic wear? The long, overcoat or cloak if you may, which has been a staple ensemble for the like of Obi Wan, Mace Windu or even Anakin Skywalker. I think that's the closest I can say every time I saw the collection by Dior Homme. The long, luscious, flowy overcoat appear previous season - lightweight in spring/summer, now quite heavy material for autumn/winter - looks very much like Star Wars characters.

For FW10, it's not an exception. I always love the overcoat that Dior Homme did coz I think that's the strongest feature from the fashion house. Though the color stay sombre in black and shade of greys, the material is so luxe in wool; some looks very matte, some with a bit of sheen in pinstripe design.

I love the one that looks like they have no buttons on them (or do they?), coz if you belt it with a USB as in the previous SS10, then you'll look very high fashion. (Oh..fyi, USB is the ultra-skinny belt. Click here to read the previous post).