Feeling Black and White

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The colors that never fail to co-exist alongside the other colors-of-the-season are definitely black and white. Regardless of what seasons you're in, designers always include this two in their collection. If you're in printing business, black and white are not considered color. In fact when I filed logo that I designed to be 'trademarked' for my research team the other month, the patent office did mention to me I can leave the color on the logo to be just black and white, coz later on it's easier for me to use other colors if I need to change it (things will be a bit complex if I filed it in colors coz I need to state the exact RGB).  Anyway, regardless of black and white are color or non-color colors, they're my definite must have in my wardrobe (and home decor!). 

collarless shirt - Asos Black : bag - Burberry : jeans - Uniqlo

black-trimmed slimfit jacket - Topman : vest - H&M : jeans - Uniqlo

contrast-hem jacket - H&M : vest - H&M : jeans - Uniqlo : perforated leather bag - Hugo Boss

denim jacket - Uniqlo : vest - H&M : jeans - Uniqlo : bag - SEED

contrast-hem wool jacket - Topman : vest - H&M : black jeans - Uniqlo : white jeans - Gap

neo-leather jacket - Uniqlo : vest - H&M : jeans - Gap

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Gap Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook

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Gap elevated. That's all I can say when I look at the new Fall/Winter 2011 lookbok by the famous American fast fashion label. I normally associated Gap with having a quite slouchy look and lots of washed fabric, but this new look is something I would definitely welcomed for. They look kinda polished, lots of slimmer silhouettes that really contours the body very well. I know Gap has stocked their Slim jeans for quite some time now in their collection, but to be seeing the new chinos having a slimmer look - that is something to look out for.

And the color also look slightly better, with sharper and less muted, washed-out tones. The one thing that is truly a must-have by Gap in every Fall/Winter is their leather jackets; and this collection is no exception. From the baseball type to the biker one, I really love the new leather jackets by Gap. Slimmer, that's why...

Other key pieces: the slim suit jacket with thin lapel (#1), and the corded knitwear which I think reminisces the Alexander McQueen (by which I can't recall which season's..), but sans the skeleton front.

[pix from style.com]

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Vogue's Fashion Night Out London: So, Is That It?

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Shopaholic, fashionistas and bargain hunters all over London! Mark your calendar coz the global fashion event of the year (other than Fashion Week) - the Vogue's Fashion Night Out - is gonna hit London on the September 8th. If you're working on that day, don't fret coz the event won't take place anytime before 6 pm. So, you still can follow all the crowds roaming around London West End and certain part of Knightsbridge to participate in this 'public' extravaganza right after you clock out from the office.

Just like last year, there'll be limited edition merchandises on sale by which the profit will go to the Kids Company, the charity that provides the practical and emotional support to vulnerable children. But one question that swirls in my mind: where's any stuff for men? Does Alexandra Schulman forgot that lots of men also involves during the Night Out? Why can't there be a t-shirt or hoodies like what Anna Wintour & Co are offering on the other side of the continent? Why?

Only a tote which will be sold at Gap for us to buy... so is that it? Hmmm....

[pix from metro 02/09/10]

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BigFatSnoop: Gap

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I haven't been snooping at Gap for quite a long time. Probably because they got nothing that catch my eyes unlike the other highstreet stores like Uniqlo and Topman. Gap's are pretty basic that I think most of their stuff is very Americana with the fit that tend to be on the 'loose' side. (except for the slimfit jeans which is cool). And that's why I guess it's not worth visiting the store as frequent as the others.

Anyway, on my way back from H&M I stopped by at Gap just to check what's new since I saw some mannequins being donned with new stuff. And my pick are some of the tee which I didn't see 'em before in my last visit. It's the new Gap London in varsity logo. Last time if I can remember, the Gap London tend to use the print version - so this one is worth buying since the stitching of the words is very nice. The fit is ok and quite acceptable to my standard.

Another piece that's new to the addition is the 'London landmark' t-shirts in white and grey marl. You can see that the monochrome stencils on the front lists out some signature trademarks of London like the Big Ben, the phone booth, Tower Bridge, St. Paul Cathederals as well as the modern buildings like the Swiss Re aka the Gherkin and London Eye. Oh, there're the pigeons too if you looks closer!

Some pieces that I've tried among others include this hooded cardigan that I mentioned in the previous post. My verdict? Yikes... that's all. I don't like the fit which seem to be quite oversized and the marl color that seem pretty cheap. The price is on the hefty side that is not good. :(

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GAP's 6 Must-Haves for Autumn 2010

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Getting enough of the British summer yet? If you're in this kind of weather right now - where you practically have no idea when the sun's gonna shine or rain gonna pour or chill wind gonna creep in - then you'll make a smooth transition into autumn. Though we're currently in mid-summer and the Met Office did say autumn this year will be delayed till October, but if the weather keep on going like this, hey... it's autumn already! (Sans the browning and falling of leaves though). Talking about mid-summer reminds me of going to the Regent's Park Open Air theatre to watch the annual Shakespeare's play by which normally the Midsummer's Night Dream is a must-seen!

Anyway, I think it's the perfect time to stock ourselves with some new stuff for next season. Or perhaps for those who're tightening the wallet, just look at your own 'collection' that you stored in your autumn boxes and see whether you got everything that you need. Anyhow if you still wanna be in style this autumn, Gap gives you what is their six must-haves in your wardrobe for the new season to come.

Bomber jacket is a must.
Gap normally did a buttery soft leather bombers every autumn.
I hope they could bring back the one that they did last 2007! =)

Two brands that's to me very synonymous with khaki pants are Dockers and Gap.
IMO, the fit and fabric from them are always the best.

Gap has reinterpret the varsity 'color-block' sweater in merino wool.
Meaning it'll be much fluid and softer to touch.

Regardless of whether you're not a lumberjack,
a plaid shirt is a must in any man's wardrobe!

I'm not really fond of anything Barbour-lookalike.
But for this autumn, military look is definitely make a comeback.
Drummer boy again, perhaps? :)

Black jeans rocks in every occasion for fall.
Sometimes if I think it's too 'dark', I then opt for dark-wash raw indigo.

Besides the 6 must-haves for autumn 2010, I think one piece that's worth getting from Gap is the cardigan that's been reinterpreted in a new way: hoodie style. It's from merino wool, so the feel of the fabric is super luscious. Plus, with the hood - just pull it up and it'll protect you from the chill breeze smashing your ears. =)

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