Bally 'Binci' iPad Cases

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I love an understatement when it comes to accessories. Probably because I'm start getting the gist of the mujirushi concept myself that it's better to have a discreet branding of a fashion house to really appreciate the workmanship of it, rather than having too obvious and too conspicuous brandname spilled all over them. Not that I'm saying I'm totally deject the existence of brandname on my accessories, no. But somehow, having items that is plain sans the logo is actually bringing out true beauty of that particular things. (still, I'm not gonna give away my YSL iPad cases, okay!)

Mentioning understatement, these iPad cases by Bally truly speaks the spirit. Codename: Binci, you won't see any brandname whatsoever except when you look closer on the cover, there's a discreet 'Bally Switzerland' hot-pressed stamp exists on the center flap. And of course, another is in the inside cover, which still very tastefully placed. What I love about these iPad cases is the material; grained leather just like Prada Saffiano. Knowing the brand and having some Bally's my own, I'm guessing the leather feel very supple to the touch.

This chic-looking iPad cases has an extra slip compartment if you wanna keep some papers inside. And with the thinner feature (0.4-inch thick), it's meant to be for iPad2 rather than the previous generation Apple tablet. (you've gotta squeeze the predecessor if you buy this cases!). Comes in various colors like red, ivory, black, dark brown and blue - these Binci ipad cases looks so simple, yet chic.

Btw, I'm loving that ivory... which I think goes well with my Bally ivory brogue boots!

[pix from bally]

Playing matchmaker, I think the ivory Binci goes well with my Bally ivory brogue boots...

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Camel Beauty @ Gucci FW'11

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The color camel has spilled into Fall/Winter collection again, but this time it's seen on the accessories instead of just on the clothes. Seen at Gucci for FW11/12, some bags collection in camel looks utterly delicious in buttery soft leather. From the tote with the plait handles, to the portfolio and messenger bags carrying the same intrecciato features - camel is indeed a neutral tone that will make it huge for next season.

Another thing I realize is that Gucci keep on continuing their effort to downplay the 'too much logo' branding and opting for the mujirushi concept again. Times and times, any bags awashed with the interlocking double G logos or the one that bears a big 'Gucci' on the center have started to fade, and goes with a bit discreet branding detail like the signature diamante pattern or like these pieces with a very small logo on the bottom side. Too small that you do need to 'scrutinize' the bag, which eventually would lead you to that aha! moment, "oh my, this is Gucci!". Does Gucci finally started to grab the similar ethos like what Tomas Maier did for Bottega Veneta : no brand or logo is needed, instead the craftsmanship of the said item is the one that truly speak out that it is indeed from the fashion house? A brilliant move towards the less conspicuous world.

Btw, I love that camel portfolio. What a succulently tempting clutch...

[pix from gucci]

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Louis Vuitton Monogramme Canvas & Taiga Leather iPad Folders

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Right now I think those iPad users are becoming much more aware that protecting their fav Apple tablet is not just a matter of necessity; but also a matter of style conjuncture. The iPad cases not only serve what it suppose to do, yet in a bigger picture it should also tell who you are on the sartorial level. In addition, the functionality is what it's all about too - to protect, to safekeep and to make it ready and fast enough for you to access the screen of the tablet whenever you want to.

And the last factor is what I think made Louis Vuitton (as well as Gucci) to came up with the new versions of iPad cases in a proper folder type or portfolio style (just like my YSLs and Dior Homme cases), instead of slip-in cases what they have before (though it's a massive bestseller!). Faster accessibility to the screen without having to waste time taking the gadget out which may even risk you to drop the stuff on the floor - that is on their mind, I guess. And of course, to be able to fold it like a stand; that is another feature that they add to these new cases.

They came with two versions - the Monogramme and the Taiga leather, both having the same designs with the microfibre lining. What i don't quite understand is the flap at the bottom (picture on the right) - where does it go when you close the folder?

Anyway, the bottom line is, by keeping your iPad in a folder type like this is much better coz it made accessibility much faster and safer than a typical slide-in iPad cases. And of course, if you have more than £420 to spare, get those!

[pix from louis vuitton]

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... But Dude, Where's my iPad? : Part 6

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Oh, dude... my iPad it's on the fridge door! Ahaks!

Remember that once upon a time when LG try to release that internet TV fridge, and it doesn't create that much hooplas to the public? Well, time goes by so very fast coz i don't think that product really work that well. Or perhaps, the fridge was too pricey for average people like us to own one, that's why the response was quite cold. As cold as the fridge inside (no pun intended, nggg...).

Anyway, fast forward, lots of people now own an iPad. More than 14 million perhaps. And that also include people who own a fridge.. which is, erm...billions? So, why not made your own internet TV fridge with this new product instead: the FridgePad by Woodford Design.

Ok, I have one my own - that I stick my iPad onto my Samsung fridge door. The concept is the same as the fridge magnet since at the back of the stuff is a large magnetic 'pad' which is very strong. So strong that even if I slam the door very hard, it doesn't fell. Careful though, coz you do need to fix the screw of the bracket well, unless... erm, the thing will fall nonetheless.

If you think that, uh uh.. it's bad idea to stick any electrical items to a magnetic field coz it'll damage the curcuit of your gadget - don't worry, coz the company ensure us that it is safe. So now, with the FridgePad I can browse the recipes at Epicurious easily... and cook better (I hope!).

Or, while I cook I can follow the dance routine by Shinee thru YouTube - that Lucifer move is so fast pace! Fierceee! =)

[read my Samsung fridge story here and here]

dude...why your fridge magnet got a screen? :)

the pad is made of plastic... careful to not break it while you remove the thing from the fridge.

the magnetic pad that fill almost the entire backside. the brackets are secured with tiny screws.

the FridgePad comes with two sets of brackets : one for iPad 1st gen, and another for iPad2.

Epicurious is now at my fingertips... in my kitchen!

ready to dancercise with Shinee's Lucifer?

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Wordless Wednesday : Generation Y?

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Dior Homme iPad Case

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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]

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J'adore...

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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. :)

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Croc iPad Case @ Burberry Prorsum SS12

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It's Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2012 show yesterday. Or, should I say it's almost midnite here in Malaysia instead, since the show started late noon in Milan. One word to sum up about the collection: surprise. Surprise becoz I don't really see the typical Burberry Prorsum anymore when it somes to Spring/Summer. In fact, I have seen a different direction of Burberry these days, which started to steer away a little bit from their typical oh we are just offering the mac and tartan brand. From the way their making studded and punk part of edginess into the fashion house for the current SS11, to now that seems to inject the Rastafarian factor with the beanie cap and batik prints, it's like Burberry has been on crack as the sun really shines up high, huh?

Anyway. I'm not talking about the clothes coz I didn't really like 'em at all. Or maybe, just a couple of pieces which look quite okay. Just okay. But what I'm gonna talk about is the iPad cases which seems to be noticed carried by the models at the end of the show which looks direly interesting. An iPad case which not only comes in various colors, but will upped your style factor up the roof.

When I said up the roof, what I really mean is your budget coz these iPad cases perhaps are the most expensive to date. They're made of croc skin which cost about £2500 each! (conversion: more than USD4000/RM 12,000!!). Think your Chanel quilted case for your fav tablet is already made a big hole to your wallet? Well, these Burberry might've just burn it!

These iPad cases are lightly padded to give protection to the gadget inside. And they're colour-dyed - from Bordeaux red to British green, coated and hand polished for a unique glossy finish, and comes with secure snap button closure under the flap and Burberry logo on the front. Design-wise: simple, though it looks quite similar to what Alaia and Oscar de la Renta did.  Yet it looks great when you carry your Apple iPad inside. This is when techno and fashion really merge together.

If you think you can't wait for next SS12 to own one, get 'em now as they're available at Burberry online.

[pix from gq and burberry]

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Currently Fav Theme: Tan & Cream

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YSL ipad case, Uniqlo crochet stripe tie, SEED leather tote bag

My currently fav theme - the combo between tan and cream, coupled with a hint of black. Always chic. Always delish to look at. Always invite drool to others around me too...

And they say, if it ain't broke, why fix it? So, that's why I love to carry and wear this combo so many times these days. (they're accessories, no need to bother thinking about washing 'em in the first place too, right?)

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A Little List of Things to Love...

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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

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Etc... Etc... A Little Bit French: Part 3

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I think I have to bow to the fact that K-Pop is indeed huge in this country. In fact that's what I have to go thru when I went back to my hometown every now and then. It's K-Pop everywhere - on the tele, in the PC, on the magazine - coz my nieces back home are massive K-Pop fans without a doubt. They can even speak and write Korean, all just by learning through the Korean movies they saw on tv. See, how influential does the Oriental thing nowadays. Even Givenchy and Louis Vuitton also succumbed to the Oriental look when they did their Spring/Summer collection this year.

Mentioning K-Pop, I saw one band on NTV the other day as suddenly their music video appeared amidst the typical English songs the channel played during the wee hours. I don't really hear to any Far Eastern musics coz I don't understand the language at all, except for Rain since he used to appear in MTV USA a couple of years back. (It's raining, it's raining... remember that?). But this boyband suddenly got my attention at that instant. It was whoa... Actually not really about the song - but one of them wearing a YSL t-shirt! For real? A K-Pop singer wears YSL... no way!

Btw, the boyband is Super Junior. You might be surprised to see there's a lot of members in it. Probably the whole class of 2010, ahaks! I wonder how would they share the profit? Hmmmm...

p/s: if I form a boyband (or manband), would I go for the name Super Senior then? ngggkkk....

[pix from ysl]

Look closer, and you can definitely spot it. It looks like the YSL tee in the pix, though the 'Y' on SuJu is more to inverted Eiffel tower. Btw, I think me and K-Pop share something similar there: going a little bit French. =)

YSL black patent leather iPad case from net-a-porter.

YSL taupe grained leather iPad case from net-a-porter.

YSL Manifesto canvas shopper (got it free in autumn/winter 2008).

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