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The Party Post

barima — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:25:08 +0000

by Barima Owusu-Nyantekyi of barimavox.blogspot.com

Always wear something interesting to a party, even when it’s a costume. Parties are a dime a dozen for the average social animal, so don’t count on the atmosphere, guests and copious alcohol consumption to make it memorable (especially the last one, unless your braincells happen to be of singularly resilient genetic stock)

The most “young” party-friendly piece I own is the tailored tracksuit-derived jacket from Junya Watanabe Man S/S 07, which, perhaps too literally, puts the “sport” in “sportjacket.” At least a third of its brilliance rests in the fact that it’s publicly unwearable…

New York….The Cutting Edge of Fashion

georgie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:08 +0000

I know my first post should be intellectually stimulating, set the tone for deep and meaningful observations yet to come but i just couldn't resist sharing this fine fashion moment witnessed one Saturday on the New York subway. The yanks may be at the top of their game sartorially speaking but this guy is in a league all of his own! Nifty suit jacket...bit of ring bling...all topped off with possibly the most ingenious bit of head gear i could ever hope to exist. Forget the fedoras doily swimming caps are back in the game... please please please may this catch on!

So Fresh and So Clean

ricky — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:49 +0000

Until recently, I was never much of a shoe person. I prided myself on a fine DVD collection, yes, good taste in wine, women and culture…but not shoes. ‘Chumpy’ is a word that comes to mind when describing the shoes of my youth. I spent most of my University years watching close friends obsessing over and building up collections of trainers well beyond what could be considered for practical use. One such friend today has over 80 pairs, the only thing that he is insured for. [See above for the aforementioned individual]

Then suddenly, towards the end of last year,…