It Takes Two to Tango

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Pitti Uomo Men
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Him and Her

If I ask you to name a label for the above 2 lookbooks, what would you have said? Yes ladies and gentlemen, they are H&M's FW 2011 lookbook. I didn't get it right when I first saw it as well. Looks like the Swedish fashion house is looking for some repositioning. I am actually quite happy to see that as long as they are still affordable (can't price the products too low, think about the poor factory workers in India!).

I absolutely drool over the mens collection this season. That dark green checker blazer would be a perfect birthday present for my brother. And I'll subtly hint him about my Christmas present too. This is what siblings are for, right?

View his full lookbook here
View her ful lookbook here

What I would like my man to wear

I probably like prints on men better than on women. That's why this Junya Watanabe's men collection made me drool all over my laptop. The mix of colours and prints and texture are just incredibly inspiring and yet accessible. For guys (or girls, in my case) who cannot afford Junya Watanabe, I can't see why they can't find something similar in a vintage or even thrift shop down the street and start layering away.

Men Not In Black

Every now and then, I got asked which label do I like for its menswear. I always take a long pause before naming a label, looking like I have given serious considerations on the subject. But most of the time, it is simply because I don't really pay attention to menswear (but at the same time I am reluctant to show my lack of knowledge in men's fashion). You'll have to admit, menswear is less changable than women's (you can tell from the fact that still there are very few men dare to wear skirts as part of a normal outfit).

This spring, attention is paid to the Milan Pitti Uomo, menswear fashion week. The reason behind might just be the ability to give a sincere and decent answer to the above question (and my boredom during the rainy days of my semester break). After some serious observations, I can now proudly say "I like the Prada 2010 spring menswear".

The bright colour details are so well planned and matched. They stand out but they are not too loud. An orange-red blazer with a black shirt and khakis would just be perfect. Guys, do you still have second thoughts on bright colours?