Phillip Lim Spring/Summer 2012 collection

You can usually count on Phillip Lim to be squarely on top of the direction of the season. But this Spring, as so many zigged to Technicolor and try-and-top-this prints, Lim zagged toward something refreshing, airy, and minimal—a sartorial sorbet. His reference, in fact, was an object made to fly away: the kite. It was taken literally in tops and dresses sewn from rectangular panels with loose edges that fluttered as the models walked. Colorful strips were sandwiched inside nylon shells and left long to stream about like tails.
Lim says his guiding principle is "sophisticated youth." At a time when lady clothes seem to be the default setting for New York designers, it's nice to see a different approach.
In my opionion dressed in those outfits you will hit the streets and everyone will appreciate it!

Jake.

Low cost Karl?

Karl Lagerfeld has unveiled his debut collection for his new, more affordable line Karl for the first time in full today. With prices starting at £50 for fingerless gloves and detachable collars, highlights include sequinned dresses and skirts, crisp white shirts with cut-away back detailing, tough leather jackets and T-shirts bearing the Chanel helmer's famous face. I think that if you want to be fashionable and really glamourous to a party without paying too much, you can consider the idea of wearing a Karl Lagerfeld low cost dress, it let you stand you out from the crowd and make you a star!

You can find some outfits below! Enjoy it!


Jake.

A stunning Japanese designer.

Nowadays Japan is very popular in Occidental world, not only for its amazing customs and traditions. Japan is fascinating also for its fashion designers. In my opinion Issey Miyake is one of the most popular and established fashion stylist in the world. His clothes are really simple to wear and the lines as well. I love his latest show in Paris, where he presented his F/W 2012/2013 Men Collection. The men’s design team at Miyake created the illusion of layering via a variety of techniques: assembling checked cloth like pieces of a puzzle to produce wavy patterns; and dip-dying check flannel jackets and trousers using a traditional Japanese technique. I really love his trousers, they are pure and comfortable. I liked shirts and jackets but not coats. If you made trousers SO SIMPLE, you cannot exaggerate on coats color and its fabric textures. What I totally appreciate is an oversize coat similar to a poncho, the color and lines are really fashionable and glamourous. I also love coats with large metal studs, STUNNING!

Below you can watch the entire Issey Miyake's fashion show brought to you by FTV and looks I prefer the most.

Jake.

Une nuit Parisienne.

Let me present this amazing and stunning video that let me remember an important person in my recent life. It shows the beautiful city of Paris by night. In my opinion Paris is one of the most fashionable and glamourous city in the whole planet. Enjoy this fabulous video, comment it and share it with your friend ;)

Jake.

jazz clubs and trouser-suits.

On monday night I went to the jazz club in my city. I had already been there in the past: the place is an old round tower divided in two levels: the club where musicians exhibit and the pub/restaurant downstairs. The atmosphere is very intimate and chic, there are a lot of artists and cool people. By the way, I hadn't no idea of what wearing! I tried a lot of clothes, but there wasn't anything suitable for the occasion ... until I found my favorite sweet trousers: black, elegant, very similar to men one's. The problem was magically solved: I combined them with a pale pink blouse with draped ruffles and a peach boyfriend blazer. Then a simple horsetail, a necktie, heels and my black clutch. The outcome was totally amazing! It reminded me the androgynous look launched by Yves Saint-Laurent and then by Giorgio Armani: I consider it not only elegant and comfortable, but also really really sexy, from Marlene Dietrich in 30's to Beyonce in her recent music video of 'Love on Top'.
Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures that would let you see my outfit that night, but I'll make some as soon as possible. By the way, I just wanted to share with you some "trouser-suits inspirations" .. this outfit is perfect for so many occasion, so enjoy it!

Ottie