A recent return to California has meant several things: 1.) better weather, 2.) delicious guacamole, and 3.) chill-dressing. So your probably thinking – what on earth is chill-dressing? Well, it’s not the same as dressing-down or being hyper-casual (which usually involves some type of cashmere sweat-suit) per se. For me it’s all about wide-cut slouchy pants and loose-fitted …
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Leathery Love: Alexander Wang
I‘d say leather pants have come a long way since Ross wore a pair on an episode of Friends. That is to say, I hope so. Over the past few seasons we have seen a progressive rise in leather trouser-power. There was Acne, Bottega Venetta, Hermès (swoon), and of course Versace (didn’t Donatella basically invent them?). But in terms of …
The New York City Beanie
Something obvious happened at New York Fashion Week: every Tom, Dick and Harry did the oversized beanie thing. Perhaps we’re all having a string of bad hair days? It’s possible but let’s be honest, this trend is everywhere. Practically speaking I get it, it’s really cold (damn-you windchill factor!) and there really is nothing worse than …
Garrett Leight California Optical
At this stage I’d say I’ve made my feelings pretty clear on sunglasses and glasses? If not, well, hello! I love them. Shades are by far my favorite accessory. Not only can they hide bloodshot eyes after a boozy dinner or brunch – (no judgement here!) – they also add an element of mystery, surprise even. Let …
Craving Camouflage
I don’t usually have an addictive personality – I promise. But sometimes you just find yourself on a bender, you know? I mean it could be worse. It could be all about obsessively collecting stuff until you end-up on an episode of Hoarders (actually that sounds sorta fun, kinda). Well this particular fixation is camouflage. …
Mr Essentialist’s Bow Tie
I‘m a huge advocate of the bow-tie (maybe you noticed?). Isn’t there is something so gratifying about being able to tie the perfect bow? A brief history shows that Croatian mercenaries began to close their collars using ties in the 17th century, a trend that quickly became gentrified by the French aristocracy – naturally. Flash forward to this …
Party Essentials
It’s happened, we’re well and truly into holiday party mode. Can’t you feel the joy, the excitement of the impending and oh so embarrassing holiday-sweater-situation? Because I’m feeling generous (‘tis the season after all…) I thought I would put together a fail safe box-set of holiday accessories and necessities that will ensure every fiesta is festive. …
