My MANy Bags News #315

Below: Attended the Inaugural Singapore Mens Fashion Week last night... and got to have front row seats at the opening show by Boss Black Fall Winter 2011... Bravo!

myMANyBags @ Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011

Yesterday kickstarts fashion season in Singapore. And what a great way to immerse in all the fashion excitement than to attend the opening show for Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011. 3rd in the world to host a dedicated male fashion week, the event is a welcome addition for Singapore and even the region's fashion calendar. Boss Black enjoys the honour of being the opening gig for the event... sending many well heeled and dressed ladies and gentlemen attending the show into glamour overdrive.

I had the pleasure of being at the show with my fellow blogger friends. And thanks to gracious and always-fun-to-hang-out-with Bagaholicboy... I got front row seats! Nothing beats the unobstructed view of front row:-) Thanks Alvin!

Below: Philip Huang opened the show last night for Boss Black Fall Winter 2011...

Below: Models at Boss Black Fall Winter 2011 (Singapore's Inaugural Mens Fashion Week 2011)...

Below: Final walk through... male eye candy roll call?

In addition, being invited as media, we all had a great time basking in 'VIP' reserved media-only areas and enjoyed the festivities with delicious canapés and drinks:-) Each of us also got a complimentary pair of Feiyue trainers... quirky combination of white and black on seperate feet.

Here's some pics from the evening. Enjoy Philip Huang in Boss Black Fall Winter 2011 glory... and many many other cute models and cool clothes to drool.

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Source: myMANybags

The Material Boy #452

Below: These are my picks of the best mens shoes for Spring Summer 2011!

Below: I want them all! So what's your picks?

My Top Picks: Best Shoes Of Spring Summer 2011

What are your picks for the BEST mens shoe designs to hit the stores this Spring Summer 2011?

Here's my favourites, the best of the best of the season...

1) Prada Espadrilles Brogues in Tobacco
This pair of shoe needs no introduction. It’s on everyone’s wishlist and every Prada store’s customer wait list. Combining high street style thick rubber soles with elegant classic brogues and adding a touch of summer with espadrilles jute rope trimmings... this is the perfect example of a winning design for hybrid shoes. Quirky without being cheesy, statement making without being overly brash, this shoe is an refreshing twist from all the conventional shoe designs. Good job Prada! I am sure these will help cash in and surpass the 150% higher net profit of 2010 (that WWD just announced) for your next financial year:-P

2) Christian Louboutin Denim Rollerball Spikes
Another hot shoe on every guy’s wish list has to be something from the red soled family of Christian Louboutin. The right combination of grunge and luxury, these ‘over the top’ priced Rollerball Spikes are made even more versatile and appealing with the introduction of SS2011’s denim version. Every man needs his jeans. And every fashion fan worthy to be called stylish needs a pair of these fierce shoes!

3) Jil Sander Leather Derby with Blue Painted Sole
Raf Simons exemplifies the colour blocking trend for Spring Summer 2011 season thru his bold use of colours at Jil Sander. These leather Derby with coloured soles is the shoe every colour blocking fan need to compliment any colourful ensemble! Using almost neon blue (Presumably Yves Klein blue) as an eye poping accent colour, you cannot help but notice the guy who walks his path in these eye catching heels.

4) Dolce & Gabbana Raw Canvas & Leather Lace-ups
If there’s a pair of shoes that can take you from city to resort for this season, Dolce & Gabbana Raw Canvas & Leather Lace-ups is the shoe you must have. Crafted with raw edge (unhemed) canvas and burnished leather, these lace-ups sends off resort chic at its best. The elegant lace up designs also ensures if you ever venture out of your holiday sea-front abode to hit the clubs, you will still look as smart and never lose an inch of your charm.

5) Lanvin Python Trim Buckle Leather Slip-ons
Channel some urban warrior in you with these shoes from Lanvin. Python and croc skin textures with smart trekking details (the fastening buckles) create an unexpected design twist on formal slip-on leather shoes. This is tough luxe at its best!

6) Louis Vuitton Leather Lace-ups with high back panel
Brogues are huge this Spring Summer season. But when you interpret the classic design and make it modern, such as reconfiguring the proportion of the back panel or using different materials for textural interest, an entirely new set of aesthetics is achieved. This Louis Vuitton pair is simply classy and masculine with just the right amount of new ideas to make it a true investment piece. These are shoes that will give your bucks longevity and take you into seasons after seasons of savvy dressing. Love!

I want them all:-)

Share your top picks of footwear. Which shoes are your favourite this Spring Summer 2011 season?

(More drool worthy shoes for SS2011 on my Facebook Fanpage. 'LIKE' my fan page if you enjoy reading this post:-P)

Source: Prada, Christian Louboutin, Jil Sander, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton

The Material Boy #451

Below: Shoe lust of the day... presenting yet another reason to prolong those baked beans eating days... the new Christian Louboutin Mens Denim Louis Flat Spikes...

Christian Louboutin Mens Denim Louis Flat Spikes

Double the shoe lust! If Christian Louboutin's Denim Rollerball Spikes is enough of a reason to survive on Baked Beans for a few months... how about adding yet another drool worthy
Christian Louboutin Mens Denim Louis Flat Spikes to the temptation? Tightening the belt for six months?!?!? Worth it?

Love the combination of denim and metal studs... the Louis looked even better in this incarnation! More fierce, more statement making... this is one shoe to leave an impression and up your style quotient any day!

Want want want! (Noted in shopping diary... along with more Céline leather cabas and Prada Espadrilles Brogues!!!:-p)

Source: Christian Louboutin

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #163

Below: Designers turn to mother naure for inspirations this Spring Summer 2011... Are you ready for juicy and flamboyant prints the likes of Prada, Stella McCartney and Jil Sander?

Below: Menswear are not spared the floral explosion going on this season... Etro and Jil Sander are amongst the many designers offering floral prints for their menswear...

Nature Nurture: Spring Summer 2011 Is All About Nature Inspired!

Designers the likes of Prada, Stella McCartney, Jil Sander, Etro, Akris and many more are turning to Mother Nature for inspirations. Nature inspired prints in the most unexpected and quirky incarnations (on both mens and womens collections) are found all over ready to wear, bags and shoes for Spring Summer 2011. From juicy fruit prints (Stella McCartney) to crazy Baroque Bananas patterns (Prada) to giant neon coloured florals (Jil Sander, D&G and Etro)... the bigger and louder the better!

It's time to appreciate mother nature more now (just look at the looming nuclear crisis happening now in Japan) ... time to get some 'eco chic' going!

Check out my facebook fan page for more nature inspired pieces from Spring Summer 2011. 'LIKE' my fan page if you enjoy reading this post.

Source: Prada, Stella McCartney, Jil Sander, D&G, Etro

My MANy Bags News #314

Below: Who attended the Club 21b + Tsumori Chisato Party last night? I had loads of fun! Here's the pics to prove it!

Below: A surprise catwalk presentation by Club 21b... and male models to drool! Love this asian model who is the cutest guy of last evening:-P

Club 21b + Tsumori Chisato Opening Cocktail Party: 25 March 2011

For those of you who attended the Club 21b + Tsumori Chisato Opening Cocktail Party last night, I am sure all of you had loads of fun with all the booze, canapés and lots of fashion to drool!

There is simply so much to take in last night. A well attended event with many guests arriving in full fashion glory, ready to celebrate 2 new retail destinations in Singapore. Tsumori Chisato also organised a spectacular 20th year retrospective exhibition showcasing some of Ms Chisato's most representative work of her career. I love her whimsical use of colours, textures and lots of unexpected themes. Can you imagine a knit top inspired by Piano keys? It's outrageous, but only the Japanese can make it so right!!!

Below: Tsumori Chisato 20th Anniversary Retrospective exhibition is not to be missed! Drop by Forum, The Shopping Mall to see Ms Chisato's whimsical and creative works over the span of her career...

The highlight of the evening however has to be the surprise staging of a catwalk presentation for Club 21b's very avant-garde selection of fashion brands. From Acne to Opening Ceremony to Oliver Theysken's Theory (and many more)... each model struts down the make shift runway around the stores, screaming 'ferocious'! I love this cute Asian hunk of a model's outfit with drapey silhouettes and his 'shopper bag'(See my post on 'Grocery Shopping' style bags) and the coolest haircut ever! There is also a pair of Opening Ceremony ethnic print shorts which beckons me to bring home!

I am happy Club 21b has now expanded to a seperate mens and womens store... so much to choose, so little budget... sob sob.

Check out my facebook fanpage for more pics from last night's events. (Click here) And also some of my coveted fashion pieces which I spotted last night! Do remember to 'LIKE' my fan page if you enjoy reading this post:-)

See you all at the next party!

(Club 21b is located at Unit #01-07, Forum Shopping Mall, while Tsumori Chisato is nearby at Unit #01-31)

Source: Club 21 Global, myMANybags

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #162

Below: 'Invasion' of desperate housewives and suburban husbands? Shopping totes like those you get in supermarkets are a new style statement! Céline, Loewe, Jil Sander are all sending shopper totes into the arms of fashion fans all over...

Below: Which is your favourite?

Let's Go Shopping: 'Grocery Shopping' Style Totes

Invasion of 'fashionable' housewives and suburban husbands? Grocery shopping has never been this chic.

From Céline, Dior Homme, Loewe, Jil Sander to Martin Margiela... luxury brands are turning these mundane packing you get in supermarkers to new trend makers. Shopper totes are a new trend in bag designs!

I love the fun take on something so ordinary and turning it into a fashion statement:-P Of course, my favourite has to be Céline's leather cabas, but Jil Sander's bright neon coloured 'Market bags' are also stylishly delectable as well!

Let's start shopping.

(More 'grocery shopping' style totes on my facebook fan page. 'LIKE' my page if you enjoy reading this post:-p)

Source: Céline, Loewe, Dior Homme, Jil Sander, Martin Margiela

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #208

Below: Balenciaga Mens bags are colour crazy this Spring Summer 2011 season!

Below: The canvas and orange travel bags are my favourites! What do you guys think of the new tote and duffel designs (techno meets lego?!?!?)

Balenciaga Spring Summer 2011 Mens Bags

Every season Balenciaga releases a small selection of mens bags. After so many seasons of slapping new colours onto recurring designs, it does get a little weary. However for Spring Summer 2011, I love their introduction of really bright cheerful colours, a splash of attention grabbing hues, to hype up the summer moods.

Those canvas travel bags with orange coloured leather trimmings (I want that travel trolley!) are a delight to behold! The combination of tan canvas with orange is refreshing and tasteful. As for new designs, what do you think of the weird colour blocking duffels and totes with coloured studs? It's a love or hate at first sight I think. I dislike them at first glance, but in a way, they have that techno meets lego charm that can grow into love. But in time... not for the moment.

One things for sure, I love that mimosa coloured iPhone case!

(More pics of Balenciaga's Mens Bags, Shoes and Accessories on my facebook fan page. 'LIKE' my page if you enjoy reading this post:-P)

Source: Balenciaga, Restir

My MANy Bags News #313

Winners For The Club 21b + Tsumori Chisato Cocktail Party Invites!

Did my lucky draw over lunch break. Here's the results...

WINNERS OF THE INVITES ARE:
1) Funkpunk88 (have sent you an email. Got your details! Thanks!)
2) Darc (have sent you an email. Got your details! Thanks!)
3) ddmla03 (am passing on the invites to a new winner since I am unable to contact you due to lack of email address.)
4) Hermes (have sent you an email. Got your details! Thanks!)
5) Snerb (have sent you an email)

Congratulations to the winners! I will email you for your details. If you did not get my email, you can leave a comment here on this post with your full name and contact number (I will not published your numbers, do not worry):-)

(For those winners who have not follow up with an email to me, please do so with your full name and contact number. If I do not hear from you by 8pm today, I will pass on the invites to another person)

Thank you to everyone who participated!

(Update at 9.22pm: Since I have not heard from ddmla03 for contact details after 8pm. I am picking a new winner and he is... Ganda! Congrats!:-P)

My Shopping Conquest #120

Below: What is your favourite colour of Spring Summer 2011... for me, it's undoubtedly cheery YELLOW! That is why I had to get this Mimosa Coloured Balenciaga Arena Bracelet!

Yellow Fever: Balenciaga Mimosa Double Tour Arena RH Leather Bracelet

Of the many colours that is running rampant this Spring Summer 2011 season, nothing can beat YELLOW as my favourite hue of the season:-P

Hence, 2 weekends ago, I bought my Balenciaga Mimosa Double Tour Arena RH Leather Bracelet as soon as it arrives in store! Mimosa is a stunning hue amongst the Balenciaga colour family. It's so bright and eye catching, looking almost neon! Perfect to add a pop of colour when you wear something neutral. Such as my outfit for last Saturday... A white Givenchy shirt, Topman Navy pants, Paul Smith Yellow Flower Embroidery Shoes, Miu Miu Plastic Coloured Brooches and of course debutting my new Balenciaga accessory!

Love yellow. What is your favourite hue this season?

Source: myMANybags

My MANy Bags News #312

Below: Club21b and Tsumori Chisato in Singapore will host an opening cocktail party this coming Friday, 25 March 2011... Want to attend the party? Find out how below. 5 pairs of invites to giveaway!

INVITES TO GIVEAWAY! : Club 21b + Tsumori Chisato Opening Cocktail Party

Mark this date '25 March 2011', Club 21b and Tsumori Chisato boutiques in Singapore will host a opening cocktail party this coming Friday!

Check out over 40 covetable brands in Club 21b, dress to impress with no more excuses! Or meet up with Tsumori Chisato in person who will be present to grace the opening of her first standalone boutique in Singapore. There will also be a retrospective display of outfits designed over Ms Chisato's career for guests to admire!

This Friday's party is not to be missed. Attendance is by invitation only. If you have not been invited, Club 21b + Tsumori Chisato has 5 pairs of invites to giveaway on my blog. Simply leave a comment (here on my blog) telling me what are the Unit Nos of the 2 stores (hint: it's on the invite!) that are hosting this Opening Cocktail Party. Please also remember to follow up via an email (corresponding to the name you leave your comments) to curveorange@gmail.com so I know who to contact should you win. I will pick the winners on 23 March (12 noon) and you + a friend will be on your way to enjoy an evening of fun and fashion this Friday!

Happy partying and good luck!

*Open to readers residing in Singapore, unless you can fly here in time for the party:-P

UPDATES:
WINNERS OF THE INVITES ARE:
1) Funkpunk88 (have sent you an email)
2) Darc (have sent you an email)
3) ddmla03 (please email me with Full name + Contact No stating your user name as per your comments)
4) Hermes (have sent you an email)
5) Snerb (have sent you an email)

Congratulations to the winners! I will email you for your details. For those winners who have not follow up with an email to me, please do so with your full name and contact number. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Source: Club 21 Global

The Material Boy #450

Below: What is your obsession today? I am dreaming of sailboats and the high seas...

Nautical Themed Accessories

Monday obsession.

I need:
1) Coach Sheldon Collection of Anchor Print Canvas Leather Goods (Love those pouches)!
2) ASOS Anchor Buckle Leather belt – £15 (BOUGHT!)
3) ASOS Anchor Pendant Necklace – £8 (BOUGHT!)
4) ASOS Rope Belt – £15 (BOUGHT!)
5) Coach Vintage Stripe Canvas Tote (Nostalgia with a hint of high seas)!

What is your obsession today?

(Check out more nautical themed outfits and accessories that I love here on my facebook fanpage!)

Source: ASOS, Coach

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #161

Below: Like an undertow, nautical themes are following strongly behind the major colour blocking trends of Spring Summer 2011...

Below: Do not get too literal on all sailor dressing, be creative and get ready to surprise with colours, proportions and clashing patterns...

Nautical Themes For Spring Summer 2011

Like an undertow, following 'silently' behind the major Colour Blocking frenzy of Spring Summer 2011, nautical themes are also a 'must-watch' for this season. Just look at the amount of bold stripes and sailor themes taking a 'supporting role' amongst the colour blocking leads of many major runway shows. From Prada, Jil Sander, Junya Watanabe to Marc By Marc Jacobs... fun in the high seas of the fashion world is evident.

However, do not get too literal and dress all sailor... chose bright colours for your stripes (yellows, oranges etc instead of navy), clash it with patterns (such as Prada mis-matching stripes with tropical motifs) and play with unexpected proportions (such as Jil Sander's stripe maxi dress). As for accessories, wear lace-ups and brogues with your nautical ensembles instead of deck shoes and add sparingly some nautical elements such as anchor motif belts and stripey furs. Whatever it is, be ready to surprise and get creative instead of being predictable.

Start sailing for a colourful Summer 2011! I need a vacation already:-)

(More looks from the major runways featuring Nautical Themes on my facebook fanpage. 'LIKE' my fanpage if you enjoyed this post:-P)

Source: Style, ASOS

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #160

Below: Zara's website has now a dedicated Street style section showcasing real people wearing Zara! Love this new source of inspiration:-P Colours are in the spotlight right now...

Below: Boys and girls can all play with colours for SS2011!

Real People Inspirations: Zara Street Styles

Fashion runway shows served as inspirations for ongoing trends and new ideas. But when it comes to actually purchasing the pieces to create the looks, not many regular folks can fork up those huge price tags. Fortunately, fast fashion chains like Zara and Topshop is here to save the day! Thanks to them, fashion fans all over the world can enjoy personal expression of style without breaking the bank.

I am sure at some point in time, each and every one of us (who loves fashion) will own something from Zara. It's the go to place for trend-forward pieces at more 'humanly attainable' prices. Zara has recognised their indispensable status in many wardrobes around the world and created a dedicated Streetstyle section (Titled 'PEOPLE!') on their website! (Click here)

It's about time:-) Another source of fashion inspiration! After browsing, I spotted these great looks on real people wearing Zara. How about some colour inspiration for today? Let's all wear some colours this summer, from red to orange to green and fuchsia. Be happy, be bold, be on cue for warmer days!

More Zara streetstyle looks on my facebook fanpage. Enjoy! (Remember to 'Like' my Facebook fan page if you like my post:-P)

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Want to see yourself featured on Zara's website and be rewarded with €300? Here's how:-P

Source: Zara

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #159

Below: Fabulous bags for fabulous women! Check out these models flaunting their Céline bags!

Girls With Céline Bags: Forever Chic!

What's not to love about girls carrying Céline bags? Céline has escalated to a major fashion phenomenon, sending many editors, models and fashionable women going on a buying frenzy.

Just look at these models flaunting their Céline bags. Simply gorgeous!

Shu Pei (NEXT) with her Olive Coloured Box Leather Bag (and Céline biker jacket?), Maddie Kulicka (Elite, NY) with her Burgundy Coloured Luggage Tote and Sara Blomqvist (DNA, NY) with a 'less seen but still as pretty' Céline Leather Duffel... fabulous bags for even more fabulous women!

Source: Altamira NYC

My Bag Collection #59

Below: It's Friday... time to share my latest bag addition. Guess who I choose this time? Well... It's none other than my favourite bag brand of the moment... Céline!

Below: I love my new Céline Cabas Linen Stripe, the 'raw' quality is what gives the bag so much personality and appeal:-) The mundane made luxurious always finds a place in my fancies:-P

Below: The fashion spread in April issue of Vogue Nippon seals the deal for me. The red and blue colour allows the Cabas to work for nautical styles. Think white and Breton stripe tees... chic!

Céline Spring 2011 Cabas Linen Stripe

The feeling of finally owning something you want so badly is beyond words can described. So you can imagine my excitement to welcome this new bag to my bag family! I have blabbered about my love for this Spring 2011 Céline Cabas Linen Stripe for a couple of months now. Finally over last Sunday, I decided to put my 'waiting misery' to rest once and for all...and got myself this 'prized bag' for the season! It's definitely Happy New Bag to me!

The Cabas Linen Stripe may resemble a gunny sack... but it is this 'mundane inspiration turned luxurious' that gives this version of the Céline Cabas so much more personality. The frayed edges and the contrast of fabric with soft lambskin are beyond words to describe in tactile appeal.

I will carry this with my colour blocking ensemble (as per my lastest lookbook post) or simply shorts and tees (summer time wardrobes) any day. I am also excited at the possibility of pinning different brooches and bag charms to the fabric body... like a blank canvas waiting to be decorated. Will be fun. I am very inspired by the bag.

Beyond the design, I love the bag as it is light and slouchy. Carry and throw around with a 'devil may care' attitude... feel effortless.

YAY For Céline!

(PS. this cabas was featured in the April issue of Vogue Nippon... Nautical style:-) In a way, very french with the red and blue stripes:-P)

Source: myMANybags

The Material Boy #449

Below: Mr Porter has some great new arrivals this week... love the influx of colour and bold patterns
for a cheery summer style!

Mr Porter New Arrivals: Thursday Shopping Finds

New stocks have arrived at www.mrporter.com... and this week, I am really pleased and tempted by the selections! Colours colours and stripes+stripes, you get the idea of what I like!:-P

I am so tempted to get everything, from the bright teal Jil Sander trousers to the very affordable PS By Paul Smith Yellow Burnished Leather Belt (Only £79! Has a contrasting colour belt loop which I adore!). Marc By Marc Jacobs' selections are so noteworthy with bold colourful stripes or even that polka dot shirt!

(Check out my Club 21 Press Day report on Marc By Marc Jacobs selections here too! Singapore fans can shop Marc By Marc Jacobs menswear at the flagship store, Mandarin Gallery, Orchard Road)

LOVE:-) Good job in providing some Thursday Shopping Inspiration, Mr Porter:-) Give your buyers a pat in the back.

Source: MR PORTER: The Mens Style Destination

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #207

Below: YSL's SS2011 Mens Accessories are a hit and miss... the bags are some of the most boring and (dare I say) most hideous? The saving grace comes from the shoes and small accessories... love the trainers and bracelets!

Below: I love the croc print leather trainers in tan colour!

Below: Partial perforation as a design detail? Still looking good on the shoes:-) The high tops is my favourite:-)

Below: Thick wedge soles are a key trend for footwear this SS2011... YSL has many designs incorporating this trend from sandals to leather shoes...

Below: The double tour bracelet with a Y clasp is still one of my favourites... now even more so in off-white:-)

YSL Spring Summer 2011 Mens Bags, Shoes And Accessories

What do you think of YSL's latest collection of mens' accessories? I cannot help but be disappointed by the bags. There isn't any surprises for the mens' range anymore. Many designs are merely being reworked from past seasons and the new ones are nothing worth going gaga about. The new textured bag with chain and a huge YSL insignia could earn a place amongst the most hideous bags ever made for men. In comparison, the blue nylon Hamptons Tote fares so much better, although the style has long passed its desirable shelf life. YSL needs new blood to design the bags, it has been going downhill since the longest time.

Beyond the negative bags collection, the saving grace thankfully comes from their shoes and small accessories. Trainers are looking good with sporty but refine designs. Love the pair of high tops in beige and brown with all those panelling designs.

If you have been looking for an alternative to Prada's Espadrilles Brogues (since too many people have them now), how about YSL's interpretation in dark brown and black?

The croc print leather trainers in tan colour is looking promising too, combining exotic appeal with sporty attitudes. The light blue pair with perforation details are also perfect for summer days.

YSL SS2011 Mens Accessories: Yay or nay for you?

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Source: YSL

The Material Boy #448

Below: New fab bag alert! 3.1 Phillip Lim's K.C. Leather Satchel is one gorgeous bag to covet! Love the masculine feminine school boy bag design... which is all the rage now in fashion:-P

Below: 3.1 Phillip Lim's K.C. Leather Satchel features zipper sides like those on Céline's Leather Cabas! Even more fabulous when you add a chain to the zipper pulls like the pic above:-)

3.1 Phillip Lim K.C. Leather Satchel

Fab bag alert! If you are having an overdose of Céline's highly sought after Luggage Tote, how about a new style that can be a match for Céline's masculine feminine appeal? 3.1 Phillip Lim's K.C. Leather Satchel is here for the 'rescue'...

I love the K.C. leather satchel in bright green, with it's zipper sides and push lock closure. The bag is structured in shape and even features a shoulder strap for hands free days! Love the way the bag looks so effortless when the zipper sides are down... attached a chain (not included) on the zipper pulls and the bag becomes even more fabulous!

Net-a-porter stocks the black version for £646.56 here. I love it! 3.1 Phillip Lim is getting better and better each season:-P (This bag is also available at 3.1 Phillip Lim store at Hilton Hotel, Singapore. Price at SGD1510.)

Source: Garance Dore (for the Green bag pic), Net-a-porter, 3.1 Phillip Lim

My MANy Bags Lookbook #24

Below: New myMANybags lookbook for Spring Summer 2011!

Colour Rush

It's a flurry of colours this Spring Summer 2011 season. Much as I love the colour blocking trend, I do not see myself in head to toe outrageous hues. So I devised my own colour blocking style toning it down just a little. Using a white shirt as the base, I surround it with other more eye poping pieces and accessories to create the colour trend.

Martin Margiela White Plastron Shirt is plain but with an unusual longer back (like a swallow tail) for added detailing interest. Balenciaga's Mimosa RGH Triple Tour Bracelet gives a yellow boost against the bright Topman 'Yves Klein Blue' Slim fit Chinos. A Jil Sander Orange Colour Belt wraps around the waist, dissecting the white top and blue bottom while giving another layer of colour blocking. Finally, I accessorise the outfit with a pair of the hottest shoe of the season, Prada's Espadrilles Brogues, a cute blue Net-net Swallow Shaped Fabric Brooch and my favourite Céline Cabas Linen Stripe (for its subtle touches of blue and red).

I am having a colour rush!

(Check out my other lookbook posts here)

Source: Prada, Mr Porter, Balenciaga, Topman, Lane Crawford