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Trends: Spring Summer 2014 Florals

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Don't know if anyone else noticed, but florals were big again on the Spring Summer 2014 runways. Bringing a sense of softness and romanticism to classic, masculine silhouettes. This has definitely shown us that masculinity isn't defined by print or colors and instead by silhouettes. Take a look below at some of Menswear 2014's looks.

Raf Simmons SS 2014

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Although Raf Simmons is critically acclaimed, I had never really paid any attention to the brand. I would quickly scroll past the name on Ssense or Luisaviaroma and didn't even think twice. However, I finally decided to see what all the hype was about and look at his runway collection. Immediately obsessed; literally a major moment for me. It's very my style, it just took me forever to realize it.

KTZ SS 2014

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When you think of bold and graphic, KTZ is the first brand that comes to my mind. KTZ is that iconic punk brand from London that Rihanna and Kanye love to wear! I've always loved bold designs and KTZ's Spring/Summer 2014 Runway show had me so upset because I couldn't get to it!

The New Suit Mens Spring 2014 Runway

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Omfg! Has anyone been watching Fashion for Spring 2014! I have and I've been absolutely blown away by what I've been seeing! Mens Spring 2014 has brought us another change in the the men's fashion world and I for one am overjoyed. With each designer collection, the formal wear caught my eye. That, in itself is surprising since men's formal wear is my least favorite. I've always thought it to be boring and stiff but my prayers have finally been answered.

Juun J. Spring 2014

Photo Source: Women's Wear Daily

I to this day am still surprised by how well I've taken to the football jersey trend. I come from a family who regularly wear them to show support for their favorite football teams and I've always just kinda ignored it. But now I'm addicted to them and I honestly feel very sexy when I wear them.  One of my favorite designers Juun J. has designed a complete collection around them and I must say, Juun J always gets it right!

JW Anderson Mens RTW Spring 2014

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For today's post I want to let the photographs speak for themselves. I will say that J.W. Anderson's collection is an inspiration to a young hopeful like me. It shows that men's fashion is finally progressing into something interesting and a bit of edginess is now acceptable. The silhouettes are just fantastic and I found myself drooling over almost every look! Enjoy some more photos from the Spring 2014 Runway below my loves:

Louis Vuitton Spring 2013

I know this post is very late but I just had to share how much I loved the Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 collection. I know with all the print, it doesn't appeal to everyone but never have I thought that the collection was more representative of the brand. Seriously, praise to Marc Jacobs. He has taken the helm and has really outdone itself. The checkerboard print really popped and the green checkerboard jacket which was featured on the cover of Vogue Japan really calls to me! I would love to have it! What do you guys think?

With Love,

Tristian <3

Androgyny in Fashion

Photo Source: Women's Wear Daily

I know I already talked about the idea of men in womenswear inspired pieces, what pieces worked and how to wear them so that they wouldn't feel too feminine, however, I wanted to talk more about fashion  when the male form and female form are combined for one amazing and unexpected look. 

Now this post was brought on because I was browsing the web and come across an article on true androgyne and fashion model Andre Pejic.  He caught my eye because he makes an exceptionally pretty female and has walked the runway in both female and male form. I thought "Wow, fashion is really changing, now we have men modeling women's clothing seriously". I have to admit it's so awesome. It seems androgyny in fashion is becoming more apparent as women continue to borrow more from men and men are finally starting to have fun with their appearance. I am grateful for Andre Pejic's presence in the fashion industry as I think he will really be the beginning of a change in fashion.

Jeremy Scott

Jean Paul Gautier

Y-3

Ann Demeulemeester

Costume National

Yohji Yamamoto

Comme de Garçons

I look forward to the androgynous trend gaining momentum. I'm tired of being restricted and I want to be able to spread my wings and experiment. Hopefully designers like Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto, Alexander Wang, Gareth Pugh, Dsquared2 etc. will continue to bush the boundaries and allow fashion to be just one universal form of self-expression instead of always trying to force us into predetermined roles.

With Love,

Tae Hyeon <3

Brand Obsession: Mr. Gentleman

Photos from Women's Wear Daily

Thank you to the Internet for allowing me instant access to fashion at my fingertips. I swear I wouldn't be able to live without the internet because each and everyday I'm looking for new designers, trends, and specials. Today I came across a new brand that I was instantly obsessed with.

Japanese label Mr. Gentleman is the bomb and I literally mean it!! Takeshi Osumi and Yuichi Yoshii have created that feels very American yet has more of the boldness that is unique to Japan. The collection had a distinct 80s feel with oversize shirts, varsity jackets, argyle separates, lamé, and shorts that hit the mid-thigh. Even though I'm not a big fan of the 80s I really could see myself rocking some of the pieces. Below are a few of the looks that I loved!!!

So what do you guys think of the collection? Do you think it has the potential to flourish and expand? I really hope so because I would love to get my hands on the third to last look's shorts!! I need leather shorts in my life. Well guys let me know what you guys think below!!! Also head to WWD to see the complete Runway Collection

With Love,

Tae Hyeon ♡

Hood By Air Fall 2013 Runway

Images courtesy of Woman's Wear Daily

So this post is a little dated because I discovered this brand a long time ago. As you know, while scrolling through the endless pages of Tumblr pictures I came across a picture of a model on the runway that I was so obsessed with!!! After a little bit of research I found the brand which is called Hood by Air. It's great!!! An urban street brand that A$AP Rocky wears regularly. I watched the Fall/Winter 2013 runway show and now I am an avid fan!!!! Look at the pictures of the runway show:

Love this brand

With Love,

Tae Hyeon <3