My Shoe Collection #53

Below: My new shoes! Fresh from the delivery man today...

Below: Now I can enjoy some 'wedge-sole' brogues action too...

Comme Des Garçons SHIRT x The Generic Man 'Wingman' Brogues

I blogged about these Comme Des Garçons SHIRT x The Generic Man 'Wingman' Brogues Shoes just last week. Since then, I have been thinking about them all thru last weekend. I am a fan of the classic brogue design made funky with a touch of Rei Kawakubo sensibility and The Generic Man's attention to quality.

The Generic Man is a shoe company based in the LA and embodies an effortless, tasteful direction on men’s luxury footwear. Favoring easy to wear styles and clean, refined lines, The Generic Man shoes possess an elegant simplicity that never compromises on quality or impeccable design. With this collaboration, the resulting shoe design becomes an instant must have for all shoe fans. These shoes may not be as fancy as Prada's Wingtip Wedge Sole Brogues... but they are definitely more wearer-friendly with a lighter body (very light and durable Vibram soles. Used on shoes of Mount Everest climbers) and more casual attitude.

Got my pair from www.my-wardrobe.com since Singapore's Comme Des Garçon store at Hilton Hotel ran out of my size at 41 in brown (reserved for another customer and it's one pair per size). They retail for SGD690 while costing £275 pounds (before UK VAT discount) at my-wardrobe. You do the math. Shoes run slightly small, so I recommend taking a size up.

Somehow I have a feeling these shoes are going to be a hot favourite in due time!

Check out the special collaboration video inspired by the groundbreaking Nouvelle Vague movies of Jean-Luc Godard, most prominently a café scene in his 1967 classic. Very retro cool. After watching, the film affirms my love for the shoes even more.

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The Material Boy #491

Below: Prada Brogues alternative? Loving these Comme Des Garçons SHIRT Vibram Sole Brogue Shoes...

Comme Des Garçons SHIRT Vibram Sole Brogue Shoes



Been lusting over a pair of Prada's thick wedge sole brogues but put off by the high price? I found a great alternative by an equally avant garde brand. Comme Des Garçons SHIRTs Vibram Sole Brogue Shoes offers similar quirky styles but at less than half the price. Retailing at £275 pounds, this shoe is much lighter in weight than Prada's. Of course, you do not get the coloured stripe soles and panelling, but if you are the understated dresser, these fit you perfect.



Saw them at Club 21's Bangkok boutique and I would grab a pair myself! If not, get them online from my wardrobe.



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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

My MANy Bags News #302

Below: Finally a Comme Des Garcons Standalone Boutique opening in Singapore!

Comme Des Garcons Standalone Boutique Opening In Singapore!

Club 21 Global is aggressively bringing in all the coolest fashion brands to Singapore, with their own standalone boutiques. First up for 2011 is Tsumori Chisato, and now rejoice... Comme Des Garcons is next! Clap your hands and feet!

Comme Des Garcons will open on 31 Jan 2011 at Hilton Hotel, Singapore (Unit 02-39/40). Get ready for even more Rei Kawakubo's fashion forward antics... Bravo!

Source: Club 21 Global

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #118

Below: Gucci's website exclusive leopard hair calf trainers, yours for US$795...

Below: Lanvin's take on leopard print...made for ladies, but boys can wear them if the size fits, yours for £425...

Below: Giacomorelli stunning studded leopard slip-ons, yours for Euro380...

Below: The master of leopard print shoes... Christian Louboutin offers 2 styles for Fall Winter 2010. The studded rollerball costs SGD $2800, available for pre-order at their boutique in Singapore now.

Below: Another leopard print hair calf trainers from Christian Louboutin... but from Spring Summer 2010 season... on sale now if you can find it!

Below: My Comme Des Garcon white leopard haircalf slip-ons which I got a few months back at Club 21 mens store (retails SGD $685)...need a leopard print pair in brown tones now... which ones should I get?

Mens Shoes: Leopard Spotted!

It's officially a jungle out there this Fall Winter 2010 and next Spring Summer 2011 season! Grab some leopard print hair calf or leather shoes and start walking on the wild side:-)

Christian Louboutin does 'envy inducing' studded loafers and gorgeous trainers for Fall Winter 2010 and Spring Summer 2010 season. Gucci is also now offering their own interpretation of the trend as well. Giacomorelli's cool studded slip ons has got everyone hot on some leopard trail. I got my Comme Des Garcon white leopard print hair calf slip ons a few months back, I need another pair in brown tones. So which ones are you 'hunting' for next season?

Grrrrrrowl... time to add some feral charm!

Source: Christian Louboutin, Gucci, Giacomorelli, Comme Des Garcons, Lanvin