Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #233

Below: Burberry Prorsum Fall Winter 2011 Mens Shoes... chunky rubber soles rules!

Below: Sporty trainers with a rubber boot like sole? Sign me up for one!

Burberry Prorsum Fall Winter 2011 Mens Shoes

Thick chunky rubber sole shoes are everywhere. Today, I am obsessing over Burberry Prorsum's Fall Winter 2011 shoe collection which features a boot-like white/brown rubber soles in an array of shoe designs. From brogues, tassel loafers, boots and sporty trainers... the collection definitely presents more noteworthy footwear options for guys this season.

Are you convince by Burberry's offerings?:-P I like the trainer design, something different and unexpected where sporty style meets boot-like rubber soles!

More pics of the collection on my facebook fanpage. 'LIKE' my fanpage if you enjoy reading this post.

Source: Burberry

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.

Source: myMANybags

Shibuya 渋谷

This I'm excited about!! The first ever campaign that I styled and I'm so happy. I love that its minimal and J-A-P-A-N JAPAN! haha. Congrats to Anthology Shoes! Definitely buying a pair for Melvin! Again thank you Anthology and to Miss Karrots Nazareno for this opportunity!

visit their site to know more about this

The Material Boy #493

Below: Spotted new Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spikes for the boys in Brown and White Leopard Haircalf with Gunmetal spikes... Grab them while you can:-)

Christian Louboutin Brown & White Leopard Haircalf Rollerboy Spikes



Shopping alert! A never been seen before Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spikes Shoe has surfaced online seeking ownership from eager fans:-) Check out this pair of Christian Louboutin Brown & White Leopard Haircalf Rollerboy Spikes... absolutely eye catching and in a more man-friendly colour way. The brown and white leopard pattern with gunmetal studs is more subdued but never boring and best part, it works for all manners of masculine styles.



Wear it with dapper flair or 'kick ass' edgy chic. I love it!



Now the question you will be hounding me for... where to get these? Well, none other than one of my favourite online retailer, Browns Fashion. Sizes are running out. So hurry. And yes, these are the mens Rollerboys. Prices are £895 before UK VAT (which will shave off approx. 15% of the price for international orders). Email Browns Customer service to purchase.



On a side note, for those fans who missed out on the All-black Rollerboy spikes... Browns is stocking them right now with a full range of sizing at £825 (before UK VAT. Singapore sells the shoe for SGD1900. Sold out in many stores). Don't let your chance to own these highly coveted shoes slip away.

Below: If you miss out on the all-black version, here's your chance... full range of sizes are available now, but I am sure not for long:-P

Click here to purchase. (Email Browns Customer service in order to add it to your shopping basket)



(More pics on my facebook fanpage. 'LIKE' my fanpage if you enjoy reading this post.)



Source: Browns Fashion

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.



Source: My Wardrobe

wooden

neckpiece - crossings / shirt - emporio armani / skirt - nudeclothing / shoes - asianvogue / leggings - h&m

It feels funny and weird walking on these wooden platforms. Its my first time , actually ... hearing the sound of wood stomping against the floor is magic. Thanks again , AsianVogue for ze shoes.. its not my bday but you always make me feel like it's my day whenever a pair of shoes arrive at my doorstep. I can't wait to see it on my friend , Lloyda Lim. We will both have a post about this. Westwood, don't kill me pls... im sorry ! hehe

The Material Boy #490

Below: Gucci rubber moccasins... the most affordable Gucci shoes ever!

Gucci Rubber Moccasins With Horsebit Hardware



The most affordable Gucci shoes ever. At SGD350 or USD245, you cannot beat the pricing.



And if you are skeptical about price vs. quality, these highly well made rubber molded Gucci moccasins can easily pass off as patent leather... and there's nothing cheap about it. I was questioning the quality until I saw the shoes in person. Now I want them. It's more quirky and fun than regular leather ones... the thicker rubber soles is in line with the thick sole shoe trend raging now. I am tracking down the green pair as we speak:-)



Hit Gucci stores today and track yourself a pair... many stores have sold out of these, so best of luck to those who finds one.



Source: Gucci

Designer: Giuseppe Zanotti

Giuseppe Zanotti is a genius designer.
 

I've been a fan of his shoes for quiet sometime now - they are super sexy! So you can imagine how excited I was to see his NEW shop at Caesars Palace! I was even more excited when I saw this leopard print (pony hair) handbag from the 2011 collection....and held it in my hands!! It has a beautiful & distinct leopard pattern....one that looks like it came from the ACTUAL leopard. Know what I mean?!?!  

It's now one of my dream bags! The clutch that matches is also super duper pretty....

Giuseppe actually used to be a DJ in the early 80's. But he had a passion for women’s feet & an interest in the craft industry which led him to take a BIG step towards the FASHION industry! 

If you don't know him, check out this video & you'll see what the Fashion experts are saying about him.  Let's get shopping...

Do any of you ladies own items from his collection??

-images via giuseppe zanotti

TINMAN

when can i color my hair ash grey? if only the hospital people would understand..

The Material Boy #488

Below: A touch of leopard fun for Fall Winter 2011! Love these Mercibeaucoup shoes from Japan!

Mercibeaucoup Leopard Captoe Lace-ups

If you have been following my blog, you should be able to tell I am a fan of leopard spot patterns. Being a fan, I have even adopted the pattern as a signature for my blog title. Leopard prints is a pattern that adds visual interest and detail when used with discretion and sparingly. I love it especially on shoes!



Hence, for Fall Winter 2011, it was love at first sight when I came across this pair of Mercibeaucoup Leopard Captoe Lace-ups. The leopard prints thankfully did not get plastered all over the shoes. They are just applied sparingly on the shoe lace panel and captoe, making it all all occasion shoe. Something basic and yet with a sense of ‘wild’ fun that can be worn everyday. Dress up or down, there's simply a lot of mileage for these shoes. I see myself wearing with cropped pants and sports coat or shirt:-)



Mercibeaucoup is available in Singapore at Club 21b, Forum Shopping Mall. I hope they stock these for their men’s selections. Best part is... the pricing is so affordable at only ¥13,650 (or approx. SGD213).



If the leopard ones are not available, I'd go for those polka dot versions! So Comme Des Garcons and yet not over the top pricing:-) (Polka dots are back for Fall Winter 2011!)

Below: Polka dot versions that is so Comme Des Garcons but without the price...

Source: Humor Japan

knight in shining armor wedge

my knight in shining armor wedge from Gold Dot Couture has finally arrived.. saving my damsel in distressed feet. haha





i can see that bespoke shoes are becoming more and more rampant and personally , I think it's cool. Just like the old and golden days when a suit has to be custom- made 2 days before an event.

Good thing Gold Dot is venturing into MTO pairs.. when I went to her office last night , I saw her designs for Kris Aquino, Solenn Heusaff , Ryza Cenon and many more . I was so also amazed with the pairs Liz Uy ordered.



so if you have a design in mind, contact Ally Duazo . or better yet... click

sale phenomenon

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don protasio x soule wedges







slumberdoll studded wedges





SOULE PHENOMENON is slashing 20% off on these onhand pairs for transactions made online

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The Material Boy #487

Below: Prada have heard our pleas... the new versions of those highly popular SS2011 Espadrilles Brogues gets taller with a thicker rubber sole! They also feature a more obvious colour stripe under the jute rope trimmings...

Below: But I prefer these without the jute rope... and features a striking contrast white stripe on the thicker soles! Which colour? Tobacco+Blue+Black or Black+Orange? Decisions, decisions...

Prada Fall Winter 2011 Brushed Calf Leather Brogues



It is a blessing in disguise I did not get myself a pair of those highly popular Prada SS2011 Espadrilles Brogues. I have always been complaining why Prada did not make the SS2011 versions with a thicker rubber sole as seen on the runway or as per the womens. Thankfully, I am not alone, many of you felt the same way too (to the extent that some guys got the women's version to enjoy that extra half an inch under your feet).

Below: The Spring Summer versions have a thinner sole...

The shopping gods be with us. Prada heard our thoughts and pleas. For Fall Winter 2011... their new Tri-colour Brushed Calf Leather Brogues feature not only new colours/variations but with the thicker sole which we all have been clamouring!



I guess the only complain now is which pair to get... I love all the versions for Fall Winter 2011 collection! Will you choose those with jute rope trimmings as per SS2011 (but thicker soles... check out the new colour trim revealing under!) or the white stripe versions sans the jute rope? I seem to have a bigger inclination to the latter... what about you?:-)



(The Brogues retails for SGD1360 or €580)



Source: Prada