NAME THAT TREND! OXBLOOD ROUND TOES

With trends recycling the way they do, it is no wonder that we run screaming move on from the pointed shoe style from the late nineties and early noughties. On my trip to America last month I unfortunately encountered many in this variety, horrified of course to find them raise up at the tip or covered in faux-alligator.

The trend of today is the love child of Dr. Martens and, I don't know, a very old bottle of wine. These round-toed beauties are available from Paul Smith and Alfred Sergant to name only two. Wear these like you would your more preppy items. Would you buy into this trend?

SAY YES! TO BEING COOL - FEATURING JON KORTAJARENA FOR ELLE MAN MEXICO

 A regular on Man of the Cloth, Jon Kortajarena comes out in a series of studio shots for Elle Man Mexico by Santiago Rusiñol. He is their cover model this month too. If anything, he makes modeling look easy. Styled by Daniela Rodriguez and Pamela Ocampo.

Source: Thefashionisto.com

HEAR THIS: CALGARY BY BON IVER

I try to break away from fashion from time to time. I find it keeps me sane to be someone else for a few hours. Bon Iver has been the perfect escape for me and although I hate the idea of a mass hype for this music, I do want to share it. This is Calgary off of his new self-titled album which comes out at the end of June '11. 'For Emma, Forever Ago' was a masterpiece and completely untouchable but with the new release of this single I have hope for it being as good. Take a moment to listen.

WOOD TIES FROM WOOD THUMB

Sometimes you hear of a novelty item or gimmick and assume it's a joke. I've heard of wooden speakers, cufflinks, I even posted on wooded watches last week. But wooden ties? Google it, I dare you. 

Well Wood thumb, a San Francisco based company have taken reclaimed wood and given it new life. These collapsible accessories promise to get you into all the clubs, but I'm not so sure. Still, they are making their rounds and it seems to have caught on a bit of a following. I guess I would have to give it a try myself to tell for sure. 

What do you think about wooden ties as a trend? There are multiple websites offering their own versions. From a recycling standpoint it's great, but what about fashion?

Images from Treehugger.com & woodthumb.com

Shuck

Top/shorts: Gap. Jacket: F21. Socks: Gilly Hicks. Boots: Hunter. Sunglasses: Karen Walker.

DSQUARED² CARES: SNEAKERS WITH A SOUL

DSQUARED²  wants you to join in on helping HIV positive children to receive better health care. Buy the sneakers (above) and contribute to their cause. Sneakers with a soul! Click here to do your bit.

THIS WEEK ON GQ.CO.ZA: BAD BRAD AT CANNES

I was a fan of this look until I scrolled down to the trouser legs. Don't be caught ruining a good look with sloppy finishes, boys. Take a look here.

VINTAGE AD DAY: YOUR FATHERS ONE-PIECE

Imagine, only 40 years ago this onesie was the top trend in menswear. Your father might have even owned one. And if that thought isn't horrifying enough the ad words are certainly graphic enough. Hot, no? "Fits so tight it shows all you've got" - yeah i'd really rather you didn't.

little miss stripe

Top: Saint James. Blazer: Zara. Jacket: Gap. Skirt: Zara. Shoes: Christian Louboutin. Bag: Chanel. Belt: Vendor Sample. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Jewelry: David Yurman, Pomellato, Michael Kors, Max&Chloe, BR, Gap, Stella&Dot. Lips: YSL.

THE NEW HAVEN MATH CLUB

Gant Rugger presents a group of lads who are both sharp in smarts and in dress sense! Entitled The New Haven Math Club for their pre-fall/winter 11 collection. Check it out.

ELLE MAN MEXICO

A great selection of Wilhelmina models which include Tyson Ballou, Adam Senn, Alex Lundqvist, Sid Ellison, Romulo Pires, Reid Prebenda, RJ Rogenski, Ryan Kennedy and a greying Ben Hill, model for the June 11 issue of Elle Man Mexico. The spread makes a mention of some newer trends like a longer cut double breasted suit and that blue Ferragamo shirt. Style by Joseph Episcopo and shot by David Roemer. Concise, manly and wearable! I love this spread.

charm

Top: Lumiere via Belljar. Shorts: Chloe. Shoes: Pour La Victorie. Bag/Scarf: Gap. Hat: H&M. Watch: c/o TOKYObay. Jewelry: Jcrew, Street Vendor, Gap, David Yurman, BR, Pomellato. Nails: Sephora for OPI 'Havana Dreams'.

RYAN GOSLING CANNES DO NO WRONG

I love this man. When he was a teenager I wasn't much of a fan but nowadays I salute the man on his fantastic movie roles and major success on red carpets. This man can really do no wrong. Recently Gosling touched down in Cannes, France to promote his latest role. Dressed head to toe in Ferragamo he is looking sharp and his choices in colour are unrivaled as ever. For the Drive photocall he wore these remarkable blue and white wingtips with his navy trimmed button top. This look has caught fire online and while it is a lot more relaxed than the runway version I expect his version may be favored.

Now it's reported the actor will debut as Director for the 1980 movie remake The Idolmaker! He will also star in the production. That should be good.

source: justjared

JOHN LENNON RAY-BANS FROM SUNGLASS HUT

Like a lot of the top musicians of the past, John Lennon had a certain individual style so prominent that the mere shape of a pair of sunglasses can point to him directly. These round silver frames are part of the latest Lennon trend and are available from Sunglass Hut for a mere R1670.

I was going to get them myself but I had to be realistic, they just didn't suit my face. You on the other hand should go try them on for yourself. They even have a similar pair by Tom Ford with a thicker frame in tortoise shell.

(CODE: RB 3447 029 502 139)

WE DEFINITELY WOOD!

Innovative and attractive design? Modern and fashionable? Made of wood? Such is the awesomeness that is a new watch label launching in 8 days (1st June 2011). Based in the trendy Albert road in Woodstock next to Superette, these sweet tickers are no more than R1000 a pop. A third of the price of a Fossil or Toywatch. They even offer free shipping within South Africa!

Go here to their site to order yourself one, or pop by the store to get entered into their competition to win one!

Thanks to @GQdotcoza for the heads up!

Wink

Top: Jcrew. Shorts: Levis. Shoes: Zara. Belt: Jcrew. Bow: American Apparel. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Bag: YSL. Jewelry: David Yurman, Pomellato, Michele, Jcrew, GAP.

am/pm

AM// Dress: c/o The Addison Story. Jacket: H&M. Cardi: BR.
Shoes: BR. Bag: LV. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Jewelry: David Yurman,
Pomellato, BR, Gap, Jcrew. Scarf: Suzanne Bettley.




PM/ / Dress: c/o The Addison Story. Jacket: Karl Lagerfeld. Shoes: Zara
Purse: YSL. Bow: American Apparel Apparel

VINTAGE AD DAY: MEN AND TEENAGE BOYS LOVE BEING FASHIONABLE TOO

'Very popular with the "Rock 'n Roll" Crowd'. Nothing says manly and cool like a bedazzled denim jacket.

INTRODUCING: RUALD RHEEDER FOR SCORPIO

Ruald Rheeder is a local that designs for YDE (Young Designers Emporium). For Winter 2011 he has designed a collection of relaxed but trendy pieces for Scorpio including a sheer silver suit retailing under R2000. I'm told his clothing label has been doing remarkably well, even local celebrities like Janez Vermeiren and Cameron van den Berg wear Scorpio. You can catch this collection in YDE outlets nationwide.