Valentim Quaresma Spring/Summer 2014

I want to feel confident, powerful, lux, and regal in a flash; I think any of the pieces from Valentim Quaresma Spring/Summer 2014 will do the trick. I want every piece in this collection. While the substantial pieces of jewelry are styled here on top of the torsos of fit models, I would love to see how the pieces work when styled with actual clothes, maybe floating on top of a black suit or something. Check out more of the collection HERE on FuckingYoung!

Zana Bayne in VAGA Magazine: Collection VI

The work of Zana Bayne, simply put, is sexy. I enjoy her pieces, and have posted on her in the past. The looks below feature pieces from across the designer's handmade collections, including the most recent Collection VI. The first two shots come from VAGA Magazine out of NYC, captured by Nicolas Wagner. You can see more of that shoot HERE from Fashionisto. 
Be sure to check out the film by Char Alfonzo. 

Taku for Commons&Sense magazine--Tokyo, Japan

I'm enjoying the "Immaculate Studs" included in this story by the same name: shot by Taku and styled by Tsuyoshi Noguchi for Commons&Sense  man magazine. Commons&Sense brings you style via Tokyo. I need to know where I can find this harness. I enjoy the way it's actually one piece, and connected to the belt (at least that's how it appears). It's a soft S&M vibe--an everyday S&M, if you will. See more of the shoot HERE on Morphosis.

Kobayashi for White Zinfandel magazine No. 3

Takeru Kobayashi--competitive eating champ--is definitely full of himself; well, in this case, maybe he is full of grapes as he glutinously devours food of the gods while in the character of a emperor in this faux trailer for the latest issue of White Zinfandel magazine: bridging food and art, provoking thought. Novel concept. This issue is based around the notion of "Food Fights." What I'm thinking is how much I love the golden pants emperor Kobayashi is wearing. Check them out in the food crazy video below. Styled by Mark Hsu.
Source: TokyoDandy

"Ceremony" styled by Sebastian Machado

Too cool! Can't help but enjoy the Postpunk/NewWave Militant vibe in this spread entitled "Ceremony," styled for Cover Man by Sebastian Machado. 
Photos by Hasse Nielsen
Source: Fashionisto HERE

Txema Yeste shoots Tony Ward for Antidote magazine

Oh, the bondage! This is almost exactly what I had in mind to wear during my next show. I was thinking a chain, crossed on chest, with flowers through the links: hard meets soft. What a great shot by Txema Yeste for Antidote magazine. The second, Tony Ward lounging. See more of the shoot HERE on Fashionisto

Mark Rabadan for FuckingYoung!

One of my favorite things: being over-the-top. That's exactly what I am enjoying about this spread; Or, rather, the pieces that push it over the edge. Featuring a trio of amazing designers, BodyBound, Martine Rose, and KTZ, photographer Mark Rabadan captures a ton of cool, with styling by Hirohito Egusa  for FuckingYoung! See it  HERE.
I'm enjoying the studded shirt by BodyBound, with its great pattern, the most.

Dressed Undressed Spring/Summer 2013 behind-the-scenes

Tokyo Dandy caught these great behind-the-scenes shots of the Dressed Undressed Spring/Summer 2013 show and collection. I enjoy the little touches, and the bits of chain glimmer on the wrist, and even across the chest, are very welcomed. See more of the shots HERE on Tokyo Dandy and more of the collection HERE from the designer's site.

Rxandy Capinpin for Status and Manilla Bulletin

Two striking pieces photographed by Rxandy Capinpin. The first is major headgear, styled by Red Mil for Status mag in the Philippines (shoot "East of Eden). The next is a white jacket, with sleeves featuring pyramid studs (shoot "One Directioner"), styled by Ryuji Shiomitsu. 
pics via Morphosis and ImageAmplified--see more at both sites or Capinpin's blog.

 
 

Mike Quyen--Lookbook

Mike Quyen's look for "xquisite" I find very enjoyable. Mostly I'm taken by the use of safety pins to create the almost beehive or birds nest effect. And the cross on the collar gives it that kick of moody, Gothic depth. I can only imagine how long it took to create the piece. I've pinned safety pins to a jacket just at the collar before, and it took hours--but nothing close to the number it seems Mike used here. Well behaved dalmatian.

Miansai by Michael Saiger S/S 2013

I do enjoy jewelry and other accessories that are created from/or mimic non-traditional materials. (I've taken to wearing a double-sided chain clip as a bow-tie.) That is why I am drown to the pieces done by  Michael Saiger for his Miansai collections. They feature metallics, leathers, ropes, and bungees--as seen in the pieces below. See more on Miansai's site HERE 
Source: Selectism

Silver Castaner Boots

I enjoy items that shimmer, and these boots by Castaner do just that. Not only is the metallic sheen pleasant to look at (as it makes quite a statement) but the red socks and coordinated laces help to add another layer of interest. Switching out laces can be a quick but cracking accessorizing maneuver. This pair of boots are worn by  Hugo Lavin of Varon Mag. 

 

Studded Pants

I guess I'll just have to make my own pair...
See more of this shoot by photographer Matt Brown
HERE on Fashionisto

Working for Louboutin Has Perks--studded shoes, that is

This is Alpha Sidibe--studio manager at Christian Louboutin--at his apartment in Paris with his collection of shoes designed by his boss. While I am not sure what to make of Louboutin's want of a copyright on the color "red" as it is used on the soles of his famous ladies' heels, I do know I thoroughly enjoy the footwear designer's use of studs on the many kicks in his men's line--as so nicely photographed by Ailine Liefeld on Freunde von Freunden HERE. It seems working in fashion has its perks. 

Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2012

Burberry Prorsum accessorizes their men with an edge for A/W 2012--as seen with the studded gloves that I immensely enjoy. I'm also fond of the graphic sweater as well as the coat below. But it is the juxtaposition between the unexpectedly spiked hands and the classy yet youthful refinement of the clothing that I enjoy most.
See more of the collection HERE on this.hearts.on.fire

Frankie Morello F/W 12-13

From Milan fashion week comes the Fall/Winter 12-13 from Frankie Morello. Not afraid to take some chances, this collection showcases a vibrant and colorfully offbeat aesthetic for the Italian label. This jacket, however, might just be the piece de resistance. See more of the collection HERE on Fashionisto

from Dorian Magazine

From the pages of Dorian comes this story, shot by Enokae--Heretic. What we find is the use of intense accessories (I'm even enjoying the bowl-cut): necklace--silver and mesh, by Fannie Schiavoni; headpiece by Jaiden rva James. Both fantastic. See more of the shoot HERE on YVY.

a warrior inspired shoot by Fernando Mazza

I'm in the mood for some escape, so why not a fantasy of warrior-like proportions and grandeur. That is the inspiration for this shoot by photographer Fernando Mazza with the help of stylists Mauricio Mariano and Alessandro Lazaro. What I'm enjoying most about the story is the accessories--bountiful. I'm inspired to pursue some bounded and belted decadence--and the chain mesh head piece is killer. See more HERE at Fashionisto.

Christian Louboutin's Rollerboys

These cotton made and tartan covered shoes by Christian Louboutin are kicked up to the next level with the addition of silver spiked studs. Good luck wearing them onto an airplane. They do come at a steep price, but the look is striking--and really gets my creative juices flowing. 
Source: Luxuryes via Freshbump

Brian Lichtenberg in UMag August 2011

Shirley Yu photographs pieces by Brian Lichtenberg of L.A. for the sex issue--August 2011-- of UMag: the feature entitled "Summer Time." I'm a fan of the reflective jacket and enjoy the way Lictenberg brings that glimmer to the simplistic structure of a tank. See more HERE on UMag.