Escape

Working for 12 years now made me realize that a diploma, whatever degree you may have taken up, opens more opportunities. Yes, I got employed as an undergrad in 2010, but leading up to what I am doing now, and where I am? I need to become more. I am in my mid-30s now, and I still feel I can be more. I can do more. I can still explore and discover more. So I will try again. What's there to lose? Time. Money. That's what! LOL

Goodnight!

Favorite Resort 2019 Collections Salvatore Ferragamo One phrase or word to describe the collection? Ultra-luxury as easy. Both Paul Andrew, Creative Director for Womenswear, and Guillaume Meilland, Design Director for Menswear, worked together on this amazing transition. I feel that both Resort/Cruise and Pre-Fall collections are transitions. Maybe shifts in between more popular Spring or Fall collections. Innovation starts from new partnerships and what was born between Paul and Guillaume? The iteration of the Ferragamo identity - the Gancio motif. Apart from the always on point tailoring, luscious colors and magnificent accessories, the Gancio was made vital as it lined outwear and also as a monogram. Something smart and something that will now be part of every collection. (Photos from Salvatore Ferragamo for Vogue Runway)

(Photos from Givenchy for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Resort 2019 Collections Tomas Maier One phrase or word to describe the collection? Trendy summer. Tomas Maier has come to a sense of being relate-able. Slogan T-shirts, fun prints and fanny packs in light colors are a welcome addition to his repertoire. (Photos from Tomas Maier for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Fall/Winter 2018 Collections Dunhill I’ll wear this… in special events where sports and style are recognized. Dunhill is a popular, especially in the 70’s and 80’s, motoring and accessories brand. It’s a bold move to execute such a daring collection since there so many players in this game. Mark Weston, formerly of Burberry, has made an impact on how this collection turned out. Great outerwear and tailoring is what this collection brought to the table - but isn’t that menswear all about? If so, then the guys at Dunhill did a great job. What I like about the collections is how risky the clothes are - notice pleated leather trousers and cohesive uniforms and suits. I want to see more this label next season. (Photos from Yannis Vlanos of indigital.tv for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Fall/Winter 2018 Collections Iceberg I’ll wear this… lounging and walking and Malling and eating out... Another of James Long’s well-directed collections. I am in love with this new Iceberg era. I feel like the basics and staples have now shifted to logo-piped trousers and logo sweaters and T-shirts - I am not complaining! Could it be that we have resorted to easy articles and pieces we can wear almost everywhere? Similar to Valentino and Versace, Iceberg also looked into their 80’s archived and revived the utility of the logo. This definitely is a smart use of legacy, combined with the label’s strong polished aesthetics and Long’s Punky british background. (Photos from Iceberg for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Fall/Winter 2018 Collections Fendi I’ll wear this… anywhere! Probably in my top 2 favorite collections for FW2018. Sylvia Venturini Fendi has made the Fendi man very relevant and on every outing has made him more and more stylish. There are so many items I want to have from this collection - from the monogram outerwear, shoes and most definitely the bags! I love them. Similar to how thematically strong Chanel shows are, this Fendi show recreates a luggage carousel found in airports. This is a shout out to those jet-setters and aspiring travelers in style. Favorite look though, belongs to Ben Sherrell, wearing a very desirable Fendi Tracksuit. (Photos from Alessandro Garofalo of indigital.tv for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Fall/Winter 2018 Collections Neil Barrett I’ll wear this… in the office - where it will be deemed normal, but elevated in a sense that my clothes are well-made. I like that Neil Barrett has always emphasized great tailoring in all his collections! Uniforms have been a recurring theme, especially for this fashion designer, as it will always be a part of the man’s utilitarian approach to dressing up. I like suits, colour-matching coats and trousers, fun-yet-functional sneakers, and perfectly executed outerwear - please appreciate the coats and shearling jackets as they are TDF! Neil Barrett will always be an inspiration to my daily uniform. (Photos from Luca Tambolini of indigital.tv for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Fall/Winter 2018 Collections Dolce & Gabbana I’ll wear this… if I want to dress-up. I might even wear these clothes on a normal day if I feel like it - or at least the crown. The show was entitled “King’s Angels” - and it was a justified collection. I have always admired the Dolce and Gabbana aesthetic as it has been playful, magical, over-the-top and down-right maximalist. You can never go wrong with the right people - and that is why you will always spot celebrities walking in this show. Name it - Christian Combs, Austin Mahone, Cameron Dallas and more handsome celebs from all over the world participated clad in lavishness. Pieces I will wear include the denim coat over a red brocade suit worn by Jin Dachuan; that shiny silver suit worn under that beautiful leopard-accented robe; and of course, their sneakers! (Photos from Marcus Tondo of indigital.tv for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Fall/Winter 2018 Collections Band of Outsiders I’ll wear this… in the Alps, feeling free, uninhibited and almost sporty. Both Daniel Hettman and Angelo von Mol did and excellent job. I love the looks, actually, as they do not seem exclusive to a season. This could be Men’s pre-fall - since the clothes are still wearable beyond Winter. Favorite pieces include the green gingham top and bottom combo, the polar bear windbreaker and the pocketed jackets. (Photos from Band of Outsiders for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Spring/Summer 2018 Collections Iceberg Looks like… sporty, quirky-80s fun. James Long, as Creative Director, has played with Iceberg’s strengths - its precision, details and heritage - to come up with one of the best sports-luxe-wear collections this season. From the clever logos, 80s inspired color blocking and Mickey Mouse, what’s not to like? (Photos from Iceberg for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Spring/Summer 2018 Collections John Galliano Looks like… timeless staples. I want everything. Bill Gaytten had me spinning round and round every time I flip through this collection. I have so may preference that I imagine myself wearing every piece. I lean towards the utility, romanticism and rock and roll elements in this collection. The animal print pieces stand out to me as they have been styled differently from each other. (Photos from John Galliano for Vogue Runway)

Favorite Spring/Summer 2018 Collections Balmain Looks like… high style night out with American references. This time around, Olivier Rousteing had us drooling over his ideal driver. The collection is definitely Rousteing uniform. Items like those embellished coats and YSL-inspired eyewear definitely play together to form an inspired collection. I love the shine, affluence and the never-ending rock and roll references. (Photos from Monica Feudi of indigital.tv for Vogue Runway)

Looks from Fall/Winter 2018 collections.