HOMECOMING by PHIL POYNTER

I wait around like a child at Christmas when it comes to GQStyle. Really the only magazine out there for mens fashion, which nurtures the same integrity and qualities I try very hard to keep in mind with my own blog. It's strong journalism meeting cutting edge fashion and the gentleman in every man that is dying to be revived. Which is oddly enough the theme for the current issue.

Styled by David Bradshaw the scene unfolds with a group of young dapper gents in old-worldian get-ups of natural creams, tweeds and off-white shirts. Although styled with many Paul Smith items the shoot looks awfully similar to that of Burberry.

So refreshing. I hope you enjoy!

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Mercedes Benz Award for Fashion 2009

I attended the above mentioned event on Thursday evening with my friend Riaan in tow. It was all in honor of the winners and participants of the 2009 Mercedes Benz Award for Fashion. It was only appropriate that the event was held at the Century City Mercedes Benz Showroom, seeing as Quality, Fashion and Lifestyle are all elements of a Mercedes owner. Well hopefully.

The garments arrived back from Germany where they have been stationed for some time at the Daimler Contemporary House Huth in Berlin.



The intimate event had us steered to the front window where the participants designs were lined up for viewing. Stiaan Louw and his gang of black were downstairs where I snapped up this photo of the chain-vest which took 3 weeks to finish!



The rest of Stiaan's garments can be viewed here.



I met up with Stiaan's muse and friend Morne' for a chat in the above picture and my friend Riaan checks out some of the other garmets below.









Participants included David Tlale, Abigail Betz, Darkie, Mantsho, Craig Native and Maya Prass. Thanks to Stiaan for the Invite!

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Snapshot!

Last night I attended the Mercedes Benz Fashion Exhibit where Stiaan Louw and a couple other local designers showcased their entries. While I won't get into that just yet, I do have this photo of Stiaan and I to show you.

More to follow!

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Lanvin la vida loca

If my mother knew how expensive these shoes are perhaps I'd have a stern letter in my inbox by morning. No jokes. Lanvin, although fantastic is quite pricey considering import duties on clothing to South Africa. But nonetheless Apsley in Johannesburg stocks a couple pairs anyway. Which is fantastic for us!

These beaded beauties were released some time around April in Europe but only recently made their way to our shores. They retail for R10,400. Yeah. But they are the coolest high-top sneakers I've had in my possession a while, perhaps since these!

They also came in two other colours but I personally think that the Blue is a much better option. It's more neutral and wearable on a daily basis. My only concern would be if those little beads came bouncing off...

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