Object of Desire: Valentino Rockstud Untitled Clutch

Valentino has just launched a new capsule collection called Rockstud Untitled and it is all about the classic silhouettes/accessories with the Rockstud twist.  Here is one of my favourites.

This clutch is made of calfskin and the edges are all covered in rock studs. It is a classic item and goes well with many of the outfits. I also think this is a unisex product so I would definitely love to own it and carry it around at events.

You can now purchase this item at Valentino.com

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Object of Desire: Fendi Brown & Red Monster Bifold Wallet

Recently, I am addicted to the Fendi Monster accessories. This is one of them.

The outer shell of the wallet is made of brown grained leather and the lining is in navy blue. The pair of red monster eyes (in grained leather as well) adds a playful vibe to an ordinary wallet and it reminds me of the villains in Japanese anime.

You can now purchase this wallet at Ssense.

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Object of Desire: Valentino 6cm Blade Print Tie

Out of all the prints from Valentino, the camubutterfly print does have a special spot in my heart. In the F/W 2015 season, the fashion house releases the following tie.

This time around, the camubutterfly print is tinted in midnight blue to make it more elegant and mysterious. It will go well with any neutral colour suits (black and grey), and if you re willing to take a little fashion risk, a burgundy suit will work too. As a tie collector, I believe this piece of accessory will definitely be part of my collection.

You can now purchase this product at Valentino online store. 

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Object of Desire: Thom Browne Whale Bag

The Whale Bag from Thom Browne is one of my favourite bags in this season. Finally, it is now available at Colette!

This bag is made of black leather, with gold zippers at the top and as the mouth of the Whale. The inner lining is the signature tricolor stripes of the brand. I am in love with the shape and it is a playful piece to cheer up the dull winter days.

Who is going to get it?

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Object of Desire: Givenchy Navy Paradise Flowers Square Scarf

Summer always reminds me of beautiful flowers and this Givenchy scarf is the perfect accessory for the season.

Made of silk and cotton blend, the print of this scarf consists of roses, chains and the brand's signature stars. The elements blend very well together to emit a summer breezy vibe. If you plan on just wearing t-shirts and denims for the season, then this accessory will be able to elevate your look.

The scarf is now available at Ssense.

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Object of Desire: Givenchy Madonna Print Tie

In Spring 2013, I fell in love with the Givenchy Madonna print. That season the fashion house released a tie with the print on it, but for some reasons I didn't purchase it. I regret it till now.

Today when I was on Ssense looking for on sale products, I came across this. That's right, Givenchy has reproduced the print with a little variation (the face is now revealed instead of the dark version). Based on the lesson I have learned, I think I am not going to let this chance slip through my fingers this time.

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Picture Perfect: Park Hour

What do you do when you have 1 hour in the park and a handful of menswear accessories? Stephen-Thomas and I decide to use the nature setting and do a fun editorial shoot.

Scarf: Mirror in the Sky; Bow tie: Freedom Clothing Collective; Pocket squares: Zebe Design 

For this fun shoot, we use accessories from Canadian brands Zebe Design, Freedom Clothing Collectives, Baffi Collection, Pomp and Ceremony and Barcelona brand Mirror in the Sky. We like how the nature setting brings out the rawness of these accessories and we do like the quality of the products a lot.

Please visit STM to see the spin off of this editorial. It's all about Mirror in the Sky!

Styled by Stephen-Thomas Maciejowski
Shot by Marcus Kan

Bow tie: Zebe Design

Lapel pin: Zebe Design

Scarf: Mirror in the Sky

Bow tie: Zebe Design

Bow tie: Zebe Design

Bow ties & lapel pin: Zebe Design; Wooden pocket square: Baffi Collection; Floral print pocket square: Pomp and Ceremony

Bow tie: Zebe Design

Pocket squares: Zebe Design

Bow tie: Freedom Clothing Collective

Bow ties: Zebe Design

Object of Desire: Marc Jacobs Green Mini Trooper Shoulder Bag

Marc Jacobs S/S 2015 collection has a very special spot in my heart because of the exaggerated circular embellishments. Yesterday, I came across this bag and instantly fell in love with it.

The bag has a very strong military vibe because of the colour and design. It has a very surreal feeling because of the giant spheres and the oversize mirror (detachable). Overall, this is a very fun bag to carry in the summer and definitely a show off piece.

You can now purchase this item on Ssense!

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Object of Desire: Adidas by Jeremy Scott - JS Wing 3.0 Faux Leather Sneakers

Finally, I have found the perfect pair of wings from Jeremy Scott!

Jeremy Scott continues to work with Adidas for this S/S 2015 season and he is giving the iconic wing sneakers an update. The wings have become very abstract and they look like flames coming out from the sneakers. Gold is a perfect colour for this design because it screams outrageous and fun!

This pair of "wings" is now available at LuisaViaRoma! Get on it fast!

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Object of Desire: Blanc de Noir Footwear Kickstarter Campaign

Last October at Toronto Fashion Week, I had the pleasure of discovering Blanc de Noir, a unisex clothing and accessories brand. Recently, the designers of Blanc de Noir released a Kickstarter campaign for their leather shoes. Fashion lovers, especially quality shoe collectors are sure to be interested in this opportunity to support a startup brand.

Blanc de Noir is going to produce 3 unisex shoe styles, all made in Lima, Peru. For this campaign the designers require $15,000 to start the production, with 60 pairs per style. As of this moment, they have already raised over $6500! To support this campaign click here now. Every level of support comes with a thank-you reward (from leather card holders, all the way to  shoes!).

If you had your pick, which pair of Blanc de Noir shoes would you add to your shoe collection?

Object of Desire: Charlotte Olympia Ivory & Red Smokin' Clutch

Charlotte Olympia always has fun accessories I love (too bad I can never use them), and here is my latest discovery!

This clutch has the shape of a giant cigarette box and the front has a cheeky red and white logo. It's a very fun piece and you can wear it to a concert, or a nice date night!

This amazing clutch is now available at Ssense!

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Object of Desire: Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Special Edition Scarves

As many of you may know, Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition is now happening at V&A Museum in London. To celebrate this event, the brand has released 5 special edition (100 units per design) scarves at its online shop.

Each scarf highlights the iconic elements of a particular collection. I specifically love the S/S 2005 & S/S 2010 ones because the prints are beautiful, and they reflect the vibes of the collections flawlessly.

If you want to have a piece of Alexander McQueen history, then I suggest you to visit its online shop as soon as possible. I promise these scarves will sell fast!

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Object of Desire: Balenciaga Silver Metallic Leather High-Top Sneakers

Need a pair of new sneakers for the S/S 2015 season? Consider this.

This pair of sneakers is from the latest Balenciaga menswear collection. I love the contrast between the foil silver effect on the tongue and the mirrored effect on the sides. The translucent rubber sole adds a nice urban touch to the design. 

If you like to purchase this pair of great sneakers, then make sure you visit Ssense now! 

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Object of Desire: 3.1 Phillip Lim Black Structured Leather Tote Bag

I always feel like I need a new bag for a new year, so in the past 2 days, I have been checking out bags on Ssense. I came across this one from 3.1 Phillip Lim and instantly fell in love with it.

Back in the F/W 2014 season, I was in love with the women's tote bag by this brand. In here, I love the bag in bag design, and the size is perfect for me to carry (13.5" length x 14.5" height x 4" width). This is a very classy and timeless piece, so if you are looking for a nice tote bag, make sure you give this one a try!

Courtesy of Ssense

Object of Desire: Alexander McQueen S/S 2015 Abstract Ties

One of my favourite prints in the S/S 2015 season is the abstract print from Alexander McQueen. It is very sporty, artsy, and has a hint of punk vibe. I am very glad that the design team has released a series of ties based on this amazing print!

The red, black and white one is definitely my top favourite, but if you are a fan of the Prince of Wales pattern, then you will love the black and grey version (it's very abstract and at some point, I feel very dizzy too!).

All 3 ties are now available at Alexander McQueen online store. Get one before they are all gone!

Courtesy of Alexander McQueen