EXPLORATION: GALAPAGOS

Gant by Michael Bastian Exploration: Galapagos

 Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

Michael Bastian, in his usual form, brings back past fashion trends.. this time from the 90's.  The models were rocking Tivas, Berkenstocks, ethnic looking cross body bags and a sweet drug sweater.  Some other great on trend pieces were the dip dyed ombre shorts, pants and suit and of course, his classic cargos!

CHECK ON CHECK

Gingham on gingham and check on check.
Summer wardrobe ideas... check.
Check pun intended... check.

Amaze-balls.

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Fashion Week 2012: Gant by Michael Bastian

The Bastian Boys: Boston Collection

 BOOM! Wallet chain.

If you stare closely at his crotch you can see

the small embroidered shamrocks. Mmmm that's nice.

I absolutely love the flip shades.

The Gant Boys.

Aren't they handsome?

This collection is amazing.  Michael is the king of the mismatched, overly layered to perfection look.  No one else can put patterns and textures together the way he does.  The overall feel of the Boston collection was definitely sporty with a quirky/preppy edge.  The space was completely black and white with psychedelic patterns and prints on the walls and floors.  The drinks were fantastic, each with a different name that went along with the collection ie The Boxer and The Preppy.  

His collection is very heavily influenced by menswear.  His girls have a very androgynous look to them and his guys always have a rugged "wilderness man" feel.  I am really excited for those Tartan pants I must say!..and of course... the wallet chain!

Bravo Michael! Bravo!

For even more photos visit The Life of a Paperdoll!

ATTN: PREPSTERS

I personally love it when guys wear bracelets.
It's a cool way to show your personal style without trying too hard.
Now this post isn't for my usual target hipster audience..  this is targeting all you prepsters out there!  Prepsters and guys that can carry that classic all-American look.

I found this image on Pinterest, which led me to this website kieljamespatrick.com.
Check it out.  Some of the pieces are pretty sweet and the prices aren't bad either!
They are really preppy.. but I don't mind it.  It's that "Americana" classic sportswear feel.
And I love myself an anchor in any ensemble.

They offer a bunch of men's accessories including bow ties, ties, bracelets and belts!

KILL EM' WITH KINDNESS

And I'm not talking about being passive aggressive.

I bring you Johnny Cupcakes' new Cut and Sew line... 

Kill Em' With Kindness!

What makes this line so special is, just like Johnny's t-shirts, these button downs and pullovers have the presence of the designer's hand.  Each of these pieces were handled, approved and hand numbered by the designer.  That's not something you find everyday.... or at all.  

They would make pretty sweet gifts for the holidays as well!

The fleece pullovers are my favorite. 

For more information go to johnnycupcakes.com.

For the complete digital look book go to johnnycupcakes.com/kindness.

All images: Photographed by Mike Dravis