Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2013

Yes, Fall dressing is in the horizon, but here's one last hurrah for Spring 2013 via Tommy Hilfiger's recent Spring Collection. I hope Pinoy men learn a thing or two here about preppy dressing, combining colors and wearing clothes that fit right. Teehee.

In the Philippines, Tommy Hilfiger is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Newport Mall Resorts World Manila, and Rustan’s Tower Shangri-La Plaza Mall (Childrenswear only).

Pregnancy Style Tip: Men's Shirts (Borrowed from the Boys)

I can't exactly remember where I first heard of Superdry, but it's been in my realm of consciousness for a few years now. I distinctly remember the brand for fusing Japanese and American aesthetics, although it is originally from the UK. 

Anyhoo, I thought of the brand again because I was researching for men's shirts that I can wear while pregnant & nursing. I used to get Dada's hand me downs, but since he cleaned out his closet to make room for new shirts, I can't raid it any more. Besides, he has since transitioned to more tailored shirts and they're just too business-y for my taste now - with french cuffs and stiff collars, and all that jazz.

Now I don't like those Abercrombie type button downs - too rumpled, and Uniqlo Philippines won't be opening until June 2012 (Uniqlo is my #1 source for button down shirts! Love love love, but they don't sell online!) so I am looking for the Superdry variety. Casual, but fitted so it doesn't look like I'm swimming in the shirt. Kinda like these:

So nice no? So ladies, and of course, you gents too, if you're looking for mens designer shirts infusing British tailoring, I think we've got a winner in Superdry! I can so imagine dapper Japanese guys wearing these shirts with denims or khakis and Red Wing boots.

And pregnant ladies pairing these shirts with leggings, boyfriend jeans and flats or oxfords. Pwede!

Superdry also has 43 standalone UK stores, as well as concessions in 48 department stores, including Harrods and Selfridges London. Internationally, Superdry has stores across the USA, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia.

(Photos from Superdry.com & Tommy Ton for GQ)

Band Of Outsiders x Sperry Top-Sider At Secret Fresh

Here's one more great reason to visit Ronac Art Center today, February 4!

Our guys now have the chance to get a taste of the runway action (of the Band of Outsiders variety) courtesy of Sperry Top-Sider. Today, Sperry released a fresh new batch of boat shoes designed by Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders, available exclusively in Manila at Secret Fresh, Ronac Art Center.

But before I show you my picks from the line-up, here are some outfit ideas for da boys straight out of the Band of Outsiders season presentations/runway shows!

From S/S 2010

From S/S 2011

From F/W 2011

From S/S 2012

See, even Scott himself wears Sperrys!

How versatile diba? With these pegs as inspiration, here's the latest Band of Outsiders for Sperry Top-Sider collection that features a variety of classic boat shoe styles featuring suede and wool materials. Check this out, yo!

Pretty cool diba? The Band of Outsiders for Sperry Top-Sider Collection is exclusively available in Secret Fresh at Ronac Art Center, starting NOW na!

As someone who personally wears Sperry Top-Siders, I am telling you, I can vouch for this, the man/men in your life (dad, bro, beau) will thank you if you get a pair or two of these for them! So comfy and goes with everything! Now if only Scott will come out with a Sperry x Boy or Girl by Band of Outsiders line! For the girls flease!

The full Sperry Top-Sider line is available at the Sperry Top-Sider store in Trinoma mall. Sperry Top-Sider is also available in Shoe Salon, HideOut in Greenbelt 5, Complex Lifestyle Stores in Eastwood Mall, Ayala Town Center, Ayala Center Cebu, Rustans and select department stores. 

Visit facebook.com/sperrytopsiderph for constant updates!

plain + simple at Rockwell's Moonlit Bazaar

Easy, that’s always how menswear was supposed to be. Back in the day, closets were stocked with nothing but the basics - think oxford shirts, tailored shorts, chinos, and not much else. Plain, simple, and devilishly handsome; they made for killer combinations every single time. Not much has changed since then, so today, we pay homage to the essentials that have made every man look good decade after decade. Same basic formula, same dashing results. plain + simple, just as menswear was always supposed to be.

So goes the premise of designing couple Bobby Sangalang and AC Irasusta's budding menswear line - fittingly called, plain + simple.

According to Bobby, "The idea behind the whole project is that we wanted to provide guys basic pieces that they can mix and match and look good in no matter what combo they put on."

That being said, check out some pieces as seen in their look book, taken by Your Evil Twin (who happens to take photos the old school way) on the streets of Cubao (I am actually feeling a Band of Outsiders vibe here...)

Their line consists of the classics, pieces like oxford shirts, checkered shirts, tailored shorts, and chinos. And as all stylish men know, the secret is always in the fit. And that my dears, is what plain + simple focused on - getting the right fit for each piece. So don't expect a vast array of colors and prints, it's all about the fit, ok?

If you have a brother, or significant other whom you've been forever trying to convince to get rid of their slouchy cargo shorts and holey t-shirts, just tell them, plainly and simply, "There's plain + simple to your rescue!"

Better yet, don't wait for these guys to step out of their sartorial stupor. Join me as I take the initiative of buying something for my dear brother who I feel needs to get his act together (he's MFO's bro, for cying out loud!). plain + simple will be at Rockwell's Moonlit Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent starting today, December 10 tp December 12 from 12nn to 12mn on each day. 


For more on plain + simple, link to their official Facebook page here!