Meet Mr Joe Jonas

Courtesy of Mr Porter

I never would have thought Mr Porter would choose Joe Jonas to be a part of their 'Journal' series. I guess it's that unexpected factor that makes it work. Joe is probably the most fashion savvy of the Jonas' and even though his casual style tends to be a little too flashy LA for my taste he does mostly look quite slick on the red carpet.
The shoot, shot by Angelo Pennetta, follows Mr Porter simple elegant aesthetic and the and styling, by Dan May, is spot-on! I love the Gucci pea coat with the YSL turtle neck underneath and the Burberry velvet blazer with a plain A.P.C. tee.
I was a big fan of Mr Porter (and customer) until now but this story has started to also turn it into a reference point of coolness.

Pink chinos and espadrilles for Milano

As much as I wanted to wear some well thought-out looks during my weekend in Milan I had to sort of improvise once I got there due to the heat. Yes, I knew that it wouldn't be as miserable as in London but you'll agree with me in that packing for hot weather is not as efficient when you're not feeling the temperatures in situ.
So on Saturday for the Burberry show I wore my favourite +J beige blazer because it's very light and a good fit, together with my Uniqlo white Oxford shirt. I paired them with a pair of pale pink Acne chinos I've had for a while and my brand new brick red Zara lace-up espadrilles. I accessorised with my favourite leopard YSL belt and a navy polka dot green pocket square from a shop in Madrid.

[Iñaki C.]

Kylie wants to be Frank

I never thought I would ever make a post in which Kylie Minogue and I were wearing the same bag. It even feels a little wrong to write it. I jest, of course. But only partly. It is true that Kylie has been spotted carrying the same YSL tote bag I bought a few years ago. And she must've bought hers around the same time because the French house never did the exact same design after that season. In any case, I was seen with the bag before Kylie and it's from the menswear line so I win. Not at what but I do.

[Pictures: Iñaki C., Zimbio.com]

My first (proper) LFW

Firstly, let me apologise for my long absence. In my defence I have to say I haven't had much time to blog as I was only in London for a few days after I came back from Madrid and then I went for a week-trip around Tuscany with my best mate. And upon return from my Italian getaway I immersed myself in London Fashion Week. I have been incredibly late in applying for the menswear shows but I'll do my best to report about them whether I go to the show or not. In the meantime, I'll leave you with my first three ensembles so you can let me know what you think.

Day 1: Zara jersey blazer, Uniqlo checked blazer, Zara cargo tapered trousers, COS desert boots, YSL canvas bag, Way Farers.

Day 2: Zara jersey blazer, H&M shirt, Adolfo Domínguez tie, Uniqlo trousers, Massimo Dutti desert boots, Louis Vuitton folder, Way Farers.

Day 3: Folk shirt, Adolfo Domínguez parka, YSL leopard belt, Acne jeans, CH Carolina Herrera suede loafers, Louis Vuitton folder, Tom Ford sunglasses.

PS. How much do I actually look like my Mad Men avatar?!

[Pictures: Iñaki C.]

Advert perfection

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Clever adds to the summer wardrobe

Every August I'm faced with the same dilemma of whether to buy summer items for sale or save my money to start gearing up for the autumn. Having a look at the designer clothes on sale there seem to be a bunch of things that aren't necessarily seasonal and that we can wear now but also into next season. Jumpers and long-sleeved shirts are obvious choices but things like suits or blazers might seem trickier. A blazer works amazingly over a t-shirt with rolled-up sleeves but they can also be winter jackets over a jumper. A suit with shorts is a very clever choice as you can wear both pieces together or separately and still use the jacket in the winter. Suede accessories are also useful picks because they look chic in the summer and cozy in the winter. Do remember to buy season-less colours, though. And, finally, canvas bags can be worn all year around, so they're worth investing on. I have last year's design of the YSL bag (which looks better than the new one and explains the ridiculous price of the latter) and I use it to go to class, work, travel and go to the pool.

[Pictures: MatchesFashion.com]