Street Style Inspo: Milan Fashion Week

The Street Style of Milan Men’s Fashion Week has delivered some of my favourite looks this year, and has continually being raising the game. 

Simplicity reigns supreme, with shades of navy, camel & khaki dominating the sidewalks in sleek splendour. 

Take a peek at some of my personal picks thus far.

Orphanage Emporium Gourmet Food & Cocktail Soiree

If you're a Cape Town native, then you should be familiar with one of the city's hippest kid's on the Bree Street block - Orphanage Cocktail Emporium. This delightful hot spot is one of my favourite's, and for obvious reasons - potent creations, elixirs and artisan cocktails are rife, while foodies are catered for in equal pleasure.

Orphanage recently celebrated the delectable launch of Johann`s Dining Room, which gave guests the opportunity to sample their delicious new menu. Flutes of Champagne G.H.MUMM seemed to be the unofficial greeting, which certainly went down a treat with yours truly. 



Marina Nestel of The Little Black Book, took every opportunity to make sure that glasses were never empty, palettes were always satisfied and that a late-night jig was definitely to be expected. 

The attraction may have been the promise of a tipple, but the food was definitely the unintentional winner for me. Tantalizing canapés flowed throughout the night, with my new personal favorite Pizzetta Zucchini with Avocado, Peas & Ricotta topped with a Basil & Grape Chutney. 

If you're looking for something meatier, the Charcoal Grilled Spicy Chicken Skewers seemed to be rather well received, as were the Panga Fritters with Spicy Mayonnaise, all prepared by the very first ‘Orphan Chef’, Johann Breedt. 

The crowd was entertained by the internationally famous Drag Queen Mistress Priscilla Cocktail, the latest resident for the summer season, who will be preforming every evening during dinner at The Orphanage. 

For more info and bookings contact Orphanage on 021 424 2004 or visit http://www.theorphanage.co.za

Justin Bieber For Calvin Klein

Initially I thought the headlines were a really bad joke, followed by the horrific realisation that Justin Bieber really is the new face of Calvin Klein. And, then I went to bed to soothe my soul. 

Upon a second evaluation, I began to notice the cracks in my judgement. Sure, Biebs is no Marky Mark, and seems to have the appearance of a deer caught in headlights, but he's also a lucrative buy for the tighty whitey crew. 

He's renowned for unashamedly wearing ridiculously low-hanging pants, which is probably what makes him the perfect fit for Calvin Klein. The man-child even voluntarily dropped his pants at the Fashion Rocks event in October - classy little act.

Justin appears shirtless in the adverts, with his briefs on full display, while posing with one of my personal faves - Dutch model Lara Stone. 

Ann Street Studio Perfects the Cinemagraph

Creative team Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg have transformed their blogging and photography expertise with their series of "cinemagraphs". The cinemagraph is essentially the mesmerizing consummation of their very different minds. Burg experimented with isolating the motion of an animated GIF file, while Beck wanted her audience to relive her experiences in their entirety. The two have breathed a new air of energy into the cinemagraph technique, by creating a whole new style of art for digital ads.

A pre-requisite to carving a career in the creative industry is having the balls to transform traditional thinking patterns, putting your unique spin on them, and then bending it into something unashamedly unfamiliar again. Imagine capturing the beauty of motion through a time-based approach, while continuously engaging your audience in the fixed nature of integrated timelessness? Obsessed.

“In the Mad Men era, if you wanted to be an ad man, you’d go to the bars where the ad men drink. As far as blogging or Instagram or Twitter… I wanted to keep going with my career in the fashion industry, so I just joined all the platforms that they were on. That’s like the watering hole. The modern, digital watering hole.” - Creators of Ann Street Studio

Mens Fashion Turns It Up.

Its no secret that I'm completely infatuated with menswear. Its practically a one-sided lust affair, in which I politely stare, and indulge in an unrequited liaison. 

Menswear trends always take on a life of their own for me. They quietly unfold, to reveal the changing attitudes and lifestyles of our favourite boys out there, and never quite shout. 

Menswear says heaps about a man - who he is, where he's going, how he perceives himself in the world and who he wants to be. In essence, I'm always left wanting a little more. 

Take a look at a visual snapshot of my favourite mens trends right now.