perfect pair

Jacket: Cynthia Steffe. Dress: Jcrew. Scarf: H&M. Shoes: Givenchy. Purse: Coach (last seen here). Sunglasses: Burberry. Nails: Butter London 'Teddy Girl'. Jewelry: Michael Kors, David Yurman, YSL, Gap, BR, Jennifer Zeuner. (last seen here)

from place to place

Trench: Banana Republic. Sweater: Zara. Pants: DVF (similar here). Bag: Chanel. Blazer: Zara. Sunglasses: House of Harlow. Shoes: c/o Steve Madden. Lips: Make Up For Ever Professionals. Jewelry: Gap, BR, Michael Kors, David Yurman, Pomellato.

hello holidays

Shoes: Theysken's Theory. Skirt: ASOS. Top: Jcrew (similar here). Necklace: BR (old). Bag: Chanel. Belt: Robert Rodriguez. Sunglasses: House of Harlow. Nails: Chanel Peridot. Lips: YSL. Jacket: H&M. Headband: c/o Ban.do. Jewelry: David Yurman, Michael Kors, Pomellato, Max&Chloe, YSL, Gap, BR.

Golden Gate

Shirt: Jcrew. Jacket: H&M. Shoes: Pour La Victoire. Bag: Celine. Pants: Jcrew. Necklace: Banana Republic (old). Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Lips: NARS 'Schiap'. Nails: FACE 'Unclear'. Jewelry: David Yurman, Michael Kors, Stella&Dot.

I am thankful for so many things this holiday season- including your incredible support. To those who celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. xo

GQ POOL PARTY

It was a little chilly last night at the Table Bay pool but you wouldn't say so looking at the pictures. Models braved the water while industry folk enjoyed drinks and music poolside. This party officially kicks off the summer party season and with the heat the way it has been I imagine we're in for a good one. Many thanks to GQ.

rock

Skirt: Kaelen via Satine (last seen here). Jacket: Zara. Faux Fur Throw: H&M (old). Purse: Celine. Top: Jcrew. Shoes: Zara. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Necklaces: Max&Chloe, Saks 5th. Jewelry: Gap, BR, Michael Kors, Jcrew. Ring: Jennifer Zeuner c/o. Lips: Make Up Forever Professionals #41. Nails: Face 'unclear'.

PAUL SMITH WINS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FASHION AWARD

Paul Smith will follow the likes of Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood later this month by being awarded British fashion's highest honour. The Outstanding Achievement to Fashion was awarded to him by the British Fashion Council. Read the accompanying article here from The Telegraph for more information.
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COLOUR ME 'APPY - PANTONE IPHONE 4 CASE GIVE-AWAY

I have a variety of coloured cases for my Blackberry because, like my clothing, I need a constant change. Case Scenario is a Monaco based company who has the same plan for you and your iPhone 4, your laptop and even your iPad. Designed to look like the famous Pantone colour swatches, these iPhone 4 cases come in a variety of colours to suit your mood. Even better is every season the colours are updated to correspond with the latest colour trends in fashion.

The cases are made out of hard, scratch resistant plastic with a glossy finish. The snap-on cases feature a textured side to allow extra grip and don't interfere with flash and camera usage. Available for only R360 each these iPhone 4 covers can be purchased at LOOM in Johannesburg (Shop 22, corner of 4th Ave and 7th street, Parkhurst) Tel. 011-447 4330 and Astoreisgood in Cape Town (Shop 2, Mooi Kloof Centre, 34 Kloof Street, Gardens) Tel. 021 422 2888

To win one of these cases simply follow me on Twitter HERE or Like the Facebook page HERE and email your details to MANOFTHECLOTHBLOG@YAHOO.COM with the subject line "PANTONE iPHONE". Once the cases are gone the competition closes, so don't delay! 

UPDATE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED

IPHONE4 GIVEAWAY

DAVID WEST SUMMER 11 COLLECTION

David West held a media launch of his new Summer capsule collection on Friday. For our sometimes un-kind climate West delivers a sweet relief of soft linen and cotton pieces. There is a distinct ethnic colour palette nod which works for summer and winter.

In addition to colour blocking we see ethnic prints mixed in with short shorts, a nautical inspired stripe and transparent short length linen shirts. West plastered his latest look book not only on the walls but on screen too with a muted interview installation piece by Kope and Figgins.



DAVID WEST SUMMER 2011 from KOPE | FIGGINS on Vimeo.

weekender

Skirt: BCBG. Sweater: Zara (old). Blouse: Unknown. Shoes: Zara. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Belt: Jcrew. Jewelry: David Yurman, Pomellato, Michael Kors, Gap, BR.

The lovely people over at Voila! magazine included a little feature of me in their latest issue. Alongside a fantastic store called Loom (in Parkhurst) which stocks some pretty great menswear including Comme des Garcon. To download the magazine go here.

VOILA! MAGAZINE EDITORIAL FEATURING CAREL PIETER DU PREEZ

Conrad Roselt styles an editorial for local downloadable magazine Voila! featuring Carel Pieter Du Preez from Star models. The shoot consists only of Suzaan Heyns clothing which includes her leather fish-scale vest and draped jacket. The shoot was snapped by Daniels David.

double dot

Sweater: Madewell. Blouse: Equipment (remember it here?). Denim: Current/Elliott (last seen here). Shoes: Jcrew. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Bag: Celine. Jewels: David Yurman, Michael Kors, Jcrew, Gap, BR, YSL. Jacket: Gap (old).

NEW GIPSY FEATURING MATEUS VERDELHO

This is the model to watch. I have loved everything this man has released in his short rise to fame. The tattooed Brazilian was getting work before but now that he has white hair and a beard the work has piled in. Featuring in Posi+tive, Mateus Verdelho is shot by Milan based photographer Cristina Capucci for a spread called New Gipsy. Matteo Greco styles the chap in Boss, Armani and Corneliani among others.

FROM THEFASHIONISTO.COM

WILL TOM FORD DESIGN FOR H&M?

The grapevine has been churning out a new rumor of another great designer joining the massive success of an H&M collaboration. With Versace currently supplying the brand in 300 stores with exotic, flashy and affordable versions of their label it is already on peoples minds about who will be next.

It is starting with a whisper but before long Tom Ford may be the center of a frenzy should he join Hennes & Mauritz AB with a collaboration. The former Gucci creative director is a leader in luxury menswear. So while he would probably do fine without it, those fans who would not be able to afford suiting in one of his few stores, now could, should he decided to join in. H&M's creative adviser Margareta van den Bosch told Business Week that Ford was "a very interesting name" and would certainly not be a bad choice.

If Ford decided to go ahead with this proposed rumor he would be the 8th designer since Lagerfeld in 2004. So what would the 50 year old bring to the table? Certainly a good fitting suit and white shirt combo, but what about his leisure wear? What would you like from a Tom Ford for H&M collaboration? No word from Ford's representatives yet.

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