The Duffel Bag for stylish gentleman

Here is Style SA type of bag that are both fool-proof and extremely suitable for any aspiring stylish gentleman

The Duffel Bag/Holdall

If in doubt, this should really be your go-to. It’s the default option because it can perform multiple functions on a daily basis while still retaining an element of style.

It’s ideal for the gym goer who likes to keep their gear close to hand. The perfect companion for the weekenders who exclusively carry-on. And for anyone who tries to live anything resembling an interesting life outside of work, it’s basically your portable wardrobe.

Pick one that is a medium size (i.e. not too small nor too big) and if possible opt for a leather version in brown. Leather is more versatile than canvas, especially when it comes to selecting an all-purpose bag, and will go with most looks you put together:

DAVID TLALE – Mercedes-Benz Cape Town Fashion Week 2012

The Michelle Ludek Collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2012

Cape Town, 23 July 2012: Michelle Ludek known for delivering stylish silhouettes, flowing fabrics and fashion-forward designs, announces the launch of her first accessory spin-off: The Michelle Ludek Shoe Collection.  This celebrated South African’s women’s designer will premiere her new shoe collection with her signature look of wrapping, draping and flowing fabrics.

The Michelle Ludek Shoe Collection will be available by order only and just in time for summer, but was debut at the runway show during Mercedes-Benz Cape Town Fashion Week on the 27 July 2012. Designed by Michelle, these hand-made shoes will be produced by Bennett and co, using only the best finishes and fabrications.

Michelle Ludek explains “I am passionate about shoes and wanted to extend my love for shoes to my consumers. My fashion label is now well-established and has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past four years – Shoe design seemed like a natural progression for me, so I am very excited to launch the line at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week this year.”

That’s not to say that her attention has been taken away from her clothing designs, this year the Michelle Ludek summer collection intriguingly tells two stories, Michelle says “I have tried to find a balance between creativity and reality: while each story is unique there is an uncompromising liaison in each that takes its inspiration from the Art Deco period.”  

Fans can expect tailored pieces, fringing and striped fabrics, reminiscent of the 1920’s while shots of Tangerines, Cobalt Blues and a unique colour, “Celery”, that the designer has created & developed gives the collection a brave, playful and sexy punch.

Impassioned about collaborating with up-coming creative talents, Michelle has challenged Bridgette de Waal who created all the crochet and knitted pieces in the collection and Belinda-Lee Ludek with creating exclusive inspired jewelry pieces to complete this summer collection. Supporting local fashion, Cameo has supplied all hosiery for the show.

The Michelle Ludek summer collection was unveiled to at Mercedes Benz Cape Town Fashion Week on the 27 July 2012 at 17h00. WOZA – WEAR ONLY SOUTH AFRCAN.

MICHELLE LUDEK clothing range is available at The Space stores nationally or you order online by clicking here  or visit here

Cape Town Fashion 2012

Wednesday 25 July:

• 19h00 Rosenwerth
• 19h30 Philosophy
• 21h00 Kluk CGdT

Thursday 26 July:

• 17h00 Leigh Schubert
• 18h00 Habits
• 19h15 Craig Port
• 20h30 Gavin Rajah

Friday 27 July:

• 15h30 Black Coal / Selfi / Strato / August / Non-European
• 17h00 Michelle Ludek / Ruff Tung
• 18h00 Thula Sindi / Ruald Rheeder
• 19h15 Hip Hop
• 20h45 Fabiani
• 22h00 Viyella

Saturday 28 July:

• 14h30 David Tlale
• 16h30 Lalesso
• 17h30 Tart / Adriaan Kuiters
• 19h00 Spero Villioti
• 20h30 Stefania Morland
• 22h00 Dax Martin

Ray-Ban launches limited-edition range for 75th anniversary

BY: Staff Member

For the 75th anniversary of the debut of its Aviator sunglasses, Ray-Ban is launching a limited-edition capsule collection, featuring four of its legendary models. This 18,000-piece collection is accompanied by a special anniversary campaign about men and women who made history by achieving social changes.

Featuring the yellow polarized lenses developed in 1978 to offer an anti-glare effect, this exclusive line will be available in select Ray-Ban international stores and will comprise the Classic Aviator, Classic Aviator with curved temple tips, the Shooter and the Outdoorsman models.

To celebrate this milestone, Ray-Ban has launched a global advertising campaign drawing inspiration from real-life tales of individuals who dared to defy convention. Decade by decade, photographer Mark Seliger has focused on legendary personalities, from pilot Raymond Swalley to homosexual      writer Taylor Mead and musician Norman Blagman.

Vogue T-Shirt

BY: Vogue.com

JONATHAN SAUNDERS has designed the official T-shirt for this year's Fashion's Night Out, with a proportion of the proceeds going towards Refuge - a domestic violence charity. A celebration of what is set to be this year's biggest fashion extravaganza, the covetable item will come in both blue and pink.

"It's such an honour to collaborate with Alexandra Shulman and Vogue on this year's official Fashion's Night Out T-shirt," said Saunders. "The design features one of my signature prints which I hope people are excited to take away from the night. I am so happy to be a part of this global initiative raising much-needed funds for charity, and I look forward to a great night out on September 6

How to Develop Your Style

BY: Staff Member

With so many choices out there, translating self-expression into fashion isn't always easy. Picking out clothing is one thing, but choosing accessories is an entirely separate process that can make or break an outfit. With the right techniques, you can use accessories to develop your personal sense of style.

Look for Inspiration

Browse fashion magazines and websites for inspiration from your favorite celebrities. Use the web to your advantage and search for photos featuring those celebrities in both casual and formal outfits. Don't forget to check out fashion blogs, as they're a great source for styling tips from "real people".

Find Your Trademark Accessory

Make every outfit your own with a trademark fashion piece. It can be anything from your favorite necklace to that adorable knitted beret. And if you like to switch things up? Choose a type of accessory, instead of a single item.

Pick and Choose Trends

While fashion blogs are all about keeping you up-to-date with the hottest trends, this doesn’t mean you have to follow each and every one. Instead, take on the trends that call out to you the most. This is a foolproof way to update your wardrobe without sacrificing your individual taste.

Take Chances

This is the number one rule of fashion. It goes without saying heads won’t turn when someone does something normal. While you don’t have to wear crazy outfits, don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. Try something a little different, whether it’s switching out the dainty bracelet for a wrist full of bangles, or wearing a new combination of accessories. The beauty of fashion is that you can experiment as much -- or as little -- as you want.

Have Fab Style weekend

Free Daily News App: Vogue

BY: vogue.com

BRITISH Vogue is delighted to announce the launch of the Vogue News App. Get the latest fashion news throughout the day, backstage access, insider interviews, and all the most stylish party pictures direct to your mobile from the Vogue team wherever you are in the world.

The new Vogue news app will keep your finger on the pulse of all the fashion action with unique insights and access to the best names and faces of the fashion world via Vogue's live Twitter feed. The sharing functionality also allows you to share your favourite news pieces and reports with friends by email, Facebook and Twitter.

"The Daily News on VOGUE.COM has become one of the strongest elements of the site over the last 15 years, bringing the latest updates and the most inspirational, stylish stories into the limelight throughout the day every day - whether you're interested in the latest on the YSL vs. Louboutin court battle; the best new fashion labels; strongest trends; or just want to know which supermodel is wearing what and where every day, we offer the latest and most trusted fashion news resource. The fact that our readers can now read it on their phones will be a fantastic advantage," said VOGUE.COM editor Dolly Jones.

The Vogue News App is now available to download for free on iPhone and Blackberry from the iTunes store and Blackberry App World. Type "Vogue Daily" into the iTunes search engine to find the app quickly. The app will soon be available for android phones - click back to see the latest updates here.

For further information or support for the Vogue Daily News app, please send a message to here.

Versace Men's Spring/Summer 2012 Full Fashion Show

The Beautiful Photographic Art Space of Jacklyn Adams

 

BY: Anelisa Nokoyo

Jacklyn Adam’s new work is something to behold indeed! I came across it when I was net-surfing this weekend and I have to say, what lovely art. Jacklyn Adams is an international photographer, currently based in Europe, but is from Australia and her work invokes a spirit of artfulness in even the most timid if us. She has a way of capturing images in a way that shows the true beauty of that moment, every moment.

There is something organic and non- commercial about her work and it seems to be bringing so much joy to various bloggers and alternative art-lovers all round. She clearly knows how to work well with any given space, to get a perceptual feel of her work on a personal level, and that enables her to deliver to us her own vision through the camera lens. It is as if her camera were an extension of her own eyes in high-definition. She’s done work for the Ralph Lauren Story for DV, Lola, Axel and Jesper, and her latest work (which is what attracted me to her) with model Annabella Barber for Swedish magazine Plazza Kvina.

Orange Culture

BY Anelisa Nokoyo

This week we’re featuring a little-known designer to our shores but his work speaks for itself so it compelled me to convey it to you or share it. Orange culture is the name of the brand and the designer is Adebayor Oke-Lawal a life-lover from Nigeria. His work is all about the celebration of colour and complexity. For him colour represents this complexity in people which is a burst of energy. Penned as more than just a label, the brand has now become a lifestyle, being endorsed by international media in the form of Vogue UK and local Nigerian stars alike.

In just a matter of a couple of years, the designer has managed to catapult the line into what it is today and that is largely because he has been designing since the age of ten so fashion is his passion so he is merely living out a dream, and it’s a beautiful representation of creativity. From Orange Culture there are three collections out do far, namely, Summer Quirk, which is a line that was initially created for a model search show in Nigeria. After that we find elusive strength and The Heartbroken. The collections are beautiful and their site really delves in deeper to the philosophy behind the designs. You can enjoy more of his collections here

Eye-wear trends 2012

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Watch this space: Victoria Spruce

BY Anelisa Nokoyo

Victoria Spruce

Victoria Spruce is a London based footwear designer with a penchant for unconventional shoe designs and cuts. Her biggest inspiration comes from architectural design and sculpture. With a MA in women’s footwear design at the Royal College of Art and a Hons in footwear design from Cordwainers London College of Fashion, she’s set to take the world of footwear fashion by storm! This 25-year old dynamic artist has immaculate skill and precision when it comes to her cuts, and with her creativity she’s already being compared to Manolo Blahnik. She released a few design samples last year but she hasn’t officially started selling yet, but when she does we’ll definitely be the first to report it! But until then we shall lust over some of her designs and concepts and place orders via here

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THULA SINDI COLLECTION 2012

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FASHION TIP 2012

BY squidoo.com

Let's start out with what's up with fashion color trends...

The big color trend for 2012 spring/summer is mint green... Yes you read right - mint green is the biggest color trend for the up coming season. The racks will be full of fashions that all done up in a soft whimsical version of mint green .

I DON'T CARE IF MY SHOE HURT

BY iFashion.com

For many fashion lovers, it is the Achilles heel of their favourite shoes.

But Christian Louboutin has admitted he does not care whether women feel pain wearing his sought-after heels.

ZARA DOES DURBAN

BY ifashion.co.za

Zara opens second South African store in Durban`s Gateway Mall