Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Bodhi: The canine star as a menswear model!

A dog nicknamed Calvin K-nein has launched his own fashion label for pooches in the US.
Family pet Bodhi has being making waves in the fashion world after donning sharp suits, linen bowties and crisp white shirts for a bizarre range of clothing for pups.
David Jung, 29, and his partner Yena Kim, 27, are both designers and began playing dress up with their canine friend, and his Zoolander-style antics for the camera have been enough to land him his own brand - Menswear Dog.
Their website has gone viral, and Bodhi - a four-year-old Shiba Inu named after Patrick Swayze's character in Point Break - has become a canine star.

                                                BARBECUE
The trick with dressing for a barbecue is to have a couple of light layers. Keep it sharp with a printed shirt that has a collar: It's great for hiding any sort of accidental sauce spills or potato salad accidents (especially if you jump to steal them from the table!). A tighter, more subdued pattern is much better than a larger graphic option (big bold prints on collared shirts make us think of dads).

Pro tip: Bring a simple, all-weather hooded jacket in case of inclement weather. That way, when the temperature dips you — or your date — can be kept toasty. A solid bold color, offsets (instead of clashes with) your tee.
From top to bottom: Barton Perreira, Hakan, $480.00, Barneys New York; 7 For All Mankind, Anorak Jacket In Passion Red, $149.00, 7 For All Mankind; 7 For All Mankind, Button Up Floral Shirt in Dark Tobacco, $158.00, 7 For All Mankind.

SUMMER WEDDING


A light cotton blazer is the trick (seersucker is another option, but the material either works for a dude, or it doesn't. There is no middle ground.), and a brighter but not overpowering color is prime. A slim-fit blazer in bright blue can later be worn to work or out, and while we dug the bow tie for Bodhi (because ZOMG it is very cute), a simple black tie may be less stylized.
From top to bottom: Men In Cities Black Bow Tie, $40.00, Men In Cities; HE by Mango Bergen Shirt, $69.99, available at Mango; Bar III Cobalt Blazer Slim Fit, $350.00, Macy's.

BEACH DAY
From top to bottom: Shwood, Candy Select/East India Rosewood Quilted Maple/Grey Polarized Lens, $275.00,Shwood; Hurley, Island S/S Woven shirt, $49.99, Hurley; Necklace, Stylist's own.

OFFICE
Nowhere is the plight of the man during the summer more pronounced than his struggle to dress himself for work. It's nigh impossible; shorts are tricky, and socks are restrictive. The best bet is to find a lightweight cotton button-up you are comfortable with and either go for short sleeves, or roll up the cuffs. A summer must: Make sure that your more casual cottons are pressed. No one wants to see your wrinkly wear.
The place for experimentation in the office is at the neck. Loosen up your tie game and play around with some patterns. Paisley, checks, and even more silly graphics are totally acceptable, and brighter colors are seasonal, as well!
From top to bottom: Barton Perreira, Lawford in Black, $395.00, Barneys New York; Uniqlo, Chambray Long Sleeve Shirt, $19.90, Uniqlo; General Knot & Co., Vintage Navy English Rose Necktie, $98.00, General Knot & Co.

DATE NIGHT
 Showing up to a date wearing cut-offs and a band T-shirt is definitely okay...if you are a cut-offs and band T-shirt type of guy. But if you are trying to make a good first impression while simultaneously hoping to stay cool (literally and figuratively), a smart shirt and a good pair of slacks is absolutely unflappable.

From top to bottom: Publish, Seely Paisley 5-Panel Hat, $46.00, Urban Outfitters; Uniqlo, Men's Print Long Sleeve Shirt, $29.90, Uniqlo; General Knot & Co., Deadstock Barber Stripe Skinny, $98.00, General Knot & Co.

Sunday, 27 March 2016

Styling For People And Pets



With brands like Bark Jacobs, Chewy Vuitton and Manolo Barknik on the market, it's clear pet fashion is taking a bite out of luxury labels. Everything from bridal gowns to bathrobes are made to fit four legs these days, and why not? Everyone deserves luxury! 

I am Sabreen Arora, 21+, upcoming fashion stylist from Delhi. This is my pet, Leo. He is a toy pomeranian, who has been inspiring me since 24th November, 2011, the day he was born. Our daily routine is quite similar, which includes morning walks, parlour visits, spa appointments, shopping and so on. He is not just my pet, he is the most important member of the whole family.

Almost about to complete my graduation in Fashion Styling and Image Design, I have discovered a lot about myself. From styling people to spaces, I love each and every element of styling. It has been a great journey all this while, but as my final project came up, I got inspired by my pet and that is how it started. 

Living in India, I have not heard of any canine stylist as of now. The pet industry is booming lately, and being a fashion student I decided to encourage this trend. As I started gaining confidence from my mentors, family and friends, I got started with it.