Never Hide Things When You're Angry

- January 1st, 2011

Wanda Beach, Cronulla

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Luhk Sīk

Hong Kong 2010. Times Square. Massimo Dutti

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Hong Kong Continued

More photos from January 2010.

1. Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. Wearing wool blazer by Lane Crawford, 5 Preview T-shirt, Cords by Beauty & Youth.














2. Bank Of China Building, Hong Kong.





3. Lunch at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon.


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Tokyo 2008 + Tokyo 2009

Inspired by The Sartorialist's current book signing in Japan, I've decided to pull out some photos of my trip to Tokyo in both 2008 and 2009.

What an experience it was! To be honest, thinking back, my first trip in August 2008 definitely shaped and contributed a lot to the way in which I choose to experience men's style today, I will never forget seeing the combination of young men in Comme Des Garcons, Nike hi-top sneakers up against dapper businessmen styled in Tom Ford, Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren!

Shall We Dance?

Tucked underneath my hotel were two stores on different levels that catered for gentlemen who needed an outfit for anything from ballroom dancing to formals. There were a lot of patent leather two toned shoes, red satin bow ties and white ruffled shirts to cater for those special occasions. The store was immaculate and I had a great sense of deja vu as the window display was very similar to the D&G one I bloged about in my 'Hong Kong This Coming Week' post.

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Off The Streets: Hong Kong

This man was spotted during my Yum Cha breakfast! I think the way he carries himself shows a lot of masculinity as well as being happy and comfortable in his own skin!

The real highlight of the photo is indeed his white socks! Now even I remember during high school: teachers outlawed the mixing of white socks with our traditional school uniform- which in turn, has made it so that even when I did start getting into men's style, white socks with suiting was made to appear as if it was the biggest mistake a man could make! So then, why not break down all these pre-concieved notions of what is and what is not accpetable in terms of style, after all isn't style all about being individualised, innovative and inspiring? Fair to say I am indeed thinking too deeply into this, this man most likely wears his white socks because it is comfortable (thicker, longer lasting for long working hours) and because he thinks no one will ever see behind his desk..... (oh how he was wrong!). At the end of the day I love his effortless nature, perfect example of how daggy Hong Kong businessmen are now some of the most stylish men i've seen!

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