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Dress As Someone Famous They Said

So I decided to come as an accountant... 

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Don't be shy in the locker room. They are all thinking the same thing.

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See photos from my Hong Kong 2012 Holiday.

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Elements of Ivy

Ignorant boy, beautiful girl.

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Never Hide Things When You're Angry

- January 1st, 2011

Wanda Beach, Cronulla

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Theme From A Summer Place

  sometimes a belt just isn't necessary, especially in the summer.

remember, a good tailor is as important as your doctor or dentist!

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Do You Like It When You Leave Your House?

"You always hurt the one you love"

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Darling Girl (1957)

When I decided to change this picture from colour into black and white I had no idea of what the consequences would be- in this case it happened to be good ones! Old school suaveness, depicting various styles and cultures from the past.

1. Shirt by Uniqlo, 2. Scarf by SABA, 3. Coat by Lane Crawford, 4. Pocket square by Chorley's

My outfit is by no means historically accurate, however I believe that the cravat, overcoat, pocket square and brushed back hair gave me a 1950s Hong Kong flavour, I started to think jazz clubs and Chinese Swing dancing in America- like the segment in 'Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story'

(Above: Bruce Lee dancing the cha cha with Diana Chang Chung-wen, 1964)

My other inspiration was Fred Astaire..

(Below: Fred Astaire, 1940. Included because of the use of the 'Astaire' folding of the pocket square seen on my overcoat)

Paired Up: The Classic Polo & Knit Tie

Ever wonder what your Polo would look like worn with a tie? well here it is! I wanted to make this an easy transition which meant matching the fabric and textures, hence the knit tie! This is a combination that doesn't look over the top, but it's updated, preppy chic! However, bringing this sort of innovation to the office may not be welcomed with open arms! Instead this look is best left for a day of afternoon drinks in the city, a more transitional period of the day where you want to look relaxed and effortless yet maintain a certain degree of professionality.

Sydney Tropfest 2010

These Ralph Lauren shorts of mine purchased around the end of 2009 have served me well all summer! They're definitely one of a kind shorts which means I wear them all the time- so here they are shot by a new camera of mine!

Tropfest on Sunday night proved to be more about eating, drinking and enjoying the company of great friends! On the left you will see me photographed wearing some pastel colours as a way to pay tribute to a wonderful Summer that is slowly drawing to an end! Nothing too complicated just a baby pink and white check shirt with a pair of light blue cotton/hemp shorts from SABA- Sometimes I get told that I will only be able to wear such colours while I am still young- to be honest, I hope I never give this style up, nor the colours that come with it!

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Inspired In Hong Kong

Where: Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong
Wearing: Ralph Lauren Bow Tie, H&M Shirt, SABA denim, Aquilla Loafers
Inspiration: Preppy, Gentleman & Dandy. Coming to a Hong Kong winter from a Australian summer really made in the mood for some warmer colours! Looking at the photo now, it's true what they say about the Bow Tie: it always draws attention, gets people to smile- it's just so vibrant and stylish!

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Hong Kong This Coming Week!

Am I excited? Very, has watching 'Up In The Air' made flying all the more easy for me? NO!

I'll have to be in at Sydney International Airport in a few hours, but not without one last Male Umbrella post!- Just reflecting on the past week I thought at the end of the post i'd share a picture from last weekends celebrations! It was for my mate's (Patrick) 21st! (What am I wearing you might ask?: Arthur Galan Shirt, SABA Black Skinny, SABA pants, Aquilla Shoes)

What am I packing for Hong Kong? Temperatures are about 14-19 degrees celsius, so I have packed a few shirts that are nice on, and even better in case things get messy, as well as a few basic v-neck sweaters for layering! Have packed a pair of rubber sole slip on loafers for a more dressy look and top this off with a light scarf and a electric blue cardigan, and I'm ready to go off to HK in search of anything TOM FORD, ZARA, H&M and RALPH LAUREN. Hopefully i'll buy sensibly whilst taking in the culture of the beautiful Country my parents used to call home!

(N.B. the photo below is of Monique and myself in Sydney's infamous Kings Cross. Enjoy!)

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On a final note, to really get me in the mood (to travel and shop) I have to thank Joanna and Rowena for taking the time to take a picture and send me the photo of the D&G window display they came across during a recent trip to Taiwan. Good choice ladies! (N.B. Such a glamourous display, the bow ties speak for themselves whilst the updated smoking jacket and the shawl like slim lapelle is breath taking! I just realised how much of D&G I see in Tom Ford's collection- makes me think who is influencing who? )

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Meeting The Sartorialist At His Book Signing In Sydney 2009

Here you have it: The Male Umbrella meets The Sartorialist!

What an experience! Had a awesome chat with Scott, mainly about my cravat and his pocket square, which is exactly how it should have been!

The book signing was from 6-9, I arrived a little before 6 and watched the lines grow and grow all the way down the block in Paddington. On the way out the sky was dark as there was a storm brewing, the final shot below is a sneaky shot I took from my car driving off with my freshly signed book and the memory of meeting Scott Schuman!

The Male Umbrella Likes To Play @ Ivy Pool Club (Sydney)

The Colour Red- rich, can represent lust or passion, but when it comes to clothes, perhaps it's just a way of using colour to brighten up an outfit.

SABA Check Suit Jacket- A little bit dandy, a little bit english prep, oh fuck it! don't over think it and just throw it all together!

Paul Smith Black Tie- With the mindset of "everyone will be wearing black skinny ties", I decided for the more appropriate and much more bolder choice, manipulating the difference in colours and patterns.

Topman Grey Trousers- Cuts a great shape and compliments the jacket

The Winery

Without having to result to Amazon, I am to pleased to say Australia has finally recieved Scott Schuman's book! With inspiration never far away in paperback form- I thought for this post I'd include a few photos from October's long weekend- the photo below is actually supposed to complement my previous post; "Knot The Man I Though You Were". Cheers to my mate for the photos!