I Like Men in Fine & Dandy

Earlier this week, our friends at Fine and Dandy celebrated their one year anniversary and released their 2009 lookbook. Congratulations, boys! We're so proud of you!
In a previous post, I've mentioned how I like it when boys suit up because it gives them an aura of confidence. The same applies to bow ties and other men's accessories. It's fun, cute and often hot.

Here are a few of my favorite fall looks from Fine and Dandy. The use of colors, patterns, and textures - perfection! I especially love the last shot. Wardrobe lust! I want that in my closet now.


The lookbook was shot by photographer Patrick Roxas. You can (and should) view the rest here. It's sharp and absolutely fantastic.

Trends: Staying Power Bows

DVF Resort 2010

Remember back in January how I said Bows were here to stay? I just got confirmation via DVF's Resort 2010 collection. She showed bows mostly in Black and White Satin, but also color blocked, polka dotted and patterned. These bows look the perkiest and biggest of all! Who's do you like best?

Luella Spring 2009, Sportmax Fall 2008

Trend: Take a Bow

Perhaps another Gossip Girl inspired fashion moment? Bows are nothing new, but they have been coming back to runways since Fall 2008 on both the Sportmax and Luella Runways. From oversize to tiny, stylized to soft/floppy bows look like they're here to stay. Satins, grosgrain, velvets and patent are the major materials. This look could be altered for different women: feminine and sweet like at Luella; prim and proper at Chanel; or dangerous and sexy at Christian Lacroix.

Looks for Luella Spring 2009. Notice floppy bows on hair accessories as well as apparel.

At Chloé Spring 2009, bows were both large and dramatic or small and perky.

At Chanel Spring 2009, A soft bow was used at the neck while more structured bows were used for shoes.

Christian Lacroix Spring 2009 used bows alongside contrasting materials and textures for shoes and body. I love the juxtaposition of the metal ankle chain with the plushness of multiple velvet bows.