CHAD @THE MODEFABRIEK, AMSTERDAM

Yesterday I spent a few hours @ The Modefabriek, I started with a nice cup of coffee served by Deco. Found a some nice 5 pockets by Atelier Noterman a Belgium brand with it's roots way back in the 40s of the last century. Goodies from New Balance form the Us, Uk and Far East collection. Sebago not just for the boat but also for the street as from ss 2013 in a beautiful Horween leather quality. Mason's showed their "Backlight" collection of painted shorts, jackets and T-shirts, but also a great scala of colors in pants and shirts. My favorite area was Blueprint with labels like Lee & Lee 101, Filson, Blue Blood, Nudie, Wolverine, Brass Midori, Dickies etc etc. 

MUSEUM SS 2013 COLLECTION

The very first time I got in contact with Museum, was @ the Premium Fashion Fair a few weeks ago. I met the guys from Museum and they were so nice to sent me some samples of the SS 2013 collection. And today I had the pleasure of shooting the products. My favorite is the camouflage coat, made from Multicam fabric used in military circles for it's perfect camouflage performance. The collection of Museum is based on 3 themes, the first is called Antarctica, the second theme is called Fiumi e Foreste (Rivers and Forests) this theme is inspired by American workwear reinterpreted in an urban/functional key. Like the "Work jkt" in Chambray with yellow details. Ground field is the third theme and the most military of the three, inspired by the Marines. For the very first time Museum offers also a range of chino's. I like the orange details on them. Wish it was already summer 2013.......

GANT AMERICAN STYLE F/W 2012

Gant revealed their looks for Fall/Winter on their site, and as you can see it will be a preppy winter, nice sports coats combined with colorful chino's or a "go to hell pants" with dogs on it. Lots of rugby shirts or as Gant calls them Ruggers. Oh and eh......don't forget do wear your down vest as a layer over your blazer!

EH OH BAJA

This summer it's all about patterns, like Hawaii print, ikat, navajo, camouflage and the Baja stripe. This belt is the ultimate accessories to express yourself. Handwoven in Guatemala and sold via Hickoree's Hard Goods. 

MUSEUM LOOKBOOK FW 2012

Museum, just released their Fall/Winter Lookbook F/W 2012. Enjoy!!

IS IT A TREND?

Tommy Ton pictured the beaded necklace during the recent fashion weeks in Europe, is this a trend wearing a beaded necklace, after wearing beaded bracelets?