Stuff I Wore - Floral Print

Check out the detail print in the pocket. Also, love my polka dots belt!

Look closely - see the pink logo?

Check out my very first floral print shirt, it's by Sur Club 1976! What do you guys think? I really like it! Thank you to Stark Street Clothing for sending this over - I greatly appreciated! I'm a big fan of prints. It just helps make your outfit more fun and interesting! If you're like me, who loves and not afraid to include prints into your look, you must go check out Stark Street Clothing! 

I blogged about them before, you can check out the post here. You should also visit their online store too and see all the great prints they have to offer. Stark Street Clothing is a men's clothing store based in San Francisco. They provide fun, fashionable clothes for guys at reasonable prices - I like! 

Top - Sur Club 1976, available at Stark Street Clothing

Pants - LRG from Sporting Life

Sneakers - Maison Martin Margiela Converse

Belt - Joe Fresh

Bracelet - Old Navy

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

Thank you to my sister for taking these great pics for me.

Stuff I Wore - Black & Margiela's White

I decided to do a black & white themed outfit this one summer day. Well, not just any white, it was more of a Margiela's white! I love collaborations, and here you'll find not just one but two collaboration with French fashion house, Maison Martin Margiela! The top with H&M and the sneakers for Converse. Both feature's the label's signature white-painted style. I just love the look! I'm also really loving my Margiela Converse. I can't stop wearing them - read more about then here. By the way, FYI, the paint is cracking beautifully : )

Top - Maison Martin Margiela with H&M

Shorts - Gap

Sneakers - Maison Martin Margiela Converse

Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

Converse & Maison Martin Margiela's Second Collaboration!

Converse launches it's second sneaker collaboration with French fashion house, Maison Martin Margiela. The newest First String collection extends the original evolving white overprint concept with the Converse All Star Chuck '70 and Converse Jack Purcell sneakers in ultra-soft premium leather. The buttery leather transforms the sneakers' interior and exterior for luxury and comfort, while the collaboration's pure white hand-painted upper emphasizes the simple beauty and silouhette of the iconic footwear.

"We're pleased to offer a new expression of such a great collaboration between Converse and the Maison," says Maison Martin Margiela. "The story of two like-minded brands continues with the evolution of the sneaker collection where personal expression is at the forefront, revealing the expression of vibrant colours shining through an incognito white coat that ages with time."

The more the sneakers are worn, the more the overpaint loosens it's hold, elegantly cracking to reveal the hidden, bold colour. Original heritage colourways from Converse archives are slowly revealed through four distinct styles: Amber Glow and True Navy with the Converse All Star Chuck '70 and Azure Blue and Biking Red with the Converse Jack Purcell.  The sneaker also features the discreet yet distinguishable Maison Martin Margiela logo on the tongue, and both silhouettes are accented with painted and non painted lace options.

Converse First String is a limited edition collection that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and collaboration at the highest level. The collection was available globally on Friday May 23rd and are available at SSENSE.com, Livestock and Haven & will retail for $250.00 CAD.

I was very lucky and greatful that a pair was sent to me. I got the Converse Jack Purcell - and it looks like, through the paint cracking, it's the Azure Blue! They're so cool looking - like a piece of art! I was so excited I did a mini photo shoot with them : ) Photos are below. I can't wait to show them off! Stay tuned and see how I'll wear them!

Latest Converse Collaborations

Check out the latest Converse collaborations - what do you guys think of them?

There's the Hudson's Bay Company (Canada's premium retailer) Jack Purcell sneaker collection. Designed in the heritage of the iconic Hudson's Bay multi-stripe blanket and signature colours. The actual woolen blanket is used in these one of a kind styles!

Another very cool collaboration is with avant-garde French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela. The collection features Chuck Taylor All Star and the Jack Purcell sneakers, each completely hand-painted in Maison Martin Margiela's iconic white paint.

They naturally crack and shed their outer coat of paint to reveal the original colours beneath. The more the sneakers are worn, the more their personality and colour is revealed. "The Maison has always been obsessed with white; it is used as a layer to give an incognito feeling. A sort of poetry, with the passage of time, the shoe asserts itself," says Maison Martin Margiela.

Interesting..... : )

Maison Martin Margiela X Casio G-Shock Watch

I love G-Shock watches and this one just look sooooo cool! Maybe because it's a rare collaboration with the avant-garde fashion house Maison Martin Margiela. Based on the Casio G-Shock GA-300 model, it features a silver-grey minimalist casing - similar to Margiela's overall design sensibility. The watch includes a removable mirrored silver leather band along with a polished silver casing/bracelet.

Limited to only 3000 units worldwide, this collaboration was also part of celebrating G-Shock's 30th anniversary. Check out this highly stylistic video that was made in part of the release. You guys like?
I wonder how much it goes for?

Maison Martin Margiela for H&M count down

Only a few more days till the launch of the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Collection - who's excited!! Available Thursday November 15 @8am.

The more I read more about Maison Martin Margiela, the more of a fan I am becoming.

A little background info: MMM is a french fashion house which as always followed its own path, often outside the conventional fashion framework.
They constantly questioning the norms of fashion and presenting its pieces through the technique of deconstruction and transformation, their collections reinvent volumes, modify shapes, change the original use and movement of garments and derail classic notions of fashion.

The collection for H&M consists of apparel and accessories for both men and women. A very neat thing - each piece is specifically labeled with a unique tag indicating the season from which its originated, spanning 23 years since the Maison's funding. (noted in their logo above)

For all the info of the collection including prices, looks and how to shop, check out H&M website here.

Some of the pieces I am hoping to get/on my wishlist:

Both this and the bottom tops are regular long sleeves but printed
to appear like a sweater and a button down shirt - neat!!

Check out some of the very cool/interesting accessories:

Brecelet

Handbag-with a handle made from a pair of glove

Handbag

Upsidedown handbag - that's right, made to wear upside down!

Candy wrapper clutch



Lastly, here are some ads for the collection:

Maison Martin Margiela at H&M

Very exciting news!! The next collaboration collection with H&M will be French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela. BTW, I'm liking the look of the promotional stuff - ie. image above and the 2 sneak peek videos below.

Maison Martin Margiela is a French fashion house created in 1988 that has always followed its own path, toying with fashion norms and using deconstruction and transformation to create new staples. The further you step away from the conventional fashion framework, the closer you come to understanding what the brand is all about.

There will be offering of clothes and accessories for both men and women. I can't wait to see more! Mark the date - November 15th!

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