Arrive in Couture

Couture on wheels. Who else but the French to do it with such nominal finesse?

Citroen, the quirky french car maker is at it again.

They have aimed their designer flare guns at MINI. Wanting a piece of the hip and discerning driver-crowd who's out on style over substance.

Of course, there is substance.

Driving-wise, the company has ensured good sporty handling and responsive engines to give the famous-cart like drive of the MINI.

But to get to the point of the DS3, is to discuss the hundreds of thousands of options and combinations to tick off the list before flipping the cheque book.

Not just the technical specs sheet options, and certainly not just the car's body piant job, but also the roof color, the graphics on the roof and everywhere else , the interior fittings, the upholstery, the wing mirrors, the wheels and even the hub caps!

And virtually anything else one could possibly want to make their expensive ride trully their own.

This side of a bespoke Rolls Royce or Bentley, only the Fiat 500 being the other car that is priviledged enough to step out in such distinct style only the owner will gladly call his or her own.

Brilliant.

Q

Biker Girl

The Biker outfit.


Thanks to Miss Perfection , Beyonce, whose recent stab at bringing the fusion of fashion and music to the fore, since Gwen Stefani , Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Lady Ga Ga, has brought back in the spot light, the iconic couture outfit by Thierry Mugler.

Yes, She is Sasha. And, she is fierce.

Q

Put A Ring On it

I was listening to Beyonce's new single 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)', and in the midst of imagining her gyrating in front of me, I just kinda realised that quite a few (ok, a LOT) of my cousies and close friends have all tied the knot this very year.

In fact ,as I'm typing this, one gal pal is getting hitched and I'm due to attend her wedding reception in a couple of hours time.

The ST just had this article coincidentally, today, about couples rushing to tie the knot to coincide with the holiday season and there seems a genuine attempt to out-do each other in the grandeur stakes.

Who has the biggest carat diamond ring? Who's wedding gown is most crowd-wowing and expensive? Who's wedding ball is the most extravagant? Who's entrance is the most fair-tale worthy awe-inspiring?

Indeed, who can put up the flashest and most spellbounding show of love and (love for) money.

Weddings these days, it's hardly about the love any more. Really.

It's about the most beautiful bride. The Prince Charming, his bride and her Cinderella-moment.

If you can afford it, only Haute Couture will do.












Q.... Divorce rates are up. So Fu*ck it, its all about the dress.

Le Couturier pour Homme

Jewel tones and Vibrant hues. Luxurious textures. Crisp details. Clean cuts. Flattering fit. Unique perspectives. Immaculate finish.

The type of impeccable workmanship only found in expensive men's tailored suits.

But not any ho-hum men's tailor.

Only from the world renowned suit maker-maestro himself, Ozwald Boateng.

Welcome to the Fine and dandy.



Mr Boateng wearing his own creations (bottom)





Born in London in the late 1960’s, Ozwald Boateng became the first tailor to stage a catwalk show in Paris.

Boateng, who sees himself as both a tailor and a designer, coined the term 'bespoke couturier'.

He rewrote established perceptions of the row by redefining the cut of the traditional suit and fusing those expert cutting skills with colour to enhance the experience for the wearer.

This more contemporary approach to menswear design has helped to forge a new appreciation for Savile Row and draw in a younger demographic.

Boateng's love of texture in the materials he uses offers an understated form of uniqueness and elegance in an essentially classical tailoring scene. ~wiki-ed.

A beautifully tailored suit is the man's version of the haute couture

And who else to go to but Ozwald Boateng himself.


Become the Gentleman that you (could be).


Q ....... $$$ yes, that is if you can afford him ^^