OAK/ Orthodox/ Julian Red Party

Coach 'Winslow' Boots

Who knew Coach made such lovely pairs of boots. I've been searching for a pair for quite some time. The straps are great, the long zipper pull, the fact that they come up past my calf a bit. I never really made use of my employee discount either, nor have I used it to purchase something nice for myself, so I figured it was about time.

Look who just turned 20...

There's not a drop of teenager left in me. I've pretty much partied every night until today today, so taking it easy is a must (my brain says "no", but my heart says "go"). I appreciate all the love from my friends and family as always, which a perfect birthday is not complete without. All I need now is a Louvré cake from Payard and a little shopping to top it off. And I think I hear those Givenchy shoes calling...

You Belong.

Hercules and Love Affair never cease to amaze me. Nomi is so fierce!

Get caught in the Vortex!

See you ladies this Friday!

To spend or not to spend?

Are my eyes deceiving me? The Corner (Yoox's luxury concept boutique), has these Givenchy shoes for $134. Whereas Zappo's has them priced at $419. That's kind of a big difference in price between the two. Now I wasn't really in the market for a new pair of shoes, but now i'm really really tempted.

[Photo/ Zappos.com]

Been pondering the thought of...

...a new bag.

Surface 2 Air 'Usine' Bag

Longchamp 'Légende' Bag

Dunlin 'Lafayette' Weekender

Marc Marmel 'Herman' Bag

OAKAZINE Issue 02

Come out and celebrate the release of the OAKAZINE Issue 02 at Bowery Electric this Thursday! Don't forget to RSVP, space is limited!

To view the inaugural issue, click here.

Snap Snap...

Last week, Starkweather and I were attacked on Bedford by a photographer for Wunderbloc. Wunderbloc is up-and-coming fashion site which has put together a great list of New York shops and boutiques, some we all know and love, and some we haven't heard of yet. You'll also find a gallery of stylish guys and gals they've meet along the way (which is where you'll find us).

Air Zoo

The 'Air Zoo' is an installation by artist Joshua Allen Harris. The plastic creatures, attached to subway vents, come to life as trains pass underneath and deflated soon after. Cool, no?

I never learned to ride a bicycle.

If I had actually learned to ride a bicycle as a child, and didn't have the traumatic experience of crashing into a fence in the process of learning, i'd probably be riding this beauty:

[Photo/ Chanel.com]

Arriving in August....

What is wrong with me? It's going to be April in a matter of days and i'm already thinking about Fall. The other day, I pre-ordered some AW 08 goodies from Harmon. I had my mind set on owning some Harmon for awhile. Andrew Harmon is such a free spirit and it translates directly into his clothes. It's never just about one idea or a singular theme that drives his collections, it's a whole slew of different influences and trains of thought. It's just the right amount of eccentricity. When I first saw the African mudcloth blazer from AW 07, I first thought, "It's not for me, but it's genius!". The piece i'm most looking foward to is everyone's perennial favorite, the Harmon parka. There's a reason why it keeps coming back every season and doesn't change.


Check out the latest collection here. Harmon is available at BBlessing, OAK, and Blackbird.

New York. Fashion. Spring.

Aside from the Philip Lim sandals i've been dying to wear, Spring has me excited for several other reasons.

The highly-acclaimed Takashi Murakami restrospective (formally at the MOCA), is coming to the Brooklyn Museum on April 5. And what's a Murakami retrospective exhibit without a Louis Vuitton pop-up store?

Spring means another installment of Uniqlo's annual Designer Invitation Project. Last season, the Japanese super-brand tapped Alexandre Plohkov to design a capsule collection for men. This Spring is all about Tim Hamilton and Loden Dager. I'm liking the knits, jackets, and button-downs. Not to mention the unbelievably accessible price points. I can only imagine who'll they'll invite next year. Perhaps Mr. Ervell?


Speaking of Patrik Ervell, his pretty face makes the cover of HE Magazine's Winter/Spring 08 issue. It's nice seeing New York designers get international attention. I mean, the one-day sample sale a few weeks back was a madhouse! I was lucky enough to walk away unscathed with an S/S 08 pleated tuxedo shirt and coordinating scarf. So it's only a sign of good things to come when there's a frenzy over New York menswear.

Imagining Spaces

Goodbye OAK

It was a great 2 months interning at the OAK Showroom, but unfortunately I have to say "See ya" this Friday. The internship offered only a sample of what life is like in the fashion industry, something I definitely want to dabble in a little more. I still have my sights on architecture, but i'll always have fashion on my mind. I'm also very blessed to have had such a kick-ass boss. Zam is already making a few phone calls for me, one of them being to the Barney's buying office. So.... i'm getting there.

Pompadour

Pompadour (n): A man's style of hairdressing in which the hair is combed into a high mound in front.

When i'm not thinking about fashion....

....i'm on a constant search for architecture and form.

How 'bout some Spring?

I'm already a little too excited for it to be Spring as it is, and these sandals are certainly not helping bring it any closer. I just couldn't resist myself at work today. Can't wait for the day when I can walk outside comfortable in just a tee or a tank, jeans, and these gladiator sandals.

[Photo/ Style.com]

My Fall/Winter Bag

I spotted it back in September at the Marc by Marc store on Bleecker (Yes, I am still a victim to the hype that is Marc Jacobs). It's been a hit with the guys though intended as a womens article, according to the shopguy. I gave in a few months later. It must have been the handsome shape and the not so obnoxious plaid which plaid prints often tend to be, that did it for me. Not to mention the size is a statement as well. I can't seem to live without it these days, or at least until Spring arrives.

A Transformation

This is my license photo taken roughly 4 or 5 years ago. It represents the mess I was back then, the product of constantly being put down, rejected, ostracized, my own personal social akwardness, and the search for myself. It's remarkable how much things have turned around since then. I used to question my self-worth every second of every day, and then I fell in love for the first time, and everything change. For once, I had someone who really cared about me as a person, which in turn would result in my own self-realization. One of the most difficult things was trying accept something when you've denied it almost all your life, like when I was told I was a handsome person with a beautiful soul. I didn't think it was true at all. Sure from time to time I still feel like I did back then, but I know now that i'm worth more than nothing. Here I am today, i'm enjoying a beautiful life watching the snow fall in Brooklyn, wearing Margiela, doing rather well at Pratt, interning at Oak, and being hopeful about everything. I'm better. And if not for the one person who showed me love, i'd still be that guy in my license photo.