My MANy Bags Lookbook #22

What's Up, Brad?

I am starting to watch 'Rachel Zoe Project: Season 3' and I simply adore Brad Goreski every time I see him appear on screen. Congrats to Brad scoring the style director position with the departure of Taylor. I think Brad has impeccable style and taste. He will do a good job. I also love to see what he wears on the show which makes for great inspirations. It is really Brad who got me hooked on Rachel Zoe Project more than anything else.

So for this new lookbook post, I dedicate the style to Brad Goreski, interpreted thru the eyes of Me:-P Geeky look with a touch of flamboyance. Matching Neil Barrett's contrasting collar shirt and matching bowtie with Mihara Yasuhiro's grey contrasting rolled up hem trousers for a preppy feel. Tom Ford's Sunglasses adds to the refined gentlemen look while Panerai's 18kt Radiomir 42m Rose Gold Casing Watch says it all for luxury. For touches of flamboyance, this Brad Goreski inspired guy carries a Limited Edition Trussardi 1911 Animalier Overnight Bag, playing up the wild side in him. Balmain Homme's Silver Metal Loops Leather Belt gives a much needed rebel bling, while Nicholas Kirkwood's Lace Print Sculpted Heel Brogues lets him express his sensitive side:-)

I love Brad! Geek chic never looked this good until he came along!

Source: Trussardi 1911, Neil Barrett, Tom Ford, Nicholas Kirkwood, Balmain, Mihara Yasuhiro, Panerai

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Below: The ultra cute Brad Goreski in his signature Geek Chic attires... Love love love!


Below: The most critical piece of accessory for geek chic, a well cut blazer, bow tie and of course those nerdy thick rim glasses!


Below: To up the chic factor, you can never go wrong with any Chanel, especially vintage Chanel Briefcases!

Geek Chic

I think I am slightly obsessed with Brad Goreski now, after watching multiple episodes of 'The Rachel Zoe Project'. Him being cute and with an impeccable dress sense makes for an ultimate TV magnet. He best epitomises Geek Chic. Nerdy cool, while being fashion on trend.

So in celebration of my new found inspiration, here's some pics of the ultra cute Brad Goreski in his sartorial marvel. And to top it off, some indispensable accessories for fashionable geeks around: drool worthy vintage Chanel Quilted Briefcase (Vintage!), Commonwealth Utilities Oversized Bow Tie and lastly, most importantly, geeky looking Tom Ford Black Acetate Frames.

I need to shop 'Geek Chic' now.

Source: Matches Fashion

My MANy Bags News #182

Nicolas Ghesquière Speaks To Tom Ford About His Design Future

2 great designers of our time speaks. In an enlightening interview for the Feb issue of Interview magazine, Tom Ford picks the brains of Nicolas Ghesquière, creative director of Balenciaga. The 2 designers chat about golf, temper flares, muses, and most importantly, the design future of Nicolas. All this and more as Tom Ford's admits to Ghesquière: "I want to say that you are my favorite contemporary designer." and how he had been conducting the entire phone interview nude! (OMG!). "I stay this way pretty much 24 hours a day. Richard [Buckley, Ford's boyfriend] is very funny. He is usually completely dressed. He does not like to be naked. So he is in the house; we are having dinner. I am sitting there naked; he is sitting there completely dressed."

But back to Nicolas — where does he see himself in ten years?

"Honestly, I think I will be here at Balenciaga. Maybe not only. I have no idea what I would do for my own collection if that does happen one day. I give so much of myself for Balenciaga that today if you put me in a room and said, “Okay, let’s try to do a Nicolas Ghesquière project,” I wouldn’t be able to do it."

On the possibility of leaving fashion:

"You [Ford] found something you really wanted to do for a long time — to be a director. If I were to find something that is going to be more important to me than fashion — that would be work and love — then I probably would let go. That’s a possibility. But fashion is an addiction."

And anger management.

"I used to be very angry, but I try to be more quiet now. I did [have temper tantrums], but I’m much better now. I think it was because I was so scared. I was so scared to miss it with Balenciaga. I was so scared that I would not be able to put the brand back on the map."

On how you know you're experiencing design block:

"That’s what I think when people do their “best stuff” collection. [laughs] When you start to think, “Oh, I will just present my 10 years of work,” that’s not a good sign."

Read the full interview HERE, not to be missed for any Tom Ford or Nicolas Ghesquière fans.

Source: Interview via Fashionologie

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Below: Usher flaunting the ultra cool '2in1' Tom Ford Pablo Sunglasses... 2 styles in one sunglasses!

Below: 2 sets of interchangeable lens for 2 different styles...

Below: Brad Pitt looking suave in Tom Ford Pablo Sunglasses in another configuration...

Brad Pitt and Usher In Tom Ford Pablo '2 in 1' Aviator Sunglasses

I blogged and craze about these lovely sunglasses a while back. And today, I found 2 celebrities' pics flaunting these shades. Mr Hunkalicious Brad Pitt and ultra cool dude, Usher both wore Tom Ford's Pablo Sunglasses in its 2 different configurations respectively. How could you not love Mr Ford's design when it looked 2X this stylish!

Source: Eye Goodies

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Below: I want these retro inspired Tom Ford Pablo Aviator Sunglasses! Cos' I like the '2 looks in one' design!

Below: 2 sets of interchangeable lens for the 'fickle minded' fashion fans...

Below: Another look which is just as cool!

Below: In shiny gunmetal and dark havana...this one looks real good...(drools as I type this)

Below: In gold and shiny black...

Tom Ford Pablo '2 in 1' Aviator Sunglasses

Good design speak for themselves. Paired them with functionality and you have a sure winner. Tom Ford's Pablo '2 in 1' Aviator Sunglasses is just a good combination of both with a touch of Tom Ford panache. Retro inspired from an old Ted Lapidus aviator (probably 1970's which Tom Ford often reminisces) and old 1980's Porche Design Aviators with the plastic inserts out, it's 2 styles in one. Remove the outer thicker plastic rim and interchange it with a more refined thinner frame, you swop your looks as you vary the style. The Pablo is offered in 3 colors gold/light havana (First pic above), gunmetal/dark havana, and gold/black.

How ingenious or call it double worth the price! I can be fickle minded and I like variety so this pair of sunglasses will serve me very well:-P

We worship the 'grounds' that Tom Ford stands...and when a 'shopping temptation' comes with a double dose of his ingenuity, we obligingly surrender our credit cards. Sold online here for any interested parties.

Source: Selectism

Retail price: US $450. Where to buy: Eye Goodies

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Ladies...Your 'Tom Ford' Deprived Days Will Soon Be Over...

If any ladies out there is still missing Tom Ford's designs in their staple wardrobe options since his departure from Gucci...good news is here. Tom Ford has disclosed his plans for a women's collection in the very near future. In Tokyo to promote his new film, 'A Single Man', Tom Ford said he plans to launch the Tom Ford brand’s first women’s collection “very soon,” although he declined to specify a date. Right now, he most arduous task is to seek financial backing, which if achieved sooner, will see his new women's collection launched as early as Fall 2010.

“Financing is extremely expensive right now, so if we find financing in the right situation we’ll be able to start (a women’s collection) soon. If we don’t, we may have to wait a while,” Gucci’s former creative director told WWD in an interview from a 50th floor suite of the Park Hyatt Hotel with an expansive view of the city skyline.

An estimate of $50 million or more is targetted for funding the new women's collection and Credit Suisse is leading the process. When did banks take an interest in fashion? I guess anything money making is of interest to anyone:-)

So ladies, cross your fingers and wish Tom luck. You may soon be strutting down your city clad in Tom Ford once again.

Source: WWD

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Tom Ford Men's Bags

Tom Ford, the ex creative director for the house of Gucci is back with a 'vengeance'! Not only is his line of menswear been advertised in magazines all over(oh, very suggestive imagery, must see!), but his merchandise distribution has been gradually made more accessible.

Yes, Tom Ford may be the one who revived Gucci from its previous incumbent status and propel it to the glamour it is today, but that is never an excuse to charge exorbitant amounts of money for his very basic designs. Even if he is coming back to the fashion world with a 'vengeance'! Look at his bags, it's so basic, it's boring. What really 'excites' me is the price! Cos, it got my jaws dropping.

This is even more expensive than Bottega Veneta. At least Bottega Veneta's intrecciato weave is a painstaking manual process which requires lots of time and skill to produce. But Tom Ford's leather pieces are just plain leather. Not even exotics. I rather put that amount of money into a Bottega Veneta Cabat tote, which is a timeless classic and much worth the price.

Okay, maybe I am getting prejudiced, without seeing the bag for myself. There could be some hidden intricate detail I may have not seen. But first impressions count. So I leave it to you guys to decide if this is worth the price. For the ultra rich:-P maybe that is who he is aiming for.

Retail price: 1) Duffle Bag - Euro $3600 , 2) Tote/Soft Briefcase - Euro $4630
Where to buy: www.mientus.com