Speed Of Light

Swimming trunks Speedo

The continuation of previous thoughts. A decision is made. And it only took an instance. What remains now is evoking the yet missing occasion. Destination proposals are welcome.
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Paraphernalia

Product design Alessi

Once your Comme desire is satisfied, you realize there is also a sudden, unforeseen enthusiasm for 90s product design emerging. And you wonder if you should invest in, yes, Alessi kitchen equipment.
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Shyam

Snakeskin belt Comme des Garçons Spring/Summer 2011

Better late than never. I really don't know where it suddenly came from. But the Comme poison has pervaded my veins. The result is unresistance. And the hindsight that sometimes it's love at second sight.
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Restrictedly Available

Campaign JOSEFLAZO shirt

A new line, available over phone only. Five minimalist versions of the dress shirt. Handmade in London. Reversing the Savile Row tradition, appointments for a made-to-measure garment are made via hotline. And it's affordable, too. Call now.
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Vertical Altar

Green marble, golden letters. Exterior. Brutalist tables, industrial surfaces. Interior. Aesthetically, Houben can be considered the most beautiful shopping space in Antwerp. Probably best described as sci-fi baroque.
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Return On Investment II

1. Helmut Lang Strap T-shirt
2. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 1998

New in my wardrobe. Just to let you know. Just to make you jealous. To adapt to the cliché of fashion blogs. But unfortunately, I won't offer self-portraits straight from the changing room.
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Body Snatchers

Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2004

If you feel slightly obsessed with a designer, just give in to it. In the end, we only live once. It might be hedonism, it might be egoism and it also might be shopping victim-ism. But things that feel good, feel best.
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Act Of Compensation

Julius Spring/Summer 2011

Although I didn't find the perfect lederhosen yet (they have to be black, they have to be flower embroidered, they have to fit), I made the pleasant encounter with pieces from the Julius SS11 collection. Maybe they will have to do instead.
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Authentic Attire

Lederhosen Trachtenmoden Riehl

Munich tonight. A weekend dedicated to sausage and beer. Willing to live the Bavarian lifestyle to the full extent. Needless to say that I will hunt for an original pair of embroidered lederhosen.
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Avidity

Top Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011
Bottom Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011

A white, partly sheer leopard print shirt. Givenchy. A black multi-pocket, zip-strap utility bag. Lanvin. Currently on my wishlist. I like the temporary illusion of ownership.
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Return On Investment

Artwork Steven Parrino
Shoes Raf Simons x Doc Martens

Refractions of light for a fractional amount of the original price. My latest acquirement. My treatment for the night. And please: don't be jealous of my booties.
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Vanquished Hesitation

Ann Demeulemeester Fall/Winter 2010

My new little pony.
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Bigfoot Encounters

Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2005 vs. Deichmann slippers

In case you wondered: that's what I give beloved ones for Christmas. Gigantic furry fluffy monster paw slippers. I believe everyone should wear them. Everywhere. Anytime. Joy to the world!
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Chained Crystal

Brooch Maison Martin Margiela

Christmas shopping for myself. Gracing myself. Treating myself. Diamond's are a boy's best friend.
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Image credits LN-CC

Dirty Laundry

Bag A.F. Vandevorst

In case you always wanted to know how Horst transports his dirty laundry, here is your answer. Providing at least a little quantum of luxury, warmth and hauteur in a cold and heartless environment.
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Suggestion #10

John Galliano newspaper print briefs

And finally, something someone can actually afford. A nice pair of the iconic Galliano briefs. If that's too sexy for your cupboard, you could also go for a pair of black leather gloves. Happy Christmas shopping!
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Suggestion #5

Sandals, Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011

If you pick anything snakeskin related from the Lanvin menswear collection as my christmas gift you won't have to keep the receipt. I'll take it! If it's not the briefcase, I am also happy about those lovely trekking sandals.
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Suggestion #4

Leather T-shirt, Maison Martin Margiela Fall/Winter 2010

I've desired this piece from the very first day. And I've tried to comfort myself with a vintage Nicole Farhi leather shirt. But it's not the same. I won't rest until my prayers have been heard.
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Suggestion #3

Saffiano tote, Prada

Some might think it's decadent to carry one's sweaty gym clothes in an expensive bag. But I disagree. If I'm gonna be seen holding this item every second day, I want it to be something precious.
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Little Dress Fight

Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2010 vs. Alex Katz The Black Dress, 1960

Two artists in their own right. Two interpretations of one timeless classic. The uniform of the intellectual elite. The little black dress. Now available for both sexes. I'm a woman.
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