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Exhibition V&A DIVA

Written on June 20, 2023.

DIVA celebrates the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring and redefining the role of ‘diva’ and how this has been subverted or embraced over time across opera, stage, popular music, and film. Showcasing over 250 objects drawn from the V&A collection and loans from across the world, the exhibition explores the powerful and personal stories of creativity, ambition, and resilience of some of the best-known divas, from opera goddesses and silent movie stars to sirens of the big screen and today’s global megastars. TheChicGeek says, “The difficult temporary exhibition space above and in the centre of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Fashion Gallery is my least favourite. Things just don’t pop here. They really should think about the lighting...

Sheep Inc’s New Sorbet Shades Men’s Basics

Written on June 19, 2023.

Sheep Inc are introducing new shades of its T-shirt and crewneck for summer in Lime Green, Dragon Fruit Pink, and Raspberry Blue. As part of this collection Sheep Inc. is proud to announce the first T-shirt that naturally has no carbon footprint: The T-shirt is created without producing any net CO2 emissions by using regenerative farming methods to harvest the Merino wool and using solar powered manufacturing, each T-shirt leaves a naturally carbon negative footprint. Without the need to offset. This takes the full cradle 2 grave impact into account, and calculations are independently verified by Carbon Footprint Ltd. TheChicGeek says, “When we think of T-shirt, we instantly think ‘cotton’, but a Merino wool version...

Sebago & Drake’s New Footwear Collaboration

Written on June 9, 2023.

Sebago, the legendary New England shoemaker, has collaborated with Drake’s. Beginning with the Docksides, the boat shoe that helped to define 20th century university campus culture — worn by Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Pharrell Williams and countless other individuals of style and influence — the Drake’s for SebagoDockside is available in both navy and white leather with paracord laces, and patchwork navy, red and white leather with leather laces. Other special details include contrast hand-stitching, white eyelets, a green and white side tab, inspired by the awning outside of Drake’s shops, and embossed co-branding on the shoe’s insole. “I have a deep affinity for Sebago,” says Drake’s Creative Director Michael Hill. “In fact, the Dockside is the first shoe that I remember...

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Menswear Product of the Week The Dries Van Noten Clashing Shirt

Written on May 15, 2023.

Dries Van Noten is a master of pattern, colour and detail. He puts things together that shouldn’t work, but they do. Take for example, this striped shirt. The simple addition of the fuchsia pink floral on the placket and around the hem lifts this into fashion artistry. Left – Dries Van Noten – Ladderstitch Shirt – £535 I recently visited Dries Van Noten’s flagship store in Antwerp. The first Dries store I have ever been to. Opened in 1989, but built in 1881, it was formerly the ‘Het Modepaleis’ (the Fashion Palace) and is a listed landmark and historically home to a gentleman’s outfitters, a peer of Dries’ grandfather. The wooden counters, tiled floors and wide curved windows – all of which are unique – helps the building retain it...

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Label To Know Delos

Written on May 15, 2023.

Based in London, Delos is a luxurious travel focussed label. The collection of menswear and womenswear, born in the Mediterranean, is designed for the constant traveller. Left – Delos – Rambert Bow Tie Silk Shirt – £475 Founded by Artem del Castillo, it is named after the mythological Greek island of Delos (Δήλος), said to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Meaning ‘clear’ or ‘brought to light’ Delos explores a spectral palette with fluid and non-constrictive silhouettes. For Spring Summer 2023, the collection looks at the art of Shibori, the Japanese technique of dyeing fabric to produce different colour spectrums – think ombré bleeds on silk. Del Castillo says, “I created Delos in appreciation of artisanal craftmanship and...

Get The Look Papal White

Written on March 28, 2023.

Pope Francis looking fly in his white puffer coat went viral at the weekend. It turns out it is an AI fake. Who cares? He looked boss and has given a injection to late winter white. While not that practical – isn’t cleanliness next to godliness? – there’s always the washing machine. The crucifix is optional! Left – Nobis – Supra Men’s Performance Puffer – £859 Far Left – Zara – Puffer Jacket – £59.99 Left – ASOS – ASOS DESIGN longline puffer jacket in ecru – £85 Buy TheChicGeek’s latest book FashionWankers – HERE Check out TheChicGeek’s new shop of fabulous plants & books – Give me Penis Cactus!

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Get The Look Pedro Pascal’s Summer Crochet

Written on March 3, 2023.

While not exactly red carpet dressy, Pedro Pascal, star of The Last of Us, looked kinda cool in his brown crochet top. Crochet has been bumbling under as a men’s summer trend for a couple of years now, thanks to the hands-spun look of brands such as Bode. The waffle knit clings to the right places while letting in maximum ventilation and is ideal thrown over a vest top for day or just as it is for the evening. British brand, King & Tuckfield has this relaxed ladder-stitch version in timeless navy. Left – Pedro Pascal on The Mandalorian red carpet Left – King & Tuckfield – Ladder-Stitch Camp Collar Shirt – £245 Buy TheChicGeek’s latest book FashionWankers – HERE Check out TheChicGeek’s new shop of fabulous plants &...

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Splash or Cash? The Embroidered Linen Shirt

Written on February 21, 2023.

This is more splash and less splash looking at the two prices, but with embroidery you’re paying for time. Harago’s embroidery is all handcrafted in India, while Percival’s looks like a 17th century sampler. These are the kind of pieces that look like new vintage and as such will slip seamlessly into your summer, warm-weather wardrobe. Left – Harago – Village Narrative Embroidered Linen Shirt – £335 from Matchesfashion.com Below – Percival Tapestry Cuban Linen Shirt – £199 Buy TheChicGeek’s latest book FashionWankers – HERE Check out TheChicGeek’s new shop of fabulous plants & books – Give me Penis Cactus!

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Menswear Product Of The Week The Sailor Cap

Written on February 19, 2023.

Move over bucket, goodbye baseball, sayonara beanie; the headwear-du-jour is the sailor cap. Setting sail on the good ship S.S. Daley, the new collection from the British designer starred national treasure, Sir Ian McKellen, and, also, these rather fetching floppy sailor hats. While not available from the brand just yet – I really hope he follows JW Anderson’s lead and starts selling those branded underpants to bankroll the rest of the brand – there are a few alternatives, designer or surplus. From Patou’s achingly Parisian style to Charles Jeffrey Loverboy cheeky sailor, it adds a playful innocence to any look. Left – Sir Ian McKellen on the S.S.Daley AW23 catwalk Left – More S.S.Daley AW23 Bottom left – Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY – Sailor...

Menswear Trend Ribbing You

Written on February 15, 2023.

A ‘social x-ray’ was a term coined by American writer, Tom Wolfe in his cult 1980’s book, Bonfire of the Vanities. Very thin/anorexic, usually female socialites, were noted for never being too rich or too thin. Thanking you, Duchess of Windsor. Translating that look to menswear, without the calorie counting, is the Belgian designer, Walter Van Beirendonck. He showed clever rib cutaways in jackets in his most recent AW23 catwalk, as well as rib-like designs in his current SS23 collection, now available. Figi Studios has this stunning short sleeved shirt in black tulle giving the impression of a full torso x-ray. Left – Walter Van Beirendonck AW23 Below – Figi Studios – X-Rays Shirt – $340 Buy TheChicGeek’s latest...

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Menswear Product Of The Week The Sailor Collar Track Top

Written on February 2, 2023.

Browsing the stores in Antwerp, and wow, what a fashion-loving city that is, I walked into Verso, a large, luxury multi-brand store in a beautiful heritage building and happened upon this sailor-type tracksuit top from Kenzo. Kenzo’s new Artistic Director is Nigo of A Bathing Ape fame, who is taking Kenzo back to its Japanese roots and bringing out Kenzo’s famous boke flower. The oversized collar falls over the back shoulders to form a sailor-type bib and could be a reference to the Japanese tradition of wearing sailor uniforms to school. The back is cooler than the front, but this handsome green gives the top an innocence and playful feel, especially with the large elephant on the back. Left & Below – Kenzo – Elephant-Print Varsity Jacket – £645 Buy...

NA-KD puts recycled materials on the board for their 2023 swimwear collections

Written on January 25, 2023.

In the depths of winter darkness, many start looking forward to the summer heat and beach vacations. While doing so, trying to find the perfect bikini is one of the first step in trying to prepare for take-off. Swedish fashion house NA-KD has decided to become the green option on the market with a large range of zero waste swimwear. In 2023, many customers look for earth-friendly swimwear options, such as a bikini from recycled materials. That’s where NA-KD has stepped up to the plate. Amongst other policies, the brand has set a goal to have 100% of their products made more sustainable, including using more organic materials, natural dyes, and recycled materials. By doing so, they are aiming to reduce their absolute emissions by 50% from 2020-2030, setting a clear precedent for the...