17 January, 2016

THE DRG STYLE INDEX: GRENSON X NEW BALANCE, SAINT LAURENT, CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS, JUUN.J

Here’s the latest weekly DRG STYLE INDEX ranking, a round-up of the brands currently buzzing on my radar…

1. GRENSON X NEW BALANCE REINVENT THE 576

The Grenson X New Balance men’s trainers that were unveiled at LCM get my tick of approval. They slightly remind me of when Hermes first did its ‘Quick’ trainer, an understated tan running shoe that was copied far and wide. I love that this is also a classic running shoe style; it’s my favourite 576 model reinvented in a rich Italian grade A calf-skin leather. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 1 Comment Brands, Business of fashion, Design, Designers, Events, Fashion shows, Menswear, News, Online shopping, Shopping, Trends Charlotte Chesnais, DRG Style Index, Grenson, Hedi Slimane, jewellery, Juun.J, menswear, New Balance, Saint Laurent

14 January, 2016

Perfect pairing: jeans and loafers

If you don’t know La Garconne, you have loads of catching up to do. My go-to fantasy shopping site for boyish classics, I’m currently scrolling from loafers to ankle crop jeans and back again, ad infinitum. (more…)

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10 January, 2016

THE DRG STYLE INDEX: GRINDR X J.W. ANDERSON, CELINE, MACKINTOSH, WALES BONNER

Here’s the latest weekly DRG STYLE INDEX ranking, a round-up of the brands currently buzzing on my radar…

1. GRINDR’S FASHION PIVOT
J.W. Anderson SS16 Photograph by Chloe Le Drezen
So Grindr is live streaming the J.W. Anderson AW16 menswear show this morning, which isn’t as weird as it sounds. According to the New York Times, Grindr is pivoting to embrace fashion, music and entertainment, not just gay guys looking for a hook-up. In short, Grindr is doing a Snapchat. Sounds like a sensible move. Read more here… (more…)

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8 January, 2016

Gucci ad campaign SS16 by Glen Luchford

You know a designer’s doing well when they polarise industry opinion so strongly. Personally I’m still loving Alessandro Michele at Gucci, especially the ~~semi-wasted~~ dreamy vibe of this ss16 Gucci ad campaign, shot by Glen Luchford in Berlin. (more…)