Stylites

  

OK, Sweat shorts are back, with early manifestations giving us rolled up, striped (navy style) types for a casual and slightly sporty look (paired with  nice S-Shirt (T-shirt, Sweatshirt, mash up). Or a more ethnic à la Visvim embroidered and be-tassled number nicely paired with relaxed vest ( which should be a key item this spring. Well done guys good effort!

Spring chickens, give me seersucker, white low tops and grass green chinos anytime… Well done, this makes Beijing a bit greener during those terrible smog days.

This is an interior design student from Dalian studying in Shanghai. I stopped her at the airport to have a chat and learn more about what she is up to. She has a great sensibility and free spirit.

Saturday Night out in 七九八 at the Enjoy Museum of Arts for the  Electric Horse  Rave. The main item which caught my eye was the cardigan worn either plain or with  jaquard, the shape is loose and comfortable in heavy gauge knit. The look was styled as a blend of home comfort with sporty touch expressed with sweat pants or snazzy running shoes. The over long or baggy cardigan Seems to be the perfect item for these warm days and cool nights, giving a comfortable touch as if one was still emerging from a long winter and clinging on their beloved blankets. Another highlight was the biker looks with vintage albeit sporty biker jackets and skinny denims. Finally, the snow parka so prevalent this past winter with its iconic fur collar and plain down padding is being transformed into a lighter spring version, shedding its lining and fur trimming transforming itself into  a more dust coat item.

  

Is denim trending right now or is it just that twilight between winter and spring time when one grabs whatever  remains from their spring 2013 Wrobe  and throws it on only to happy to strut the streets without a heavy down jacket? The Jury is still out…

Yet I always had a soft spot for denimheads, especially 80’s DB muscleman Marble wash jackets like Xiah is wearing with gusto… Or a cool Oxford blue shirt with real aged wash (the one that takes time to make from brand new rinse denim to worn out naturally).

The word is Denim, head to toes or nothing..

bring it on my dear Beijingers..

Spring brings energy and with it the sense that anything can be achieved. Style wise, our Beijing city fellows are adding a touch of “je ne sais quoi sportif” Be it outdoor shoes , track pants or full one track suit look, Active is back. 

Just a quick spin looking for more spring looks lead me to this nice couple. The blond hair and styling is on trend with the must have baseball jacket for him and the oversized military boyfriend shirt for her. Dong Da Qiao is a interesting area were fashion conscious young adults are harder to find but at least you do not get the tele-lens paparazzis prowling around like in Tai koo li.

It’s a difficult fashion decision:  shall I wear something warm that saw me through the harsh winter or shall I brave the sunny yet still cold Beijing weather? Eric goes for full on short and Hoodie looks unfazed by the bitter cold wind, Jeff opts for layering which gives a good compromise between too cold and too warm. Our jumper Tiger Kenzo’esque Friend goes no jacketo braving the elements in style….