#MyCosmoStyle | 48 Hours of Vegas

I've wanted to do this post for a few months now (before I flew off earlier this year) and never got around to it. But what perfect timing now, because I can do it as a part of the Las Vegas style challenge hosted by The Cosmopolitan at Vegas.com. Super-modern and luxe, the resort looks great and so should you. I've got nine pieces here for the day and nine pieces for the night as my take on fashion during travels, and at Vegas.

Classic styles are always on point. When going away, it's important to pack timeless pieces so that you're always stylish day to night, day after day.

"Travelling is the only thing you spend money on that makes you richer," - is one of the best things I've ever heard. I want to travel much more and spend my youth on gaining something worthwhile for the rest of my life. See the world, see what the terms 'style' and 'fashion' mean in Tokyo, Paris, Milan, New York and of course, Las Vegas.

When I went for a short getaway earlier this year to Melbourne, and China and Hong Kong, I noticed that I
would pack light, pack classic pieces and pack my favourite pieces. For Las Vegas, as it's such a fast-paced city, I'd opt for timeless pieces and stylish items that match my personality.

MFW | Trends and Highlights (Part 1) - SS15 Menswear Review (Calvin Klein Collection, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Prada and DSquared2)

Finally the beginning of the mid semester break. Then again, I've got a few assignments coming up again, and I will start that, but first...

Let's start this. Always excited for Milan Fashion Week because they always release some of the most coveted pieces of a season. Super-super influential international designers flock to Milano, revealing the most marketable and stylish fashion. For Menswear SS15, MFW showcased so much variety from so many different designers. There was clearly a lot of customisation and personality in the garments.

In this post: Calvin Klein Collection, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Prada and DSquared2.
In Part 2: Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Neil Barrett, Emporio Armani, Bottega Veneta and Versace.

PFW | Trends and Highlights (Part 2) - SS15 Menswear Review (Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lanvin, Valentino and Saint Laurent)

Been so lazy and procrastinating on everything these days, including the blog. Started to play my 3DS a lot lately, somehow got back into Pokemon after months of inactivity and watching SMC too. Now, as a final moment for procrastination of my assignment due on Monday, here is Part 2 of Paris Fashion Week Menswear SS15. Then I promise I will continue on with my assignment. Sigh, court process, why must you be so tormenting?

In this post: Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lanvin, Valentino and Saint Laurent.
In Part 1: Dior Homme, Carven, Hermes, Kenzo, Raf Simons and Dries Van Noten.

PFW | Trends and Highlights (Part 1) - SS15 Menswear Review (Dior Homme, Carven, Hermes, Kenzo, Raf Simons and Dries Van Noten)

We come to the most famous of all Fashion Weeks. Paris Fashion Week is the home of the most creative and sometimes lucrative of all - with a special Haute Couture season. For Spring/Summer 2015 in menswear however, the best shows this time around incorporated the minimalist Parisian. This season's trendiest pieces were all extremely toned down with light but strong emphasis on everyday sophistication. The classic prints and pieces reflect the wardrobe staples of the stylish man.

In this post: Dior Homme, Carven, Hermes, Kenzo, Raf Simons and Dries Van Noten.
In Part 2: Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lanvin, Valentino and Saint Laurent.

LCM | Trends and Highlights - SS15 Menswear Review (Burberry Prorsum, Jonathan Saunders, DKNY, Christopher Kane, Hackett, Moschino and Tiger of Sweden)

Starting with London, the Mens Collection of Spring Summer 2015 paved way for an electric and powerful burst of colour. Summer is a great time for out of the box innovation because styles can be a little more daring, colourful and fresh. Great shows from Burberry Prorsum, Jonathan Saunders, DKNY, Christopher Kane, Hackett, Moschino and Tiger of Sweden showed that this season's trendiest pieces are of denim, bright colours (yellow) and sneakers.

The SS15 Season in Menswear

Enough of being lazy - been back from Hong Kong, Beijing and Shenzhen for so long now. Uni has started and everything is busy again but that's exactly when I somehow have time to blog (via procrastination) - as always, the new semester is more demanding than the last, or so it seems. Anyone else hate grad applications? They take years and they're just so daunting to even think about. It's also really cold and rainy these days, thought I'd put that in there because it really is. It's annoying when you have to adjust what you want to wear according to the weather. Everyday should be runway room temperature haha.

Birthday was last week and it's such a good reason for force people (especially those who are working full time) to come out and see you - yay. Wait that sounded bad, but it really isn't. I do enjoy the company of friends much more than the computer/ iPad where my readings and assignments and I rendezvous (I recall a special week where the reading for the one class was 2 articles and the whole of Das Kapital).

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Anyway, had a look at some of the SS 2015 stuff and they're good - as always because it's SS. SS is the season for fresh and inspiring casual looks - also with the continuing trend of luxe sneakers, designers are able to up the game of a casual look. Surprising to see some labels showcase at different venues than they previously did like Moschino and DKNY at London. And now I will leave you with this collage. Enjoy. *smoke bomb*

Menswear SS15

MFW | Secretly Sexy - Gucci Menswear FW14 Photos and Review

It's not common to see Gucci's collections to act so understatedly. The modest approach to sexy is welcoming for Gucci to change up what was revolutionary and bold.. back in the 90s. With softer tones and cuttings, Giannini shows off some intricacies of menswear design in the fall 2014 collection at Milan Fashion Week. The colour palette of less vibrant pastel colours suit the fall winter season well.

With cleaner silhouettes and Anglomanian coats, the collection strengthens the trends at Milan. The most outstanding feature may be those oversized buttons.

MFW | Light Flight - Les Hommes Menswear FW14 Photos and Review

The elegance and a touch of avant-garde in menswear is on trend at Milan Fashion Week. The Belgian powerhouse creatives at the Les Hommes' FW14 collection looked at matching up the sleek and timeless black with soft patterns and contrasting textures. The delicate effect of crane prints and the use of silk is powerfully vulnerable. Oversized items and contrasting textures also work well in a look that is still quite modest.

The large scarves around the shoulder is quite a feminine addition to the looks, yet the sophistication and structure in the rest of the outfit is quite masculine. Bomber jackets and sweaters boast confidence contrasted with vulnerability. The subtleties in this collection highlight the runway looks and it is the discrete and classy additions which make the show.

MFW | Winter's Dose of Luxe - Fendi Menswear FW14 Photos and Review

'Luxurious' is understating the Fendi collection. Fur and leather backed by timeless Anglomanian designs swept the fall 2014 collections at Milan Fashion Week. The styling in the runway show was amazing. Speckled knits and voluminous materials in the jackets created perfect winter looks. The play of layering could not have been more stylish - there is just the right amount of piling on in the runway looks which transforms readily to everyday fashion.

The beauty for Fendi is also in its accessories. Fresh, bold, yet classic duffle bags and powerfully luxe sneakers are the best ways to break into luxurious mens fashion. I love the speckled grey on black the most.

MFW | Worldwide World-Class Menswear - Ermenegildo Zegna Menswear FW14 Photos and Review

The quilted trend continues in FW14 in Milan Fashion Week and it's so strong in winter because the padding is both utilitarian and stylish. Quilted jackets look great because it is such an on-trend style that it adds instant flavour to any look. Super thick knitwear in generous cuts and winter style bombers which copycat suit jackets brought an exciting new element to the show. The masters of fine tailoring taking up new fashion directions to appeal to more casual but still sophisticated clients.

Staple wardrobe colours of black, navy and tan are perfect for winter along with wide lapel jackets which still keep the season fresh. The runway shows off a lot of utilitarian styles with the padded jackets and thick materials that can easily be incorporated to an existing look.

MFW | The Colours of Autumn - Prada Menswear FW14 Photos and Review

For Prada's Menswear FW14 at Milan Fashion Week, the details were in the scarves and collars. The solid colours and the way of the scarves is a reminder of the 70s. I feel that much of seventies fashion and culture is dominated by American appeal - these sharp collars, wide lapels and round lapels work excellently with Prada's colours. They've been doing solid colours for a while now and it didn't slow down this season.

Bask in a collection of beautifully vibrant colours and energy. While Prada pushed for bralettes in the ladies collection for SS14, the introduction of the strapped vests for men is a parallel concept. Prada wants to have an IT item each season to keep you guessing - although the wearability and appeal of the scarves alongside the way that they were styled in the runway looks might just be that IT item instead. Lately you don't know what to expect from Prada, well except nice bags and dress shoes season after season.

MFW | Rodeo Luxe - Versace Menswear FW14 Photos and Review

The idea of cowboys seem to always re-appear in fashion because of a timeless material - leather. This FW14 season at Milan Fashion Week, Versace's take on cowboys and the wild-west is much more boastful and luxe. The dangerous attitude and powerful appeal of high fashion through cycle helmets and leather suggests modern cowboys upgraded on their trusty motorcycles.

While the most talked about pieces were of course the unexpected chaparreras, the theming cannot be any truer to this powerhouse label boasting confidence and sexy. The runway looks also incorporated the (often lamented) turtle neck amazingly. And of course, luxurious detailing with black and gold is always the strongest for this house. Chunky accessories, embellishments and sewn on details were on the mind of the Sheriff of Milano City Fashion, Donatella Versace.