Puma x Franklin Marshall Roma Lux available exclusively at Loom

Joburg's top menswear emporium Loom are to release a Puma collaboration with Franklin & Marshall that sees a reinvention of Roma Lux. Only 800 pairs have been dispersed across the globe and come March 2012 three different colours will be available in-store. First introduced in 1960 and later relaunched as a tribute to the Italian football team, the Roma shoe has become a cult-classic due to its “all rounder” appeal.

The Puma x Franklin Marshall Roma Lux shoe retails at R1,200 (UK sizes 8, 9 and 10 only) and is available exclusively at Loom (Shop 22, Corner 4th Avenue & 10th Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg).

Call 011-4474330 or visit www.loomshop.co.za for more details.

Puma x Franklin Marshall Roma Lux available exclusively at Loom

Joburg's top menswear emporium Loom are to release a Puma collaboration with Franklin & Marshall that sees a reinvention of Roma Lux. Only 800 pairs have been dispersed across the globe and come March 2012 three different colours will be available in-store. First introduced in 1960 and later relaunched as a tribute to the Italian football team, the Roma shoe has become a cult-classic due to its “all rounder” appeal.

The Puma x Franklin Marshall Roma Lux shoe retails at R1,200 (UK sizes 8, 9 and 10 only) and is available exclusively at Loom (Shop 22, Corner 4th Avenue & 10th Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg).

Call 011-4474330 or visit www.loomshop.co.za for more details.

MUST SEE: VOILA! MAGAZINE HOTEL FÈNGHUÁNG

HOTEL FÈNGHUÁNG is an editorial/short film shot for Voila! magazine by Steve Marais. With the inspiration of the movie 'In the mood for love' the group of creatives descended on Gold Reef City and the Swallows Inn to make this teaser. Featuring the art direction of Colin O'Mara Davis (who just so happens to be a swell friend), styling by Jessica Lupton and make-up/hair by Stephanie Payendee and presenting Kelly and Akio from Star models. 

MUST SEE: VOILA! MAGAZINE HOTEL FÈNGHUÁNG

HOTEL FÈNGHUÁNG is an editorial/short film shot for Voila! magazine by Steve Marais. With the inspiration of the movie 'In the mood for love' the group of creatives descended on Gold Reef City and the Swallows Inn to make this teaser. Featuring the art direction of Colin O'Mara Davis (who just so happens to be a swell friend), styling by Jessica Lupton and make-up/hair by Stephanie Payendee and presenting Kelly and Akio from Star models. 

J&B MET 2012

I have avoided events like these in the past but Sunglass Hut hosted their own tent at the J&B Met this year and so I had to check it out. Not only was the 'Inner Circle' a buzzing but chilled version of the hubbub across the tracks, it was lined with tents for various companies spilling with the most interesting attire I've seen in a while. Granted, there were many outfits I wish my eyes had not seen but despite what I have heard it wasn't all bad. Woman wore hats and fascinators (as seen with my hot date below, Kelly Gray), large and colourful dresses and even got their men to dress up too. I opted for shorts so it surprised me how many men came dressed in 3-piece suits. And SUSPENDERS! They were everywhere. 

In the SGH tent ticket holders were treated to drinks and snacks and got to take home a new pair of shades. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me. Did you go? What did you think?

J&B MET 2012

I have avoided events like these in the past but Sunglass Hut hosted their own tent at the J&B Met this year and so I had to check it out. Not only was the 'Inner Circle' a buzzing but chilled version of the hubbub across the tracks, it was lined with tents for various companies spilling with the most interesting attire I've seen in a while. Granted, there were many outfits I wish my eyes had not seen but despite what I have heard it wasn't all bad. Woman wore hats and fascinators (as seen with my hot date below, Kelly Gray), large and colourful dresses and even got their men to dress up too. I opted for shorts so it surprised me how many men came dressed in 3-piece suits. And SUSPENDERS! They were everywhere. 

In the SGH tent ticket holders were treated to drinks and snacks and got to take home a new pair of shades. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me. Did you go? What did you think?

MR. PRICE ESPADRILLES... AND LOTS OF JUMPING

It is a relief to get outside and break free from the confines of formal shoes. Let me tell you, I am almost always wearing a a brogue or boot of some kind. When I finally go casual I relish in it. Recently I popped into Mr. Price in Sea Point. I approached the mens shoe section and discovered a wall of colorful espadrilles.

I haven't purchased anything in Mr. Price for maybe four years so I was very happy to discover they have made the change in direction that the industry is headed for. They are not 100% there yet (in menswear at least) but it is a start.

I have also never owed a pair of espadrilles in my life and I promise you it was like meeting a long lost sibling. I have blogged about espadrilles before but only from a visual standpoint. Also there was nothing available locally, until now. There are many different colours to choose from and they are pretty damn comfortable.  I wore them solidly for 5 days and then bought a different colour just so I had an excuse to keep wearing espadrilles. And for R89? Pffff. Time to go outside and have some fun, boys. Hey, how do you rate me as a foot model? Good, right?

POETRY - SHOPPING FOR YOUR MOTHER ON CHRISTMAS

I don't know about your mother but mine is pretty impossible to buy for. It seems most mothers enjoy scented candles or soaps but not mine. Luckily when it comes to buying gifts for females of any kind Poetry has it covered. It's not normal for me to post anything women related but Poetry recently invited me to check out the new stock so I could choose a few goodies for my mother. I am being very sincere when I say their selection made it super easy. They carry all the soaps and candles but they also stock home-ware, clothing and accessories. Plus the sales ladies made it even easier to shop. Seriously, I was in and out in 20 minutes.  Check it out in person or peruse their website so you can see what you can buy on your budget. Pretty clever. Go take a look.