Boffism: Boys Boys Boys : Men's Fashion Week S/S 2012

Dear Readers,

I think that if I were the editor of American Vogue, I would bag myself a place in the front row during Men's Fashion Week. Today I decided to dedicate my post to all the boys reading my blog, because I noticed that I rarely wrote something for the gents. Bad woman. This post is also intended for those girlfriends whose boyfriends need urgent styling. Wake up, make him change that blimmin' t-shirt. Oh, and this post also goes to all those narrow-minded 'men' who think fashion is solely restricted to women. No, you're wrong. So wrong. As wrong as that under-vest you're wearing at the moment.

Okay, now let's move on to some eye-candy! I don't have time to write about all the collections I've seen. However, I'm giving you a taste of the creme de la creme :).

Speaking of cream...I was expecting some cream coloured items in Emporio Armani's collection 'Lightness'. But alas, I was wrong. The only lightness in the collection were probably the shapes and materials used: an interesting blend of silks, cottons, oversized trousers and breezy jackets. Personally, I'm not a big fan of wide-legged men's trousers myself. I'm more for skinny trousers. (Don't you even dare start the 'everyone who wears skinny pants is gay' argument. No. And there's nothing wrong with being gay anyway. Don't be jealous. We all know you hate them because you can't pull them off.) I particularly liked the pyjama-like jackets and the use of blues and teals.

Emporio Armani Hotness.

Oh Prada, you're a dream! I can't help but drool at Prada's Spring/Summer 2012 Men's collection. My husband, ie. Chuck Bass, would look very handsome in those pieces. Damn! Prada's collection is definitely very preppy, and much more structured than Armani's. I sense some Wimbledon influences going on. I guess it must be the turf, or those stunning cardigans. Not sure. There are some 'Oliver Twist' vibes too. I think it's those berets. Oh, I have to mention those brogues too. They're out of this world. I believe all men should wear brogues. Unfortunately, I'm not convinced by the flower details, especially the flower trousers. They're too sleepwear style for me. Sorry Prada. BUT I'm willing to change my opinion. I will reconsider them, promise.

The things I would do for these shoes!

What do you think?

Everyone knows Sarah Burton right? She designs for Alexander McQueen. She designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress as well. Oh, and now she brought Rock back on the catwalk, and we love it. Boys get those striped pieces out, because Burton used them extensively. Striped blazers, striped trousers, striped tops. Whilst I can hardly picture anyone sporting these outfits on the streets, especially here in Malta, I can't help but appreciate the dramatic flair of the collection. Having said that, however, there are a few individual pieces that are more 'wearable', such as the yellow blazer and the blue trousers, both pictured below.

Marry Me.

Rawr!

I left the best for last, as usual. The best, in my humble opinion, were Dolce and Gabbana: the kings of blazers and jackets. This collection does remind me of Emporio Armani's, since they both featured rather breezy pants. Dolce and Gabbana's collection is sleeker, more structured, and its lines are more clearly defined. Once again, I'm not a big fan of harem-like trousers for men, especially if they're paired with structured jackets. Yet, I do like them with their meshed tops. I'm complicated, I know. Dolce and Gabbana employed plenty of mesh in their designs, something I obviously fell in love with. My favourite items were undoubtedly the lapel-less jackets. Those were divine, as divine as a lemon cake.