Man In Suit: Thursday 28.04.11

I adore Matthew Gray Gubler - representative of all insanely intelligent, slightly socially ackward geeks who listen (or look like they listen) to Radiohead/The Smiths/Joy Division and rock the rolled-up striped shirt with skinny tie look. 

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Shopping Update: Tom Ford 'Single Man' Glasses

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Oh the great lengths I go in search of a bargain!  Anyone who's lived in Singapore will know there is one place you do not venture to on a Sunday if you can help it: Lucky Plaza

Madding crowds notwithstanding, I found the time to stop by AS Optics which triumphed where nights of online searches failed.  As an added incentive, the tortoise and plain black Tom Ford frames that retail at S$620 online could be The Man's (and mine to admire) for S$380.  Yes, that's still a pretty penny but with the savings you'd score that bottle of whisky, monochromatic vintage dress and be on your way to that exceedingly authentic Single Man party!

Note: Yes, it may seem rather lackadaisical to post about the same frames twice (and in a row) but I am in LOVE...

Singular Sensation: Tom Ford 'Single Man' Glasses

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Hours from Lent, I'm tasked with scouting for gifts for two men in my life.  Fortunately, birthday gifts don't breach my Lenten shopping sacrifice.  

Not quite so convenient is the price of these Tom Ford 'Single Man' glasses.  Wouldn't these look fantastic on any guy?  Made for George Falconer, so Tom Ford, a perfect celebratory buy for The Man in honour of Colin Firth's win!  Obviously everyone else seems to thinks so as they're completely sold out - which leaves me to consider these alternatives (via Mr Porter, and the no less sartorially superior John Slattery).  *pause* Ooh, I feel the urge to throw a Single Man / Mad Men themed party! 

Lanvin Moving Out Sale

Finally got down to checking out the Lanvin "moving out" sale at Wisma Atria. All apparel is 50-70% off with bags, accessories and other items slashed by 50-60%.

The sale started earlier this month so it's slim pickings for the women by now (read: no Happy bags here). That said, the men should rejoice because more than half the store is still filled with suits and shirts. There's a decent selection of the latter going for less than S$200!

My favourite bargain? Replacement leather belt straps for only S$68... I sense a DIY project coming on :)

Man In Suit: Wednesday 19.08.09

It's probably for the better that not all men looked and dressed like Lucas Ossendrijver, designer at Lanvin Homme, else I wouldn't get any work done! Man candy aside, that dreamy floor-to-ceiling shoecase has me written all over it... oh hell, I really just want his entire workspace *sigh*

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Something For the Boys

NYC fashion label Opening Ceremony has launched their menswear line at Uniqlo UK's online store! Opening Ceremony, a concept retail space supporting emerging designers, previously unfolded a very successful shoe line which was seen on Gossip Girl's Blake Lively.

Credit card in hand, I've already shortlisted a bunch of clean-cut, preppy plaid shirts in cheerful blues, greens and pinks - all of which would not look out of place in my own wardrobe...

Feel free to oh-so-casually forward your man the link :)

For Your Man

Most guys in the know have been buying cool T-shirts from Threadless for years. But a T-shirt subscription? It's slightly indulgent for your man to sign up for on his own... but this is a great gift for anyone panicking about a Christmas/NYE/Anniversary gift!

Now if only I'd chanced upon this earlier - Sorry about that, M ;)