London Collection: Men -Day 1

THE British Fashion Council's sartorial showcase; London Collection: Men, aka Men's Fashion Week, lasted, sadly, only 3 days. When the other dapper show-goers descended on the sidewalk, in between catwalk shows, the sidewalk playboy, Gonzalo, and his stylist and photographer friends, Mr Pagasa and Miss Beatrice, selectively ogled and objectify. Therapeutic. The prancing show-goers' street styles, were too BLOOMING sick to ignore. Good thing, they didn't have weak hearts.

PRINCESS wears  Michael Michael Kors white buttoned dress, SW1 bar shoes and Theory tuxedo jacket 

 

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David Gandy strutted in a bad-ass suit from Alexander McQueen

ALYSSA

(David Approaches)

 

OMG! He's so unreal......David, may I tuck your shirt in for you. PLEASE!

 

 

[David smiles)

 

 

 

IN-BEE

 

 

David, I'd like to give you this pair of shoes

 

 

 

DAVID

 

Can you give it to me later when I'm coming out? The catwalk show is about to start..

 



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Gonzalo:

So Princess, how was the Lou Dalton show?

 PRINCESS:

My biggest all time dream came true.The Lou Dalton collection was totally sick. I love it.

Gonzalo:

Was it your biggest dream to watch the third instalment of London Collection: Men, or to watch the Lou Dalton offerings?

PRINCESS:

Both, actually. Actually, I didn't have much to do today, so I said 'I might as well attend Men's Fashion Week. This is something to watch. I love the glitter and th glamour.

GONZALO:

That's your style. I like it.

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Mercato is quintessentially dedicated to fashion. it's clear by her effortless sense of style and finesse.

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GONZALO:

Men's Fashion Week is now on. This means lots of rather gorgeous clothes on display..not merely on the catwalk, but also out here - on the sidewalk...What brought you here today?


LAURENT

I'm doing Marketing and PR for London Collection; Men after-party. So I'm here to meet the people who are on the guest-list.....

GONZALO

And who are those?


LAURENT

You'll see....The guest list include the fashion elite, celebrities and other industry big wigs who are attending the catwalk shows. You'll see.


GONZALO

How does the spokesperson and ambassador for sidewalk fashion, gets his name on the guest list?


LAURENT

Who is that person?


GONZALA

Me, of course

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Mirand wears statement Peeptoe Carma shoes and
sequined mini skirt  by DKNY

GONZALA

Do you have a backstage pass?


MIRANDA

No


GONZALO

Your outfit look gorgeous, incidentally.


MIRANDA

Thank you


Miss BEATRICE

Do you mind if I take some photographs of it?


MIRANDA

Do you mind doing it while I'm on the phone?

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Lee Hsien showed off Hacket hat, Sean Gordon tie, T M Lewin shirt, vintage suit, Dr Martens brogues and ASOS satchel

 

Sandara's look is so attractive. Each piece in her outfit was a natural beauty, remarkable and unplain. She carried off the look with aplomb. Take a look and you'll see what the fuss is about. No wonder, the pleased sidewalk playboy couldn't help admiring this look. Neither he or his fashion friends wanted to leave the sidewalk at that moment, or had an interest in ogling any other outfit.

 

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MISS BEATRICE

 

Hide your unsightly bag somewhere, please, I don;t want it it to get in the picture..I don't want it to ruin your gorgeous dress

 

 

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Brees

Great waistcoat, Gonzalo. Is it vintage


Mr Pagasa

No, it's from DSquared2


GONZALO

Got it for my birthday. Exactly what I wanted


Brees

It looks good


GONZALO

Thanks


Brees

Could I borrow for a wedding?



GONZALO
(laughs)

That suit looks great on you



Brees

Thanks man. It's my sister, Andrea (pictured  immediately above) who inspires me. There she is...she's waiting for me in the queue for the next catwalk show.


GONZALO

Style runs in the family. Your satchell is kicking asses. Where is it from?


Brees

it belongs to my grandmother

Brees wears BORSALINO, John Lobb shoes, Jacket and trousers from BRIONI

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TAKE A GUESS! Who is this guest? No, not the sidewalk playboy, GONZALA - personal raw foods artisan. It's TINIE TEMPAH

 

MISS BEATRICE

 

(sings FIRE! FIRE , as Tinie exited his reserved car)

 

 

 

TINIE

 

(recognising FIRE FIRE from his hit WRITTEN IN THE STAR0

 

Thank you1 Thank you!


[TINIE POSES FOR PICTURES]


MISS BEATRICE

( sings, as Tinie walked away)

Disturbing London


TINE

(looked back and smiled)


Thank You


 



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Check out Zokaya's bad-ass outfit - Frederik Anderson Copenhagen Shorts, Waistcoat from

DSquared2, Primark Shirt, River Island Trilby hat, Blue Ince denim shoes and Richard James silk tie

 

 

 



 

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Selfridges denim studio

EVERYONE adores denim, so do the fashion-effervescent Eyeball Licking, aka the sidewalk playboy, and his sidewalk friends; Aimeee - photographer, and Mr PSCO - wardrobe stylist. Selfridges adores denim also, it seems. Its recently-launched DENIM STUDIO is exclusively dedicated to denim; from premium designer brands to Primark. Over 11,000 pairs, from over 50 brands, are on display.

PERSONAL SHOPPER, KIM: (one of hundreds milling about)

Welcome to the Denim Studio. How may I help you?

　

Eyeball Licking

WOW! This denim studio looks SICK.

　

WENDI

I have ALWAYS struggled to find the perfect pair of jeans....

　

KIM

(smiles)

Struggle no more. Selfridges understands its customers' specific needs. That's why we open the world's largest denim department - just to help you

　
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PRINTKLEIDER

I'm so excited.....7 For All Mankind, Rag and Bone, J Brand....

ELENA

....er, Primark, Topshop...My head is spinning out of control. I don't know where to start


PRINTKLEIDER

Primark in Selfridges? What the HELL!

　

KIM

There is something for everyone. However, if you are not keen on that Primark denim for £11.00, this premium pair is yours for a meagre £11,000

　

TAMARA

WHAT? £11,000?

　

KIM

Have a good look at it. While you are doing so, eyeball this J Brand denim with bright 24K gold plated details. This is something a woman should definitley wear, when she's alive.

You joking?

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CRISTIAN

NO way! Only YESTERDAY, I wished there was a store that help its customers find denim with the perfect fit.



KIM

　
SELFRIDGES read your mind and answer your wish

　

CRISTIAN

That's nice....I'm warming to the £11,000 pair of denim

　


Aimeee

Try it on, then I'll take a photo of you in it.

　

CRISTIAN　

Oh my gosh! I LOVE it! I'm so DENIM-STRUCK right now

　

KIM

it Looks GREAT.....How does it feel?




CRISTIAN　

SH*t. It does'nt fit. It pains me I wont be able to wear it - even ONCE..Oh No! What am I gonna wear to London Collection: Men?



Eyeball Licking

Wow!

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Hermès Festival des Métiers at Saatchi Gallery

Nelson aka the Sidewalk playboy, has always marveled at the sheer BEAUTY of Hermès ties - NOT their craftsmanship or finesse. Therefore, for him, the Hermès Festival des Métiers at Saatchi Gallery was something he was unwittingly praying for; a dream came through. Picture this, like other fans of Hermès, Nelson and his sidewalk friends, Roland and Elin, got the opportunity to privately rendezvous with the exclusively french artisan gods and goddesses, AND, watch as they fashioned, from scratch, stunning ties, bags, leather goods, silk scarves,  watches and other Hermès beauties.





[LOTS OF TRANSLATIONS THROUGHOUT,  FROM ENGLISH TO FRENCH AND VICE VERSA



NELSON

 Elin, I love Hermès ties. I'm so EXCITED to see her make one before my own eyes, I feel like urinating on myself.


ROLAND

PLEASE DON'T...We know that you are a high brand man. I love high brands also. Good thing I have the body and the swagger for them.

NELSON
(clears throat) I just love and admire quality craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing this with us Hermès. Sidewalk playboy and his sidewalk friends at a preview of Hermès live craftsmanship at Saatchi Gallery, this is the FLIPPING future of craftsmanship.

ELIN

These are very CUTE.


NELSON
(to artisan) I love your handcraft. definitely a real treat.



(TRANSLATED TO FRENCH BY English narrator, sorry, English Translator )



Translator, sYRIE:

She said 'thank you.'



ROLAND
I do too. Does it ever gets boring or hard?


(translates from french to English)


Nabilla

It's easy for me to do..I love crafting something out of my imagination. I use my imagination for literally everything

ELIN
You seem to always thinking creatively...is it possible to to turn it off?



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Madeleine

I'm so OVERWHELMED to meet them, I have no idea what to say, or what to ask them.


Kleider

just say HI!!


Madeleine

Wow. Let me think about that one. Okay, Shall I say I am working for Anna Wintour from American Vogue?


Ballottaggio

Not neccessary. Just say Hi


Madeleine

Okay then....Hi


Joyce

Salut (chuckled)


Madeleine

Very clever idea to say HI....She giggled at me.. (to artisan) I enjoy seeing your AMAZING work on this bag. How long does this process take?



(translated from french) It depends. But generally, this exercise can take up to several days...




Madeleine

Several days? My gosh! I admire the effort and time that you expend to ensure the finer details turn out flawless. Inspiring! It's time for me to stop wasting time and resume my internship in craftsmanship.

(Eager translation)
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The craftsmanship in this hand carved stock is second to none


Indeed. Great quality and craftsmanship. I am honoured to be a part of this experience

 

They are meticulous at their work.

No wonder fashionistas are prepared to pay the premium prices for Hermès luxury products

The effort invested can be painstaking, and it can take lots of time and patience to see a single process through..
Hermés are timeless and will never date only become vintage

　
Hermés products will NEVER go out of fashion

One of the NUMEROUS reasons why we love them

Hermès products are WAY out of my league

No product is ever out of your league unless you MAKE THEM out of your league

PRECISELY





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Vintage Fashion? Frock me!

VINTAGE fashion fair at Chelsea Old Town Hall? FROCK me! Actually, it was one hell of a fair. The creations were pretty appetising and entrance tickets were unsurprisingy, Made in Chelsea. Fuchun, aka the sidewalk playboy, was delighted to discover the fair was not just about Frocks. About 0.5% of the displays were menswear.



FUCHUN

Hurrah! I will DEFINITELY find something from the Great Gatsby ear, sorry, ERA. Frock me!


袁艾菲

Good luck, Fuchun. I look forward to style you in Great Gatsby inspired clothes.....And don't forget, you need an outfit to wear to the forthcoming London Collections: Men



VITAMIN B
(cynically)

Fuchun, If you find ANYTHING, I'll photograph even the moment you hand over the money to its seller.


FUCHUN

Frock you.

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Edited by Zokaya, Photography by Vitamin B, Stylist - 袁艾菲

FUCHUN

So what's your impression of the vintage fair so far


Vindu Dara
(gushed)

Frock me. It's the best one. I adore the quality quality craftsmanships, designs and materials. I'm VERY keen.


FUCHUN

Have you found any gems?



Vindu Dara

Not yet. I'm looking for clothes that are keepable....


FUCHUN

....investment pieces...


Vindu Dara

Correct! When I stop wearing them, I'd like to bequeath them to the loved ones...in my will

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MARRONE

I love vintage jewellery...


FUCHUN

Well, it seem you came to the right place. There are some beautiful jewellery on this stall 


MARRONE

All that glitter are not always FROCKING gold..


FUCHUN

You lost me, what do you mean?


MARRONE

 I'll have to carefully examine the jewellery to see if they were made from metals or stones, gemstones or crystals


FUCHUN
(sighs)

Now, no one will be able to find me


MARRONE
(sighs impatiently)

Frock sake! SIMPLY, I'm interested in the real thing. For example, jewellery made of REAL gold instead of cheap metals that tarnishes soon after purchase..


FUCHUN
(conspiratorially)

Well, I suggest you move on from this stall QUICKLY


MARRONE

Really?


FUCHUN
(laughed)

Just FROCKING about. Stay. These jewellery look like gems


MARRONE

You REALY think so?


FUCHUN

I REALLY see some pieces that can add value, sinificance, stories and chicness to your outfit. They look so timeless, you'll treasure them for years to come..


MARRONE

Wow!






[FINALLY, Fuchun spotted a vintage Marc Jacobs biker jacket.]


FUCHUN

My Gosh! a belted camaflouge, military jacket. It's super bad-ass


VITAMIN B

Looks like a woman's jacket


 袁艾菲

Shut up B! I'm the ONLY stylist here, the only WOMAN here, and I say it's a blooming man's jacket.


FUCHUN

Get your camera ready Mr. I'm gonna buy it


袁艾菲

 Buttoned all the way to the top, it will look good if teamed with dark jeans and black boots 


FUCHUN

Frock me! It's a FLIPPING size MEDIUM....I'll have to lose some weight. FROCK!


VITAMIN B

It seem I was right. Frocking hell!
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Dambusters' Raid style

TO COMMEMORATE the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters' Raid, the Royal Air Force museum held an Adults Only, One Night Only, Late Night display of static World War artefacts. Bradley, aka, the sidewalk playboy, had no inkling what the Dambusters' Raid was, but welcomed the invitation nontheless. It encouraged dressing up in Second World War inspired outfits, or try on those on display.


SALUTE to all the BRAVE soldiers who fought during that dreadful period, especially, those from the caribbean, New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Australia, U.S.A, and all the other allied countries - especially those who paid their own fares to come to England to join the Royal Air Force.  SALUTE. BLESS you and your families





[Dambusters' Raid - a squadron of Allied Force join the Royal Air Force to carry out a deadly bombing campaign in Nazi Journey, sorry, GERMANY. A vast number of them did not make it back to base]

Real BOMBER  jacket and beret from the museums World War 2 collection.

THe sidewalk playboy is normally over the moon when doing photo-shoots in bad-ass clothes. However, on this occasion, after viewing cluster bombs and reading the poignant stories of many of the pilots who died during the daring mission, his mood metamorphose into solemnity and Subduableness.

Words by Zokaya Kamara

Photography by Rebecca and Shia

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Sidewalk aesthetic

While crafting delectable raw foods lunches at RAW TASTES stall, sidewalk playboy, Wayne, managed a good deal of style-spotting among the sidewalk diaspora. Everyday, he thank God for the chance to see such sexy, beautiful fashion - something to dream about everynight.


Farrah's style is totally loveable. She donned an attractive and likeable suit. Both the pleated blouse and matching skirt, are from Joseph. A hot match. Damn, it was fine as wine A smitten passer-by, with a massive crush, cried unashamedly. What a mess. The sidewalk pressure will be on Farrah to continue wearing perfect, flatteringly cool outfits from now on.

Horizontal stripes are so on trend. Sidewalk playboy was busy making salad dressings, yet Selena's incarnation of the look, caught his eyes as she strolled by. It was a sleeveless, monochrome number by Malene Birger. It looked really good! Think icecream. So perfect for spring and summer; sheer fun and playfullness.



Incidentally, the sidewalk playboy crafted raw foods in a dapper, Burgundy suit and grey shirt from TOPMAN. So good-looking. His adoration for it was annoyingly obvious, and understandable. It was, oh my God,  utter perfection. Very few raw foods lovers and passers-by failed to notice it, admirably. He had fun showing off that hard-ass, suit and tie sidewalk aesthetic.

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