February 5, 2009
I did a double take and cringed when I saw this. The neon visual assault of popsicle colors is just blinding in a horribly tacky way. This is just too easy.
I don’t know who will buy this although I can think of some candidates off the top of my head. Just because it’s from a designer label doesn’t automatically warrant envy. It looks like someone picked up scraps off a pinata and decided it would look dandy when made into an item you hold your pants up with.
This shouldn’t even cost 2 dollars let alone US$195. Find it at Bergdorf Goodman. …
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December 31, 2008
I believe to a large extent that life is about as complicated as you make it to be. So I always scratch my head and wonder why designers always choose to complicate their designs. The economy is complicated, daily life can wear you down so why further complicate your footwear?
I had to laugh when I saw the multi-colored strip on this pair of patent moccasin. I don’t think it adds variety or detail – all it adds is silliness and opens the door for peripheral chuckles from random strangers. It’s not like I don’t get multi-colored stripes – I like Paul Smith’s and the occasional Gucci red and green one. This will look more presentable if they had stuck to the regular red and green strip …
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December 12, 2008
Here at Style Flavors, we have not been very kind to Gucci – what with their logos, cheap embroidery and tacky fixtures. However, this is one redeeming shoe and we like what we see.
The black calf leather lace-up goes perfectly with the patent trim; like coffee and milk or condoms and lubricant. With just the right proportions and at the right positions, the patent leather trim adds a hit of understated detail.
This versatile pair will look equally look with dark jeans or tailored pants. I am also enjoying the visible curves on this pair of handsome lace-ups – and that is an added bonus!
Get this for US$610 at Neiman Marcus. …
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October 5, 2008
When I think of bomber jackets, I associate them with coolness, attitude, sleekness and fitted chic. This mess of a bomber jacket, however, does not bring to mind such positive descriptions.
I am hating the lousy camel and beige color combination. You can’t tell it’s a 100% leather because it looks cheap, old and gives me the impression that it smells musky too.
What is up with the raglan sleeves? For a bomber jacket that costs this much, there should have been leather sleeves with studded buckles. Not elastic sleeves similar to those jackets found in the bargain bin of your local thrift store.
I wouldn’t even wear this if you gave it to me for free but I guess the optimistic people at Gucci have faith in their fans and expect them to fork out US$2850 for this ugly …
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September 20, 2008
I have always wanted to go check out summer music festivals like Fuji Rock, Bonnaroo and Glastonbury. I am a huge fan of alternative and rock music and 3 full days of alcohol, musicians and groupies in the summer heat equates to much debauchery and fun! I never got to the chance to check them out; at least not yet. There is always somewhere else I need to be or something I need to do.
These rubber boots from Gucci will look right at home at Glastonbury. With rain and mud and all round wet weather, rain boots (or as the English call them, Wellingtons) are the staple footwear at the annual event.
I haven’t had much love for Gucci recently but these black, sleek rubber boots …
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August 26, 2008
I think like a lot of medication, the Gucci signature logo is best in small doses. This pair of sneakers is a great example of how too much of something can lead to disastrous outcomes. The beige signature fabric is separated from a fugly cocoa calf trim by the iconic green/red/green web.
I don’t get the calf trim or the stitching that runs across it neither do I get the need for so much of the Gucci logo. I guess some people need confirmation by means of wearing their labels on their ankles; literally. I have no idea why Gucci keeps churning footwear like this, season after season.
It’s like being on this pendulum where I swing back and forth …
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June 20, 2008
Designers get inspired by other designers all the time; one the left is Gucci’s new Buckle Boots for Fall and one the right is Pierre Hardy’s leather buckle boots. I tried the Pierre Hardy pair (the black version) at the Club 21 store on Friday and the first thing that hit me was how much trouble it took to unbuckle the buckles, loosen the laces and slip your feet in. If it weren’t for my great SA, I would have taken even longer to put them on. As much as I like the look, I would have to say that I wouldn’t wear these to a house party that required me to take off my shoes, neither will I …
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June 8, 2008
This is a good example of luxury brands trying to get away with sewing the brand name on, adding a few studs and calling it a piece of designer work. Sure this was conceptualized by a designer but this in no way justifies the original price tag of US$585. It looks like one of those do-it-yourself projects where you pay $10.99 to create your own necklace or your own picture frame except this time the word Gucci is embroidered. You’ll be better off getting a handful of Chucks with the money. Also available in silver. This is on sale at Bergdorf Goodman for US$439. …
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June 8, 2008
This dress shirt from Gucci is sharp and its lightweight cotton material is woven with contrasting color piping. This is provide a sleek alternative to the regular plain black dress shirt. Wear this with jeans for a night on the town or tailored pants for more formal events. Either way, you’ll be looking sleek in this slim fitting shirt. Get this for US$324 at Bluefly. …
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