I've been having an issue of late - the ring on my key chain keeps getting stuck in the netted inside of the pocket of my gym shorts. It is extremely annoying because it takes 30 seconds or more to unhook the netting from the hook of the key ring and on days when I simply cannot deal, I just rip it off which explains the various holes in that particular pocket. 

And really, it's not just gym shorts. Haven't you had times when pieces of your clothing get hooked onto something? I've had it with my jeans, my shirts, my tee shirts, my laces, my jackets, my blanket.Which is why I really don't get this tee. 

Look at the back of this tee - I get the idea of creating a unique, one-of-a-kind design but paying 3 figures for a tee shirt only to have it get hooked/stuck onto some random 3M wall hook. I take it that maybe that's the point since the description of this tee says that it "gets better with each new hole, tear, rip and stain". So the designers are simply creating extra opportunities to obtain new holes, tears and rips. 

But you know what's going to happen right when this tee is on your back? Some idiot (both young and/or adult) will try to pull the loose ends when you're not looking. It's like an open invitation for some wanker to un-artistically create new tears and holes. I have a Margiela tee that has a contrast band that goes from the pocket of the tee to across the shoulder and ends at the hem of the tee. When I wore it out to a party the last time - people were trying to stretch the band or pull it over my neck the whole entire night. And these were educated adults so I can't imagine the temptation this tee will bring. 

And if no one bothers you then imagine getting out of a car or cab and having the tee get stuck in the door or a friend closing the car door before the trail of this tee fully leaves the car. It's like really asking for it! 

Get this Cmrtyz Mondo Shredder for US$110 at Blackbird.  

The heart is a wonderful organ and I remember Anatomy lectures where pig hearts were displayed and observed. The heart is known to be center of your being and the life source that contains essence of soul and vigor. So might argue that maybe the heart's not so important and instead, more attention to be paid to the sex organs since after all, they are responsible for creating life. But in movies and comics, you see refrences to killing a demon or monster via the heart and instructions to rip the heart out of its cage. For example, Sam Merlotte ripped the heart out of the crazy Maynard in the True Blood Season 2 (I dig dig dig that show).  I don't see characters and heroes ripping off penises... So the heart stays the source of life. 

But I digress. I get it that the heart is very important but do you really need to carry it as a purse on your arm?! I mean look at this - you can't put a lot in this heart so where are you going to carry this? To high tea get-togethers? To buy frozen yogurt? To Starbucks? 

It's the idea of a black heart dangling off a man's arm that is a tad unnerving. I am sure this piece will find fans in members of the goth movement. The thing is, I really get this piece but I just don't see how it can be incorporated into an everyday wardrobe unless you are Marilyn Manson but even then, he's got an entourage to hold his ID and loose change. 

Plus at US$995, it's a bit too expensive for a Halloween accessory, don't you think? Find this Natalia Brilli Heart Shaped Box for US$995 at Barneys. 

I was really getting into Ann Demeulemeester's work this season. From the wicked boots to the dark coats to the shirts with attached ties. This was after seasons of really not getting her vision or where she was coming from. Then I saw this and it reminded me of just how I still don't get her. 

Look at this - I really don't know what to make out of this murky colored coat. I don't see the point of having a washed effect on velvet coat. If anything, the washed effect makes this look rusty and cheap. Not to mention completely undesirable. 

Which is a total shame because I really wanted to like this coat. I love its shape and the high collar detail along with the fantastic slightly curved button placket that adds a punch of sleekness. The inverted pleat shows off the attention to detail; the kind of detail that differentiates an ordinary coat from a fantastic one. 

But these wonderful details can't save this from sartorial rustiness and the horrible aftertaste this has left me with. 

Find this Ann Demeulemeester Washed Velvet Coat for US$1545.18 at Browns. 

I know the 80s are back - with boxy shoulders and neon colors. But that's not a good enough reason for this pair of jeans. I mean, I am all for gender blending dressing and breaking down barriers but lace on a pair of jeans? WTF?!

And it's not just lace on a pair of jeans per se. It's just lace on a pair of jeans that is horrendeously executed. Perhaps they were channeling a Like A Virgin Madonna but this one just looks sad and trashy - and completely unnecessary. 

It just looks like a home DIY project gone wrong and why would you want to look like a bag person? I have to stop looking at this - it's really turning me off.

Find this Cheap Monday Tight Skinny Jeans in Lace Black for US$65 at Tobi. 

I did a double take when I saw these hideous, horrendous boxers and I was even more stunned when I found out how much they were. These look like sex-store rejects. The kind of tacky underwear that is 'supposed' to spice up a dwindling sex life. Although I have no idea how anyone can stay hard or wet when their partner has either of these on. 

At US$1255 a pair, this is taking ridiculous to a whole other level. I won't even wear this if I was given this as a gift let alone pay 4 figures for it. And seriously, US$1255 and US$1010 respectively for a pair of underwear? Even if you have that kind of financial liquidity, it's just no way to spend it. 

And I don't know where to begin with this eye-sore. The pink tiger face piece looks more like a deranged wolf than a tiger while the shade of pink does not look like it belongs on any man. . I am all for gender blending and androgynous dressing but this is crossing the line. And that crazy wolf has its fangs out at the stratigically place where a penis would be resting underneath - I won't even go near something that is covered by a print by an animal that can give me rabies let alone play with it. 

The leopard print is not any better. The orange is a sick contrast to the artificial leopard print and it's so far from sexy that it needs its own cage. If anything, the leopard print looks like someone with diarrhea decided to go ahead and soil himself except he flipped it over, released his bowel and then flipped it back again.

I can go on but I will stop here. I just can't look at these anymore. Find the Yohji Yamamoto YY Leopard Boxer Short for US$1010 at Barneys and the Yohji Yamamoto YY Wold Boxer Short for US$1255 at Barneys.

I like flannel and plaids but they should be of the right color palate because this is what you get if you try to experiment with colors on a flannel shirt and end up failing face down.

I like pink and people say 'Real men do wear pink' and I agree with the 'men should wear pink' portion (the 'real man' portion is completely subjective and clothing does not define a man) because stepping out of one's comfort zone can be quite rewarding. But this is not the shade of pink that you step out of your comfort zone for.

This shocking pink is just shocking and in a tacky, horrible way. And the black patch pockets on the chest don't make it better. They give a glaring contrast and just looks like big nipple pads that stop your nipple from lactating. I know - extreme analogy but the black patches just remind me of training bras and nipple pads.

I have to stop looking at this so I am going to stop now but you can find this Homeroom Flannel East V.2 Shirt for US$108 at Tobi.

I know I have mentioned my love for studs a bunch of times here. That doesn't mean I jump on any studded item. Prada's upcoming Fall collection is a centerfold for studs and I applaud the vision and the direction the design house is going in but there are bound to be a few hit and misses. Take this wallet for example.

I love studs but this is just an overkill. It's too much of a good thing and it doesn't look stylish or forward at all. In fact, it reminds me of what a cowboy in the mid-west would carry. It looks tacky and so out of sync with the aesthetic that it is trying to portray.

And what is up with the Prada label at the right bottom of the wallet? It stands out but not in a good way. Showy yet without much substance. And really, honestly, it is pieces like these that the counterfeiters will produce in large quantities. Expect to see a replica of this on the streets of Bangkok, Kuta, Shanghai, Jakarta in 5,4,3,2,1.........

Find this for US$350 at Barneys.   

My favorite colors are grey and black (although black is technically not a color). They are quite fail-proof and will work for most every work or play outfit. However, this piece is an exception.

I recoiled when I first saw this. My first impression was that it would add years to your age (and not in a good way) and draw unwanted attention. Then I started looking at it some more and I began to see how this could be appealing but it was because the gaudy design would actually work on a tee-shirt.

But on this particular sweater, it just looks overdone and terribly unflattering. Perhaps this is catered to an older clientele but it still doesn't make this any more viable style-wise. Even if it's got my two favorite colors.

Find this for US$455 at Saks Fifth Avenue. 

I like big cats - white tigers are my favorite. I think tigers, lions, jaguars, cheetahs display a sense of nonchalence that is cool and primitive. From their sleek bodies to their agile swiftness, watching them go about their day is one of my favorite stations at the zoo.

That said, my love for cats stop there. I do not want to wear them or look like them or behave like them. Which explains why I do not get this pair of cuff links.

Not only does this look tacky, it also looks so done before. There are leopard prints, tiger stripes and now a head of a jungle cat? I don't know if this can be taken seriously but I'm definitely missing the point of this.

Will you wear this to meet a client or a board meeting or to sell insurance? Or will you wear this to a house dinner with a formal dress code?

This is passe and you'll be better off showing the world your love for cats in another way. Find this for US$595 at Bergdorf Goodman.