Louis Vuitton Leopard Print Scarves

I love that Louis Vuitton still continue giving a hint of edge to the menswear when they releases the new collection of leopard print scarves for Fall/Winter 2011. If back in FW09 the fashion maison has also did the same animal-prints, this time around there's been some update in the new color arrays. It's more unisex look rather than inclined too much to ladylike. 

From left: Camel (brown/pink leopard spots over camel background), Marine (red/pink leopard spots over navy background) and Fuchsia (violet/fuchsia leopard spots over taupe background). Pretty simple design with a Stephen Sprouse-esque Louis Vuitton scribble.

The only issue that I'm having with these scarves, not only the price is so pricey (US$860 each!), the material seem to have the essence of silk blend (cashmere silk). Though they look quite 'out there' in the trend factor, but hey... I still can't wear silk!

[pix from ILoveLV]

Mentioning leopard-print scarves, I actually have one which I bought in Fall '09 from French Connection. Fine, I can call it my own 'vintage' now but it still look amazing nonetheless. The color is quite masculine spot-on, in grey background and leopard spots. The wool/viscose scarf is actually reversible with darker grey on one side (and the spots in lighter hues) and lighter grey on the reverse side (with darker hues leopard spots). 

I actually quite lucky that day when I went to get it at their store just beside Selfridges. Not only that it's the only one hanging on the shelf, I can't believe they give me 20% off without I'm asking for it. So, the final price? Just £16.

And I'm quite surprise that some eyes on the Tube really love the scarf too, especially when I wore it like in the pix at the bottom right. They said you look so fashion? Really? Well, that's cool...

Louis Vuitton Oriental-inspired Scarf

Designers from the late Yes Saint Laurent to John Galliano and Jean-Paul Gaultier have long turned their fascination for the East into inspiring creations while China-only designs for Chanel, Prada and Salvatore Ferragamo underscore the Mainland's growing commercial leverage in the luxury market.

Spring/Summer 2011 sees Louis Vuitton's Marc Jacobs and Paul Helbers reigniting the trend for all things oriental and we're suprised how harmoniously well the motifs of elegent dancing dragons and intricate Chinese zodiac prints (reworked by New York's A-list tattoo artist Scott Campbell) blend with the brand's trademark monogram symbols, inspired in turn by graphic Japanese quatrefoils and flower symbols during the late Victorian era, without looking tacky at all.

[pix and words from men's folio jan/feb 2011 issue]

Scarves @ Gucci Fall/Winter 2010/11

Are scarves still in style for summer 2010? I think lots of people ask that, and some even get stumbled upon this blog when they Google it. (quite cool isn't it? :D). IMO, scarves are always in regardless of season - the most important is how you choose the material. I have a lot of scarves myself - the lightweight cotton or jersey for Spring/Summer and wool or cashmere for Fall/Winter.

But if you think you only like to wear scarves during the cold season, then better up your style satire for fall/winter 2010 with these one from Gucci. Seen in the recent lookbook, I actually love the wool diamante in dark brown. Very classic and I can see it's longevity in one's wardrobe. It also available in the cream/ivory version featuring the iconic Gucci diamante.

Sometimes I love volumes, and these tartan scarves in many color choices is perfect for it. Quite large in size and since it's cotton mix that's why it need to be slightly oversized to keep you warm. So, where does it screams Gucci, you ask? Look closer and you can see the Gucci diamante spreading across the fabric.

And for those who doesn't mind doing a bit of gender bender, this white scarf with black interlocking GG look quite nice to be worn. It's cashmere, so what more luxe can you ask for. =)