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Fashion

Black and Paper Pick

The reason I chose Lee Cooper Jeans is because of the Cooper Collection.  Unlike other denim brands producing in Asia these looks are produced in East London by Blackhorse Lane Ateliers. During the Selvedge Fashion Tradeshow in Berlin I looked over a few pieces.  The quality was impressive, making a pair a jean essential for every persons wardrobe. Creative Director Tilman Wrobel reached into brand’s factory work wear heritage to pull out strong masculine looks.  Jeans are handmade from Italian denim.  Added rich details include engraved zipper and pocket rivets for the 3 fits: slim, straight, and tapered for men and women.

 

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Fashion

Black and Paper Pick for Fall 17

Giuseppe Zanotti’s Fall Men’s shoes are based on his interpretation of dandyism,   Footwear designs that are formal, athletic, and night life.  I saw rich subtle with touches of bling in Milan, loafers, sneakers, slip-ons were the core items of the collection.  Essentially it’s just shoes for men who want look sharp.  Silks, suedes, velvets, were mixed in the form of hi-tops, moccasins, and low-outs.  Zanotti does not push the envelope instead he makes a turn with his imprints of tassels and embroidery.

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Fashion

Coming Soon

The countdown has started.  Six weeks until London Fashion Week.  Black and Paper will be there with coverage from the capital city. Starts September 15, 2017.

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Fashion

A Dapper Touch

Hats have made a comeback in fashion the past few seasons.  They have become style statements. There is a heightened interest in the dapper look that goes along with this fashion accessory.

www.lairdhatters.com

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Travel

3 Places to Go

Holiday season has started.  Black and Paper offers some tips on where to go/  These cities are lesser than their bigger counterparts but offer a traveler a rewarding experience of beaches, culture, and cuisine.

Porto, The second city of Portugal has exotic charm and flavor on its sleeve.  There are great beaches around the city.

Stockholm, the Queen of the North, regal without being imperial.  A city with many islands for sunbathing and swimming.

Marseille, the entire Mediterranean culture is rolled into this seaport city.  Beaches are west and east as well as cliff diving.

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Feature

Shaving Cream What?

Shaving Cream What?

An ordinary trip to buy shaving cream turned into a journey of admiration, passion, male bonding, and disillusionment.  Standing in front of the selection for creams I narrowed down my choices: L’Oreal or Nivea.  While I was making my final decision a tall, handsome guy stood walked up to condom display wall next to the men’s grooming section. His decision was more interesting than mine.  My attention turned to his face as he was studying the different boxes.  All of the sudden the shaving cream was less interesting.   What was he going to choose?
His left hand reached for the regular size box of condoms but then moved to the box marked “KING SIZE”.  My respect and admiration along with my curiosity levels were turned on.  He took the box latter box off the store peg then walked away. My thoughts were running. Safe Sex is still important.  Size!  Measurements!  When was he going to use them? Cell phone number!  What is his definition of King Size?

I continued to look over the cans of shaving cream.  Suddenly, in a split two seconds, the guy was back, he quickly took the normal size box of condoms then walked away.  I wanted to say” FAKE” but held it.

I was crushed. My emotions were played.  I easily fell for a misrepresentation of physical manhood packaged in box.  I judged a person a marked box and a sexual fantasy.   How could this have happened? I felt used, liked the second choice during closing time at a cheap bar.  The experience left me shaken.

I did not buy the shaving cream.

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Fashion

N. Hoolywood Menswear SS18

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Fashion

Balmain Menswear 2018

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Fashion

Rory Hutton

The Black and Paper interview with London based menswear accessories designer Rory Hutton debuting at London Fashion Week Men’s.  His quality socks, pocket squares, and ties are attractive, cute, and dandy stylish.

For more information click: Rory Hutton

 

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Cinema

From France 24 The Film Show