FAKE IT! The age of “fake it til you make it” is upon us. The “Bling Culture” is about of looking rich if you are not. A substitution quick fix as a result of income inequality, lack of access to a better life so people show off. In your face consumption means being humble is …
Category Archives: Fashion
A Small Gem
Shockwaves (Warning: There are spoilers in this review) Television is having a Golden Period now. Fortunately, quality programs are not exclusive to the United States or Great Britain. I met a Berlinale film festival colleague for an evening drink. We started talking about the past festival, our dislikes then our few likes. The Berlinale …
Football in Your FACE!
This is a Reposting of a past article! World Cup 2018 is upon us. The biggest sporting event in the world has started in Russia. Teams from all over the globe compete to see who is the best national soccer club. Just in time for the festivities LG recently introduced its latest bean projector, the …
Paris Couture Week with Chanel from France 24
A look at the Couture Collections from Paris.
Has Gucci Gone Too Far?
Has Gucci gone too far? A recent the New York Times article asked the question, “Is Gucci stylish or tacky?” The answer could go in both ways according the perspective. Gucci embraced the modern. In many ways the looks reflect the “Selfie Times”. See me! This is what I got! Instagram posting moment! Because life …
Cinema. This Should Be Interesting!
A Black and Paper Cinema Recommendation.
Elegance is the Key!
A Black and Paper exclusive interview with shoe designer Walter De Silva. When a man has a love of feminine elegance matched with a skill of design of course he becomes a shoe designer. A background in car design, how did you move into shoe design? Honestly, I consider myself a designer, not a fashion …
DeSilva Elegance
As part of the Black and Paper interview with shoe designer Walter De Silva, we wanted to show you shoes based on his philosophy of “Elegance”.
Final Walk from Agnes B.
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Agnes B. Homme
From Paris Fashion Week Men designer Agnes B. displays rural French heritage on her sleeve. The designer is inspired by rural looks; worker overalls and shirts, all down to Earth. I call her style “Subdued French” yet always wearable. Images by Brice Hardelin