External | The Cult Of Invisibility

Maison Martin Margiela has been going through some turbulent times lately. Earlier this fall the house finally confirmed what has been rumoured for a long time; that the labels engimatic eponymous founder has left as the creative director. Maison Martin Margiela now faces some interesting times ahead. Who will take over as designer? What direction will they take? The question are many for the brand and it's many avid followers. 

The Business Of Fashion takes on the subject from a very interesting point-of-view comparing the label to a cult to discuss how the transition could have been handled better and providing some pointers for the future. All in all, a very entertaining and enlightning piece about the challenges that arises when a founding designer leaves the label. Read it here (part 2).

The Style Is Right | The Perfect Tee

Sometimes you just want to keep it simple. Nobody really wants to spend an hour contemplating their outfit on a sleepy monday morning. Luckily, there's a special outfit for such occasions. It's called the "perfect t-shirt and jeans"-outfit. It takes some mastering, but done right it's as stylish as it is easy.

Somebody who's got it nailed it down is Très Bien Shop, which they show in the styling for this t-shirt. Sometimes all it takes is that tee which fits you perfectly, your favourite pair of jeans and a nice pair of worn-in boots. Throw on a jacket and your good to go. The pieces in this styling are all Our Legacy, but any brands will work just fine. I myself wore a similar outfit yesterday; a grey t-shirt from Our Legacy, a pair of A.P.C. jeans and a pair of boots from god knows where. As long as you feel comfortable in it, it will work. And that will show.

Object | Cold Method - Fair Isle Cardigan

One of this spring's biggest trends was predicted to be fair isle patterns. While I'm not much of a trend-follower (or -setter for that matter) fair isle speaks to me for some reason. So I've been hunting for a suitable piece for quite some time.

The problem is that the pattern in itself can be pretty loud so there are a million ways this can go wrong if you don't tread carefully. With this cardigan from Cold Method there are no such worries though, as it's hard to keep it more muted than with a classic black and grey pattern. This keeps the piece as versatile as possible and allows it to be used in a number of combinations. Ribbed cuffs and hems and a five-button fastening in a classic cardigan style.

As for quality, since I've never heard of or tried anything on from Cold Method, I can't vouch it so if you have any previous experience with them please feel free to weigh in. At least it looks good and that I can vouch for. 

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Barneys New York Men's Designer Fall 09 by Youngteam

Object | Martin Margiela - Replica Granddad Cardigan

Though I can't honestly claim that fall/winter is my favorite time of the year, what with the colds, flus and cold feet (seriously, don't ask. You don't want to get me started on the subject of cold feet) it does have it's perks. One of them is the chance to cozy up in nice, oversized cable-knitted cardigans that somehow just seems to shield you from the rest of the world, no matter how cold it is. 

I have a quite sizeable collection of such cardigans but I might just add one more to it this season. One of the options that have caught my eye is this 'granddad replica cardigan'. Apparently "Replica" is a project of Margiela where they reproduce found garments from different periods and places. This one comes courtesy of Sweden, 1969.

What else can be said about it then? Well for one cream is a bit more of an unusual colorway, but one that still works really great in the winter. And belting is always a nice detailing on a chunky cardigan in my opinion. The shawl collar and the front pockets perfects the look and makes this pretty much my ideal cardigan. Those swedes sure knew how to make a cardigan back in the days!

Object | Lou Dalton - Heavy Cotton Shopper Bag

Somebody better lock away my credit card somewhere and don't give it back until the sales starts. It seems like everywhere I turn these days there are really great looking products that stares back at me and just screams: Buy me! Buy me! Yeah, I hear voices. And every once in a while I have to cave in to their demands and buy something I know I really don't need but damn it feels so good.

My latest craving comes by way of Oki-Ni in the form of a shopper bag from brittish designer Lou Dalton. This is pure goodness made out of a sturdy khaki cotton with gorgeous detailing in brown leather. Two handles, and a long shoulder strap. Fastens with a brass buckle. Oh my, that's all I can say. I recently bought a tote bag so I shouldn't even consider this one but come on. Look at it. Can you blame me? Somebody better buy this one quick and save me the trouble of rationalizing a purchase to my conscience. C, help me out, ?!

External | Inside Très Bien Shop

For those of you who haven't gotten around to visit the bricks-and-mortar store of Très Bien Shop yet, or if you haven't been there in a while, they have put up some pictures of the store taken by Jeffery Richt showcasing both the venue and some of the AW09 goodies. If you haven't been there it's about god damn time you go there. Seriously, it's well worth the trip.

More pics here.