Posts in August, 2013
I have just about caught my breath after Stockholm Fashion Week shut its runway until next season. Three days of back-to-back shows, street style photography galore (its harder than it looks!) and meeting and greeting the influencers on the Swedish fashion scene has left my toes rather sore, but my love for Swedish fashion greater than ever. Here is my rundown on the trends we can expect to be exported... ...READ MORE
By no means do I claim to be an incredible photographer, but when you're hanging around outside the shows it's hard not to join the foray of photographers to capture the well-dressed crowd. The Stockholm fashion set are a glamorous pack of models, fashion bloggers (who look like models) and magazine editors (who also look a bit like models). The front row of the shows were reserved for the likes... ...READ MORE
The days here are gloriously sunny with blue skies but it's pretty chilly in the evenings so I'm grabbing a coat today - last night I was frozen by the time I got in! You've seen this ZARA number before, and I'm wearing it with my ASOS menswear ankle-grazers, an Urban Outfitters top, and my satchel to shove my laptop in as I've got some time between shows today when... ...READ MORE
A big day ahead today with seven shows lined up and a launch party this evening for a shoe and fashion label. This is just a super quick outfit post as I best be on my way - the Scandinavians are known for their punctuality, a trait that does not come naturally to this Mediterranean! I'm going to try out the city bikes today and cycle to the shows, how... ...READ MORE
When most people think about Sweden they alternate between visions of ABBA, IKEA, meatballs and leggy-six-foot-something blondes. But when I think of Sweden I think of sleek lines, loose fabrics, layers of muted tones and forward thinking functional fashion - albeit worn by leggy-six-foot-something blondes. Of late, it seems the capital of Scandinavia can do no wrong, exporting the likes of ACNE, H&M, Nudie jeans and COS to the wider public.... ...READ MORE
Just over a week ago I was invited to spend the day behind the scenes on the TUSTING shoot for their A/W Look Book. If you follow my instagram feed you will have seen me snapping away at the gorgeous models and the equally gorgeous leather accessories. I've introduced this British heritage brand to readers before, but in case you missed it, TUSTING is a family run business producing high... ...READ MORE
Meet Lucie; professional fashion photographer, global adventurer, cat lover, menswear enthusiast and generally awesome lady! Girl in Menswear was lucky enough to grab some time with this Miami based sweetheart to get her tips on building a career in fashion photography, the current photographers we shouldn't be missing, and the menswear brands we should be keeping our beady, boyish eyes out for. This well-dressed lady oozes swagger and is charming... ...READ MORE
If you read last weeks "Who's that Girl (in menswear)" you will be familiar with tomboy clothing brand WILDFANG, and know that I'm a bit of a fan of theirs (to say the least). It was clear when speaking to CEO Emma McIlroy that the brand has much in store for tomboy dressers, and their first WILDFANG Exclusive collection certainly does not disappoint. In the words of the WILDFANG lasses... ...READ MORE
It has been quite the week for this Girl in Menswear. Although I have crossed the Atlantic on several occasions, this particular trip to New York city has been one to remember. I spent the last few days sipping on iced coffee as I strolled through the streets of SoHo, eating incredible cuisine in the West Village, playing hipster from a bike in Brooklyn and wondering around Midtown based art... ...READ MORE
“We are tomboys. But like you we are also friends and sisters, heroines and hellions, rascals, rockers, shapeshifters and trendsetters. We’re here to liberate menswear one bowtie at a time and we’re doing it ourselves because we want it done right.” – Wildfang It's hard to read the WILDFANG manifesto and not do a little whoop, fist-pump type dance, because it's not only inspirational, it's also incredibly sincere. Back in... ...READ MORE
It probably doesn't come as a surprise that I have included a more tailored menswear inspired look to the style challenge portfolio - I just couldn't resist, I am after all called Girl in Menswear. To create this look, I rolled up my Levi's 501's and held them up with my vintage leather belt in chestnut, I would have preferred a gold buckle but I couldn't locate mine, so silver had... ...READ MORE
This summer the double denim trend was championed by many a menswear label. Not for the faint hearted, it's a look that can have you looking more akin to Justin Timberlake & Britney Spears in those outfits, then a slinky Marlboro inspired cow-girl. However, when done right, it's a look that can appear effortless whilst still catching a few fashionable eyes. I'm pairing my Levi's 501s with my short-sleeved River Island... ...READ MORE
Oh, I swoon for Autumn colours. There's nothing like summer weather, but I can't resist the winter prints and heavy-weight fabrics of the cooler months. Despite the current toasty temperatures, this is a look I can't wait to wear when Fall descends. I've got my newly discovered Swedish menswear label 'WESC' fern-print shirt peeping out from underneath my GANT Rugger jumper in claret. Next season is all about the dark... ...READ MORE
As you know (because I've bored you all with it) my summer has consisted of me attending a few festivals and gigs. The female camp at music based events seems to always divide into two defined groups: Tribe 1 – floaty dress, flowers in hair, ethereal looking smiles. Tribe 2 – bowler hat, denim shorts and a mean two-step. This is a look for the latter tribe. The base of the outfit... ...READ MORE
Last week the lovely folks over at ASOS Fashion Finder invited me to take part in a challenge styling a piece from the Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal range - awesome. The Urban Renewal collection is the brand's vintage line, which is curated by a team of savvy buyers from thrift stores and flea markets, and then reworked to sell in store. As a consequence, every piece in the collection is unique, so... ...READ MORE
This is just a quick post as I've only just touched down in the USA, and retiring to my room to blog is being rather ill received by my travelling companions (you can't blame them really!). However, I just wanted to pop in and share with you my exciting news. Harper's Bazaar has featured Girl in Menswear on their Weekend Hot List as THE BLOG to call into. Am chuffed.... ...READ MORE