STREET RUNWAY… STYLING TIPS, By Jerry Purfz

Jerry Purfz balances a nostalgic historical sense with radical sense of modernism, his             

designs arise from a sophisticated approach and a break away from the “norm”.

Impelled by a vision of a metrosexual, a man who enjoys shopping, fashion and personal

grooming yet infusing masculinity and authenticity. With the scotching temperatures fast

approaching, figuring out how to choose what to wear is a forever-illusive idea. Well I

have taken some time out to post a few styling tips on how to blend your colours as well

as accessories to hog all that attention… Its all we live for, afterall.

MEN’S SUMMER SCARF…

Men’s Scarfs are high status fashion symbol throughout the world mainly in cool

temperature nations like Southern Africa as well as some parts of Europe. Lightweight

scarves are one of the seasons best kept secrets. Gone are the days when summer

scarves could only be glimpsed peaking up from a men’s buttoned-up sweater or

overcoat, nowadays, men are wrapping, knotting, looping and twisting a summer scarf,

adding infinite charm and sex appeal to their clothes and persona, adding color and

texture to a summer outfit. Here are some of the examples…

 

“OVER-THE-KNEE” MEN’S SHORTS

While a few of my fashionista friends claim that they look blazing on guys with hairy

Legs, I decided to take the opposite route up. If you know you body very well, dressing

up for it should not be a toil. One of my regular clients contests that, “It depends on how

far above the knee. If it is like 2 inches, that is fine but if you are talking mid thigh or

shorter, it just doesn't look right”. Before you lash out at this trend and labelling it “gay”

take a minute to think back of the sportswear kit from the 80’s. Sportsmen used to spot

high-above-the-knee shorts with no prejudice, why start today? It’s not suprising to

have learned how “these” shorts have not really seen the light of day, esp for men, in SA. Even the rest of the world is frowning at the idea: Examples below.

STYLE TIP.

STYLE TIP: Pointed shoes doesn’t have to be a boardroom thing, spot them along

                           with casual item (Skinny pants, jeans with a T-shirt) for that sophisticated

                           look. You can also jazz things up with accessories (Shades, Wrist-band

                           and Thumb rings)

1, Trademark Denim Body-Shirt R699,

 Twisted Skinny Pants  R850, (Both by Jerry Purfz) Shoes R1300 @Europa Art Shoes,

2. Deep Neck T-shirt R389, Military Skinny Pants R799 (Both by Jerry Purfz) Shoes     

R1500 by Polo.

*Accessories. Rings R80 Flee Market, Wrist band R99 @Sports Scene

BondiBlu Sun Shades R160 @ Hang Ten