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
