New looks, styles of the desperate...and astronamy with Armani

Hello Judges',

 Well Hello all my lovely Judges'.... Paris Couture has continued with a renaissance of styles and some new stars emerging from classic houses. Dior yet again created a new look that is all the talk of Vogue and the fashion tree. The shapes have become voluminous and nipped in the right places,The revolution of Dior was the most talked about thanks to the understated glamour and pillaging of the archives and the staple of the original new look pockets. That is right Judges'... pockets in Couture !!...mind blowing and totally nouveau.

A star of the true modern classics can only be described as the Armani Prive show, taking his influence from the Mediterranean evening sky with twinkling swarvoski crystal against midnight blue silks , silk taffetas and velvet and organza, and not to forget the stunning Italian suitings. Armani has been churning out prize winning couture collections for years but this to me and many others seemed to be the truest of all simple, yet bold , stunning and understated. Many could be seen on the front row of the show in some of the new Armani Sunglasses from both this year and the year to come to continue with the frames for life campaign.

Versace was another intruiging addition to the Couture week shows in Paris, with the first show since the untimely death of Gianni. The collection was true Versace, oozing glamour, brash patterns and models spilling out of tight fitting bodices and hip length slashes to make even Angelina Jolie excited about the next red carpet. Donatella paid homage to her brother's archives and turned it into something more for todays couture customer.

Well Judges', after sitting there watching all these stick thin models parading about in dresses that cost more than a BMW, and only get made to show the creativity of the designer , and also to tempt the likes of many a Saudi or Japenese couture dress that will not be ready for at least six months from now.

After a weekend of dissapointment for Murray, there was also the rather deflated British Grand Prix , no Jenson button in his Tag heuer sunglasses, Dario Franchitti in Oakleys.

The Olympics are less than 20 days away and all I keep thinking is, God help us if the sun does not finally come out, well at least Tom Daley will feel at home.

For now Judges I am off to make some salad and start writing the follow up to this Blog .

Do not forget, www.sendoptics.com is the home for discounted designer sunglasses, and you non-EU customers get them at a further 20% off due to being duty-free!....how can you refuse!..

 Keep Em' Peeled

The Judge

 

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Today I am feeling mighty fine, and very dandy!

Good morning Judges,

Well this blog is for you Gents out there, or those ladies who take an avid interest in the menswear market. One of the biggest looks to be dominating menswear this season is the look of the 'dandy' with the film adaptation of Dorian Gray with his youthful looks and flamboyant styles.Collars are going anyhow, casual is turning smart on it's head, and denim is a no no. Cravats and pocket squares are hot to trot and brogues and retro sandals in the summer sun ( wherever it maybe hiding). Paisley and colour blocking along with clashing textures make for a more interesting look.

To compliment the look you need the right sunglasses go for something a little different fellow Judges, and think clever. Finishing touches like Armani sunglasses ....aviators with their leather bridge bar on these new classicss. Paul Smith sunglasses , model Chaucer is another contender with it's rounded shape and classic colours.

Blue is this season's new black , with the tones being bright and bold and the best use of this colour happened on the catwalk of Bottega Venetta sunglasses with there intricate use of blocks and shapes in the tailored menswear vision. With their special use of intricate weaving and minimal branding the look is luxury without being in your face. Remember, www.sendoptics.com is the home of all the most upto date sunglasses you will ever require, and if you get 25 people to 'like' us on facebook at send optics (2 separate words ) we will give you an extra £20.00 off.. what a great deal!

For now Judges

I need to sort my dinner and grab a cool glass of wine ....

Keep 'em peeled until next time

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Giorgio Armani, king of cool.

Hello fellow Judges,

I hope this finds you all well and good on this fantastically chilled Sunday afternoon or whenever you are reading this. Well the sun is rather weak and supposedly for the next two weeks it is going to get scorchio ! Mind saying that the weathermen don’t seem to be able to predict very much these days, we can but hope so we can don our spring wardrobes and be ever hopeful.

So the final collections of sunglasses have finally made it from Italy to be in my presence ,what a collection it is !. The true Godfather of Italian cool , the epitome of simple chic , true class and the master of the understated. If you have no idea of whom I speak of then for the past 40 years you have been living under a rock. I speak of none other than my style hero Giorgio Armani.

Last year the godfather of cool celebrated a mere 40 years dominating fashions heady heights at the top of the pecking order. Armani himself lives by simple rules create nothing you would not dream of being seen in or have use of, an ethos going back to the arts and crafts movement function meets form. Armani is above all the fuss and furore that go in to creating shows to showcase the clothes most designers produce. Armani rules in simplicity with his collections making them sure fire hit’s with people who regard quality of design over flash in the pan fashions.

Armani’s style is classic and his colour palette matches working heavily with monochromes, natural hues and colours that are always classically led. Armani does not follow trends but has created an uber empire including fragrance, diffusion lines and home wear not to mention his hotel chain that he designed himself to mark his 40^th birthday in fashion last year. When most 74 year olds have long retired Armani still controls every aspect of his business portfolio himself and runs a very tight ship. An empire that many designers would have lost if it was not for the passion for quality that drives the giant to keep on creating the items of beauty that each season brings.

So how is it possible to keep on trend whilst being classic simple Armani sunglasses are the answer to all our prayers this season with his twist on the Armani eyewear , with its leather bridge on the nose giving them a new twist. Shapes in the Armani Shades take influence from the 30’s and I personally will be rocking the rounded tortoiseshell to make me look even more like Norman wisdom my comedy hero.

Well Judge’s for now I am off to cook my Sunday lunch

Keep em peeled

The judge

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Giorgio Armani, king of cool.

Hello fellow Judges,

I hope this finds you all well and good on this fantastically chilled Sunday afternoon or whenever you are reading this. Well the sun is rather weak and supposedly for the next two weeks it is going to get scorchio ! Mind saying that the weathermen don’t seem to be able to predict very much these days, we can but hope so we can don our spring wardrobes and be ever hopeful.

So the final collections of sunglasses have finally made it from Italy to be in my presence ,what a collection it is !. The true Godfather of Italian cool , the epitome of simple chic , true class and the master of the understated. If you have no idea of whom I speak of then for the past 40 years you have been living under a rock. I speak of none other than my style hero Giorgio Armani.

Last year the godfather of cool celebrated a mere 40 years dominating fashions heady heights at the top of the pecking order. Armani himself lives by simple rules create nothing you would not dream of being seen in or have use of, an ethos going back to the arts and crafts movement function meets form. Armani is above all the fuss and furore that go in to creating shows to showcase the clothes most designers produce. Armani rules in simplicity with his collections making them sure fire hit’s with people who regard quality of design over flash in the pan fashions.

Armani’s style is classic and his colour palette matches working heavily with monochromes, natural hues and colours that are always classically led. Armani does not follow trends but has created an uber empire including fragrance, diffusion lines and home wear not to mention his hotel chain that he designed himself to mark his 40^th birthday in fashion last year. When most 74 year olds have long retired Armani still controls every aspect of his business portfolio himself and runs a very tight ship. An empire that many designers would have lost if it was not for the passion for quality that drives the giant to keep on creating the items of beauty that each season brings.

So how is it possible to keep on trend whilst being classic simple Armani sunglasses are the answer to all our prayers this season with his twist on the Armani eyewear , with its leather bridge on the nose giving them a new twist. Shapes in the Armani Shades take influence from the 30’s and I personally will be rocking the rounded tortoiseshell to make me look even more like Norman wisdom my comedy hero.

Well Judge’s for now I am off to cook my Sunday lunch

Keep em peeled

The judge

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Resort/Cruise 09 Style Report

Every year, the fashion world bows to the conveniently placed Cruise collections (or otherwise known as Resort) produced by each fashion house. Designed to bridge the gap between A/W 08 and S/S 09 styles, cruise collections lend a hand to the fashion conscious, pointing them in the right direction for the coming season whilst producing new and quintessential looks.

These resort collections are crucial for the re-introduction of sunglasses into our daily wardrobes after the winter blues, and with Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani and Marc Jacobs' help we'll be sashaying into the new season armed with our sunnies rather stylishly...


Chanel Runway: Resort 09
In a flight-themed Resort collection presented in Los Angeles, Karl Lagerfeld pulled out the stops with a chic 70s look collection, presenting a juxtaposition of swinging seventies against high glamour.
This pair of Chanel 4144 wraparounds from Send Optics feature the interlocking "C" logo at the temples. Light to wear and very stylish with brown tortoise sides and a gold metal frame with graduated brown lenses. A seventies snip at £143.20


Christian Dior: Resort 09
John Galliano's chic cruise collection played out raw Americana in his inspiration's spiritual home city of New York. In a word, positively Yankee with subtle sixties accents.
This divine pair of Dior havanas, Glossy 1, feature sleek black frames and brown lenses, elegantly embellished with the Dior typefaced logo along the arm. Pick up a pair from Send Optics for only £120.00

Giorgio Armani: Resort 09
Milan played host to Giorgio Armani's designer resort range for 2009, taking touches of thirties restraint in both colour and style, italian sleek is the order of the season. Pair up with subtle florals for maximum impact with a minimalist look.
These classic retro plastic Giorgio Armani sunglasses feature a delicate GA motif at the temple, with chocolate frames and graduated brown lenses. Retailing for £120.00 at SendOptics.com now!

Alternatively, pick up a pair of Giorgio Armani ruthenium framed designer sunglasses; sleek and sexily androgynous, they feature grey polarized lenses and ooze poolside glamour for £150.00.
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