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It’s not very often that ombré is used in menswear (at least to my knowledge). The term is generally used for fabrics where the color is graduated from light to dark. Phillip Lim’s Spring 2012 collection utilized the technique making for a subtle deviation from the norm. Stay faded ombrés Hombres.


Here’s a look thats extra laid back. What pulls it all together is the trench coat that adds some definition to the slouchy look. Then there’s the neutral palette making for sum’n pretty easy on the eyes. Not to mention the Rick Owen’s sneakers which, could have been the basis for this outfit. Making sweatpants not look “bummish” might not be easy for everyone but if you ask me it’s worth a try if you nail it like this.


I haven’t seen Heron in person since his “Young and the Banging” gallery show in 2008. Even so I can always be certain he’s out there looking extra sharp. Heron buttoned up the top two buttons and let the rest hang out – it’s a nice way to expose a complete look.

(Original Photo via William Yan)
(http://heronpreston.com/)



On a fundamental level this look is comprised of two key elements; proportion and contrast. While it looks fairly simple theres quite a bit going on here. Check it – beneath the white jacket is a longer black shirt.
The use of layering plays with the proportions which tricks the eye to travel downward…
…which brings us to the pants. Now check this – The pants are leather (I’m guessing on that) and due to their sheen are in contrast with the shirt adding dimension to the look. So here’s the bottom line this look worn by Paolo Roldan comes off right away as laid back and easy going but the subtle details elevate the look into something more interesting.