Update Yo Self--Summer Style Guide

Summer is around the corner and it is about time for everyone to start their summer internships. Studies have proven that appearance plays a large role in how employers react toward's said person's performance--so make your job a little easier and swag yourself out a bit. I am going to post a couple of my favorite clothing sites, as well as some of my favorite items. Check it out:

Site One: Dover St. Market
I came across this site when I was searching for some Commes des Garcons Play tees. This store is based out of England so expect a pricier-than-normal shipping fee but I believe the selection they have makes it well worth any extra shipping expense. They primarily carry Commes des Garcons' sub-brand 'Play' which is known for its iconic 'Heart with Eyes' graphic. Seriously though, go to this site and check out all of the tabs on the side--almost every item on their site will increase your fresh level 100%. My top picks are the CDG 'Shirt Forever' button-ups. They come in an awesome variety of colors and have three different fits: Wide Classic, Narrow Classic, and Small Button-Down.
SHOP SITE: DOVER STREET MARKET

Beatles CDG T-Shirt 

Price: $109.51

CDG 'Shirt Forever' Wide Classic Fit

Price: $277.07

Inoue Brothers Skull Men's T-Shirt

Price: Unavailable, Shirt is launching soon

Play T-Shirt

Price: $116.11

Site Two: Evisu Genes
Currently under the creative direction of Scott Morrison, the co-founder of denim brands, Earnest Sewn and Paper Denim & Cloth, Evisu is a fantastic go-to denim brand that boasts great fit and styling. Their graphic tees also boast a unique style that will interest you if you are into streetwear t-shirts. I am a huge fan of the last 'Valentine' Tee. It has a really cool Keith Haring-inspired graphic where the classic man is replaced with a Buddha.
SHOP SITE: EVISU GENES


Sale Items:

Classic Straight Fit Sanjo Jeans 

Price-$122.08

Heritage Evisu Tee 

Price-$33.17

Full Price Items:

Lot. 2008 Twisted Seam Coloured Shorts (also available in Red)

Price-$139.33

Valentine's Tee 

Price-$79.62

Update Your Wardrobe-DSQUARED2

DSQUARED2, designed by identical twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten, create some of the best high-end clothes I have seen. Their aesthetic runs towards something that reminds me of a grafitti-soaked, old-school hip-hop influenced style. I have been a fan of them for a while and below are some of my favourite pieces from their F/W11 and S/S12 collections.

In order of price, descending:

                                Red                                        Beige                                Military Green
 ---These three "L/S tailored shirts" are all priced at $450. They are tailored very well and work nicely under a blazer or suit for interesting effect. Last summer's camoflauge trend is re-imagined here quite creatively. The camoflauge is subtle and markedly stylized. The colours that the shirts are named after is whichever colour is most prominent in the camoflauge accent on the shirt (ie. Red on the cuffs of the Red shirt).

---Continuing the trend with the shirts, we have this more laid-back 'flannel L/S shirt' on sale for $375. I am a big fan of flannel and would definitely wear this quite a bit. It could go with either sneakers and jeans or Clarks and khakis. Flannel is versatile and almost always looks good.

  

---Having a nice pair of jeans can be the difference in making an impression or having your outfit look lame. I own a pair of DSQUARED2 denim and I find them to be the best pair of jeans I own. The fit is impeccable (they are tailored in Italy) and they look great with nearly any shirt I choose to wear it with. These 'denim cotton jeans' are on sale for $270 and are guaranteed to make you look fresh.

---Many people detest the graphic tee. I, however, find it to be an essential staple of my wardrobe. I have filled up my dresser with graphic tees I have attained around the world and find them to be great conversation-starters. This graphic tee, at $180, is a nice picture of a 'Coast Postcard' with logo detailing. At a price like that you are guaranteed that the shirt will fit well and look nice on. If you don't wish to spend that much I highly suggest checking out Urban Outfitters for graphic t-shirts. They are much more reasonably-priced and I own quite a few tees from them that people seem to often comment on.