Oak NYC Square Collar Denim Jacket

image via oaknyc.com

Check out this sick jacket that I pre-ordered from OAK NYC from their Black Label Collection. It's sort of a combination of several different trends I've been lusting after for some time now. First, it reminded me of this Alexander Wang leather sleeved denim jacket from a couple seasons ago. I really loved the idea of combining two different materials on such a simple outerwear piece; it turned a basic denim jacket into a cool and chic must-have wardrobe staple. But after celebs by the likes of M.I.A, Lindsay Lohan, and Rihanna were spotted wearing the Wang jacket, not only did I feel it was too trendy and of-the-moment but it also became too feminine for me to pull off confidently. Then, last winter Obey came out with a similar version for men but I passed on it because It looked a bit, how do you say...cheap?

Another trend that I became instantly obsessed with as soon as it hit the runway was shearling (and after Burberry's breathtaking Fall 2010 collection, who wasn't?) But, I wasn't able to afford the $3,000+ price tag for a Prorsum piece and I was still nervous about incorporating such a strong womenswear trend into my wardrobe. Then along came Oak's F/W 2010 collection! I almost died when I saw this shearling collared denim jacket because it was literally everything I'd been dreaming of. The draped collar is perfection and the contrasting black jersey sleeve is just bold enough. Needless to say I ordered it immediately. Although the estimated ship date wasn't till mid-October, I got the jacket in the mail a few weeks ago. Now I just need the weather to cooperate so I can rock it.

vcuStreet Style: Meet Alison

Name: Alison
Where: Corner of Harrison & Main St.
Occupation: VCU student, junior
What are you wearing: "My shoes are Betsey Johnson, my skirt is 5th Avenue Shoe Repair (from Barney's), my top is from Arden B., and my bag and watch are both Burberry....but my hair's from Egypt."
How did you choose your outfit today: "Well, I just bought this skirt and since it's so over the top and excessive I thought the rest of my outfit should be, too!"
Your style icons/inspiration: "None, really. I guess I try not to be too mainstream so I take what I like and mash it all together. I never aspire to dress like someone else."

Also, be sure to check out Alison (and more!) in our new vcuStreet Style slideshow!

Burberry: The Beat for Women (feat. Agyness Deyn)

After posting about The Beat for guys, I thought I'd give you Aggy lovers a little treat since she's also the face of Burberry's women's fragrance. Enjoy!

Burberry: The Beat

After seeing some behind-the-scenes footage from a photoshoot for Burberry's new fragrance "The Beat", I've become fascinated with the 5 new faces they chose for their ad campaign: Alex Pettyfer, Will Cameron, George Craig, Jonny Epstein, and Kristian Walker. These guys all have a very unique look, and their poses come off as cool and effortless. They're definately faces to watch...I wouldn't be suprised if one of them becomes the next Cole Mohr!

Milan Fashion Week: Roundup #1

So far, Costume National, Jil Sander, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Missoni and Burberry Prorsum have shown their F/W 09 men's collections and I don't quite know what to think. While much of the construction is very sharp, tailoring is strong, and fabrics tend to be heavy yet soft, the colors are dark and muted. While lack of color tends to be characteristic of most fall/winter collections, one can't help but notice the sartorial reflection of our economic plight. However, as Raf Simons said yesterday of his collection for Jil Sander, "I wanted to present something powerful." And maybe that's the reason Marni's collection, however meager it may have been (their few pieces could only warrant a showroom presention in place of a runway show), appealed to me the most: it inspired. The colors and patterns at Missoni also made my eyes perk up amid a slideshow of blacks and greys, but what else does one expect? If looking at a Missoni collection doesn't feel like one is looking into a kaleidoscope then something's wrong.

Marni

Burberry Prorsum

Missoni

Burberry Prorsum