Just posting some photos from the recent Haryono Setiadi show. I think out of all the shows showing at fashion week, he had probably the most ‘Alpha Woman’ looking outfits of everyone showing at fashion week. I especially loved his matching suit look. Enjoy!
So my last week was spent at Sydney fashion week. I spent sometime backstage and helped with setting up a couple of the fashion shows.
There were a few shows that I was pretty keen to go see because I was hoping to get some inspiration and add a couple of new items to mine and my sister’s wardrobes. The label ‘Han’ was pretty cool and edgy. His collection reminded me a little of Alexander’s Wang’s S/S 2013 RTW Collection. I love a couple of the pants and I could see my sister wearing a couple of the tops. I still found them a little bit feminine though. I think he originally does a men’s line ( if I’m not wrong?!). However, I only saw a couple of guy’s outfits.
I also went backstage to Watson X Watson. There was definitely nothing my sister would put on but I do like the silver pants the girl is wearing below.
That is that! 
So last year I went to a talk by Rad Hourani at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. He has a unisex line called well.. Rad Hourani! He’s been doing the label for the last 5-6 years and has been gaining in popularity! In fact, he was the first label to come out as a unisex line!
There have been a few labels in recent years that have also done a unisex line such as Saxony and Haider Ackerman.
In his talk, he mentions about how he tried to come up with a new sizing method that fits both male and female how he tried to keep the colours gender netural – so sticking to a colour palette of grays, blacks and whites.
His clothes have some interesting shapes that allow them to be pretty gender neutral (in my opinion). I found it kind of interesting when he pointed out that buyers had issues with “gender neutral” shapes because every season looked like the last and they did not know where to place him in terms of sizing charts with their customers! I guess trying to fit into a defined male and female market isn’t so easy!
Too bad Rudi is too expensive.. . wouldn’t mind a couple of their jackets. Saxony on the other hand would be a good alternative!
Haider Ackerman FW 2013
Source: Style.com
Rad Hourani #07 Unisex Outfit 02
Source: Rad Hourani
Saxony Woman’s Collection
Source: Saxony
I absolutely love love love Dries Van Noten’s man’s (NOT woman’s) shirts. Although, I love his styling for both the men’s and women’s shows. Somehow, I kind of like his men’s shirts more than woman’s. Why?! maybe because it looks more comfy and maybe it has that shirt length?
Pair that man’s shirt with a Theory Jacket and just throw on a pair of jeans equals to HOTNESS! If only that same man’s shirt came in a woman’s size. Sigh………
Thought I’ll draw those two outfits because well I can’t afford it and probably wouldn’t have a good fit!
That is that!
Theory Sexy Black Leather/Latex Jacket
Source: Style.com
Dries Van Noten Men’s Fall 2013- Sexy Men’s Shirt
Source: Style.com
My image of the shirt and jacket:
This is love…..More to come soon…Real soon!
There’s been an ‘insurgence’ of floral/ printed pants on the run way… And on bloggers’ websites
It’s caught on the runway and the streets…
But certainly not in my sisters wardrobe! I suggested her buying a couple of pants that were printed …floral… and colored (GASP!) when she came to visit me in NYC! She had this idea that color/floral and printed pants were only for girly girls not ‘boyish lesbians’.
Somehow I managed to get her to head to Zara changing rooms….. With alot of ‘its too girly… I can’t wear this…’, and me going ‘no you can’ and…’YOU CAN!!!!!’
The result……
Now she loves it…
I guess I was just trying to be a little devil’s advocate and showing her that she shouldn’t be confined to the notions of what society and people tell you what you can and cannot wear! I think that no one should tell you that as a ‘boyish lesbian’ you can’t wear pink,
florals, prints, color, etc. You can wear whatever you want and you’re not limited to a black and white wardrobe.
Even though I’m not a big fan of following trends I sometimes believe that (especially in this case) following a trend can actually push one’s ideas and boundaries to what they think they should be wearing and what they can actually wear.
The printed/floral/print outfit might be a little bit girly on the outset but pairing it with the right shoe can transform it into something more masculine.. Perfect for the ‘boyish lesbian’.
You can find the pants from Zara but as we all know how fast Zara changes it’s outfits for sale, here are some alternatives….
That is that
So I haven’t been posting much over the last couple of weeks because I’ve had visitors and have been busy showing them around NYC. So my deepest apologizes for the late post.
As we all know, men don’t usually wear skirts. Well, it’s not that they can’t, it’s just not exactly socially acceptable unless of course you’re wearing a kilt then that could be a totally different story.
But there have been men brave enough to wear a skirt. Couple of famous people who have done so would be Marc Jacobs and Kanye West.
Source: An Ode to Men Who Wear Skirts
Men in Skirts
I don’t think I’ve ever seen my sister wearing a skirt. I have however, seen her wear it to a dress up party. It’s a little too feminine for her tastes.
As I was procrastinating, I found myself going through Chanel’s Haute Couture collections. I think I read somewhere that Style.com named this collection as one of it’s best collections of the season. (hope I’m right, maybe someone can correct me on this?)
Karl Lagerfeld took inspiration from Indian inspired outfits.I really love this collection because I really like Saris. I know it sounds lame but I really do find Saris so beautiful maybe because I love the opulence, colour, embroidery, etc found on these Saris.
Source: Vogue UK – Chanel Paris/Bombay
Chanel Paris/Bombay Haute Couture 2011/2012
These two outfits are probably one of my favourites. I thought by pairing the skirt in the first picture with the shirt in the second to I could perhaps create a look that was both musculine and feminine. Something my sister and her “boyish” lesbian friends could wear? So I kind of drew a skirt similar to that of Chanel’s runway look with a men’s shirt. However, I’m not sure if the skirt is too feminine. What do you think?
Chanel inspired skirt and shirt outfit
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Andromeda Skirt – $434.00, Ivory Studded Shirt – $75, Belt J.Crew – $39.50, Tranney Lace Bootie – $149.95
With further procrastination, I came across the Burberry Prorsum Menswear S/S 2001 (fast forward the video to 1:19) a men’s version of a skirt. So it got me thinking if I lengthen the skirt or made it looser would this make more masculine and something my sister could wear?
Longer skirt with men’s shirt
What are your thoughts?
Boyfriend Jeans – Remember those? Those pair of jeans that were always way way too big for you and stored somewhere in the back of your cupboard because you wore them back in the 90s when it was cool? Well, what goes around comes around, and they’re back!
Source: The Fashion Stylista- Christina Centenera
Christina Centenera wearing boyfriend jeans
How do you make it more feminine? Wear it with heals and it’s perfect for a girl who likes to wear her boyfriends clothes. But I thought these jeans would be great for my sister or any of her friends for a more masculine look or a ‘boyish lesbian’ look. Here’s a look from from Qwear which I think is quite the opposite of the look Christina Centenera is going for.
Source: Qwear
Boyfriend Jeans for the “boyish lesbian”
I thought these jeans would be great too for a nice dinner say at Jean Geroge? 
Here are a couple of looks I thought would be cool.
Nice Dinner Boyfriend Jeans Look
Nice Dinner Boyfriend Jeans Look
Alexander Mcqueen Loafers – $580.00, Ksubi Boyfriend Jeans – $300.00, Ralph Lauren Shirt – $145.00, Zara Blazer with Studded Shoulder – $99.90
Casual Boyfriend Jeans Look
Casual Boyfriend Jeans
Zara Soft Scarf – $59.90, Brooklyn Circus Shirt – $150.00, Zara Leather Biker Jacket – $299.00, Ksubi Boyfriend Jeans – $300.00, Steve Madden High Cut Sneakers – $149.95 , Gap V-neck T-shirt, – $14.95
I really love Brooklyn Circus shirts even thought they only do men’s shirts. Such a shame! But they do fit pretty well on girls too! My sister who’s a size 4 tried them on the smallest sized shirt and it fit her (although it was still a little baggy). My educated guess is that it would fit on most girls!
So I’m right now visiting the West Lafayette campus of Purdue. No, I’m not going to back to college but simply visiting my boyfriend’s Alma Mater, so I thought it was a prefect opportunity to revisit those college/university days and do a post on college wear.
Ivy League College wear – History
College wear started off as men’s wear in the 1920′s and the 1930s for Ivy League colleges and was developed by J. Press and Brooks Brothers. The first outfits created were sack suits that were categorized as a blazer with no darts which then progressed to tweed jackets, double-breasted waist coats and penny loafers. The term “penny loafers” actually came about as students used to put pennies into the diamond cutout in their loafers. I found out this interesting fact from the current ongoing exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum – “Ivy Style”. I would have very much liked to put up photos of the exhibition but I wasn’t allowed to take photos 
. For those not who aren’t able to go the exhibit here’s a video that provides a little snap shot of the exhibit.
Creating that Look
The “Ivy league style” look seems rather preppy to some but it really is one of my favourite looks of all time. You can always look casual, dressed-up, proper or hipster depending on how you dress it. However, today I’m not going to talk about how to create that preppy look perfect for that “boyish lesbian” or for the girl who just wants to be dressed in her boyfriend’s clothes.
Rather, I want to concentrate on creating a look with your favorite college hoodie. Since I’m in Purdue at the moment, I thought it would be fitting to create a look with a Purdue hoodie. As it goes without saying, a hoodie is a sporty and casual piece of clothing. Note that the hoodie, in my opinion, is more ‘masculine’ in nature due to its baggy fit. (feel free to disagree! ) I for one, find it hard to make it look more like outer wear than sports wear. In addition, there’s the problem of dressing the outfit in such a way that it doesn’t look like a jocks outfit but something that finds the divide between masculinity and femininity.
Guys, try out this combo: Wear the sweatshirt with a pair of fairly tight, sleek pair of jeans and a pair of high cut sneakers (you can get them anywhere but I picked them from Steve Madden because they are on sale for $69.98) to give it more a feminine kick if you like and it also gives it a more ‘formal’ feel. I would loved to have paired it with some Isabel Marant sneakers or “Isabel Marant” inspired sneakersbut they have heels at the back of the shoe (it’s hidden so you can’t see it) and will be a no no for anyone that’s not into heels. But if you are, they are certainly a great alternative.
Source: G star Jeans
G Star Modernist Radar Skinny Jeans
Source: Steve Madden
Steve Madden Doughiee Black and Gold Sneakers.
Source: Purdue University Store
Purdue University Hoodie
The final Look:
College Look- Tight jeans, Purdue Hoodie and High Cut Sneakers
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Whenever it starts to rain, I usually prefer to stay indoors and have all my meals and do my work in bed. So I’ve decided to share with you all some fun,cool and “warm” ideas about how to look chic while staying at home!
Pyjamas in high end fashion
A few years ago, Dolce and Gabbana did a “pyjamas” collection and somehow made it really cool to wear your pyjamas as outer wear.
Some people might think that wearing pyjamas might seem “so 2009″. But as we all know, fashion always repeats itself. Unsuprisingly, that look has resurfaced in the recent S/S 13 10 Crosby Street Derek Lam Collection. Check out that pyjama top paired with a pair of leather shorts! (Modelled by Emily Weiss and a stylist herself. If you haven’t heard , she has a blog too where she gives reviews of make-up pieces amongst other things.)
10 Crosby Street Derek Lam – Pyjama top and leather pants
I find that the “pyjama” look tends to be gender neutral so it doesn’t matter if you have male or female pyjamas on. So, I have a piece of advice for you guys that can keep you comfortable at home but also stylish enough to go out for that quick cup of coffee even if the rain hasn’t died down!
Create your own trendy pyjama look:
Style #1: Keep your pyjama top on, and pair that with tights and rainboots.
Pyjama top with tights and rainboots
Style #2: Keep your pyjama top on, tuck it into some snug fitting jeans and put on some rainboots.
Pyjama top with jeans and rainboots
Disclaimer: All drawings are original and hand drawn by The Third Couture.
I hope you’ll be able these tips when it rains or simply when you’re feeling like a slob.
Let me know what you think!
Till next time.
That is that
With this post, I will be talking about the basic principles of how I dress my sister. Let’s clarify this once and for all. The foundation of all style is the SHIRT. I know it sounds silly but starting with a great shirt really can make an outfit, especially if you want to create a look that is ‘masculine’.
Why is the shirt a key piece? Well, it creates a sense of refinement and appearance of a strong woman. A shirt tends to give people reference to a boy’s attire. What sort of attitude and aura you want to give off is dependent on how you style it. One woman who wears it well is French Vogue fashion editor Emmanuelle Alt. The way she dresses is just so cool!
As Karl Lagerfeld once said “Her style is her big shoulders, long legs, tight jeans, sleeves up to the elbow, one hip out,” the designer said. “I personally like her. She’s a handsome French woman.”
Photo Credit: The Emmanuelle Alt Look Book
For those who haven’t noticed, it doesn’t matter if the shirts and pants/jeans are of different colours and materials. Essentially, the “Emmanuelle Alt Style” is basically this: A baggy shirt and skinny jeans/pants.
The way she dress shows us 2 things:
1) You don’t need a big wardrobe. Just a whole bunch of different shirts and same-style pants and you’ll have a different look, every day of the week. If the French Vogue fashion editor can do it. So can we.
2) No matter whether you want to look like a “boyish lesbian” or a girl who wants to wear her boyfriend’s clothes, one way of dressing like that is by wearing a men’s shirt or women’s baggy shirt and pairing it with a skinny pair of jeans/pants.
I use the “Emmanuelle Alt Style” as inspiration when dressing my sister. I style her in a tighter shirt (Emmanuelle Alt’s shirt is a little too baggy/loose) and a rugged pair of jeans. The reason why I do this is because she already looks pretty “masculine” with her short hair and attitude/aura so I like to downplay the “masculinity” by getting her to wear a tighter shirt.
Guys, I will be compiling a massive series on shirts and jeans. This is the first of a long line of updates so stay tuned!
That is that!
So today marks the first day that I will begin writing this blog about “boyish” lesbian, “feminie” gay and metrosexual fashion. To be honest, I’m not quite sure how to begin sharing my ideas, thoughts, inspirations, feelings, etc or how to get responses. I hope by you leaving your comments on my posts, we will be able to create open discussions on what is “lesbian fashion”,”lesbian chic” and “lesbian dressing” (or however you like to call it!). I guess I’ve titled this blog “The beginning” because it is the start of a long journey (i hope) of sharing ideas of what I and others consider as the approriate look for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes. ENJOY!
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A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
Free of an agenda. Except that gay one.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
A fashion blog for “boyish” lesbians, “feminine” gay guys, transgenders, the guy that likes to look a little more metro sexual and the girl that loves to wear her boyfriend’s clothes.
