'Unique and modern with an air of old world charm' is what we said about his style when Anuj Bhutani last appeared here in a double breasted suit after showing his collection at LFW. His style is consistent with that statement and we can only add 'A tailored sophistication' to his approach to clothes.

Anuj Bhutani

Anuj wears a shirt in crisp poplin subtly color blocked and with a bellowed patch pocket and a checkered collar to boot. He pairs it up with a pair of tailored trousers cut just above the ankle (as is the preferred length now!) in a rich plum color.

Anuj Bhutani

The choice of shades need a mention as this squarish shape is rather unusual and one must ensure that it complements one's face (like it totally does in this case!) before investing into one. With his mac-book and phone and a tan leather sling bag Anuj gives us the I-am-all-about-business look.

Anuj Bhutani

A man is known by his shoes, (women too we reckon!) and a pair of bespoke interwoven leather lace-up shoes in black reiterate this very old saying and its relevance. Anuj surely is a guy who is all about DETAILS and it shows!

Anuj Bhutani

Street Style Diaries Barcelona - Eduard Mamblona

A little bit of Hip-hop, a little bit of swag and a little bit of Shamelessness in Eduard's street style makes it distinct. The longish T shirt or the Tall T as its becoming popular as is the latest must-have-piece, borrowed from the Hip-hop generation into the mainstream menswear. Made popular by artists like Kanye West and Chris Brown and done well over the seasons by labels like Acne and Ann Demeulemeester, its refreshing to see men experimenting with their silhouettes!  

Eduard Mamblona

Eduard wears a color blocked long T in black and white with short sleeved, rolled-up. A very interesting T from Bershka with the usage of the the perforated jersey, normally used in sportswear and a very interesting struck-off SHAMLESS print on the back. He pairs is with a pair of skinnies in acid washed black, rolled-up to the ankles and black-n-white Nike sneakers.

Eduard Mamblona

His head-phones with his favorite music and his cool black and paisley printed baseball cap are the accessories that complete his Shameless look! Eduard Mamblona is a fashion consultant with Bershka in Barcelona and works at Passeig de Gracia.......what and office address! we are envious!

Eduard Mamblona 

Street Style Diaries Barcelona - Alexandre Becker

Dressed for summer and groomed for the moment, he looked like a fashion model/ someone definitely in a creative profession,  probably British, making the most of his rare day off in this fabulous Spanish city. Well that was our first impression of Alexandre Becker, he is not a professional model (can't figure why not...) and is not a Brit. A few questions about his whereabouts made us hungry!......

Imagine if the chef manages to put his clothes and appearance together like this on a regular day, how gorgeous to the eyes and divine to taste would be the dishes he plates! Alexandre is a Chef de Cuisine and and lives and works in  Brazil, another paradise of surf and skate, sun & sand and Joie de Vivre!

Alexandre sports the ever trendy undercut hair style that refuses to fade away, with a full groomed-to- perfection Mo-beard. He loves his tattoos and going by the few but intricate artworks he is inked with, looks like he chooses them well and after much consideration. We absolutely love his vintage steel watch.

Alexandre wears a plain white short sleeves T with sleeves rolled up with a pair of cut above the knee, city shorts in black. A red and black tartan shirt tied around the waist is a fine statement in street style and prepares him if he feels like shirting-up. Cool square green tinted Ray-bans and a leather backpack in black, with a black pea-cap hooked to it and a long key pendant chain are his ingredients for garnish! He chooses a Hi-top all white sneakers for footwear, that's been on our Menswear must haves list...go get them.

Street Style Diaries - Gursi Singh

Gursi Singh is the co-founder of the label Lovebirds along with Amrita Khanna. What drew our attention is his fabulous pair of shades and the whole minimal and clean urban look that he sports. We agree the shoes maybe an unusual choice but hey they are signature "Lovebirds" pair....it might be his lucky pair! 

Gursi Singh

Gursi wears this black T paired with a tailored pair of black trousers. The tailored shacket (shirt+jacket) in beige is an unusual piece, clean and minimalistic. Almost a cross between a waistcoat and a short sleeve shirt, it works beautifully as a layering piece and brings in just a hint of structure to the outfit.

Gursi Singh

Gursi also shows a fabulous new way to wear the hair undercut style paired with a top man-bun,  pushing the boundaries just a bit with the traditional Sikh style. A neatly trimmed full Mo-beard bring out his personality and are keeping with the clean and sophisticated urban-ism that they showed with the Lovebirds collection.

Gursi Singh

Street Style Diaries - The Cool Couple

The Cool Couple

Its not very often that we come across a couple as cool and quirky as this one we spotted recently. She in her negligee-style dress and he with his matching horse prints separates just raised our fashion and quirk quotient to a new high!

The Cool Couple

The matching-separates trend, a move from the short suit that took over the runways and won its acceptance as Formal wear has been wowing the bold, aware and confident men. It could be a matching pair of Tee and shorts, a shirt and shorts, as long as you are willing to have fun with it and like a bit of quirk in your style!

The Cool Couple

He wears this white shirt with conversational horse print in black, buttoned-up and sleeves rolled-up paired with shorts to match with rolled -up hems as well. The vibrant tropical print espadrilles bring in a very Luxe resort feel to the whole look. His SWAG metal plate cap adds to the luxury feel.

She continues the Luxe resort feel with an amazing pair of printed sneakers to go with outfit. Printed and colorful sneakers and espadrilles are our favorite footwear to don while having fun with your outfits, for him and her.

The Cool Couple

We love her black n white box clutch with a photo-printed top and a chain sling, even the personalized tasselled dangler!

The Cool Couple

Her blunt bangs hair frames her beautiful face and is a hairstyle that spells Edgy!

The Cool Couple

And the Edgy continues with a grey melange Tee dress paired with a negligee-style embroidered net dress in black that a genius pairing! We love the whole sheer-opaque play that she creates.

What do you think about this couple's style?.......we adore!

The Cool Couple

Street Style Diaries - Asit Barik

Casual meets Formal

How about a crisp white polo shirt with tailored pair of trousers? we say why not! Casual meet Formal has been trending for a while and ultimately its about you finding your mix. Asit Barik shows us his mix apt for the elusive or namesake Mumbai winters. 

 Asit Barik

Asit pairs his white polo shirt with a pair of textured grey trousers tailored and cut just above the ankles, just the way to wear them now! A unstructured jacket in Linen with stripes in yellow brown and natural tones and a dual tone pair of shoes in suede and canvas complement his look. An understated tote and a pair of Nerd glasses are his accessories of choice.

Asit Barik

A light well trimmed mo-beard and studded ear speaks well for this budding independent designer.

Asit Barik

Street Style Diaries - Longrei

Infused Native

Manipur is a land of rich crafts and deeply entrenched tradition of music, dance, and a heightened sense of aesthetic awareness that touches every sphere of a Manipuri's life. The pottery, the reed and bamboo crafts, the jewelry all have the power to mesmerize.

Meeting Longrei was an affirmation to the unique artisan sensibilities that he brings to his accessories that he crafts out of materials native to him and to Manipur.

Longrei

Longrei shows his preference for black by dressing on a monochromatic color scheme with his short sleeve henleys, a pair of leather+knit paneled joggers and heavy duty Doc Martin ankle length boots. It absolutely works as his accessories shine through!

Longrei

His unique undercut with a long locks at the back hairstyle is held by this amazing pair of hair-pins fashioned with leather, beads and feathers. It brings such unique tribal infused aesthetics to these relevant and modern pieces. We love the dream-catcher neck piece that adorns his neck!

Longrei

His mirrored aviators, bracelets, studded biking glove and his looped in accessories add a rawness to this amazingly crafted and thought about masculine BIKER look. Longrei shows a perfect way to all the men who love accessories, but are afraid. What we love the most of infusion of the native with the modern.

Longrei

Longrei is a graphic designer from Manipur.

Street Style Diaries- Daniel Franklin

The MOD

How many men have you seen who can wear the wavy cascading Quiff the way Daniel can? When I spotted Daniel this time, he transported me to the Elvis era, mostly by his hair but also his whole styled look had a rockabilly chic vibe to it that we can spot on the streets of London more easily than Mumbai!

Daniel Franklin 

Daniel wears this horizontal striped blue+black shirt with short sleeves and a grand-dad collar, very MOD, as are his black leather brogue tassel loafers, with a pair of his favorite blue skinny jeans with hems rolled up-to the ankles. The X-factor is brought in by the asymmetric cut oversize knit shirt that he layers on!

Daniel Franklin

The quiff was of course almost patented by Elvis, but NOW we are seeing more modern versions of it much like Daniel's with shaved sides and long rolled cascade front. Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Zac Effron have all been seen in versions of the Quiff and are quite popular hairstyle-of-the-moment!

Daniel Franklin

Of course Daniel was at work...as a Fashion Stylist with The Juice Magazine by Jabong.com.  His Tan leather satchel holds everything that he might need including a strong-hold spray for the cascade,we're guessing!

Daniel Franklin

Style Diaries Mumbai- Jagvir Matharoo

The traveller

Jagvir Matharoo never seizes to amaze with his sartorial choices of clothing. Jagvir in an adaptation of japanese traditional costume made our heads turn when we spotted him in a well put together bohemian avatar. Its rare to witness men stepping out of their comfort zone and embracing newer silhouettes with such ease and panache. Applaud!

Jagvir Matharoo

Jagvir layers a vintage silk kimono and gives it a great modern spin by pairing it with a grey melange tee and an almost Japanese inspired bird print soft pants in powder blue.

Jagvir Matharoo

The headband is another quirky accessory that adds Jagvir's bold choice of attire. He gives us a rare UNISEX look that's so perfect for Him & Her; and currently a rage!  

Jagvir Matharoo

The messenger leather bag in brown and a pair of strap sandals add to a much needed subdued colour pop.

Jagvir Matharoo

We are in love with his silver chain and bracelets; nothing defines a traveller more than his momentos carefully stacked with much pride and memories.

Street Style Diaries- Martino Caramia

An Indian at heart

It always heartens us unbound when we see traditional Indian wear Fusion worn with the ease and panache that Martino Caramia does. We've always wondered whether there will be a day when the ubiquitous traditional Indian kurta-pyjama (tunic-soft pants) set will ever break into mainstream casual wear, from the for-occasions-only category that it has been slotted in.  Given the climatic conditions and the versatility of this outfit from lounging about to a more formal setting makes it a perfect choice.

With an Italian and German parentage and an Indian heart, Martino has won our hearts at his Indianwear interpreatation. He wears a white kurta-pyjama in fine soft cotton with a pair of open strap flat sandals; as he layers his look with an asymmetric wrap overgarment in black linen, the shape very Indian again and comes from the ANGRAKHA. He throws on a rich Pochampalli scarf in traditional ikat patterns and borders for a dash of color. A lover of hand-crafted jewelry Martino wears his many pieces in silver....each with a story to tell.

Martino Caramia

So seeped in tradition and yet so contemporary, he is always a delight. Martino is an accomplished designer and a truly global citizen. After being in Germany and Ibiza successfully chasing his dreams, he chose the idyllic Goa to continue his creative pursuits. Between the chaotic Mumbai and serene Goa he runs a contemporary label, backed by Indian Ethos and Global influences called FLAME.

Martino Caramia

Five days Five Looks One Pal - Parfum Dellic - Day 2

Sunday brunch

Last Sunday when rains were still eluding us and it was bright and sunny Parfum Dellic has to go to a Sunday brunch with friends. Given that it was a Mediterranean fare Dellic decided to go for this hot summer trend of White-on-White. A trend that for the adventurous kind has been white washing the ramps from Armani to Jil Sander and Dolce & Gabbana.

Dellic wears this customized pair of white skinnies with printed upturned hem and a white-T with a feline chest print and a dog-tag err cat-tag around his neck. He throws on this very interesting jacket that Dellic got custom tailored with a off-white and black distorted stripes. The shoes are buffed and burnt to desired perfection and the only pop of color is the button and the laces on the shoes.

There are a few pointers however while going for this eye-catching White-on-White summer trend:

• Keep our main ensemble the same shade of white. Don not try mixing shades of white which might not bring out the look.
• A head-to-toe all-white is a bold outfit choice and also spells danger of spills and stains. Offset your outfit by Neutrals, a jacket and shoes in this case. Avoid brights!
• White adds bulk, as long as you are skinny like my pal here you are perfect for this trend. However if you are on the bulkier side stay away from this trend. 

Jacket - Custom

Tee- Forever 21

Jeans-  Custom

Shoes- Zara + Custom

Shades Jack and Jones

Spotlight Feature - Celebrate Fathers Day With Swarovski

Celebrate Father's Day with Swarovski

Let this Father's Day serve as the perfect opportunity to show your gratitude and appreciation to your personal hero, your beloved dad.

This Father's Day let Swarovski help you in your search for the perfect present with the wide selection of men's accessories offered by Swarovski, there's sure to be a gift to match every dad's taste and style.

Show dad just how loved he is with a memorable gift  from Swarovski for Father's Day this year!

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New Fasten Cuff Links BDIA, featuring a square in Black Diamond crystal in an elegant bezel setting, this pair of cuff links in stainless steel creates an eye-catching sparkle.

Ahead Cuff Links is an ideal gift! One pair of cuff links – two designs. This pair of stainless steel cuff links offers two different options. Choose between a circular motif in clear crystal and a square Jet Hematite crystal. The shapes can easily be exchanged thanks to a screw mechanism.

Refined and fashionable, Tao Cuff Links is the ideal accessory. The stainless steel design is decorated with 16 shimmering clear crystals in an elegant bezel setting.

Embrace a natural yet classic look with this pair of stainless steel Adventure Cuff Links featuring a Hematite stone in the middle. A circle of clear crystal pavé adds an elegant touch to this masculine design.

This pair of Atmosphere Cuff Links fascinates with its extraordinary design and mix of materials. It features a line of Jet Hematite crystals combined with black PVD metal and stainless steel.

Enjoy a natural yet trendy look with this pair of stainless steel Adventure Cuff Links featuring a natural blue Aventurine stone in the middle. A circle in clear crystal pavé rounds out the beauty of this masculine design.

Piazza Grande Q Black Ros, an on-trend design is the perfect accessory for the modern man. Specifications: case - Matt black and rose gold PVD with black faceted ceramic elements, 43 mm; dial - black sun-ray pattern; numbers - hand-applied rose gold PVD index markers, date indicator at 6 o’clock; strap - black PVD; movement - Swiss quartz.

This distinctive design combines modern, masculine elegance with a hint of classic style.  Pizza Grande Automatic Black for men, comes with a date indicator and is water resistant up to 100m. Specifications: case - stainless steel with black faceted ceramic elements, 43 mm; dial - black sun-ray pattern; numbers - hand-applied rhodium-plated index markers and Arabic numerals; strap - stainless steel bracelet; movement - Swiss automatic.

Spotlight Feature- Bonobos.com

Bonobos.com resonated with us for the impeccable fits, well crafted products and effortless chic. Menswear and fits go hand in hand, and the Bonobos Ninjas work hard to get the right contemporary fits for you that make you look fabulous....always.

When we were approached by the very trendy Bonobos.com; we couldn't help but share with you this brand that is so refreshingly cool befitting the modern gent. For the moment the brand ships to North America and Australia, so no problem if you are there....but if you are elsewhere be sure you can find a friend to send/bring you the goodies.

Men are embracing color with a confidence like never before and we were delighted to discover the range of Garment Dyed Chinos that is on offer. We love the color palette the team has come up with, the mints, the washed pastels, the magentas and reds, the cool blues across the Shirts, Polos, Tees, Shorts, Chinos, Suits and Blazers....you'll feel the summer delight....log on and you'll know what I'm talking about! 

Don't forget to check out their thoughtful and amazing accessories!

The brand offers endless styling possibilities with the range. Your blogger was inspired by the stylish men flaunting their favorite summer looks on the street as a part of the Bonobos.com look-book. So here is what we decided to do for you...we bring to you 3 of our favorite picks from the look-book and alongside our own twist, another version of them, so you can get that look and another....go on get the look right away!

The summer print delight - Try out a floral print shirt with a neutral color pants and add a bow tie if you are feeling sartorial; pair with sneakers to give it a sporty twist.

Get the Look

Shirt: Navy Floral print (Find Here)

Pants: Slim grey garment dyed chinos (Find here)

Bow-tie: Blue chambray bow-tie (Find here)

Belt: Blue stretch braided belt (Find here)

Shoes: White leather sneaker (Find here)

Bag: Billy Kirk brown leather carryall (Find here)

Decoding Cool at Work - Add jacket with a pocket square to bring out a more formal approach to work-wear; printed tee and garment dyed red chinos add the cool.

Get the Look

Tee-Shirt : Slim dark blue and white floral tee shirt (Find here)

Pants : Slim red garment dyed chinos (Find here)

Blazer :Slim printed stripe blazer (Find here)

Pocket Square : Silk nautical print pocket square (Find here) 

Card Holder : Brown business card holder (Find here)

Shoes : Brown suede leather shoes (Find here)

Lounge/Outdoor/Picnic cool- Hanging out on a bright summer day choose a hue to help you stand out and add a bold tank top for cool casual. Carry an overnight leather bag if heading out for a leisure weekend and soaking in the sun.

Get the Look

Top: Navy white bold stripe tank top shirt (Find here)

Pants : Mint Green Slim Washed Chinos (Find Here)

Shoes : Grey cotton leisure shoes (Find here)

Socks: Mock Socks (Find here)

Bag: Sage leather overnight bag (Find here)

Additionally you can try out the product line for fits at a Bonobos Guideshop with a Guide who will help you try and discover the perfect fit and place your orders to be delivered at your doorstep....How cool is that!!