The Little Black Jacket for Chanel

Chanel has just recently released an "Oldie but Goodie" --- The Little Black Jacket. The idea was revisted  by designers Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld. With rising pop stars and fashion inspirations in marketing ads, I'm sure sales will be boosted among fans. The campaigns utilize personalities including Yoko Ono, Joshua Jackson, Kanye West, Theophilus London, and Riccardo Tisci just to name a few. 

Mr. West gets his own picture (lol), SELF EXPLANATORY!


Not really liking this one. I get where the designers are going and I appreciate this unisex high fashion piece but the fit is not proportional for most men. The little black jacket is indeed "little" and in most regards reminds me of something my mom would wear to work. This piece would be GREAT for a fashion powered photoshoot but in my opinion not practical for everyday wear. However, I do appreciate the awesome black and white photography...... now that's A1. Check out the full look-book on the Official Little Black Jacket for Chanel Website.
What do you think about it? 

Kayne's obsession with wearing women's clothing + Sneak Peek of Nike Air Yeezy 2's

Photo'd above is Kanye West in the front row at the Mark Fast Runway Show at London Fashion Week wearing a pair of Nike Air Yeezy 2's. The jury says #WeApprove. Recently Ye released pics of the black/pink colorway and now we get a glimpse of the grey colorway. It seems as if Mr. West stuck to warm colors by adding cooler elements to this shoe when designing it like the light green sole, gray body and orange lining. This is a great summer kick. 


THE BREAKDOWN//

To accompany the Yeezy 2's, Ye wore a woman's teal Acne cable knit sweater paired with a faded denim jacket and layers of gold chains fit for a King. West's jewelry selection is nothing but royalty and has us all Watching the Throne. He layered this look with a mint green over sized tee, light washed jeans and a chambray shirt tied at the waist. 


This isn't the first time Ye has shopped for women's clothing. Back in April of last year Mr. West wore a woman's Celine Blouse during his Coachella performance. Must I said he rocked it well. 

This printed shirt is from the spring 2011 collection. He opted out of the matching pants and paired it with jeans and a wrist full of bracelets. A fan of the Celine collection Ye namedrops Celine designer Phoebe Philo on the first track of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.


[ I’m just a Chi-town n---- with a Nas flow
And my b---- in that new Phoebe Philo]

I’m not encouraging you to go out and start shopping the women’s rack at Bloomingdale’s, however let Kanye inspire you to open your eyes to unisex fashion pieces. Shirts, sweaters, jackets, blazers etc. are all unisex pieces. Use your judgment when picking items because there is a very thin line that can be crossed. I personally own a couple of women’s blazers, shirts and pendants from thrift stores and not having told you, you’d never know the difference. I often find that some men’s collections are boring and when wanting that “signature” piece you want something different that stands out. I especially find that women’s prints in button down shirts and blazers when thrifting speak more to me. I’m really big on color and unique prints.

UNISEX PIECES I'VE ROCKED//

Turquoise sweater purchased for $6.99 

Vintage "H" letterman cardigan purchased for $14.99

 Tribal print sweater purchased for $5.99

(Left) Stripped Mexican inspired shawl collared blazer purchased for $9.99
(Right) Paisley print blazer purchased for $11.99

All of these items were purchased in the woman's section of various thrift stores. It’s ok if you don’t feel completely confident just yet in wanting to explore in woman’s fashions for your wardrobe. You have to be very secure with your masculinity.

Just wanting you to think creatively about fashion and open your eyes! At the end of the day wear what you want... fashion has no boundaries only people let limitations.