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Issue #10
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COVER Photographs by Sean geragthy styling by davy Pittoors Assisted by giulia Steil Hair & Make-up by Hannah Murray Model: Emmanuel Corre @ Premier Models
ON MY WISHLIST: black leather gloves by rick Owens, £538 & Studded leopard print loafers by giacomorelli £358.
Wanderer we’ve reach our 10th issue of WWit (cheers), quite a small achievement and a nice reminder of all that has gone into this magazine has not been in vein. However I do apologise for the long periods between each issues, I have been involved in two or three projects at one time which makes it very difficult to fit anything else in. But ‘this’ is what I asked for, and I can’t complain, I’ve been so fortunate to be doing what I love, and having more responsibilities comes with sacrifice, as with most things but WWit will always remain a priority - which is why I have tried to compensate with this issue by merging A/w trend previews in this summer issue; as we reach closer to fall, Issue 10 was aimed to be launched July which didn’t go towards planned! But I still think it’s relevant nonetheless, the nights are still warm and summer hasn’t left us yet. wanderer was inspired by travellers and nomads, it’s our own take on the popular trend as seen on John galliano’s S/S10 show, something about all those different cultures, textures and colour come together really inspire a sense of escapism. I know i’d jump at the chance to travel to any part of the world that I haven’t been before. our concept was much more subdued, the inspiration came from the far east, the harsh streets of chinatown provided the perfect backdrop to the warm hues and relaxed rabrics. I’m also particularly excited to be featuring a few people who inpsire me, that are young and talented (read on to find out who), these people make me work harder and think smarter, they also remind me that by staying true to yourself and your vision, you’re half way there.
THE TEAM Editor & Art direction dennis ye L
Cover Fashion davy ittoors P
Writers Lauren odgers r Martin etcalf M Adam letcher F
CONTRIBUTORS Photographers Sean geragthy iain Anderson
Jenny Coombs (Hair & Make-up) Cara Jordan
Disclaimer WWIT does not claim ownership of taken any image/content displayed. All articles are the personal opinions of WWIT. Any external image/content used will be credited accordingly. If you’re the owner of the image/content, and want it to be removed, I will gladly do so.
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WI SH List This issue’s eclectic wishlist is all about interesting details – textures, patterns and colour rule this season. EditEd by dENNiS LyE
1. Mace hooded leather jacket £350, Allsaints 2. Fabric duffle bag £20, The Seventh Heart at Farfetch.com 3. Beaded navajo wristband £95 Nonnative 4. Army rurik hat £33, Obey 5. Lumberjack plaid shirt £95, Full Circle 6. Desert ‘Fantasy’ boot £89, Clarks Original 7. Animal print sweater £345, Philip Lim 8. Double claw ring £405, dominic Jones 9. Khaki drop crotch shorts £150, Unholy Matrimony
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“MLUTCH” Control Words by: MArTIn MeTcALF
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Four of the best...
.rancesco cominelli: those of you that are familiar with the savant stylist and assistant editor of Vogue Hommes will most likely also be familiar with his penchant for the “mlutch”, frequently seen with one to hand hopping from show to show at major fashion weeks worldwide. For those of you that aren’t familiar with him, well you soon will as he is quite popular amongst the many menswear style blogs – so get to know! Italian-born cominelli began his career as a photography student at the European institute of design. Upon graduation he moved to new York
1. dunhill £159.99, 2. dries Van Noten £567 3. Maxell Scott £60 4. Vintage market £99
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should it really be that much of an issue. After all we’ve had wedges for men courtesy of Fendi and male makeup thanks to ySL, the mlutch is just another step in fashions blurring of gender stereotypes or perhaps it’s just another trend designed to part hungry fashionistas from their hard earned money. I don’t know if it’s both or if it’s neither but what I do know is if we all take a leaf out of cominelli’s book, then the man clutch can be tres chic, yet still masculine alternative to chunkier, more cumbersome ‘man bag’.
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for a year-long fashion assistant internship at V Magazine, at which point he decided to abandon photography in order to focus on styling. cominelli is a man known for his refined style of discerning elegance combined with just the right modicum of outré and it is this modicum of outré that allows him to carry off the mlutch with such ease and masculinity. often opting for the larger document holder or small black under the arm variety of mlutch, cominelli shys away from the sometimes oTT man bags and keeps it chic and simple, teamed with fantastic tailoring and some Parisian panache the overall effect is that of a man who certainly knows what he’s doing in the wardrobe department to say the least. now if you’re a little lost at this point as to what a mlutch is, its simply a clutch bag for men as seen on the runways of Salvatore Ferragamo S/S10 and dolce & gabbanna S/S10. on one hand it is understandable the man clutch maybe a stretch for a lot of gentlemen as it can quite easily appear a little too feminine for some tastes but on the other
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THe worKweAr BooT Move on from military, this fall the worker boot takes centre stage. Clockwise: shearling lined boots by burberry Prosum £583, pull on buffalo boots by rick Owens £660, destroyed suede boots by dolce & gabbana £596, studded vintage suede boots by Faded by Knight £1,169, double lama leather boots by Augusta £1,163
L AD iators
To do or not to do? I know you’ve been thinking about it but haven’t taken that leap of faith yet, but hopefully this will inspire you? The best way to do the man sandal this season is to go BLAcK - go on, you know you want to... EditEd by dENNiS LyE
1. Kg By Kurt geiger £55 2. Mango He £17 3. Alexander McQueen (Price on request) 4. Marc Jacobs £250 5. Moma £172
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Pelayo diaz The spanish export....
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ecognized for his perfectly chiseled bone structure, signature James Dean quiff and his eccentric and artistic fashion sense, 23 year-old Pelayo Diaz is the crowned prince of the London fashion scene whose style is going global. spanish-born Pelayo rose to fame in 2008 after appearing in Pull and Bear’s catalogue. However, Pelayo chiefly gained recognition due to his pioneering blog titled katelovesme, as a dedication to the infamous British model Kate Moss. katelovesme is a launch into the material life, whereby enthusiastic youth is seen in almost anything imaginable. we get a candid look into Pelayo’s It boy life, loves, adventures and of course, his style. katelovesme was recently included in The times Magazine’s feature, The 40 Blogs everyone is Talking About, which suggested we all “marvel at his candid snaps of fashion parties, gasp at his taste in kilts, and wonder at the two million plus-hits his blog has accrued since the Spanish teenager obsessed with Kate Moss blossomed into the undisputed it boy of London fashion.” Being the “It boy of London fashion” seems to go hand in hand with redefining the ‘London look’. Pelayo’s frequently pictured sporting cherry-red Dr Martens, top-buttoned plaid shirts, ray-Bans and male pomp hair but with a certain je ne sais quoi. Buddy Holly style geek glasses, Mickey Mouse ears, dinosaur prints, glowing Halloween buckets and blue lace masks (paying homage to his icon, Alexander McQueen) have all made appearances to give his look a personal twist. Pelayo creates completely distinct style by pushing the boundaries of menswear. He commented, “Fashion is a bit crap, it’s only cool if you know how to have fun with it… i love getting inspiration from womenswear designers to get my own looks in a more leather-gothteenage-mouthbleeding version” It’s completely refreshing to see someone embrace fashion with such free spirited youth and magnetism. we’re optimistic that the rest of London will catch up to him soon enough, we double salute you! PeLAYo’s BLog www.katelovesme.net
SHORT Comings
give your skinny jeans a breather and get into summer’s wear-with-everything denim shorts – work the look with laid back attitude by turning up the hems.
1. camouflage parka, river island 2. denim jacket, H&M 3. grey tee, Newlook 4. denim shorts, Zara 5. belt, vintage, 6. trainers, Converse
1. Jersey blazer, topman 2. striped tee, H&M 3. belt, Vintage 4. denim shorts, Zara 5. loafers, Zara
1. Drummer boy jacket 2. printed tee 3. denim shorts, All Zara 4. trainers, Converse
1. Trilby, Newlook 2. clear frame glasses, topman 3. scarf and 4. slouch tee, river island 5. denim shorts, Zara 6. sandals, Poste
1. Denim shirt, topman 3. belt, Vintage 3. cotton shorts, topman 4. sandals & 5. tote both Zara
1. Leather biker, Substance 2. plaid shirt, Mango HE 3. printed tee & 4. belt, Vintage 5. black denim shorts & 6. buckle trainers both Asos
ON A S E R I O U SNote we catch up with the mini star of cHrIsTIAnA rAnTs to shine some light on the concerns we young people are experiencing right now, and having already been featured in Sunday times Style; the smart, opinionated and uber witty blogger knows a thing or two about ‘issues’. PHOtOgrAPHS by dENNiS LyE StyLEd by iViE OKHiONS
WWit: Christiana! Welcome...we’re avid fans of your blog, you’re addressing some things some of us are thinking but are afraid to say, which i think has alot to do with the success of ‘Christiana rants’... How did it all come about? and what were you doing before this? The blog was all a bit of an accident to be honest! I’ve always been fairly opinionated (my family would probably say overly opinionated). one day my cousin dared me to attempt to outline all my opinions in a blog. Prior to that a friend had mentioned it a few times. so I took up the dare! It was really supposed to be something to share with my (Facebook) friends. Then it all kind of snowballed haha ! I started my blog in the summer of 2008, at the time I was still a student at University college London. so for a while I blogged and studied simultaneously. I’m pretty sure my dissertation suffered for it lol! WWit: you mentioned that ‘Self-worth’ is, or the lack of it is responsible for alot of the issues young people encounter, please enlighten us? I’m surrounded by many matriarchs (my mum, aunties etc) who have this incredible inner confidence and I’ve had the privilege to grow up watching them grow up. My mum in particular, when she hit 40 she developed this ‘screw what the world, I’m amazing, I’m going to do me’ attitude. The comfort she has in her own skin is enviable. After a lot of self-evaluation I realised a lot my issue stemmed from not having this same attitude and confidence. speaking to friends and people that read my blog I realised I wasn’t alone. The longing to belong combined with not knowing how special one is, is a toxic combination that too many young people imbibe. The worst thing is those who have a sense of self-worth and know their value are accused of arrogance! It’s a delicate balancing act. I’m far from getting it right though, I plan to perfect it in my twenties though....hopefully haha! WWit: i totally agree, and i think it goes hand in hand with ‘Self-identity’, in a time where jobs and opportunities are so scarce, young people are expressing themselves through fashion as a way to stand out from the rest! Quite exciting really, as a result we’re seeing the most diverse looking kids walking around, becoming a source of inspiration for the next generations to come...would you agree? Yep! That’s why I love London. It’s a hub of individuality. of course there are some areas where everyone’s attempt to look different, means they all
christiana wears vintage jewellery, bustier by Alexander McQueen, trousers and clutch by river island, shoes by Aldo
look the same. However generally I think there’s this fearlessness is people expressing themselves through their clothing. I Love IT! WWit: Which then inevitably brings us to ‘body image’ (laughs), you look as if you’re bursting get started on this topic, it’s something that affects all of us - myself included, so hit me with what you’ve got! oh gosh body image? who doesn’t have body hang ups? Mine are my arms...I tried to do the gym thing for a while but Fitness First didn’t have enough fit men! ‘on a serious note’ though the images presented to us are damn near impossible to attain and maintain. And if you study them carefully you’ll realise they’re really poisonous. I mean what on earth is physically appealing about resembling a human bean pole drowning in hair extensions? I think the key should be the health of your body, rather than whether your physique conforms to what the fashion magazines are trying to sell us as being the ‘norm’. eat healthy, stay in shape and love whatever you’re lumbered with. That’s what I’m trying to do. However I do believe cake was created to make that task as difficult as possible. wwIT: one thing that’s been coming up lately is how much pressure there is for a newly graduate to find a
vintage jewellery, sunglasses by ray-ban, top and Levi denim shorts, vintage. T-bar sandals by river island.
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“...my dadit’s always sayas ve a better to lae n an legacy th ce.” inheritan job, with less and less jobs available and employees staying on longer, it’s hardly a surprise that only confusion and no sense of direction awaits after they do graduate. It seems that we’re driven to quickly secure a ‘job’, any job in fact rather than a career in the long run...I mean, how can you find the balance between the two? I’m not sure I’m the best person to advise how a new graduate should get a ‘respectable job’. when I originally attempted to please the masses, I’d go to loads of job interviews get to the final round and they’d exclaim at the end of the interview ‘You’d make a great Tv presenter you know!, then I’d later getting a call informing I didn’t get the job. Haha I think the traditional routes to ‘success’ aren’t for everyone. I’d say to anyone graduating to think really carefully about what they love doing and what they want from life. I just finished reading a book called ‘crush it’ by a guy called gary vaynerchuk, one thing he drills home throughout the book is the concept that ‘Legacy is greater than currency’. It resonated with me because my dad always says it’s better to leave a legacy than an inheritance. we only live this life once, so I do think all graduates should make it their aim to pour themselves into something worthwhile ensuring it matches their purpose. Your job should be where your passion and purpose intersect. Anything else equates discontent. It’s not an easy path to take and isn’t going to happen overnight, but its way better than doing the job you’re expected to do, rather than what really drives you. WWit: i know we’re always told there’s plenty of fish in the water, it’s only a drop in the ocean blah blah but it somehow never applies when you’re in a relationship with someone who’s bad news, i think we all have been through this or have friends that you know are with losers..and yes, we’re still young so experimenting and testing the waters should be done in our twenties but i’m a firm
believer in setting some criteria in place to ensure you don’t invest in something that doesn’t go anywhere, wouldn’t you rather spend your ‘youth’ in something more productive? Wasting precious time is just totally unacceptable for me. Christiana, i know you’re feeling me on this one - how does one obtain the power one needs to kick one to the kerb? LoL! If I knew the answer to that question, I would be a millionaire right now....I honestly don’t know how you can obtain the power to kick someone to the curb. It’s the hardest thing in the world to leave someone you love, even if you know they’re not good for you. I guess my only recommendation is to avoid the situation in the first place. Then again the bad ones have a certain allure don’t they? WWit: i’m sad our time together has been so brief, i’m sure this conversation can do on for weeks! tell us what you’ve got planned for us (fans) in the future? oh gosh! well I think goals and visions come into fruition when you keep them in your heart, believe they’ll happen and pour all your energy making it happen. It’s all theory until you execute! There’s a lot going on, so I guess I’d just like everyone to stick with me....and spread the word! WWit: Finally, are there any words of wisdom for our WWit readers? wisdom’s such a big word, I don’t possess it yet haha! All I’ll say is what I’ve got written on my vision board at the moment ‘Live your love story. whatever the world throws at you, hold on to your peace. refuse to lose and keep your heart pure.’ WWit: Haha, WWit salutes you! We’ll be definitely watching this ‘space’. cHrIsTIAnA’s BLog www.christianarants.com
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THe AvIATor JAcKeT The new outerwear essential and Fall ‘10s most important must-have. shearling Funnel neck Aviator Jacket, burberry Prorsum £2,495.00
Coming soon
MANDARIN WANDERER PhotograPhs by Sean Geragthy styling by Davy Pittoors assisted by Giulia Steil hair & Make-uP by Hannah Murray Model: Emmanuel Corre @ Premier Models
Let your voyage to the Far East begin with monastic inspired hues and ornate detailing.
yellow goa seersucker trousers: acne jeans through oki-ni.com white vest: topman ltd pattern shirt worn as jacket or cardigan: Beyond retro african necklace: vintage through national theatre hire coin tuBe necklace: j.w. anderson through oki-ni.com + staw hat: stylist’s own
oversized white t-shirt: SILENT by Damir Doma through IPR yellow scarf: vintage through the national theatre hire yellow goa seersucker trousers: acne jeans through oki-ni.com 2 african necklaces: vintage through national theatre hire red string necklace: stylist’s own pink shell bracelet: vintage through national theatre hire black and beige patterned straw bracelet: APC black flip flops: stylist’s own red and beige bag: stylist’s own
white shirt: day Birger et mikkelsen through my-wardroBe.com silk flower patterned cardigan: vintage through national theatre hire Black harem trousers: stylist’s own Beaded Bracelet: stylist’s own yellow flip flops: dries van noten
yellow flips flops: dries van noten Black harem trousers: stylist’s own white and red patterened kimono: vintage through national theatre hire yellow scarf: vintage through national theatre hire Beige oversized tshirt: silent By damir doma through ipr coin tuBe necklace: j.w. anderson through oki-ni.com Bag: hurwundeki
asymmetric top: Bernhard willhelm through oki-ni.com Beige harem trousers: vintage through national theatre hire sandals: gucci Bracelet: stylist’s own
jersey ‘thenar’vest: damir doma Beige harem trousers: vintage through national theatre hire 3 african necklaces: vintage through national theatre hire leather coin purse necklace: ann demeulemeester red kimono: stylist’s own
jersey ‘thenar’vest: damir doma beige harem trousers: vintage through national theatre hire yellow kimono: vintage through national theatre hire 3 african necklaces: vintage through national theatre hire leather coin purse necklace: Ann Demeulemeester sandels: Gucci bag: vintage through national theatre hire
shop the look
trooper stole by Nonnative £165
take inspiration from this issue’s cover look and work the warm hues into your everyday wardrobe - keep the fit relaxed and play with proportions.
beaded wristbands by ASOS £6
block colour tee by Marc by Marc Jacobs at My-wadrobe.com £28
‘agro’ sandals by Acne £66
coin tube by J. W Anderson £90
tan ethnic inspired leather tote by HOBO £909
ethnic print ‘Mangold’ scarf by Acne £32
tip
Keep everything else simple and accent with ethnic inspired pieces
sandals by Camper £110
red ‘Thenar’ oversized vest by Damir Doma £205
oversized white tee by Chronicles of Never £29.99
espadrilles by ASOS £12
Future
Rendez-Vous
photography / Sean Geraghty art direction / Filippo Anzalone Model / Scott at premier Make Up / Jessica Genchi
Linen T-Shirt / Neil Barrett
Asymmetric shirt and belt / Erik Ohrstrom
Leather Jumpsuit / Lorenzo Romani
Net T Shirt / COS
Vintage military jacket / Beyond retro
White Paint necklace / COS
try sleeping with a broken heart
Glide into fall with transitional pieces in black, white and everything in between by mixing hard and soft textures - gilded jewellery adds the midas touch to these moody, atmospheric looks. photographs by iain anderson hair & make-up: Jenny CooMbs
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in order of appearance: Jean paul gauliter string cardigan Johnathan saunders panel dress, Dominic Jones jewellery, Fannie Schiovoni cuff Felder Felder leather cropped vest, Zimmerman Austrailia pleated trousers leather gilet and maxi skirt by Rick Owens, Phillipe Audibert chainmail cuff Fannie Schiovoni chainmail necklace Jean Pierre Braganzas dress, Dominic Jones jewellery All available at:
csee boutique 51 high street cobham surrey kt22 0sp
S T R EETStyle
Our cameras zoomed in on the only event this year that boasts one of the most diverse and ecletic mix of fashionable gentlemen in London - Graduate Fashion Week 2010 at Earl’s Court. photographS by DENNIS LyE
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