Sunday, July 22, 2007

Geek Fashion With A Hint Of Magic

After the fifth film installment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, hit the big screens and the release of seventh and final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , the fashion spotlight has turned its attention to Harry.

It's all about geek chic with a hint of magic. Think V-neck knits thrown over a shirt and tie - diagonally striped, a blazer, capes and hooded robes, bats and rats and Hedwig-esque owls - on everything from earrings and bracelets to printed tees and hoodies.

Following his infamous on-stage disrobing in the West End performance of Equus, all of a sudden, everyone wants a piece of Harry's magic. Check out the trio's photos for Teen Vogue:






Picture Postcard - Guilty Secret

Picture from Manchester Looks



Dear Steve
By now you should be back in London hopefully... hope the journey wasn't too bad. Just a quick message today as, frankly, I've run out of things to say to you, and also because I don't think i need to say too much.
Confession time: I'm starting to warm to cardigans on men. Not the flimsy, thin ones though, ones like the one above: chunkier, thicker knit ones that can be worn as jackets. Absolutely love the colour of this guy's cardie and the pattern formed by the wool- someday I will have to learn to knit something like this for myself. By the way, have you noticed his shoes? I think I'm slightly in love.
Okay, time for a cup of tea. See you soon!
EJ

Dear Eliza,
I just knew you would come round! Normally it is I who has to make a small style u-turn so this is a nice change! To be honest though I believe there is a place for all types of cardigans as the flimsy kind offer great opportunity to layer. I am working on the idea of incorporating your present (polka dot scarf) into a look involving a cardigan. I will experiment and post some pictures (if i feel brave enough). The thick cardigan works well and the collar detail is awesome, but the overal look makes him seem a little heavy set but that might be the picture. As Autumn approaches thicker cardigans as shown here will be the perfect solution for mild days. I need a close up on those shoes damn it! That is your mission if you choose to accept it. Is that a blue belt I can see or am is my descent into madness continuing? I really want a blue belt. Not too sure why except for that fact it will match my shoes.
I am at work now but I really want to be elsewhere! Still, it is your birthday soon so I have Birthday activities to look forward to! Ok, back to work...
Steve