moncler monaco white sneakers

To me, Moncler is always an understated label. Despite its thick history in making outdoorwear or most people just know its reputation for skiing stuffs, Moncler's attempt in mens' fashion is not seen in a big way. Nevertheless, it makes quality and beautiful things, such as this classic white 'Monaco' sneakers with a lot of details. And I have a weak spot for tri-color stripes, thanks to Thom Browne. Endclothing is selling this shoe now.

moncler aw11 slip-on boots

Moncler slip-on boots. The interesting part would be the tri-color sides. Quite cute actually, and the cutting looks impeccable.


images adapted from colette.fr

stripes

Stripes are so useful. They are ornamental, yet characteristic of a particular brand.This spring summer is inescapable of stripes.


images adapted from styledrops, endclothing, conversejp, ssense, bally, luisaviaroma, brooksbrothers.

moncler two tone trainers

Moncler could be a stranger to many. The brand is great and noted at making winterwear but in recent times, it has been quite active and fierce in establishing a more visible presence in the fashion world. Club21 is riding on this trendy and has come out with a pop-up store at the Forum Shopping Mall, just beside the new Tsumori Chisato standalone boutique whose official opening is actually today.

I found this Moncler trainers at the pop-store and for a pair of made in Italy shoes with good material and craftmanship, the price is very attractive. I did slip it on and it's extremely comfortable too. The pop-up store will soon be closed and be replaced with another pop-up store, featuring Miharayasuhiro. The closure does not mean Moncler leaves Singapore totally, it would reappear at Club21Men. Alternatively, you can get this gorgeous Moncler trainers at farfetch too, at EUR184, definitely cheaper than the price in Singapore.

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moncler ss2011

I mentioned before when I was in HK I was captivated by the Moncler store at Harbor City. The first glance gave me the impression that it only sells winterwear. Thereafter, I start to find out more about this brand, and my initial perception for Moncler was wrong. In actuality, I learn about this brand through its collaboration with Visvim that breeds Moncler V collection focused on winterwear, which Moncler is superb at indutitably. Anyway, nowadays in many online stores, I begin to notice more and more Moncler stuffs, including shoes and polo tees on top of the usual winter jackets. SSENSE, Endclothing and Brownsfashion are selling some SS2011 Moncler shoes and they all look appealing and promising. Made of quality leather in simple, classy designs, they have easily landed a place in my heart. If I am not wrong, Club21 will open a Moncler store this year. I wish it won't be just a pop-up or a corner, but a standalone, haha.


images adapted from ssense

do I need a mountain(to wear mountain boots)?

I am definitely not fanatical about this kind of mountain boots. However, as the season is right at the moment, I think there is not harm mentioning them. I have seen people wearing such mountain boots gorgeously. Such boots definitely play an important part in the fashion scene.

In Singapore, I rarely see people wearing mountain boots because if you do so, people might think you're mentally deranged haha! However, many HK fashionistas would not hesitate to wear them, for the very fact that they are quite influenced by the Japanese, and I have to mention this particular Japanese street wear label, Visvim. It's famous mountain boot model "Serra" is hot and always talked about.

 Monclear is another big Italian winter wear label which I recently keep feeling its presence and hearing its noise everywhere in this fall winter season especially. The last pair of boots in the image above is a hybrid of Moncler and Visvim, named Moncler V, based on the Visvim's evergreen model "Serra", which has become one of the most sought after items albeit its shockingly steep price tag.

To me, mountain boots are chunky and heavy, but the build has to be like that in order to serve the function as a 'mountain boot". The current Singapore market has no presence of Moncler yet, but who knows one day some fanatics will introduce it. As for Visvim merchandise, they are usually carried in a local multi label store Surrender (now Serra Paccard, 3rd from top in the image, is available!)

Last week I passed by an established local shoe retailer called Leftfoot at Far East Plaza along Scotts Road in Orchard, and I saw the Dr. Martens's boots (4th in the image) in black and brown, and later, I also found out that Tangs at Orchard carries the same. To my surprise, they are equally appealing with a so much less intimidating price! And they still got my size too!

But ultimately mountain boot is still not my kind of thing, although I have seen the Moncler V version in real while I was in HK in September, and I have to say they were extremely stunning.

images adapted from beeweb, oki-ni, endclothing;
from top: Fracap, Diemma, Visvim Serra, Dr.Martens, Visvim Eiger, Moncler V