Black on Anthracite

Fine as Wine

 

Tweed Sports Jacket * Levis Denim Shirt * Safty Pin in Collar * 90's Floral Tie * Matching Pocket Square * Brass Tie Clip with pearl * Brown Check Pants * TwoTone Brown Oxford Brogues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Winter is about great wine,food and great company. Its simply too cold to be bothered by strangers and impalletable cuisine. This is why I love winter, it brings the best out of everything. The best fabric,designs and the return to the classics.

I like mixing sheer textures with rough fabrics like tweed the juxtopositioning creates an interesting contrast. Combining dull tweeds with bright silk accessories. Adding an understated elegance to an otherwise dull affair.

The denim shirt lends a sense of not taking yourself too seriously by injecting a bit of playfullness to the outfit. Please leave comments and let us have it.
I'dlike to thank For the Love of Wine in Stanely St Richmond Hill for lending their beautifull wine bar/lounge to for this edition of Swag-Zu. Lastly I would like to thank my neice on a job welldone for this shoot, she is the one responsible for
the great shots.Her Name is Awonke Zidlele. Well done girl.

TGIF

 

 

 

Stone Coloured Rain Coat with Check Lining * Green Wool Window Pain Sports Jacket * Cotton Ox Blood Golfer by Abercrombie&Fitch * Ox Blood Cotton Chinos * Brown thin sole Brogues * Toffee Felt Hat

 

 

Friday is always a great day for cutting loose and and donning your finest. Tonight was no different. Me and the fellas paint the town red and with careless abandon and I must admit I felt a little nastolgic hence my ensamble. So offcourse we stopped for a quick shoot, let us know what you think.

I'm Back At Work

Blue Denim Shirt * Navy Carducci Blazer with Brass Buttons *Brown Check Pants *  Brown Woven Belt * Navy Knitted Silk Tie * Olive Gray Loafers Europa Art * Techni-colour Socks Fabiani * Brown Country Road Nappa Leather Gloves

 

 

 

Its been a minute since I've posted  a decent photo shoot but I must admit it was nice not working for awhile. But thats behind us now. Time to work. This is my lastest iteration. I call it "Back to Work", BoW for short. Very creative I know. Infact this is what I'm going to be wearing on my first day at my new job tomorrow courtesy of my little shopping holiday in Cape Town I recently took.

I do believe a Navy blazer should be a staple for any gentleman's wardrobe. Accessorised and styled correctly it can be the talk of the town. I hope I did it Justice. Wish me luck with my new carreer.

The Cowboy Boot 2013

 

 Levis Denim Shirt and Jeans * Opinel Pocket Knife * Ostrich Leather Cowboy belt and Buckle * Sendra Cowboy Boots (Spain)

 

 

A piece of unsolicited advice on choosing a cowboy boot. Cowboy boots are hard on the foot. Why? because they are meant primarily for riding and walking on dirt surfaces which are softer than pavements and tiles etc. So first know that you will most probably on wear this once every other while. Secondly choose a walking heel rather than a riding one, this will make them more comfortable to walk with. Trust me. *See the ones I'm wearing. Sendra makes awesome boots at a good price. There are many designs out there so dont be shy to show a little creativity in your choice. Oh and make sure the sole is made of thick hide this will ensure you will get good long use out of them. Infact everything in them should be leather. No exception.

La Xhosa Nostra

 

 

Grey Tweed Sports Jacket
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Black Marino Wool Poloneck Sweater
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 Leopard  Print Pocket Square 
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Heavy Cotton Grey Check Pants
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Black Suede Chelsea Boots

 

 

I've always had a fascination with the mens Italian sartorialism and this post is a nod to the Italian suave that we have come to admire and emulate. I sincerely hope you like our latest offering. Leave your comments and let us have it. Yay or nay?