Throwback: Backback vs Luggage Briefcase

A girl really can’t have too much baggage, if it means I get any of these beauties its definitely a case of the more the better. These deserve to be flaunted around, photographed and coveted by the masses! I’m on board with the throwback to the back pack… I even recall being OBSESSED with one girl’s Jasmine Disney backpack in kindergarten (it even have jewels all over)! While nowadays I do find myself leaning more towards quilted and alligator/croc skin (The Row’s exclusive backpack<3) instead of polyester and plastic (which still sounds pretty awesome), there is a new style that was seen ruling the runaways as well….the luggage inspired handbags.

I love the mini, medium and mega versions of this trend, while of course when thinking of luxe luggage Louis Vuitton comes to mind, but for me right now the one that I want is MCM. Take note if you haven’t already ladies and gents this brand has been making a major comback in the recent years. Thanks to hiphop fashion forward men and women and MTLs very own Corey Shapiro, helping feed the needs and dreams of the MCM obsessed.

These bags are for women and men alike so while you could buy that special gift for the man or woman in your life instead of yourself remember…sharing is caring. Well make sure to let them know that when you run out the door with ‘their’ gift.

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Little Black Book

Perfection. Attitude. Class. Swagger. My ultimate M-A-N


Meet the men that I love, who are what most men strive to be like today. Take note boys from these classy delicious men.
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BHM at NYFW. All Black Everything

NYFW has come and gone and while we’re all still sifting through the beautiful collections of designers and dreaming up new additions to our wardrobes, I will be adding additional musing to my mood board. No, not a specific collection or material or cut, but color….BLACK. Yes black as in ‘All Black Everything’ a la Jay-Z, and wearing black in order to help lead a more colourful life. But the most important reason that Black has such a powerful presence to me this month is of course Black History Month.

While yes I am appreciative that we have this month to look towards our past in order to gain perspective for our future. We must never forget, that our history no matter where it might originate from, can in no way be summed up in one month. Read More »

Ginger Love: Baartmans & Siegel S/S 2012

First let me start off by saying Gingers…my goodness YES! Second I am having serious man bag envy with the croc messenger bag, I want it…I also want my bf to dye his hair this color. Take note monsieur all I want for my bday is some Ginger hugs and kisses. Love the cut of what appears to be sweatpants, the fit of the suit and the classic Manhattan meets Hampton style of Baartmans & Siegel new line for Spring/Summer. Read More »

Prada Pout: Michael Pitt Is The New Face Of Prada


Hi. I’m Michael Pitt. I’m Marie-Leigh’s BF. I love her so. We’re gonna make cappuccino colored babies. Maybe he didn’t say that, and maybe he did. Either way Michael Pitt the pouty, sexy, swagger filled man that he is, is also the new face for Prada’s Mens collection. Oh those lips, intense bright eyes and luscious locks have me giddy with excitement about him wearing one of my favorite designers! A man with good looks and hot closet to boot…marry me now…or ya know whatever.



The Spirit of A Hustler & The Swagger of A College Kid


This blog post isn’t just a regular street style one, it’s my attempt at opening a dialogue about something that has sparked my interest, and is deeply important to me; the world’s view and opinion on African-American’s in the fashion community. While I hate to say this, and I’m sure many of you will deny, I can’t help but be bothered by what I heard during MTL & NYFW. A group of fashionable people, talking about the outfit of one the attendees (who just happened to be black), ‘Wow! That’s a great outfit for a black guy!’ and ‘Huh, I really like what he’s wearing!’ as if to be surprised that someone within the black community can pull off something other than a pair of tight leggings and cropped bomber jacket with high tops. While I am in NO WAY saying, that everyone thinks that way, I do however hope that this post can show the world, that we all don’t dress as extras in a Lil Wayne video. We’re all different, we all have different taste and if the Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Pharell’s of the world haven’t educated you in our changing fashion sense then hopefully this post will. I’m not about to hate on anyone who enjoys their high tops as much as I enjoy my high heels, I’m just asking everyone to keep an open mind about fashion! Don’t categorize us gangsters, black hipsters or fashionable for an African-American. The African-American community has always had a huge impact on fashion, we’re just switching things up people, so try and keep up!

Huge THANK YOU to Maciek Wilkos for being the amazing photog who snapped these pics!
























Montreal Men Streestyle: SSENSE Boutique Opening & Fall Collections


Thought I would share with you the lovely street style pics I took while at the SSENSE event to celebrate the boutique opening and the new fabulous collections they’ll be carrying this season. Yes I am trying my hand at street style photography to help showcase the fashionable people of Montreal, hopefully you’ll enjoy the pics as much as I did taking them! I mainly focused on the shoes and accessories, I just can’t help it I’m drawn to the pieces that tie it all together. Nothing more satisfying than finding a well dressed man! The men of Montreal really brought it, enjoy ladies and gents.

Always fashionable blogger from Je Suis L'Aristocrate




Love the elbow patch detail!



LOVE THIS BLAZER!











The talented & sweet elusive blogger of The Shoe Freak



Shoe Hunter: Snake Skin Nike High Tops

I need these, for my man ASAP

Ok someone please tell me where I can find these shoes! I want to buy them for my man and check him out while he’s wearing them. Helpin him up his shoe game starting right now!

pic via swagger360