SKIPPER HAPPY

Headed down south to enjoy the infinite stretches of warm blue water, fine sandy beaches and hidden coves? Well, even if it’s not in the horizon, you’ll still want to dip into Regatta’s current line-up of fresh and happy seafaring looks.



(Regatta at Philippine Fashion Week)

Get set cruise in the latest collection! The mood is nautical chic and yes, a more than slightly ironic take on traditional yachting separates, such as stripes, navy and a lot of neutrals.


(What I wore : Navy blazer, my usual plaid button-down shirt, bespoke trousers, red socks and my tan lace-ups)

OK, I badly need a tan. I totally can't wait to hit the beach this weekend!

COMME PLAY WITH ME

Hotshot PR dude and lifestyle columnist Alexei Villaraza of all that shnazz in Converse x Comme des Garcons PLAY Chuck Taylor.

Would you want to know what's in his bag?

BRIGHT PINKS, CHARTREUSE AND THE FIFTIES

Having drowned myself last holy week on two Audrey Hepburn classics and a couple of Italian black and white movies from the list my friend Fonso sent me drew back with my appreciation for the stylish man of the 1950’s. George Peppard in Breakfast at Tiffany's and Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday definitely had it down perfectly, knew what they were doing and did it pretty well.


(George Peppard with Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's)

Stiff spread collared shirts, perfectly snug tailored suits and elegant paisley and rep ties just looked right without being overbearing. Trust me, a perfectly tailored suit really does much for a man just like my go to suits from Paul Smith and a bespoke navy from my trusted tailor.


(Gregory Peck with Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday)

Here’s a long list of Italian classics I have watched during my long break from work.

• I Vitelloni
• 8 e ½, Amarcord
• Roma città aperta
• Bellissima
• adri di biciclette
• rocco e i suoi fratelli
• Blow up
• L’eclisse
• l’Avventura
• Divorzio all’italiana
• Amici miei
• i soliti ignoti
• il sorpasso
• c’eravamo tanto amati
• la grande abbuffata
• il conformista
• ultimo tango a parigi
• I pugni in tasca
• l’ora di religione
• caro diario

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

To my mom who has managed to still look chic while raising three incredibly spoiled kids, happy mothers day!

SHORTS, PLAIDS AND BICYCLES

Steven Alan Spring 2011 Video: Mixed Doubles from Steven Alan on Vimeo.

Steven Alan Spring 2011 Video: Mixed Doubles

BASIC MATTER 31: THE CLASSIC PLIMSOLL

Cross over between a sneaker and a boat shoe, the Veja Méditerranée organic cotton canvas plimsoll is all you need for that lazy weekend at the farmers village market or that short lunch drive to Tagaytay.

MINI ME

I have always been looking forward to the day I have my own son and teach him how to dress and look just like his daddy aside from exposing him to the farm and be just like his abuelito.




Drilling “please” and “thank you” into his head top the list on my moleskine followed by teaching him basic steps on how to fertilize growing fruit trees and perfecting a slab of steak at our garden griller but guess what, I am ready to downgrade myself and upgrade my son with toddler size gingham shirts, seersucker trousers, khakis and even perfectly cut chambrays from Capolino, the finest hand made clothing for the little men in our lives – it is an indulgence!



Yes, I am willing to put my wardrobe into remission for my mini me. Who does not like their sons to looks like a million bucks even if he arrives home covered in peanut butter, ink stains, ketchup and orange juice. I definitely do!