Posts filed under 'House of Zen'
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, this issue of Second Style is focusing on international style. It seemed appropriate to see what’s out there along those same lines for the male of the species. Hey, I’m all in favor of solidarity with our fashionista sisters!
The kimono (the Japanese characters literally mean “something worn”) is the national costume of Japan. Over time, the word “kimono” has come to represent a particular type of traditional full-length garment: T-shaped, straight-lined robes that fall to the ankle, with collars and wide, full-length sleeves. Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and secured by a wide belt called an obi, which is usually tied at the back. Today, men wear kimonos most often at weddings, tea ceremonies, and other very special or very formal occasions. The Qui Kimono by Zen Deledda (L$400) features flexi robe sleeves, a prim obi, and an elaborate dragon design embroidered in gold and red on the deep black robe. Because of the way the prim robe sleeves attach, some poses do cause the flexi robe sections to hang less naturally, so you may find that some poses in your AO work better thanothers. Permission are Modify / Copy / No Transfer. Available at House of Zen (Hinode Shima 195, 98, 25).
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Notes: On Ryan: "ML020" skin and "L020" hair by Yukimaru Koba (Z#road Men’s Shop). "Hunter" skin (Espresso) by Sezmra Svarog (Nora). FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Crow" skin by Chip Midnight (CMFF). "Derek" hair by Aleri Darkes (Diversity). "Gabriel" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Nekoge" hair by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch). Boho Sandals by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Aruba Beach Flip Flops by Devyn Carmichael (Last Call).
Post Category: House of Zen, Husky GFX, International House of Style, Men's Corner, Outfits, Rabea Design
March 9th, 2008 at 08:37pmRyan Darragh
Global Warming is, by all reckoning, here to stay. Polar bears running across cocktailing ice, Polynesians aboard outriggers besaddled with backpacks and lunchpails, grasshoppers growing large, learning Missourah-speak and taking jobs in the ethanol and methamphetamine industries–truly, it contains the seeds of planetary catastrophe. And yet… if one looks, the silver lining is there. Moscow eschews the thwarting snow for fields of lush grain. Canada’s warm denizens and chill winds welcome a monied immigrant class from the south and finally put the Northwest Territories to use as a grand vacationland. The Sahara becomes a sea of glass. So why not light gray for fall suiting? It’s been many a year since anyone paid mind to them that wear white after Labor Day, and stripes and stripes have lived together comfortably for years thanks to Etro and Cannon. When it’s 70 in November, a man’s tweed hangs on him like a Neanderthal’s furs–he needs something with a bit less mass. (more…)
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Notes: On Secundus: GAVIN-bald shaved skin by Melvin Demain (Mirror Image). Rayon glasses 1.12 by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). Omega Montre Tudor 3 wristwatch by leon Wyler (SecondTime). Henry Morgan shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers).
With the SF Design Executive Platinum Suit: Fedora v3, black with black band, by Kai Sion (The Hat Shop)
With the CHEZ Charcoal Pinstripe suit: Blaze dress shirt in Burgundy and stripe tie in black and copper by Blaze Columbia (Blaze Fine Fiashions). Top Hat in black by Kai Sion (Hats & Armour).
With the Zen Beau Suit: Top Hat with white band by Kai Sion (Hats & Armour).
Post Category: Business, CHEZ, Dressy, House of Zen, SF Design, Suits
November 27th, 2007 at 02:18pmSecundus Jacobus
I am sucker for a beautiful long coat. Designer Zen Deledda of House of Zen apparently knows this–word does get around, I suppose–and has decided to tempt and torture me with two fantastic new sets of men’s outerwear. Available in black and brown (I am wearing the brown in all these pictures), these sets include a shorter jacket as well as mid-length and long coats. The short jacket I’m wearing here over suit pants, dress shirt and tie would look equally good worn casually over jeans and tee. The texturing and detailing is subtle but rich and very nicely done. Note especially the fine leather grain and heavy stitching on the collar and lapels and at the cuffs. The artwork on the back, especially on the longer coats, shows clearly how the individual leather sections have been pieced together to make the garment. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: Dante Light (Toned) skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). "OC" men's hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty Designs). Olive suit pants and dress shirt by Barnesworth Anubis (Barnes Boutique). "City Walk" shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). "Rectech" glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters).
Post Category: Coats, Dressy, House of Zen, Jackets, New Items
February 2nd, 2007 at 06:58pmRyan Darragh
The kimono (the Japanese characters literally mean “something worn”) is the national costume of Japan. Over time, the word “kimono” has come to represent a particular type of traditional full-length garment: T-shaped, straight-lined robes that fall to the ankle, with collars and wide, full-length sleeves. Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and secured by a wide belt called an obi, which is usually tied at the back. Today, men wear kimonos most often at weddings, tea ceremonies, and other very special or very formal occasions. The Qui Kimono by Zen Deledda (L$400) features flexi robe sleeves, a prim obi, and an elaborate dragon design embroidered in gold and red on the deep black robe. Because of the way the prim robe sleeves attach, some poses do cause the flexi robe sections to hang less naturally, so you may find that some poses in your AO work better thanothers. Permission are Modify / Copy / No Transfer. Available at House of Zen (Hinode Shima 195, 98, 25).
