Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Style Guide: How To Dress For a Grad Show

When wearing a super widespread collar, be sure to tie a fat WINDSOR KNOT.


This is Kevin. He's my kid brother, if you don't already know. He's also an incredibly talented interior design student at BCIT. He'll be finishing up his program in the next several weeks. Here is his portfolio: www.kevinkmwu.com

We ask each other a lot for opinions on our creative work and give each other brutal critiques. We inspire each other even though we have very different tastes in what is "pleasing to the eye".

He's got a knack for 3-D space, materials and color co-ordination while I am more adept in working with textures, 2-D composition, light and style cohesion.

It was his grad show yesterday and he approached me for some help in putting together an outfit that reflected who he was. Young, upbeat, creative and serious about his work. He basically needed to look like a young professional.

Here's what immediately came to mind:

[Fitted Button Up Sweater] - the snug fit makes the outfit trendy and young
[Crisp White Shirt] - easiest way to show "professionalism"
[Chinos] - comfy but still smart-looking
[Colour Scheme] - Neutral tones so he could acessorize his outfit with a punch of colour that'll make him memorable by potential employers

With all things put together, here's what he looked like:





I help photo-document his work quite a bit and this is what he wanted photographed the other day. That'll be my beach house one day ;)

Custom Made White Egyptian Cotton Shirt: $170 + HST