The Wishlist

It's funny that something which began as bit of fun and a place to put some thoughts, is becoming a source of information and entertainment. In lieu of my sarcastic 'Favourite Luxury Items,' I've now been asked what Luxury Items are actually on my Wishlist.

I'm not going to lie when I say I'm a bit reluctant to post this. The items are still on the 'Wishlist' for a reason; I would have bought them already if I was sure I wanted them. I guess though, there would have to be some that I am further along in the decision process. I've picked 5 to share that I'll probably be buying over the next month or so. Here we go.

1. Balenciaga T-Shirt

Balenciaga Short Sleeve Top

This t-shirt has been on my radar for a short while now. I quite like the non-in your face design that separates it from other luxury brands. I also like that the design is inverted from traditional t-shirts. Instead of the design being in the centre of the t-shirt, the centre is left blank for you to fill in. To me this says, your life is a blank canvas. Yes there are other things around  (the leather look paintbrush stroke in the surroundings), but you can choose what you want to project. A lot for a t-shirt to say but what's the point of clothing if you can't use it to express yourself.

2. Paul Smith Cuff links

To be perfectly honest, I'm not the biggest fan of Paul Smith. I don't really identify with the brand and their designs don't do a lot for me. However, I quite like these Robot Copper Cuff links. I'm always on the hunt for some fun, good quality, no so common cuff links. These seem to tick all the right boxes. I know they are mass produced but I don't think I'll come across too many people with them.

3. Ralph Lauren Braided Leather Belt

Ralph Lauren Braided Leather Belt

Once you have your essential single piece leather belts, I encourage you to add some diversity to your casual wardrobe. Currently I have my eye on this braided belt from Ralph Lauren (I also have my eye on the one from TOD'S). I'm quite pedantic when it comes to belts, so this is my preference due to the square buckle shape. 

4. Chanel De Bleu Soap

Bleu de Chanel Prestige Soap

There's no point having a wish list without having at least one guilty pleasure. For me, this item is the Bleu de Chanel Prestige Soap. It's a lot to pay for a bar of soap but as I like to collect things (I have the Bleu de Chanel cologne), I think this would match quite nicely. I haven't tried it yet so maybe I'll review it in a post called 'Skincare for the Modern Man.'

5. Balenciaga White High Sneakers

Balenciaga Monochrome High Sneakers

If you can't tell, Balenciaga is my brand of the month. I really like the designs coming out of this French fashion house. With my sneaker collection needing a little bit of an overhaul, this pair of hi-tops have risen to the top of my wish list. Can't say much more about them now other than I always enjoy single colour designs.

It would be great to hear your thoughts on these. Stay tuned for The Wishlist Part 2.

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Essential Items of Clothing (Part 3)

Welcome to Part 3 of this mini series. I hope you have agreed with Parts 1 and 2. By now I am starting to run out of the big everyday items. This essentially leaves only accessories. I'm a bit reluctant to suggest what you should get for accessories. Accessories are one area where you can and should be able to express yourself. Despite this, I guess there certain types of belts, socks, ties, even shirts, that you should definitely have. By all means go out and get the most ridiculous looking accesories items if you like them. However, among all these items I hope that you consider the following.

7. Belts

Belts are often an item of clothing that gets overlooked when it comes to owning a quality essential piece. This is simply because all standard belts (black/brown with a metal buckle) generally look the same. It takes a certain person (usually gay) to really notice what belt you are wearing (not to mention good eyesight as more often than not it will look like you are investigating somebody's crotch). Therefore, for some people, the only time they justify an expensive belt is when its for show and is bought in poor taste.

Rugged Leather Belt

So that being said, why bother spending a lot of money on an item that basically looks like the $20 knock off? Well for starters a belt should compliment your clothes. Its the finishing touch that keeps you looking sharp. An honourable mention goes to RM Williams for the quality of their leather goods. However, I don't really identify with being a farmer so my choice is from Ralph Lauren. Depending on its purpose, you could go for a great everyday belt such as the rugged leather belt shown above.

Chunky Roller-Buckle Belt

However, if you're after a fancier belt that can be used for everyday wear in addition to formal occasions, might I suggest the chunky roller-buckle belt; also from Ralph Lauren

8. Socks

After a long day (even if there's a lot of sitting involved) you will find there is a massive difference based on what kind of socks you wear. Your socks are very much part of your identity so I will keep it general. There are always two issues with most socks; odour and chaffing. You could try the *Silverescent socks (apparently they have silver in them to help with odours...?) such as those from Lululemon which are supposed to suppress the odour. However, I've found that this can generally be counteracted by simply wearing thicker socks. This poses the next problem. With a market so saturated with socks, what should you choose as an essential?

Solid Crew

I'd suggest you go with long black sport socks when it permits. My choice is the solid crews from Adidas Originals. I've always been skeptical of sports socks, but unlike a lot of sports gear, these work. You get great elasticity in the socks such that it doesn't feel like your toes are being suffocated. They are ridiculously comfortable and any smells seem very manageable compared to office socks that end up sweaty and slippery.

9. Jackets
In Australia, our winters are relatively mild compared to other parts around the world. As such, the most important jacket you will own is a mid weight versatile jacket. I'm not here to tell you which jackets you should or should not get but one that you should definitely own is one that falls in the causal to almost semi formal range. As such, this rules out hoodies and dinner jackets as your most versatile jacket.

Nylon Field Jacket - The Closest I could find

What you are looking for is something that has the comfort of a hoodie and is less formal than a dinner jacket. For me, my choice is the the easy jacket from Scotch and Soda. Goes with everything and you can dress it up or down as required.

Before I conclude part 3, I'd like to summarise my thoughts. With these 9 items, you basically have the 'essentials' set for your wardrobe. With that in mind, I encourage you to fill the rest of your wardrobe with items that allow you to express your identity. That's why I generally left out tops and accessories from these posts. So until next time, my closing words are to remember to question why you like or identify with an item before you buy it.

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