Tuesday, 9 July 2013

CSquared Flagship Launch

 

As some of you may know,  fantastic menswear brand 'CSquared' opened up their first flagship store  on Thursday 27 June at Canal Walk shopping mall.  The brand is about 11 years-old and started out as a branch brand from other well known brand Carduccci.  CSquared is a formal menswear store who's designs and tailoring are distinctly Italian but Incorporated with some modern and stylish trends. 

 

Being fashionably late (as I would like to call it), or simply just reading what was on the Invitation wrong ( Oops), Yumna and I showed up to the already vibing event a bit late and missed all the formalities of the stores official opening.  Luckily for us the party wasn't over as we made our way in store to see the most amazing red velvet blazers, paisley pocket squares, polka dot socks, textured bow ties, satchels, high tops and basically everything a fashion forward male ever dreamt of.
 
The staff were very friendly and circulated continuously to ensure that everybody in attendance was having a good time and had something to nibble on.  I will Definitely be seeing more of them closer to Eid this year.
 
The brand really went way out for their first flagship store as Top billings Celebrity interior decorator 'Aidan Bennetts' was the master mind behind the brilliant decor.  Huge frames hung from the roof,  3D walls came out at you, complementary colours flowed throughout and social check in points placed around the store so we could all check in on our social networks.
 
 

below are some of the photographs I took at the event using Yumna's husbands 550D. (I obviously tossed mine somewhere along the line when I was offered this beauty)

With that said, I would like to wish all my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters a Ramadaan Kareem for this blessed month that lies before us.  I have decided to take a short break from blogging as I really have a lot on my plate (work wise) and would like to spend this month in peace with my family & friends and also practice becoming a better Muslim inshallah.


Until next time

xx
 
Thabiet Amardien 


Pocket squares FTW

Chanel

Instore DJ recking the decks

Finger foods flowed


Love these semi formal High tops

With Zarah (The Perry Book) and Yumna (Cooked Culture) what good peoples
 
 
Bow Tie heaven

Girls at play.tv Executive Producer, Tracy Rosslind and Decor man, Top Billings Aidan Bennetts strike a pose with sunglasses from in store. 
 
 
Zahrah Perry being a hungry child lol

More blazing awesomness


 






Friday, 31 May 2013

Winter Trend 2013 | The Beanie


Beanies have been around for very a long time, but it's only recently that the head piece has become an actual trend around the world.  I like the fact that you can play around with the different colours & textures and you'd still be following the latest trend at the end of the day. 
 
With so much different styles, textures and colours to choose from, I look forward to another playful, stylish and warmly dressed South African Winter ahead.
 
Below are some of my favourite beanies I've seen around town.
 
 
with that said...
I Hope you have a fantastic weekend.
 
Peace & Love
 
Thabiet
 

The White word

 
 

 

 The Bobble

 
 

 
 
 

The Neon








 


The Cat






Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Kate Moss | Sail Away | Uk Vogue












PhotoSource : Vogue Uk
Issue: June 2013
 Kate Moss
Photographed by: Patrick Demarchelier
Styling by : Lucinda Chambers

Friday, 10 May 2013

Justin Bieber | Cape Town

 
 
 
 
Earlier this week,  Cape Town came to a complete standstill for teenage girls, when news hit that Youtube Sensation, 'Justin Bieber' finally arrived in our City.  A few hours after landing (on the 7th) pictures hit the net of the 19 year old 'boyfriend' singer getting some grub at our local McDonald's in Greenpoint on a bicycle, with the entourage obviously.  Infact, Right under the noses of his ultimate bieliebers, who were already queueing in line at the Cape Town stadium meanwhile Bonjovi played inside. (you can only imagine how that went down).  Besides the total chaos and traffic the biebs brought to our city,  I am happy for each and every JB fan who got to witness, what most of them thought was "A dream come true" and non stop entertainment from start to finish.  Unfortunately I did not attend as I am not much of a bieber fan but would've loved to witness history and a once in a lifetime opportunity play out right in front of my eyes.  However, I did manage to source some amazing pictures of the Concert to cure my FOMO which I happily added below along with some tweets from Justin and his team.
 
Justin has been staying at the 'One and Only' hotel at the VandA waterfront and has actually been staying longer than expected, making the CT bieliebers even more un-easy knowing they're "breathing the same air as justin".
 
I think he might be enjoying chilled Cape Town more than we think because we don't really have paparazzi like other places do, even making him feel comfortable enough to tweet "gonna go on a walk" ( brave guy)
 
 
with that said...
 
Enjoy the photographs and have an amazing weekend!
 
Thabiet Amardien
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






 



Photo credit | Nurisha Fakier
 

The tweet that made everyone want to quit school yesterday lol


Scooter's take on bieber fever in the Cape

The Cape Town One Less Lonely Girl

Some of the lucky girls and guys who had meet and greet with the star