SLING BAGS FOR THE ACTIVE MAN.
SLING BAGS FOR THE ACTIVE MAN.
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT PHYLLICIA WANG STYLIST ASSISTANT THOMAS HONG GROOMING JOHN LEE, USING NARS AND KEUNE MODEL UROS P, AVE MANAGEMENT
IN POSITION
The “now” way to wear the waist pouch: slung across the chest, and worn high.
Denim jacket, cotton shirt, cotton trousers and nylon bag, from DSquared2.
YOUR BEST SHOT (opposite page)
A shoulder holster bag lets you keep your essentials close.
BELT UP
Fact: Waist pouches are in again. While very functional, they also have certain “uncle” associations, but that’s part of the charm. Sling one across your chest, or boldly strap it around your waist, just like your regular kopitiam guy does.
EARN YOUR STRIPES
Most people balance their ensembles thus: quiet outfit and statement accessory, or vice versa. Next level style move: matching your belt bag (one of the waist pouch’s many other names) to your multi-coloured striped top.
FIND YOUR TRIBE
Tribal tattoos are so 20 years ago. What’s hot this season is the flame-like “tribal” motif covering key Dior Homme pieces, such as this nifty pouch with detachable strap.
SIGN OF RENEWAL
Last spring, Valentino revived its VLTN logo from the 1980s after young members on its design team expressed their liking for it. Good move.
BEYOND BASIC
A subtle way to ease into a new style: Keep everything simple and in lowkey, utilitarian materials such as denim and olive canvas.
DIVE RIGHT IN
Not into simplicity? Adopt the Gucci way, which involves throwing caution to the wind and maxing out on patterns and colours.
Wool jacket, wool sweater, cotton shirt, wool trousers and nylon bag, from Gucci.
