JANUARY FAVOURITES

Flower Power – Instead of showing you a journal of what inspires me the most I thought of starting a monthly article of my favorite items, restaurants, markets, exhibitions etc. We are kicking 2015 off with loads of flowers. Since I moved in a lovely flat in East London super close to Columbia Road Flower Market I can’t resist picking up fresh and cheap flowers from the market around my corner. Now I can consider myself as a flower addict. How beautiful do these particular ones look? I think they lighten up the mood as soon as you enter the room.

Acne and Sunglasses – What a perfect combination? Acne is one of my favorite labels on planet earth and it still feels like the first time when I put my pop classics shirt, black or white or even both, on. The fabric, the cut, the simplicity is just beyond perfect. Also I developed an addiction to sunglasses. I don’t know where it comes from since I have never been a huge fan of sunglasses. Anyway it probably started with the little vintage market literally opposite our flat and then continued with the huge sale on asos.com … Now I carry three pairs with me and switch them during the day. Absolute favorite.

Broadway Market – I don’t even know where to start. Since I am living so close to Broadway Market as well it is hard not to spend the Saturday around London Fields just enjoying the beautiful atmosphere of Broadway Market. You can buy German bread, Ferench cheese and some vintage clothing whilst having mulled cider in front of the beautiful little stalls. I literally spend the past four Saturdays there which means the entire month and I am still excited when my flatmate enters my room and asks me: “Broadway Market? Get out of bed, we are leaving in 10 minutes!”.

Hobo is the new Boho – This scarf is probably the most iconic piece I have in my wardrobe. I am receiving compliments for every outfit I combine the scarf with so I decided to add gorgeous things in the same color palette to accomplish my looks. Silver and black rings, also found on asos.com, go perfectly with this clutch bag from Sandqvist. Loving the colors, loving the size, love love love.

London Collections Men – Obviously THE highlight next to my upcoming birthday (psst!) this month. I still can’t believe how exciting, exhausting, busy, wonderful those four days have been. Off Duty Models, Stylists, Fashion Editors from magazines you can only imagine, Photographers and Bloggers are running around in order to attend shows and presentations by leaving their own glamour on the street whilst getting photographed for Stockholm Streetstyle, le21ieme or British Vogue Streetstyle. Absolute Highlight for me was Tom Ford giving us a private talk through his upcoming collection. Can it get any better? Indeed? I dare you.

Fragrance – Everyone who knows me personally immediately notices that I am OBSESSED with perfume. At the moment I carry four different ones with me around which is Davidoff, Georgio Armani, a little one from Zara (too good) and my latest addition John Varvatos. People would ask me: “Simon, what are you doing with four different perfumes?” My answer is very simple and clearly the best. I mix them. And by mixing them I mean all of them. I love the smell when someone enters the room and you notice those beautiful fragrances coming together. The more the better. I am always carrying one bottle with me since I am traveling through London a lot at the moment it’s just so worth it.