GROW UP: Lanvin Calf x Suede Richelieu Shoes = Brave Soles.

"Mr. Ossendrijver continues to keep the Lanvin line fresh with this pair of calf and suede toe cap shoes for Spring/Summer 2009. The brown outsole and heel against the black upper just bring the scent of a cigar bar. Simple and elegant for the springtime. Available now from Colette FR."

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Available Online Here: Colette.Fr


CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Sadly, after Jay-Z shamed the masses out of their oversized throwback sports jerseys (NOTE: There is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing sports jerseys, but, we all remember the great Mitchell & Ness holocaust spanning several years, 2002-2005, and all of the good memorabilia that was raped, pillaged and laid to waste) and into button-up shirts and blazers, a disproportionate amount of men failed to seize the opportunity that had been afforded them. Rather than explore the new gentlemanly world of semi-formal attire that Shawn Carter inspired most allowed their wardrobe to remain transparently 1 dimensional and, once the clubs began to relax their dresscodes again, hurried right back to the unambitious comfort of their beyond baggy jeans and $5 white t-shirts.

Now, please do not interpret my admonition of some people and their bullshit as a rally against keeping it casual - Y.O.U. see the kicks, fitteds and hoodies that I post here - however, there is a time and a place for everything my nigga. Look, simply put, a man over the age of 25 years old who is deathly afraid of investing in hardbottom shoes for his wardrobe is a man who clearly has alot of growing up to do. For the rest of us, Lucas Ossendrijver and the minds responsible for the fresh design direction over @ the House of Lanvin have just dropped this pair of Calf and Suede Richelieu Shoes for Spring/Summer 2009.

I already know that these dandies might be intimidating to some, but, before Y.O.U. quit and go running back to your default I've-gotta-dress-up-but-refuse-to-do-so America's Cup Prada kicks, let me help Y.O.U. out homie. Named after the famous cardinal de Richelieu (Prime Minister of France under Louis XIII) the Richelieu style of shoe (looking much like the classic wingtip) does not require the wearer to go out and rent a tux ... lol. Really, all Y.O.U. need is a good pair of jeans (in your actual size), a belt (without an oversized buckle smeared in corny ass rhinestones), a sweater or shirt (button-up or, believe it or not, even a t-shirt - as long as it is in your actual size) and these Lanvin rug cutters and you're good money! Trust me, I'll show Y.O.U. how to do this son. This is Livestyle.