Contemporary Designer based in Paris, Dzmitry Samal was born in Belarus in 1981. In 2003 he graduated from the Belarusian Technical University. His first profession is that of automobile engineer, but Dzmitry also took great interest in automobile design and design in general. He decided to complete postgraduate courses at the Belarusian Academy of Art and, after 3 years of studying there, he won the Audi Scholarship and completed his Master’s Degree at the Scuola Politechnica di Design in Milan.

During the past 8 years of his professional activities, Dzmitry has successfully collaborated with Italian, French, Chinese, and American design companies as well as fashion designers. Collaborations include Stile Bertone, Renault, Honda, L’Avvento, Idestyle, V2 Design, Soca…

His studies and experiences abroad in places like Belarus, Italy, and France, as well as his vast experience in car design, have helped him to develop an eye for style and innovation.

Dzmitry is a finalist in a number of international design contests. He has participated in European and World Design Conferences in Paris, Minsk, and Helsinki. Dzmitry’s works are published in a wide variety of magazines worldwide, including AD, W, GQ, Elle Decoration, Designer, Marie Claire and Glamour. Currently, there are 4 published books with Dzmitry’s works.

“Oxoye Chair” designed for Soca and presented in Milan (ISalone 2011) and “Parallel World” for V2Design have received awards in competition of INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND DESIGN AWARDS (Paris France).

Besides his creation activity, Dzmitry successfully teaches design techniques at the Scuola Politechnica di Design. He is also a jury member for a prestigious contest for young designers, organized by Audi AG and Audi Russia.

In 2011 Dzmitry has created his own eyewear’s brand “Dzmitry Samal” dzmitrysamal.com

Every object represented here is unique and represents the combination of a futuristic and retro vision of design. It is a mix of a vintage aesthetic with advanced production elements. Dzmitry thinks that the future of design lies in combining our past experience and heritage with modern technology to make new creations.

Important are the details!

This is last in this episode of Style Me Up. This international creative incentive in which 12 international bloggers recreated 3 individual and very personalized looks for Meltin’Pot and gave their season tips for the season ahead. We will shortly be announcing STYLE ME UP 2012 and our collaborators. Watch this Space.

THE DANDY PROJECT

Being dandy isn’t as ancient or stuffy as you might think it to be. In creator Izzy Tuason’s project, which is his blog, you’ll find lots of talk about menswear with a focus on do-it-yourself projects, up-and-coming designers, combined with Filipino bespoke tailoring, a dash of film, music, and pop culture, and a healthy dose of the thought processes behind that go behind clothing and dressing up. Izzy Tuason is a freelance publicist and graduate of the Master of Science program in advertising at Boston University. He is also a freelance fashion writer and stylist for various print and online publications. Tuason has previously worked in media, advertising, and fashion branding. Off-duty as a marketing professional and blogger, he practices Ashtanga yoga, cooks and enjoys good food, writes poetry, and constantly tweets.

Look 1: “THE RODEO DANDY”

Meltin Pot denim MS006 shirt and Misfits jeans, Number Nine shoes, vintage cuff, native American watch band on Casio watch I wanted to lend an air of dandiness to the rugged double-denim look by slicking my hair back clean, stuffing a pocket square into the shirt pocket, and accessorizing with bold native American jewelry.

Look 2: “THE SEASIDE SWEATER”

Meltin Pot navy sweater , vintage DIY cutoff shorts, aviator sunglasses,  Cartier watch and Airedale bracelet, vintage Gucci shoes. This chunky navy Meltin’ Pot sweater reminded me of country clubs and yachts and the seaside. I paired it with my own vintage white cutoff shorts, classic Gucci loafers and a watch from my father.

Look 3: “THE URBAN HUNTSMAN”

Aviator sunglasses, vintage cashmere scarf, Thom Browne cardigan, Meltin Pot olive green MP0011 pants, vintage Florsheim shoes. I loved the fabric and fit on these Meltin’ Pot MP0011 olive green pants, and the color reminded me of an urban huntsman. On a stroll around New York City’s Central Park, I wore it with a plaid cardigan and a thick Scottish cashmere scarf. For more information, click here.

Pinko campaign photographed by TBC featuring the ultimate supermodel Naomi Campbell posing for the sophisticated series.

…Whenever I see Naomi, I remember the incredible video Duran Duran – Girl Panic!  We dedicate this song to our Australian friend, Michael Whitmore.

The sweet model Freja Beha Erichsen lands one of the artful Spring Summer 2012 Dansk magazine covers.

Art: Cathrine Raben Davidsen / Photographer: Christian Brylle

Of nomadic heart at home or abroad, the Louis Vuitton man cultivates his traveller’s spirit. On the move or dining out in style, casual or to-the-nines, he is ever refined and dares to set off his look with innovative, classic or unexpected accessories. Essentials that he picks from Louis Vuitton collection of timeless objects or House classics expressed with masculine air in iconic fabrics (Monogram, Damier) or precious leathers (Nomade, Taiga, Utah), branded with the LV initials.

Billfolds, agendas, key chains or high-tech protective covers are indispensable for the man who cares about the quality of his discreet companions. Louis Vuitton small leather goods reveal the excellence of their make with each handling: the selection of the finest materials, small folds in the corner, the tinted edges, a variety of finishes creating a line of sturdy, long-lasting objects meant to keep. Hot-stamping on smaller accessories, addresstags, personalise these items with the owner’s initials for a potent feeling of exclusivity.

The Louis Vuitton man is an elegant enthusiast, well-groomed down to the last detail, relishing the rich, brushed gleam of USB keys, bill clips, and cufflinks, or the sophisticated pop aura of jewellery with stylised emblems. He amps up his look with stoles and shawls in precious blends of silk, linen or cashmere and seasonal variations on iconic prints (blue Damier and khaki Leopard). The finishing touch for a modern and stylish man.

The bright models: Abbey Lee Kershaw, Anja Rubik, Sui He, Saskia de Brauw and Arizona Muse
The long awaited KARL by Karl Lagerfeld is finally here, to celebrate the occasion Net-A-Porter has the prolific designer capturing the collection modeled by his favorites.

Photography by Karl Lagerfeld / Styling by Karl Templer / Creative Director: Trey Laird / Hair: Odile Gilbert / Makeup Artist: Emmanuel Sammartino

The Swedish supergroup are back with an epic track and it’s nothing short of flawless.

 Lacoste, the most charming French brand with wonderful prices. Click here and be happy.

Clint Eastwood, photographed by Martin Schoeller, graces the January cover of  ’M’ Magazine by Le Monde.

We love skulls!

A touch of Rock in the male corporate look. An allover skull and crossbones pattern in yellow embroidered on a solid navy background, cut in a traditional style.  Available here.

New Love Club is a modernist image based brand. Their range features prints of hand-drawings, manipulated photography and bold geometry with interwoven themes of retro graphics, amateur women and abstract art. Designed and printed in their London studios on 100% soft cotton cut to a slightly tailored fit. Available here.

”ANATOMIA DI UN(A) RAGAZZO(A)”

Model Andrej Pejic photographed by Taghi Naderzad for D La Repubblica Magazine Issue 774 January 2012. Stylist by Laura Tiozzo