Nantes: a stylish suit with a steampunk flair
The latest suit in the shoppe for men is one of my new favorites. It's called the Nantes Suit and comes in four versions. This is a very versatile mix-and-match suit, with jackets interchangeable with vest-shirts, and multiple layered sculpted collars.
The BlakOpal Nantes Suit in black with a red vest has a wonderful houndstooth tweed jacket with a series of small buttons down the front, and a contrasting suede collar. The vest, in a shade of deep red with a subtle cog pattern, has a standing collar and metal buttons. The shirt underneath has a starched standing collar and french cuffs with cog cuff links. A classic silk bow tie is wrapped around the neck. The outfit includes coordinated pants with smooth pants flares. There is also a marvelous mekanikal belt buckle worn over the coattails with rotating gears and antique map.
Other colors include the BlakOpal Nantes Suit in chocolate brown tweed with a black vest. With it's own stylish standing vest collar, these outfits still looks fabulous without the jacket, for those time when you want to be a bit more relaxed. Separate collars also means you can wear a different vest with any jacket. The belt is also separate from the coattails, giving you even more opportunity to personalize your look.
The BlakOpal Nantes Suit in brown tweed with a copper vest.
And BlakOpal Nantes Suit in blue tweed with a burgundy vest.
I think any (or all) of them would make an excellent addition to any wardrobe! I do hope you enjoy them.
Many hugs!
=^.^= blakopal
BlakOpal Designs in Second Life (SLURL)
Many hugs!
=^.^= blakopal
BlakOpal Designs in Second Life (SLURL)
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New for men, the Habsburg Suit!
After many requests for our male customers (and lots of prodding from Trilo *g*) I am very happy to announce the release of a new outfit for men, the BlakOpal Habsburg Suit. With a wonderful stand-up collar and silk trimmed lapels, this is a very stylish outfit. The shirt comes with a high collar with a wrapped cravat, and brocade silk vest … which we are also offering in a bundle of five additional colors. The pants are in a fabulous two-tone contrasting fabric. The suits are available in four versions.
BlakOpal Habsburg in Burgundy with a Champagne vest, and warm-gray pants.
BlakOpal Habsburg in Black with a Wine vest and charcoal-black pants.
BlakOpal Habsburg in Black with a Blue vest and charcoal-black pants.
And because we know you're thinking "But blakopal, I don't have Ivory shoes to go with that suit!", we also present the BlakOpal Nexus Low-Top Boot in Ivory. (You're welcome. *g*)
These suits & boots are available now at BlakOpal Designs (SLURL), and also available on Xstreet.
I hope that you enjoy the new outfit, and have a great day!
A caped coat for men in these snowy times
30 November, 2009 07:10 AM
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Following the turn of weather in the Steamlands, I set about to make even more warm outerwear for residents and travellers alike. Following the Rousette Coat for Ladies, I set my mind to getting something warm into the shoppes for men. I rummaged through my bolts of fabrics, looking for just the right color and texture. Something the men of the steamlands just couldn't keep their hands off of ... and there, in the back corner of an upper shelf, I discovered the perfect one ... sure it was a bit ragged, and a little worn in patches, but it just screamed winter yumminess to me ... ad so the Inverness Coat was born. Based on a caped coat design I had seen recently on a gentleman in the streets, I attempted to add some original BlakOpal styling. I was thrilled to see the men dropping the crates off at the docks a few days later, being able to get the finished coats out on the racks just as the worst of the storm hit town. The reception has been very good so far, and I will be rummaging around the stacks of bolts to see what other long-forgotten yardage I can find for variations on the style.
Have a warm and wonderful week!
=^.^= blakopal
