Casual Menswear in Oakland

 I was in the East Bay this weekend and caught up with my friend Kwame who (as always) looked put together effortlessly.

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Monday: San Francisco Macy's Men's Style

This past Thursday, I had the privilege to experience the magic of Macy's at their Union Square, San Francisco location. 

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Men Fall Fashion Trends

 Despite the summer like weather in the Bay Area, fall can be difficult to dress for.  So gentlemen, I whipped up some outfit ideas on looking cool while staying cool.

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Menswear Monday: Pinterest Board

Dope, dressed dudes in colorful, printed, cuffed sleeved tees are my favorite summer trend that I am crossing my fingers in hopes to play out in fall. 

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San Francisco Menswear: Kwame

Caught up with the homie Kwame on a surprisingly warm (but very windy) day in San Francisco.

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J. Crew Date Gone Wrong

 Did my love for J. Crew alter a date? Indeed it did my friends...How is that even possible? 

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Saturday in Temescal Alley

I caught up with Kwame in Temescal Alley for coffee and like always, his outfit was on point without even trying.  Remember that comment I made on Twitter...well I take that back, Kwame is a testament that there are those few well dressed men out there in the Bay Area.

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Casual in San Francisco

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Monday's Menswear: Mustard

Met up with Kwame in Union City and captured his Sunday look.

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Menswear Monday: Athletic Inspired

Dallas native Kwame showed off his athletic style in downtown San Jose this past Sunday.

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A Man's Best Friend

Denim can be a man's best friend for fall.

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Menswear Monday

I caught up with Lorenzo on a late Sunday afternoon and was diggin the boat shoes and the color scheme he had going on. This whole outfit is a perfect transition look from summer to fall (YES FALL IS HERE!!!) For  those who are in a cooler environment, I would throw on a chunky cool gray cardigan or a dark denim jacket.

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Virgin Thrifter

I have learned thrifting is not that easy for some people. 

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Casual Guy Bay Area Fashion

Photograph taken in Vallejo

Look #4 -- Patrick -- Union City, California

Hello everyone!!!  I'm back in San Jose for the weekend and I am on the search to find a couple of S.J. strangers with unique taste to take snapshots of.  Last week before I headed off to Vallejo, I ended up taking some snap shots of my friend Patrick because I was obsessed with his customized sweatshirt made by Tomoko.  He complimented his sweatshirt by wearing khaki H&M pants and his new pair of lace up Toms.

Get a similar look:

Khaki Pants: Dockers -- Shoes: Toms -- Sweatshirt: Zumiez

xoxo

RIO

Introducing Bay Area Fashion

Look #1 -- Patrick -- Union City, California --

Hollister, Creative Recreation & shirt made by Patrick

Look #2 -- Natalie -- Belmont, California --

When you hear of the Bay Area, do you ever think of fashion? 

The Bay Area is a fast, growing melting pot filled with diversity, culture and creativity.  No matter what city I am in (in the Bay Area), I find inspiration.  Through that inspiration,  I was compelled to create a three month focus specifically on Bay Area Fashion.  During the next couple months, I plan on exploring different cities, photographing brilliantly dressed strangers and familiar faces and displaying their attire to inspire.  It is the individuals choice on whether to name the brands that he or she is wearing and explain their style and inspiration.  If the brand name is not mentioned underneath the photograph, I will put a link located towards the end of every blog on where you can purchase a similar item that is affordable.  Feel free to leave any questions, comments or ideas!!!

Get the similar look by shopping at:


(**- brand that is photographed)

Look #1. **Shoes: Creative Recreation -- **Jeans: Hollister -- 

Look #2 Shoes: Debenhams  -- Cords: Net-A-Porter  -- Blouse: Forever21 Patch Pocket Shirt -- Bag: Dorothy Perkins

xoxo

RIO