TV alert - House of Boateng

[Story]

Just saw a commercial for this fellow's upcoming program, figured it'd be of interest.

Meet Ozwald Boateng
Young King Of British Style Launches U.S. Campaign
WEST HOLLYWOOD, June 22, 2006

(CBS/AP) He's dressed Will Smith, Jamie Foxx and Mick Jagger. His clothes take center stage in movies and television, and his flagship store helped revitalize London's grand Savile Row.

But there's one more thing on British designer Ozwald Boateng's to-do list: conquer America.

Boateng's handmade men's suits - marked by slim cuts, luxurious fabrics and bold use of color - have captivated the European fashion world. Legendary French design house Givenchy named Boateng its menswear creative director in 2003. But in the United States, most greet his name with a resounding, "Who?"

Rest of the article at
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/22/entertainment/main1740914.shtml

 

[Tomasso]

I watched the first installment last night. There have been some who've said that any media exposure, flattering or not, is better than none. In this case, none would have been better.

 

[dr greg]

go boateng?

I dunno bout that guy, but our ex-singer paid $US3500 for a suit by some Belgian ponce called Dries Van Nooten, and I tell you what, it was a half-arsed single breasted polyester thing I wouldn't wear to an enemy's funeral...go to a decent tailor instead is my advice..if you can afford it.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

You have a wonderful way with words, Dr Greg! :eusa_clap

 

[Story]

I watched the first installment last night. There have been some who've said that any media exposure, flattering or not, is better than none. In this case, none would have been better.

Gory details, please.

 

[BellyTank]

I dunno bout that guy, but our ex-singer paid $US3500 for a suit by some Belgian ponce called Dries Van Nooten, and I tell you what, it was a half-arsed single breasted polyester thing I wouldn't wear to an enemy's funeral...go to a decent tailor instead is my advice..if you can afford it.

Yeh, you're right- Dries Van Nooten makes some really nice stuff.
Maybe it's not your cup of pee.
He has great timing.

B
T

 

[dr greg]

in my cups

What can I tell ya? It seemed a lot to spend to end up looking like a freshly released 20-year-old credit card scammer at the dog races when the same look can be got at K-Mart for 99 bucks when the sales are on.

 

[BellyTank]

Fantastic...

B
T

 

[cookie]

Just saw a commercial for this fellow's upcoming program, figured it'd be of interest.

Meet Ozwald Boateng
Young King Of British Style Launches U.S. Campaign
WEST HOLLYWOOD, June 22, 2006

(CBS/AP) He's dressed Will Smith, Jamie Foxx and Mick Jagger. His clothes take center stage in movies and television, and his flagship store helped revitalize London's grand Savile Row.

But there's one more thing on British designer Ozwald Boateng's to-do list: conquer America.

Boateng's handmade men's suits - marked by slim cuts, luxurious fabrics and bold use of color - have captivated the European fashion world. Legendary French design house Givenchy named Boateng its menswear creative director in 2003. But in the United States, most greet his name with a resounding, "Who?"

Rest of the article at
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/22/entertainment/main1740914.shtml

I bought a pair of OB shoes on eBay. Not bad but cost GBP90 !