Checkered Spring

This spring is unlike any I have ever experienced in my lifetime. For the first time, going outside is somewhat discouraged, unless you have a real need to. Spring 2020 was met with a pandemic caused by COVID-19 and the normal way we have gone about our lives has changed. Despite the changes, I feel we must continue to push forward and hopefully look well doing so. One of my spring staples for looking and feeling good is a nice checkered blazer. 

This particular checkered blazer has many bright  colors that can be accented during spring. I have always been a fan of being bold with colors, and spring is the right time to experiment with those colors. Despite the suggestion to stay inside, with such great Spring weather, I couldn't resist getting out and showing off this look. The Town Center in Virginia Beach was the perfect location for my shoot and the light backgrounds really helped the colors in my outfit standout. 

Spring is known as the time when the world begins to grow and it symbolizes a new beginning. What better time to explore new wardrobe colors and patterns then during with spring. As always when bringing in new patterns and colors, start with one piece,  then utilize colors or items you are familiar with to compliment. 

This photoshoot was also somewhat of a collaboration with an amazing shoe brand. MS Shoe Designs is a shoe brand that was created by Michael Brown. Several times throughout the year, Michael travels to Brazil and designs some amazing looking shoes for both men and women. The double monk strap shoes I am wearing are one of the shoes that Michael designed for spring/summer 2020. ​

I knew I wanted to wear this Tommy Hilfiger Blazer for this shoot, but with so many colors, how do you create an overall look. One of my favorite colors is pink, and that is one of the colors within the blazer. So, I accentuated the small amount of pink within the blazer with a pink shirt that I really love. ​​I complimented the blues within the blazer with navy blue chinos and a tie from Banana Republic. Finally, I utilized the color spectrum to bring in my burgundy fedora and double monk strap shoes by MS Shoe Designs.  Although Burgundy is not in the blazer, it falls within the color spectrum of pink, so it can be used to compliment pink. Find your bold color or pattern and create your new spring look for 2020. Stay safe and look forward to seeing the new look you all put together. 

Luqman Haskett
~Dapper Luq

Photography by Michael Brown