25 OCTOBER 2012ELLA ALEXANDER
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/10/25/hedi-slimane-to-dress-the-rolling-stones
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Showing posts with label Men's Fashion. Show all posts
Hedi Slimane To Dress The Rolling Stones?
25 OCTOBER 2012ELLA ALEXANDER
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/10/25/hedi-slimane-to-dress-the-rolling-stones
Prada's Man
LAUREN MILLIGAN 26 June 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/06/26/john-pearson-returns---prada-menswear-catwalk-model
Karl And Snoop
KARL LAGERFELD plays God - and not just of the fashion variety - in a new music video alongside Snoop Dogg. Dressed all in white, with his signature neat white ponytail and sunglasses in place, Lagerfeld welcomes the song's producer DJ Jean-Roch to the French Riviera - which looks very much like heaven - with the words: "You were never told that Saint-Tropez is paradise?" The rest of the clip, which includes a short Snoop Dogg rap, shows the famous French coast in its most appealing light, accompanied by the lyrics: "No matter where I go, No matter where I stay, My heart will always be, Somewhere in Saint-Tropez." Sadly, Karl and Snoop don't have the chance to perform together, but it's still the best thing we've seen on YouTube in a while.
LAUREN MILLIGAN 16 May 2012 http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/05/16/karl-lagerfeld-snoop-dogg-music-video-dj-jean-roch
Raf Simons To Take Over At Christian Dior
Raf Simons To Take Over At Christian Dior
The guessing game of who will replace John Galliano at Dior has finally ended this week, with Belgian designer Raf Simons being named the new artistic director at the Parisian fashion house.
The position opened up for the designer due to John Galliano being fired from the placement last year over some awful anti-Semitic comments that were captured on a mobile phone by a member of the general public.
The eagerly anticipated new collection is expected to be showcased at the July Couture fashion shows in Paris.
Raf Simons, who previously worked as creative director at Jil Sander, is known for his use of bold eccentric colours, stimulating shapes and minimal silhouettes – a far cry from Galliano’s previous work, which consisted of romantic, ultra feminine collections.
Dior hope that with the hiring of the ground breaking designer, it will steer the label in a new direction, propelling “it’s iconic style into the 21st century”.
With all the hype and speculation surrounding what’s in store for the super brand, here at FashionBeans HQ (along with the majority of fashion fanatics around the world) we eagerly await the release of the AW12 collection. We cannot wait to see what modernised offerings the talented designer can bring to the already well established label.
12th April 2012
http://www.fashionbeans.com/2012/raf-simons-to-take-over-at-christian-dior/
Gruau's Man
IT'S men only for the Fashion Illustration Gallery's latest exhibition, The Gruau Man, in association with Paul Smith No.9 Albemarle Street.
"It seemed like the perfect synergy," said William Ling - owner of FIG - of the menswear meeting of minds in which rarely seen works, spanning a 16-year-period from 1956 to 1972, are on show until April 21 at the Paul Smith store. The showcase features covers of the magazine Sir: Men's International Fashion Journal and International Textiles magazine.
"They really are exquisite and we're talking about a time before we had Photoshop," said Ling, pointing out the collage nature of the felt tip pen creations depicting a confident and self-assured man who knows that you're looking at him - and, in fact, he wants you to.
Italian-born René Gruau was most known for his elegant and vivid fashion illustrations and was a favourite among the haute couture world. During his career he collaborated with the likes of Givenchy, Balenciaga, Lanvin and Dior and has been internationally exhibited at the Paris Musée du Costume. He died in 2004, aged 95.
Paul Smith, No. 9 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BL.
JESSICA BUMPUS 21 March 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/03/21/rene-gruau-exhibition
Men’s Hats: The Driving Cap
Introduction
Inspired by a recent reader request, today’s article is the first in a short series dedicated to men’s hats. As mentioned in our guide to dressing in your thirties, the hat can easily become a trademark of your personal style. However, many men still shy away from utilising ‘real’ hats on a regular basis – no, your trusty beanie doesn’t count – meaning that is can be just the accessory you need in order to make you stand out from the crowd.
With this in mind, we will be going into great detail on the history, construction and styling of individual hat types – with the hope that by the end, almost every reader will have found his perfect topper.
The Driving Cap
The driving cap; you might know it as a flat cap, golf cap or newsboy cap; perhaps even a cabbie hat. Whatever you call it, it has certainly seen a resurgence in the last couple of years, yet it has still failed to cement a strong foothold within the ever present heritage trend.
This is perhaps because the style carries a certain stigma or two with it. For now, put all thoughts of masked robbers and AC/DC’s Brian Johnson out of your mind, because the flat cap is very much a viable contender for pride of place on top of your head.
History
The flat cap is a style steeped in heritage. Is this a surprise? It might be to some. Typically, heritage styles seem to be associated with old English aristocracy; gentlemanly tweeds and brogues being the first items that spring to mind upon mention of the trend. The flat cap has a different kind of heritage, cemented in the working classes of Victorian London, with an almost Dickensian charm.
The roots of the style can be traced all the way back to the 1300s, when it was seen in England, Scotland and Italy (have the Italians always been so very stylish?) and referred to as a bonnet. In the 16th century, thanks to measures taken by the government to stimulate the wool trade in England, the style became commonplace. By the Victorian era it was practically de rigeur among British men, with even the higher classes having adopted variants of the cap for excursions to the country.
Fast forward a century or two and the flat cap is still readily available and a popular hat choice. It is now a common sight in the countryside and a genuine fashion item, having been recognised for its chic look and relative classlessness.
Should I Wear It?
A hat should suit your face shape. That much we know.
So what face shape should be wearing the flatcap? Well, the flatcap suits almost everybody – although it’s particularly fetching on longer faces. If you’re a Matt Smith or a Benedict Cumberbatch, this might be just the style for you.
More like Jack Black? This hat can still suit, although it would be wise to experiment and see how comfortable you feel in it first.
On The Catwalks
The driving cap has been rising in presence and looks set to be a major trend this year. Burberry, an influential fashion house if ever there was one, chose to make the hat a key theme in its upcoming autumn/winter 2012 Prorsum collection. Check out these three looks:
Burberry works the hat into a series of quintessentially English looks, playing up its heritage. Note the versatility of the item; the first look would be ideal for a brisk city walk to work, while the third look pairs the hat with a substantial waxed jacket for a more rough and ready appeal.
The middle look is a definite favourite. The wild combination of a statement knit, a statement hat, a statement suit – well, a statement everything, really – may not be all that wearable in the real world, but nonetheless it shows us how effective a hat in a statement colour can be, especially when played off against another statement accessory – here the gloves.
How To Wear
The Driving Cap Lookbook
Look 1
While traditional sensibilities seem to be in decline, with the old adage “no brown in town” a firm thing of the past, there are still nonetheless folk who would scoff at the thought of donning a smart fedora in the country. With the flatcap, you need worry about no such thing; it is equally suited to both urban and rural environments.
The look below demonstrates how you might incorporate one into an outfit that’s somewhere in between, with earthy tones and heritage patterns played off against sharp tailoring.
ARTICLE BY: SAM GILBERT
http://www.fashionbeans.com/2012/mens-hats-the-driving-cap/
"Nothing To Say"
"There is nothing to comment because we are in negotiations," he said. "For the moment, nothing is happening. So when something happens, we'll talk about it."
The label's managing director, Nathalie Tribouillard-Chassaing, also indicated the rumours had no foundation.
"I don't know what these rumours are about," she told WWD. "This is not at all topical. We are doing the show, and we'll see what happens afterward."
Updated Monday March 5, 9.22am: After only four months in the role, Maxime Simoens is said to be about to depart the helm of Leonard - the label which snapped up the young French talent last October. Rumours suggest that Simoens has spoken with Christian Dior about the still-vacant creative directorship - something that the designer has strenously denied to WWD - but no confirmation of his depature has yet been released by either party.
Updated Friday October 21, 10.29am: French label Leonard has made Paris designer Maxime Simoens its new creative director, replacing Veronique Leroy who held the position for eight years.
"I greatly admire Maxime's talent," Leonard's president, Daniel Tribouillard, told WWD. "His youth and creative impulse will be a major asset for the development of this family-owned company that has enjoyed a global presence for over 50 years."
Simoens, who completed apprenticeships at Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Dior before launching his own label in 2009, will showcase his first collection for Leonard in March.
His work is known for its fluid, feminine yet architectural shapes, and in January this year he joined Paris' couture line-up. Fans of the designer's own label include Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Rachel McAdams.
LAUREN MILLIGAN 06 March 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/10/21/maxime-simoens-hired-at-leonard
Daddy Duffy
ROBERT DUFFY, Marc Jacobs' business partner and right-hand man, has spoken for the first time about becoming a father at the age of 57. Duffy married his partner Alex Cespedes in Provincetown, Massachusetts in May 2010 and - after a year-long domestic adoption process - brought home their daughter Victoria Alexis Duffy last summer, changing everything about their lives.
"When we first started getting serious about each other, Alex told me that he wanted to have children," Duffy told WWD. "I've got 2,000 of them working with me, I have 14 godchildren, and I am 57… My priorities changed completely. I was always just working. My job has been my life. Marc and I started the company in 1984 and he was my family. All of a sudden, within the three last years, I am married with a kid. In the past, there was no way that I would be sitting here doing this so close to the show, but I want to be at home now. I want to be with the baby."
And, after being his best man at the wedding, Jacobs was also called upon to act as godfather to Victoria; a task that he wasn't entirely confident about.
"All Marc said was, 'Robert you can't be serious that if something happened to you and Alex, I would get the baby," Duffy said. "'No,' I said. 'But you oversee her interests, and her financial interest in the company. I don't trust anybody else, other than my husband.' Strangely enough, Marc is the only person in the world I trust unconditionally to do the right things. It was so important to me that he would be a godfather, not because I think that he would raise her, but I know that he would make sure that she would be raised properly."
LAUREN MILLIGAN 13 February 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/02/13/robert-duffy-fatherhood---adopted-daughter-victoria
Featuring: Arctic Monkeys — You And I
It’s been so cold this week that we’ve been forced to wear everything we own, all at once. This has been good for staying alive, bad for our sex life, and left us with a pile of laundry that would give Feodor Vassilyev nightmares. Time for some new stuff, then.
SOD YOU, SUN. GO MOON!
We feel a bit sorry for the moon, sometimes. Everyone bursts their trousers about seeing the sunrise, but poor old moony is rarely mentioned. “Oh don’t worry about me guys. I’m just here, controlling sea levels and managing werewolves; making sure there’s some light when the sun is off fucking about on the other side of the world, but, y’know, whatever.”
Well here you go, mate. Have a T-shirt.
WALKING ON THE AIR
Have you noticed how every single pair of trainers/boots/shoes/other-things-you-put-on-your-feet now has a contrast sole? Remember the days when soles were - and this might sound crazy - the same colour as the rest of the shoe? We're not complaining, of course. We prefer it this way; like floating on a small cloud of style.
THIS COAT IS BETTER THAN MARMALADE SANDWICHES
First thing: this coat is great. Final thing: you can pretend you're a badass Paddington Bear. That is something you should do.
AWW, CUTLERY FRIENDS
We thought this was a really charming sweatshirt. We were writing some stuff about how cool it'd be if your cutlery came to life when you're not around and carried on like best pals, having hilariious adventures. And then we saw the look on spoon's face. Now we can't unsee CUTLERY GANG RAPE.
GET YOURSELF A BAG, YOU CAN CARRY THINGS IN IT
It's an awesome bag. You can put your stuff in it. Well what were you expecting?
Posted by Rob McGarr, 03 February 2012
http://www.fhm.com/upgrade/mens-style/featuring-arctic-monkeys--you-and-i-82992
Watch This | Calendar Guys
With 2012 being both a lucky Year of the Dragon and a leap, it’s not surprising that many of the timepieces introduced at the recent Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) watch fair in Geneva gave major consideration to the calendar — the “annual” versus “perpetual” figuring prominently in the mechanical innovations and aesthetics of many of the exhibit’s most exciting timekeepers. A quick refresher on the functions: an annual calendar on an automatic watch usually needs to be adjusted once per year, at the end of February, to adjust for the month’s fewer days; a perpetual calendar accounts for February’s 28 days and its odd 29th, and needs only a manual nudge every 100 years or so, far beyond the average watch wearer’s needs. Clunky desktop date keepers, meet the competition.
By BRUCE PASK | JANUARY 31, 2012, 1:30 PM
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/watch-this-calendar-guys/?ref=mens-fashion#h[WbbCdd,3]
Work Wear | Brook Klausing
For the next installment in our series on occupational uniforms, T visited with the landscape designer Brook Klausing to see how he dresses for work every day.
As the owner and creative director of Brook Landscape, Brook Klausing gets his clothes dirty on an almost daily basis. But that’s not to say he doesn’t think about what he wears as much as, if not more than, the fashion folk. “When I meet with new clients, I want to make sure they understand what they are going to get,” he says. “What I wear should say that their garden will be timeless, clean and organic with a modern undertone.” Still, moving between the office and urban landscapes requires a uniform of “rugged clothes that hold up to the abuse” — waxed jackets, dark pants that obscure hand-wipes, and boots that can be worn year-round and that are high enough on the ankle to keep the dirt out.
Klausing stands by the sweatshirt, like the one he’s wearing here from the new Japanese-designed brand 8.15 August Fifteenth, for being the most versatile piece in his work wardrobe. Worn over a collared shirt, it has the put-together look of a knit sweater, but it’s much more durable and easier to wash, and it’s always shovel-ready. “I never want to look too pretty to jump in and make something happen,” he says.
By JASON RIDER | JANUARY 27, 2012, 11:00 AM
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/work-wear-brook-klausing/?ref=mens-fashion#h[]
Why not buy all your clothes from 99p Stores?
High street staple 99p Stores is being bought out for £60m. Before their new owners jack up the prices, we decided to take advantage of the fashion bargains available.
It was a challenge. There was going to be a photoshoot. We wouldn't be allowed to wear any of our own clothes, only things we'd purchased from the nearest 99p Store (which turned out to be in Balham, if you're interested). People were going to see us. We didn't want to look silly. Well, not sex offenders register silly.
Have you ever seen the clothing section in a 99p Store? It's a grim affair. It feels like scarf purgatory. Whilst the website promises such wonders as ladies' coats with hoods, flip-flops, and maybe even shorts, the shop itself failed to deliver and we found ourselves amidst a sea of discount winter gear. Still, we've done worse things for money1, so we quickly fashioned ourselves an outfit using only grotty cold weather accessories.
The ensemble went as follows:
Neon orange arm warmers, neon orange gloves, neon orange and black leg warmers
(99p x 3 = £2.97)
(99p x 3 = £2.97)
"That heel thing makes it look classier than it really is" one colleague remarked
Leg warmers are fashionable, right? Sure. They must be. We chose wisely, and rather than going for clashing colours which might make us look stupid, we co-ordinated and chose neon orange as a bold, in-your-face statement. Other available colours included neon green, neon pink, neon yellow, and neon white (somehow a thing), giving us the impression that the 80's had been sick all over them.
Two scarves: one black, one white
(99p x 2 = £1.98)
(99p x 2 = £1.98)
Not sure what the fireball on the tags indicates, aside from "Beware: this scarf is a fire hazard"
In an attempt to calm down the vibrancy of our limb-coverings, we plumped for a more restrained choice of scarves. Not to keep our necks warm, you understand – we had a plan for that, as you'll see later – but instead to cover ourselves up. It was becoming rapidly clear that the shop didn't sell tops, and the only trousers they had on sale were designed for 8-year-old girls. Trying to squeeze into a pair of those, and then posting the pictures on the internet, was an entirely different kettle of fish.
The scarves could be made into a sarong-type affair, or re-purposed into Braveheart-style chest wraps. Anything to hide as much of our alabaster flesh from the masses as possible, really. We bought two, and moved on.
Dappy-style hat, skull motif, white and blue, only mild staining
(99p)
(99p)
See? It's not bad. Shame about the... 'stuff' on it, though
This actually didn't look awful, which made a change. It came with a 'no extra charge' slightly unsettling blood-like stain on the side, indicating that it's either been ripped off the head of a man beaten unconscious, or someone got jam on it at some point in the past. Neither explanation excited us.
'Scarf thing'
(99p)
(99p)
This is what teddy bear guts must look like
What is this? A dreamcatcher? A cat toy? A cat caught in a dreamcatcher? We don't know. It was labelled as a 'scarf', and it shares a lot of functions with a scarf (it goes round your neck, it generates a feeling of warmth), but it's not. It's just not. Look at it. What is that? Who would look at that and think 'Hey, that's what I need to spend my money on!' Lunatics, that's who.2
Red leather-esque belt
(99p)
(99p)
It wasn't just fake leather – it was as though the makers brought someone in to describe leather to them second-hand, and then made the belt solely off that evidence. It came with a lot of superfluous holes in it, which we liked, and in an snazzy red shade that complimented our hair. We went for a Large belt which had “36 inches” written on it, although that was the actual length of the belt and not the waist size it was intended for. Even resident skinny bloke Rob McGarr couldn't get it round his waist, so we had no chance of doing so. We went for an over-the-shoulder-look to compliment our scarf-heavy outfit.
Fireman's 'outfit', plastic
(99p)
(99p)
"Hello, ladies. Aroused yet?"
99p Stores have, believe it or not, a Valentine's Day section. That's a grim February the 14th if ever there was one, no? It comes with “sexy” costumes for girls, inflatable boob pillows, misspelt messages of love scrawled on plastic hearts, and... this. According to the packet, this is an outfit for a fireman, but that's clearly a lie.
Indeed, the packaging actually states that you should keep it away from naked flame, and that it's just for fun. Glad to hear they've got their priorities sorted out. But they're right – this isn't intended for use in fighting fires. It's not really intended for use in erotica, either, as all the items within – red hot pants, black braces, reflective velcro cuffs and a hat, of sorts - are fashioned from cheap, uncomfortable plastic. Like fetish gear that's not actually anyone's fetish.
Still, the hot pants basically qualified as trousers, so we gamely popped the outfit it in our basket. All told, wearing them looked better than just standing there with our balls hanging out, so you should be thankful.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher's Guide, 1998 (First Edition), slight damage
(99p)
(99p)
Oh David Boreanaz, we'll always love you. And Sarah Michelle Gellar, she's alright too
We had a quid spare, so we had a look over the literature section to find something worth spending our hard-earned cash on. In addition to some truly awful-looking PC games and a tome in which Carol Vorderman instructs you on how to lose cellulite, we found this almost entirely undamaged copy of the companion to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It's sort of charming, in a 'shopping after the apocalypse' sort of way.
Inexplicably this was printed in 1998, which means that this book has spent the last 14 years unsold. Just, you know, sitting there. Waiting to be bought. We picked it up and leafed through on the tube on the way to our photoshoot –
Put it all together and...
Did you know Alyson Hannigan is, in fact, “very outgoing, unlike her character Willow” and has a Japanese Kanji tattooed on her lower back? Well, you do now
Yeah. We're fairly impressed with ourselves, considering what we had to work with. The scarves are held in place by a bulldog clip, and everything else is just sort of... hanging off. One other thing – boxer shorts, barely visible, are model's own. We didn't want to have to wear those plastic hot pants without some protection. We're not sorry about that.
So, can you dress yourself for a tenner using only a 99p Store? Yes. Technically. Legally, we are “dressed” in that we wouldn't be arrested for breaking indecent exposure laws. In every other sense of the word: no. Maybe if we tried some other shops, perhaps, but not like this. Not like this.
Posted by Grant Howitt, 25 January 2012
http://www.fhm.com/upgrade/mens-style/we-dressed-ourselves-for-under-a-tenner-82976
Featuring: EMA — California
The five coolest things is a Californian special this week, for no reason other than that we wish we were in California. Get your California-related garms and Californifacts here.
These don't really look like Vans but they really are Vans
CALIFORNIA FACT NUMBER ONE: California contains the highest and lowest points in the contiguous. That's what Mount Whitney and Death Valley'll do for ya.
This bear is holding California in his big beary paws
Munk One, $24
CALIFORNIA FACT NUMBER TWO: If California were a country, it'd have the eighth largest economy in the world.
If Batman was a Lakers fan, he'd wear this cap
Mitchell & Ness, £31.99
CALIFORNIA FACT NUMBER THREE: Over half of all the fresh fruit produced in the US comes from California.
Aww, cute little baby rappers
Two Angle, £29.99
CALIFORNIA FACT NUMBER FOUR: California has around 37,000 earthquakes a year. That's what a Ring of Fire'll do for ya.
American Apparel is based in California so here's something from them
American Apparel, £61
CALIFORNIA FACT NUMBER FIVE: California is the only US state to have hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics.Posted by Rob McGarr, 20 January 2012 |
http://www.fhm.com/upgrade/mens-style/featuring-ema--california-82968
AW12 menswear round-up
Just last night the British Fashion Council announced it will launch a new menswear calendar in London this June, renewing a focus on British menswear designers, tailors and businesses, that traditionally was allotted the last day of the women's shows during London Fashion Week. Menswear designers are being taken seriously again, the general consensus is the menswear industry is booming and the appetite for design and innovation has never been this high.
The autumn winter 2012 shows kicked off in mid January in Milan and Paris, arguably the most important calendar cities for menswear.
Like womenswear, there is a wide spectrum for what we will see in the shops come July, but there is always that common thread that passes through the main collections, where elements of the current zeitgeist in fashion become apparent. In Milan, for example, we saw a formal silhouette emerge, the return of the suit and topcoat, but not always in it's classic glory. At Prada the double breasted tailored coats stood out, and colours such as rich burgundy, plum and micro checks reminded of the 1920s, but they felt revived and modern and thus cut a powerful figure on the catwalk. Gucci, on the other hand went retro glam, no doubt catering to its core Asian customer base, but formal items such as a turquoise smoking jacket stood out as new and fresh.
Two of the best shows to come out of Milan were British designer Neil Barrett, who is one of the few brands who's consistent rock & roll silhouette remains modern and desirable, season upon season. His strength in cutting a fine trouser and cool outerwear makes him a surefire commercial hit. His palette is always a seductive combination of black, white and grey, with a splash of colour, but never gaudy. The other stand-out show was newcomer Andrea Pompilio, who sent a collection of modern sportswear down the runway with looks that were full of texture, silhouette and utility inspired pieces, like parkas and combats. The cheetah print tees were fun, but also commercial, showing us a successful show doesn't need to only comprise of suiting and formalwear.
Z Zegna was another show to watch, with its new creative director Paul Surridge who left his post as head of menswear at Jil Sander. Surridge, who studied at Central Saint Martins, showed an array of technical fabrics and outerwear, including hoodies and knitwear amongst its more formal looks, like a double breasted jacket over narrow-cuffed pants.
British designer Kim Jones did a stellar job at Louis Vuitton, showing there is as much mileage in its menswear as in its luxury travel pieces. Travel, of course, remains at the heart of the Vuitton heritage. The collection was nothing if not eclectic: a trench with crocodile patches, a coat cut from a Vuitton travel blanket, jumbo-size scarves and fur-line parkas can all be considered desirable pieces in their own right.
Yves Saint Laurent by-passed colour and opted for glamour. Sending mostly black looks down the runway, something Ricardo Tisci is also fond of at Givenchy. The YSL collection featured sharply tailored suiting undercut with a punk-deluxe spirit. Leather was a key feature, seen detailed in sleeve, collar and biker jacket style, but it was never gauche.Not all the shows in Paris were as sleek. Japanese designer Junya Watanabe was inspired by worker's clothing and labourers uniforms. Enter the farmer's market, a collection of polished parkas and barn jackets in tweed and denim, paired with overalls and leather patchwork pants, all in clean, unwashed finishes.
Paul Smith's AW12 show perhaps lacked a newness that so many other designers aim to push forward, especially in Paris. A collection befitted of quirky Britishness it wasn't, or as Tim Blanks wrote: "clothes slotted into a generic international style" thus presenting nothing new. Perhaps the most interesting looks were those of technicolor sweaters layered over a neon t-shirts. But all the same, Sir Paul Smith was the recipient of the prestigious City of Paris award this week. He must be doing something right!
Photos: Neil Barrett, Andrea Pompelio, Gucci
source:
http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/fashion-news/fashion/aw12-menswear-round-up-2012012413907
PFW: Lanvin AW12
There is always fluidity in a Lanvin collection, and next season will be no different. Shapes that languor off the body for autumn winter 2012 were emblazoned with accentuated shoulders and narrowed at the waist, a look also seen at Thom Browne.
Suiting was predominant, but not in the classic, traditional French or Italian sense. Deconstructed with a focus on shoulders, playing with jacket length and texture, suits came in powder colours with giant lapels, shearling collars or were hidden under swathes of scarves. Trousers were flared or slim and worn with high top shoes.
Images: Lanvin AW12 menswear
http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/fashion-news/video/pfw-lanvin-aw12-2012012313903
Marni Clothing: 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
Marni 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
Renowned within the industry for their emphasis on original prints, colours and shapes – Marni has already released a lookbook to showcase their latest fall/winter 2012 collection.
This latest collection portrays a youthful elegance, with a nice mix of both playful casual wear and more formal pieces. As you can see from the images below, the main focus for the range is on sophisticated outerwear and striking coloured knitwear pieces.
The colour palette utilised for this collection consists of darker tones of blue and grey, with injections of bold colours such as red, light blue and camel.
The stand out pieces from this eccentric collection have come through Marni’s creative use of texture and pattern – with items such as fur gilets and coats, quilted effect trousers and patterned shirts and blazers really making a statement.
The range overall represents a highly wearable collection, with the more extravagant (fur) pieces left for those masculine and brave enough to attempt to pull them off.
Marni 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
see more at:
http://www.fashionbeans.com/2012/marni-clothing-fall-winter-collection/
Shades of Grey Contrast Navajo Blazer
Shades of Grey Contrast Navajo Blazer
One pattern trend that is beginning to cement itself season after season is the Navajo inspired print. Popular throughout 2011, the trend looks set to build upon its popularity with releases such as this Navajo inspired blazer.
This Contrast Navajo Blazer from Los Angeles based brand Shades of Grey pays homage to Navajo heritage by incorporating an all over Navajo print.
The blazer consists of a panelled design, with the main body of the blazer constructed in a light grey Navajo print, with darker charcoal panels being integrated along the shoulders and under arm areas – both of which feature the same printed design. This contrast detailing has also been utilised for the two front pockets and collar – allowing them to stand out against the lighter background.
Although the printed design may make this blazer unique, don’t let that distract you from the frankly superb cut and shape.
This style features many key details that are found on more traditional/tailored blazer silhouettes, such as:
Classic cut notch lapels.
Curved hem to the front.
Two button placket.
Full length sleeves.
Dart detailing.
Button cuffs.
A single vent to the reverse.
If you fancy adding an attention grabbing and unique garment to your wardrobe this season, this Contrast Navajo Blazer might just be the statement piece you’ve been waiting for.
Available now over at ASOS.
Shades of Grey Contrast Navajo Blazer
http://www.fashionbeans.com/2012/shades-of-grey-contrast-navajo-blazer/
Most Stylish Men Of The Shows
The best-dressed celebrities we've seen so far on the front rows of the menwswear shows in Pitti, Milan and Paris.
Published 16 Jan 2012Online editing by Kevin Perry
Photo Credit: Rex Features
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2012-01/14/most-stylish-best-dressed-men-of-milan-fashion-week-photos/intro
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