Applebum Wool Camouflage Tailored Jacket
Japanese fashion house Applebum has released this fantastic Wool Camo Tailored Jacket for the upcoming winter season. Composed of an earthy green color palette finished with a slick camouflage pattern, this jacket is a fascinating blend of fashion and function: cut to be worn as a stand alone piece but definitely warm enough to brave…
Stutterheim “Arvid” All-Weather Coat
Stutterheim are known for their fantastically styled all-weather pieces and the Arvid coat is no exception. Limonta, Italy provide top notch cotton with an added storm protection layer for heavy downpours. The lining is Stutterheim’s very own tartan representing “the Swedish colours of sun and water,” approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans. Each coat…
Beams Plus ‘Norfolk’ Hunting Jacket
Inspired by traditional British hunting jackets, the Norfolk Jacket from the Beams Plus collection from Autumn/Winter 2013 is constructed in classic ‘Donegal’ tweed, sourced from the Molloy & Sons mill in Ireland. Cut in an authentic, authoritarian silhouette it features a whole host of distinctive detailing taken from a variety of archive pieces. As with…
Burberry Introduces Heritage Trench Coat Collection
With no shortage of heritage as a brand, Burberry has dug deep into their archives for inspiration when creating three new styles for a “Heritage” trench coat collection. At over 100 years old, Burberry’s trench coat is one of the most enduring styles in all of fashion. For the heritage collection, each piece is handmade…
Comme des Garcons SHIRT Trench Coat
Never a brand to fear bold ideas, patterns or approaching a standard design from a completely new standpoint, Comme des Garcons SHIRT have come through with a number of distinctive designs for their Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. The Comme des Garcons SHIRT Camo Lined Trench Coat, a highlight of the collection so far, is a contemporary…
Uniform Experiment Reversible M65 Dress Code Jacket
Japanese label uniform experiment have truly lived up to the latter part of their name with the creation of this M65 Reversible Dress Code Jacket. On the surface, this is a finely tailored – if unique – wool strip blazer, but with some quick changes, the piece turns into a military M65-inspired piece of outerwear.…
Thom Browne Ball Collar Overcoat
The AW13 collection from Thom Browne sees him embrace wool in a multitude of forms, for a collection inspired by this incredibly versatile material’s use in the traditional cold weather clothing of the Scottish highlands.This theme and material is applied to a series of classic designs, reinvented in line with his distinctive vision and tailored…
Etro Contrast-Collar Velvet Suit Jacket
It wouldn’t be Etro without a flash of paisley, and this velvet suit jacket features the print on its collar and pockets for a pleasing contrast of pattern and texture. Designed to be worn with the matching trousers, it’s a thoroughly dapper shade of deep plum. Not for the faint of heart, this is a…
Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Creative director Massimiliano Giometti has really ratcheted up the color spectrum with his Salvatore Ferragamo 2013 spring/summer Collection. Deviating from the label’s typically muted palettes, the collection triggers a mild shock to the senses with its host of technicolor coats and Warholian inferences. Limoncello yellow, Cyan, Mandarin and Spearmint green pastels feature prominently among the…
Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood presented at the Milan Fashion Week an intriguing palette of summery pastels, fun geometric and floral ideas. Updating the dapper English man’s wardrobe with more fluid lines and vibrant tones, she serves up a remarkable collection of loose fitting suit jackets, paper bag waist pants, shorts, sweaters and quirky accents.
Video: Nigel Cabourn Interview by Helmstyle
It’s always nice to get an idea of how the designers themselves inform the clothing they make, particularly when the designer is as unpretentious & charming as Mr. Nigel Cabourn. Check out this fantastic interview below.
Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 Lookbook
Ahead of its forthcoming release, Marc Jacobs has provided a preliminary look at its Spring 2013 ready-to-wear collection of menswear as a part of Milan Fashion Week. Heavily inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1934 novel Tender is the Night and the French Riviera, the line features retro-inspired detailing throughout while boasting tailored suits, an…
Billy Reid Sunday Slim-Fit Wool Coat
Overcoats are a perennially stylish throw-on-and-go option for brisk days in the city, and this version from American outfitter Billy Reid comes in a contemporary slim fit for modern attitude. The lightweight wool fabric is sleek and protective, so whether you slip this cover-up on over a suit or team it with jeans and canvas…
GANT by Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
For Michael Bastian’s GANT by Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2012 collection, we see the designer moving into slightly new territory with his well-received and respected collaboration with GANT. Bastian took a trip down memory lane for his design inspiration for this collection, drawing from his preppy roots as a Boston college student in the 80s. Although,…
Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2012
Louis Vuitton does it again for the Pre-Fall 2012 collection with the brand releasing an incredible amount of strong outfits ranging from sharp suits to trendy outerwear and footwear. First off, the suits are impeccably tailored with single and double breasted options with some carrying a dark checkered print while the pants are handsomely streamlined.…
Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Last year’s CFDA award winner, Michael Bastian put on quite the spectacle yesterday at New York Fashion Week as he unveiled his Fall/Winter 2012 collection. The inspiration behind his “Extra Man” collection came from an old New York Times article that was published in 1974 that listed the top 30 men the city had to…
Jonathan Saunders Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection
Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has produced a stellar offering in his Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. Bold prints & tones are reined in by stunningly precise fit & finish.
Luigi Borrelli Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Luigi Borrelli continue to push the envelope for their Spring/Summer 2012 collection, meshing tailored silhouettes with quality fabrics and hand-stiched details. This Naples, Italy based company is primarily known worldwide for their impressive shirting line, but their attention to detail on their full collections shouldn’t be overlooked. If you’ve being viewing spring lookbooks lately like…
Folk Lightweight Coated-Cotton Rain Coat
Combat this year’s mild winter weather in this lightweight, versatile rain jacket by Folk. Its mid length cut and back vent are two key details that will help keep the elements out and keep yourself dry and comfortable, no matter what temperature fluctuations you might experience. Since it’s designed to fit over a suit jacket,…