Baldesssarini Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign
Former chariman of Hugo Boss, Werner Baldessarini has set off on his own to create the high end menswear line “Baldessarini”. The Germany-based brand kicks off its Spring/Summer 2013 campaign with a fantastically casual lookbook featuring pro surfer Chris del Moro. The campaign pairs a beautifully tailored tuxedo with a pair of the brand luxury…
Gant Rugger Fall/Winter 2013 Lookbook
American heritage outfit Gant Rugger presents their lookbook for Fall/Winter 2013; offering an extensive and refined collection for the coming season. Most well known for their take on classic East Coast American staples, pieces like cable knit sweaters, light denim and cropped woolen pants take center stage. Warm is focused on heavily through use of…
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…
Richard Anderson ‘Ready To Wear’ Spring/Summer 2013
Richard Anderson of Savile Row has unveiled their Ready to Wear collection in a lookbook expertly styled by William Gilchrist. Looking to bring their high-end tailoring to a new market without diluting the brands iconic status, the range features beautiful fabrics including heat friendly linen in single and double breasted suits as well as some…
Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2013 Read-To-Wear Lookbook
The Marc Jacobs Lookbook for his Spring/Summer 2013 Ready To Wear Collection has just been released. Modeled by Cole Mohr and Lyle Lodwick the dominating colors the 2 are sporting are brown, beige and stone highlighted by reds, greens and some navy. Graphic prints like broad stripes are featured on suits and outer wear. ‘Floral’…
Video: Lanvin Summer 2013 Campaign
In a tongue-and-cheek nod to how we communicate in today’s connected, yet disconnected world, Lanvin Creative Director Alber Elbaz gives feedback on the brand’s new campaign via a Skype video call for their spring/summer video. According to sources, the inspiration for the editorial came from Elbaz’s inability to actually be in New York City for…
Joyce by Romeo Gigli Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Hong Kong-based fashion retailer Joyce introduces its second collection with revered designer Romeo Gigli for Spring/Summer 2013. Shot by Thomas Devaux, the painting-like images beautifully capture a collection featuring heavy use of fine patterns and shapes taken from nature. Although textures seem to get lost in the mix, one can appreciate that the Joyce by…
Video: Dior Homme ‘Underpass’ Short Film
Dior Homme presents this short film, ‘Underpass’, shot by Willy Vanderperre. Featuring Ben Allen and Janis Ancens, the well-shot if not slightly haphazard clip establishes a feeling of the sublime with its multiple deserted underpasses cut along with the atmospheric How Does It Feel? by British psychedelic rock band Spacemen 3. We’ll leave you to…
Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2013 Collection First Look
The first delivery from Thom Browne for Spring/Summer 2013 showcases a perfectly formed selection of suits, shirting and jersey pieces. Despite the variation, each piece is unmistakably “Thom Browne” – not only due to the tricolor grosgrain detailing – but through the choice of truly premium fabrics, slim, modern cut and innovative detailing. Comprised of…
Video: Prada Spring/Summer Campaign
Prada shares a look at the behind the scenes video of the Men’s Spring/Summer 2013 Ad Campaign starring four leading men – two iconic stars and two new talents: Harvey Keitel, Dane DeHaan, Benicio Del Toro and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. “Simplicity, detail and the emergence of a new elegance… Prada sets the scene for a new…
Video: Joseph Abboud ‘Los Angeles’ Spring/Summer 2013 Preview
Although clothing is conspicuously absent, this beautifully-shot short film by Nicholas Alan Cope draws upon the collection’s central inspiration, setting the scene for the label’s Spring/Summer offerings with a wide-roaming catalog of L.A.’s natural and urban landscapes. Watch the wonderfully composed clip above, and look for Joseph Abboud’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection to hit retailers soon.
Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2013 Collection
Alexander McQueen’s posthumous Fall/Winter 2013 collection displays a strong sense of the brands original knack for taking traditional pieces and injecting them with refined sartorial elements. The collection takes inspiration from traditional English Edwardian culture, heavily featuring suits, robes, cardigans and trench coats. The former sees a selection of classic pinstripe silhouettes met by a…
Video: Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Belgian designer Raf Simons has recruited visual artist Pierre Debusschere to showcase his upcoming collection in the form of a video lookbook. Styled by Robbie Spencer, the slow-motion camera movement accentuates the collection: well-tailored shirts, floral printed suits, among others.
Mr Bathing Ape Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
The launch of Mr. Bathing Ape several seasons brought the Japanese streetwear brand into a more refined, upscale market of menswear. For Spring/Summer 2013, the brand has taken their streetwear roots and injected a refined dandyism, combining posh suiting with camouflage patterns and of course their signature BAPE head ties. Look for these to hit…
Freeman’s Sporting Club ‘Ready-Made’ Suiting Fall/Winter 2012
Freemans Sporting Club’s releases this look at their Fall/Winter 2012 ready-made suiting, produced by Martin Greenfield in Brooklyn, New York. Constructed on full camel and horsehair canvas foundation, the suits feature a dual Bemberg and Swiss Voile lining stitched in by hand (the way it should be done). Four suit silhouettes round out the offering,…
Video: The Hill-Side ‘Old Virginia’ Collection
Sandy and Emil Corsillo founded the Hill-Side around an assortment of pocket-squares, ties and accessories created from vintage fabrics. Their ‘Old Virginia’ collection sees them team up with retailer Hickoree’s to create a ‘Modified Herringbone’ pattern crafted by a sixth generation weaver. As the label themselves said, “We think this Old Virginia Modified Herringbone fabric…
Bruuns Bazaar Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook
Copenhagen-based fashion line Bruuns Bazaar has released this lookbook showcasing their upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Founded in 1994 by brothers Teis and Bjorn Bruun, the label offers the kind of stark, elegant minimalism most closely associated with Scandinavian aesthetic sensibilities. Each piece in the line demonstrates the carefully cut, precisely assembled and elegantly executed pieces…
KRISVANASSCHE+ The New KVA Tailored Collection
New out of the Kris Van Assche camp: KRISVANASSCHE+ is the new tailored collection from the Belgian designer. Forthcoming this Spring Summer 2013, KvA+ delivers three tailored looks featuring two-button jackets in varying lengths and chino styled or cargo trousers. All items in this collection have a red hand-stitch detailing and available in masculine black…
Acne for Mr. Porter Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook by i-D Magazine
Launching this week online retailer Mr. Porter presents their eveningwear capsule collection with Acne. Setting their sights on the classic black tie ensemble, the Swedish/British collaboration emphasizes the outfits versatility as “the little black dress for men.” i-D Magazine shot the collection and in addition, the publication caught up with Mr Porter buyer Sam Lobban…
