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…
Topman Mainline Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Today we show you the Laurence Ellis produced lookbook for the Topman Fall/Winter 2012 Mainline Collection. The British retailer draws inspiration from various trends and influences, proposing a mix of heritage, Americana and modern menswear in their latest collection. Wool and denim fabrics play a big role in the new collection, as well as Pendleton…
Video: Tailorlab Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook
Tailorable is a bespoke men’s suit shop in South Korea. Celebrating their 5th anniversary, they showcase Fall Winter 2012 suiting looks through this film.
Dior Homme Pre-Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Today marks the official preview for Dior Homme’s pre-Spring/Summer 2012 collection of sharply-tailored and sleek items. Kris Van Assche has chosen to stick to the heritage of the brand with exquisite suiting, noble cardigans and button-ups with narrow collars. While preliminary images reveal muted tones and an accessible color palette, there are several instances where…
Video: “Jacket Required” Universal Works
Universal Works’ mainstay David Keyte say down for a chat with Jacket Required. The London tradeshow returns February 7 & 8 next year and in the run up will video preview a selection of brands in a series entitled ‘Save the Date’. In the first, Keyte talks about his life before UW and the brands…
Video: H&M Fall/Winter 2012 ‘Alter Ego’
Famed director Jonas Åkerlund teamed up with H&M to create an interesting take on the brand’s lookbook for Fall/Winter 2012. Called “Alter Ego,” and starring actor Joel Kinnaman, the video tells the story of a man trying to find himself on a solemn, rainy night in London. Ultimately, he discovers that he can be whoever…
Florsheim by Duckie Brown Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection
The Florsheim by Duckie Brown collaboration continues to bear fruit with this stunning Autumn/Winter 2012 offering. Designers Daniel Silver and Steven Cox re-imagine the traditional Florsheim boots and shoes with a focus on “disheveled, but elegant tone for the season, the collection reinterprets formal footwear and core styles… for the man who cares.” For us…
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.
Drakes Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook
Drake’s showcase some smart Fall Winter 2012 styles for the colder months. The brand have taken inspiration from classic Savile Row tailoring and 1950′s Britain, dandy in some places, traditional in others. In the search for quality ties are, as usual, handmade in London with knitwear from Scotland and shirting from Italy. “Ceaseless practice usually…
McQ by Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook
McQ by Alexander McQueen gives us a comprehensive look at their Spring/Summer 2013 offerings. The collection from the late designer proves to be a strong continuation of McQueen’s legacy, as each outfit treads a fine line between luxury, contemporary, modern and whimsical. While the latter segment of the lookbook takes on a decidedly monochromatic overtone…
Antonio Azzuolo Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
The Antonio Azzuolo Fall/Winter 2012 collection not only features a lot of handsome outfits but great design and aesthetics as well. The collection is avant-garde without going too far and the tailoring featured are in line with recent trends in terms of a looser fit that offers fluidity and movement to the outfits. Features such…
Dior Homme Fall 2012 Lookbook
Dior Homme released a video look into its fall a few days ago featuring Janis Ancens and Victor Nylander. The brand has continued to explore male physicality through its slim silhouettes and well-tailored garb. A certain defiant stoicism seems to accompany the lookbook shot by Willy Vanderperre. The cinematic shots of two young men, with…