Balmain – Spring/Summer 2010
Kanye West, a man who has been spotted in public often wearing Balmain apparel, has called their 2010 spring collection his “favourite line” at the moment, and it is easy to see why. The French label, who collaborated with photographer Karim Sadhi and model Clement Chabernaud for their ad campaign, feature several casual outfits including a denim vest paired with faded yellow jeans and a bomber jacket with fitted combat trousers. The spring collection takes inspiration from motorbike culture, which explains the casual military look as seen in the pictures.
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Uniqlo Tokyo Collection 2009
A brand known for their unique marketing campaigns as much as their youthful garments, Uniqlo followed up their online ‘Tokyo Fashion Map‘ with an interactive website to promote their new autumn collection. The mini-site features an interactive cross-shaped runway, which acts as your personal fashion show, in which viewers can explore their preferred item/s by clicking on the model and including various camera angle shots as the model walks down the catwalk.
View the interactive online fashion map here.
Also view the video of their men’s collection after the jump.
Fisher King Editorial from Sportswear International
Photographer Ryan Michael Kelly captures the theme of fishing in ‘The Fisher King’, an editorial for magazine Sportswear International. Featuring styling by John Tan, the shoot sees model Josh Beech wearing several layered pieces that resemble outdoor utility wear, but retain a stylish look at the same time, including flannel and checkered shirts, jackets, trousers, and leather black boots.
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New Balance 574 Clips Collection
Shoe manufacturers New Balance introduce an innovative idea with their variation of their 574 line, entitled the ‘574 Clips Collection’. Constructed from leftover materials salvaged from New Balance’s factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the 574 has been re-engineered, removing unnecessary foams in the tongue and collar to reduce heat and bulk. 574 Clips Collection also launched a unique campaign featured on 574Clips.com, a website where all 480 pairs have each been filmed in seperate short films. Limited to 120 pairs per colour, the shoe comes in four colorways: grey/blue, grey/green, grey/orange and grey/burgundy.
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Phillip Lim 3.1 – Spring 2010
Designer Phillip Lim mixes casual with luxury in his upcoming spring collection, recently unveiled at New York Fashion Week. Looking to post-war beatniks for inspiration, his muted, yet sophisticated array of clothes followed a black/grey pattern, experimenting with leisurely and luxurious pieces such as trousers paired with oversize knits. In addition to the highlights of the collection, which include the tuxedo shirt and the oversize black poncho, their footwear lineup is as impressive, from suede boots to the gold/black leather Oxford shoes.
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Generra Spring/Summer 2010 Runway
New Dandyism has some photos of the new Generra label’s runway show. Swaim Hutson, recently named creative director of fashion label Generra, debuts his designs for next year’s spring season. Hutson, who founded the now-defunct indie label Obedient Sons & Daughters, steers clear of his traditional rock-influenced aesthetics for a simple casual look. A back-to-basics collection, a muted colour palette of beige and grey are spiced up with splashes of orange and marine blue, featuring pieces such as slim shirts, fitted suit jackets, and relaxed cropped shorts.
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Gilded Age – Spring 2010
A casual Sunday picnic amongst family and friends in the fine outdoors is the perfect backdrop for Gilded Age’s spring collection. A simple and clean look throughout, designer Stefan Miljanic’s pieces for his newest lineup feature a number of casual apparel ranging from denim and button-down shirts to a variety of fitted jackets. In addition, the colour palette is muted, a range of khaki pieces mixed in with the usual blue and black, evoking a relaxed atmosphere in a light summer’s day.
Images from Men.Style.
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Duckie Brown – Spring 2010
One of many brands showcasing their latest lineups at the New York Fashion Week, Duckie Brown unveil their spring collection by breaking tradition: shedding heavy outerwear for a more leisurely array of garments with a ’summertime’ feel. In stark contrast from previous collections, lead designers Daniel Silver and Steven Cox explore the themes of ‘exposure and vulnerability’, with gauzy shirts, striped patterns and oversize plaids several of the collection’s key pieces. The elegant blazers are a cool addition to the lineup, as well as their volumious, chic shorts, and their high-waisted swimsuits are reminiscent of the Swinging Sixties. Duckie Brown’s spring line for next year manages to maintain the balance between sophistication and a carefree attitude.
Images from Men.Style.
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Y-3 Spring – 2010
In honour of the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa next summer, Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 unveiled their spring collection in a show centred around national anthems and featuring a stadium installation to embrace their concept of combining sports with fashion. Yamamoto, unparalleled in the world of fashion avant-garde, presented new designs for his spring lineup which included exaggerated silhouettes, loose-cut trousers, and abstract flag motifs in the colorways of eight soccer federations sponsored by adidas: South Africa, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, and Russia. Other pieces in the Y-3 collection include oversized plaid shirts, nylon parkas, and a range of tank tops. The show closed with France soccer legend Zinedine Zidane sharing a kickabout with Yamamoto, with other celebrities such as Lupe Fiasco, Russell Simmons, Devon Aoki, and Rufus Wainwright also in attendance.
Images from Men.Style.
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Candy & Caviar – Spring/Summer 2010
Upcoming brand Candy & Caviar have already impressed fans and potential customers with their spring line as we get closer to 2010. The label was founded in January 2008 by designer Candy Lin, who was inspired by her love for the fine arts and fashion. Her spring collection offers a fresh take on classic menswear, with an emphasis on hooded knitwear, blazers, and waistcoats, and their detailed dress shirts, ensuring a solid selection throughout.
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