Suit – Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
The Scandanavian brand under the Metropol fashion enterprise is now in its 5th year of retail. Unlike its sister companies that are in the Metropol house, the Suit label features a men’s line that is contemporary and pulls distinct elements from Scandanavian fashion design. Their collection for the Spring and Summer seasons emphasize these points in their use of solid, vibrant colors such as teal, aqua and coral for many of their slacks. Some shirting uses plaid patterns, but the majority of the lot are solid colored button-ups with traditional and prairie collars. The fit is more relaxed than slim in the styling featured in the images from their lookbook. Proceed to the jump to view their Spring/Summer collection.
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Carhartt – Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook
Now this is something that resonates with the upbringing of many of us. The Carhartt brand represented durable and simple clothes that transitioned seamlessly from work to streetwear. The Carhartt brand that epitomizes workwear is parlaying their iconic tradition into the workwear trend that has captivated so many modern style afficionados. Their lineup for the Spring and Summer still has plenty of canvas jackets,work pants and shorts and denim, but there is a concerted effort to include more casual streetwear by use of plaid and chambray shirting. Even patterned shorts and knitwear make their way into the collection which is something that many of us are not accustomed to from the brand. It’s interesting to see how they’ll continue to make themselves relevant, but I’m sure their stock of classic work pieces will always stand the test of time.
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Virdi-anne – Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection
The use of dark navy blue plays an integral role in the upcoming Fall/Winter collection for Tomaoki Okaniwa’s Viridi-anne men’s line.
The theme for the Fall/Winter 2010 collection,Symbiosis, is inspired by nature and the forms of beauty and design created by its forces upon physical objects and materials. The dark palette of dark blues and grays is significant as they represent a quiet, silent, deep and strong connection to nighttime.
Now having been around since 2001, the brand has attracted stockists across the globe including the US in areas of New York, LA, Boston and San Francisco (go to the site to view complete list of stockists). Part of the allure is the brand’s high end approach to clothing which mixes classic ideas with cutting edge materials and designs. Continue reading to view the collection in its entirety.
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Michel Berger Hotel – Berlin, Germany
The group of 30-something friends behind the Michel Berger Hotel aims to draw a young, artsy clientele by targeting visitors to Berlin’s art and cultural fairs. Set in an old factory building, each of the 100 rooms features loftlike ceilings and oversize windows. The rooms are configurable, with the largest able to accommodate six people. Hand-built wooden furniture in each room is juxtaposed with a hodgepodge of mismatched flea-market finds in the public spaces—a look also evident in most of Berlin’s cafés and coffeehouses. Amenities include flat-screen TVs built into reclaimed industrial boxes and free Wi-Fi, as well as a spa, a beer garden, a restaurant and a bar with a small stage. It’s intended for the new generation of sophisticated but laid-back travelers who want to have a high-design hotel experience at the price of a hostel (from $75 per night; www.michelbergerhotel.com). See different images of the spaces offered to guests after the jump.
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Lavenham – Quilted Jackets for Fall/Winter 2010
The quilted jacket is a major player in casual menswear with storied brands from Brooks Brothers to Ralph Lauren crafting fine examples along side more contemporary streetwear lines. One of the pioneers of this piece, Lavenham, is garnering more exposure on the web by putting out images from their upcoming Fall and Winter campaign for 2010. It began for them in 1969, having made the first nylon quilted horse rug, closely followed by matching jackets and waistcoats for the riders. The images we’ve collected feature the jackets in an assortment of neutral colors with different textured collars and sheen. See the collection after the jump.
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Soulland – Spring 2010 Lookbook
At the age of 23, designer Silas Adler has already made waves in the world of fashion having won numerous accolades for his contemporary men's line. His youthful, energetic and modern lines have been received with great fervor at Copenhagen Fashion Week ever since the inception of his line at the ripe age of 17. He now has the honor of stockists carrying his line across the globe.
Adler's latest pieces featured in his Spring 2010 Lookbook are simply constructed with a bold color spectrum which includes kelly green blazers and shorts. A signature item, the elastic cuffed pants and denim are also present. These have been presented in seasons past, and it remains a mainstay in his collections. See the rest of the looks after the jump.
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Fashion: 2009 Year End Review
Words by: Jason Rodriguez (Managing Editor), Omar Mussa (Contributor), William Rees (Fashion Contributor)
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San Fransisco Bike Expo Fashion Show
There is a growing culture of bike enthusiasts, and the need for comfort and style need to be met when discussing the fashion for these lifestyles. Momentum Magazine sponsored a show in San Francisco that highlights both of these elements. Their showcase featured fashions and bikes that were suitable for each other. The collections modeled covered a range of styles from urbanwear to more formal wear. The pairing of these fashions to the bike models played an imperative role, as you can see the relation of the two in the images captured from the show.
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Bass Bucks by Jay Kos
The Bass Buck is the preppy staple that pre-exists most of us, and the classic tan model is the one that exists in our memory. New York’s Jay Kos is putting their inventive take on these classics with a wide assortment of bright colors for the Bass Bucks. Some of the colors detected in released photos include a relatively-restrained (but very slick) gun-metal gray, a bright brick red and everything in between. These would certainly be the pop of color incorporated into your wardrobe this Spring season. Available at Jay Kos website.
Uniforms for the Dedicated – Tweedledum Jacket
Swedish online shop, Aplace, feature many local brands in support of the creative community that shapes their cultural landscape. An aspect that is distinctive to much of the Scandanavian fashion scene is the use of vibrant colors. Stockholm-based, Uniforms for the Dedicated, uphold this tradition with their collection featured on the site. One eye-catching item was their Tweetledum Jacket that mimics the design of many baseball jackets, but it does not utilize the same wool familiar with most baseball jackets. A simple piece, but very relevant to today’s streetwear. Available now at Aplace.
