Closed – Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook
German label Closed was actually founded in Italy in the 1970’s as a denim brand. With its expansion throughout the years, the label has undergone its transformation from denim label to casual and functional clothing retailer. For Fall/Winter 2010, the label gets a little rugged with its usual sophisticated styles. A mixture of denim and leather is thrown in the mix with pieces that feature worn in details. The knits go well with the scarves and the outerwear, and we’re certainly fans of Johnny Depp-esque looks. A few items that standout are the denim pieces, a camel coat, the scarves, and the cropped trousers.
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Backstage at London Fashion Week by Carlos De Spinola
Carlos De Spinola of Carlos Industries just sent us some images of his photos during London Fashion Week. These backstage images give us a more intimate look at what happens behind the scenes at fashion shows. It’s not your usual backstage shots, so it’s definitely a unique view at the many happenings and preparations that goes on before the models hit the runway.
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Indochino – The Wall Street Gentleman
One of our favorite suit makers Indochino will begin releasing a new custom-made collection each month. For the Gordon Gecko guy in mind, March will bring the release of the brand’s The Wall Street Gentleman collection. The range includes five power suits with key details including peak lapels, chalk stripes, double-breasted blazers, and three-piece suits. Some of the options for the month include the Bull Market Double-Breasted Suit, $399, a slim-cut charcoal pinstripe double-breasted suit with peak lapels and slit pockets, and the Majority Shareholder Suit, $429, a steel gray silk/wool blend with peak lapels and slit pockets. Visit Indochino now to see the rest of the suits in the collection.
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Swatch – Right Track Chrono Watch
The Swatch Right Track watches are part of the brand’s Chrono Automatic Family. The watches features windows in the case back presenting a direct view of the self-winding mechanical movement at the heart of the Collection. Right Track Blue and Right Track White offer a classic and elegant alternative for the style-conscious man or woman with an eye for contemporary design, precision quality and value in a mechanical watch. Available now at Swatch.
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GANT by Michael Bastian Event Video
SwipeLife was in attendance during Gant by Michael Bastian’s launch during New York Fashion Week. It was one of the more unique showings during NYFW as the collection was unveiled inside an old basketbal gym. Appropriately, the clothes were showin in locker room fashion, as well as a fenced background for the more casual pieces. Here is a video from the label exhibiting was transpired during the launch.
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Fin’s Limited Edition Amalfi Collection
Fin’s is introducting the Amalfi Collection on their site. It is a limited edition range exclusive for Summer 2010 and incorporates luxury linen material from supplier Alicante. The capsule collection is inspired by the pared down simple chic of the 1950’s Italian Riviera. Comes in three colors and models named Revello, Sorrento, and Positano. Available now at Fin’s for Him.
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Eastman Leather X Heritage Research Aviator Pack
Eastman Leather and Heritage research teams up to release a special edition set that includes an ‘A-2 FLIGHT JACKET’, ‘A-10 GLOVES’ and an ‘AVIATORS KIT BAG.’ The pack is an authentic wartime issue packaging supplied to soldiers during warfare. This package looks great as either a collector’s item or an addition to your full wardrobe. You can preorder the pack at OiPolloi.
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Palladium – Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Referencing their 60 year heritage, Palladium introduces new canvas colors as part of their Spring/Summer collection. Originally a supplier to the French military, Palladium’s new canvas offerings harken back to that era with a military green canvas, and the original mustard canvas/putty rubber combination worn by the French Foreign Legion in 1947. Both colors combinations come in the Pampa High and the fold down Baggy version of the iconic boot. Also new for Spring are boue canvas with putty rubber and a chestnut canvas with a combination gum/chocolate rubber toe cap and sole. The Baggy versions of both feature a chocolate brown pinstripe lining. Prices start at $55 for the Pampa High to $70 for the fold down Baggy. For more information, please visit www.palladiumboots.com.
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Good Ol’ & Co. – Spring/Summer 2010 Looks
Japanese label Good Ol’ & Co. is a combination of workwear and outdoor inspired garments. There’s also a certain traditional aesthetic to their pieces which is exhibited in their Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook. Comparable to the likes of Engineered Garments, Good Ol’ & Co. puts out a collection that include old dobby shirts, baker pants, fatigue print garments, and more. Some prints are truly unique such as aloha prints, shell prints, fatigues, and animal, but are subtle enough as to not make them too dominant.
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Bruuns Bazaar – Autumn/Winter 2010 Show
Danish label Bruuns Bazaar by brother Teis and Bjørn Bruun presents a Fall/Winter collection that is reminiscent to James Dean’s style. The classic leather jacket, the oversized coat, checkered short sleeve tops, and added suits, blazers, and denim, make the collection complete for a look that personifies 1950’s cinema cool.
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