Olivier Borde Spring Summer 2010
We take an exclusive look at Olivier Borde’s impressive pieces for next year’s spring/summer collection. Entitled ‘Brutality in Pale Colors, the Wild Side of Youth Leashed’, Borde attempts to move away from the usual ‘skinny’ silhouette, focusing on comfort instead with pieces such as various baggy trousers. In addition, the collection stays true to its name, implementing various pale colours such as light pink and sky blue on the long-sleeved shirts.
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agnès b. Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
For their newest spring collection next year, French label agnès b. have employed sophistication and subtlety and updated those themes into their garments. With pieces fit to wear in any occasion, designer Agnès Troublè manages to fuse the best attributes of both casual and formal wear to create a range of outfits that can be classed as a hybrid of both traditional styles.
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Avoid Autumn Winter 2009 Collection
The collection is called “No Title. The Only Good Color” & by that they mean muted. This Japanese company’s pursuit is to concentrate on meticulous manufacturing by producing clothing that are staples in the wardrobe. The style in this collection is prep leisure/business. A mix of straight leg & loose fit pants is paired with a simple thick soled shoe for the bottom half. Up top, Avoid uses mostly short cut vests/jackets for the body but makes a statement with short jean jackets, multi toned lettermans, sleek hoodies, & a polyester anorak suit. For the accessorizer, the line finishes with a an assortment of aviator hats, accent scarves, and a one shoulder sport bag.
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ASOS Fall 2009 Collection
UK’s ASOS Fall 2009 collection meshes together so many veritable styles from menswear’s archives, one would be hard-pressed to pinpoint any specific inspiration. Included are early 60’s American suiting, Holmsian trenches, late millenia Burberry trousers, Ralph Lauren early 80’s Navajo sweaters, and 70’s-inspired knits, with a healthy pastiche of early 90’s grunge. Yet with all the disparate styles, it still works. And because of the collection’s variety, walks down entirely different fashion lanes are possible–for example, the tweed coat can be paired with skinny purple jeans and a nylon windbreaker or with a gray cableknit sweater and tartan tie. Available online September 1, 2009.
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Odeur Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Inspired by translucent surfaces and sun-faded lines, Swedish label Odeur have unveiled their newest collection for next year’s spring season. Entitled ‘Light’, the creations of Odeur’s designers Petter Hollström and Gorjan Lauseger incorporate colours to reflect the mood of the pieces, such as serene blue, white, and black. Featuring several oversized shirts and the addition of a draped look for several garments, the collection evokes images of a modern day nomad, resulting in an innovative and interesting lineup from the Scandinavian label.
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Gucci Mens 2010 Spring/Summer Collection Video
Gucci’s 2010 Spring/Summer collection was recently showcased on the runway in Milan for Fashion Week. Gucci creative director Frida Giannnini uses white with slight accents of color & patterns to showcase design with a variety of summer travel bags.
Gucci is classic for its tapered look & this collection keeps true to that with light footwear, sporty summer jackets, swim wear & thin full length shirts to name a few. When color is represented, its used in a very bold way to help the fabrics stand out. The collection includes a variety of leather, nylon, & fine cotton.
The new collection was inspired by the contrast of architecture in Rio de Janeiro, most notably by designer Oscar Niemeyer. See the full show after the jump.
Luise & Franck: The Individualists Spring/Summer 2010 “Birds” Collection
The Individualists is a new label created by Parisian fashion designers Luise & Franck. The duo’s debut collection on the label, entitled ‘Birds’, aims to provide a smart balance of simple and daring design approaches. The lineup includes both fitted and loose garments, light and dark colour tones, and maintains a contemporary look throughout; even the detailing is superbly made, with the subtle inclusion of tiny birds across the back of a shirt a highlight in the collection.
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The Viridi-anne Spring 2010 Collection
Drawing inspiration from nature has become an on going theme for Tomoaki Okaniwa, Japanese menswear designer and founder of Viridi-Anne. His latest effort entitled “Ecdysis”, the act of shedding of an outer cuticular layer is fitting considering its Fall/Winter predecessor “Chrysalis”, a protective covering or sheltered state of being. Symbolizing a change from being strong, safe, and guarded to growth, risk of new challenges, and progress Okaniwa makes a seamless transition. Meshed elements of streetwear with concepts from mountaineers, early explorers, and cyclists make for an original combination of style and durability. The subtle colors on key pieces like hooded trench coats, roll up pants, and linen blazers Viridi-Anne succeed in maintaining wearability. Only 8 years since it’s inception, Okaniwa proves with this collection that Viridi-Anne will continue to be a force to be reckoned with next Spring.
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Stephan Schneider Spring/Summer 2010
Belgian designer Stephan Schneider’s 2010 spring/summer collection is a mixture of casual wear and hipster vibe. Minimal colour tones dominate the lineup, including a slew of trousers, collared shirts, cardigans, bomber jackets, and blazers. However, the exotic fruit prints embedded on a couple of shirts help add a bit more vibrancy towards the collection colour-wise.
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A.P.C. – Fall/Winter 2009 Collection
The always anticipated French clothier, A.P.C., have released images from their upcoming Fall and Winter collection. There are several looks that pay homage to hunting wear with lumberjack, suede and shearling coats. With the exception of those dyed pants, A.P.C. remains true to its simple and clean designs. The collection does feature some outstanding items such as the duffle coat and the brown boots from their shoe collection.
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