Opening Ceremony Spring 2010
In case you needed another reason to look forward to Spring 2010 check out Humberto Leon and Carol Lim for Opening Ceremony. Thanks to GQ we now have a good sneak peek at some of the items OC will have in store – Gorgeous plaid shorts, tie dye dipped t-shirts and a cotton pique cardigan are just the small tastes. Winter might be the perfect reason to hold off on any purchases just to save some dough on some back to Spring shopping at Opening Ceremony!
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AD MUSIC – Fall/Winter 2009 Lookbook
The theme of music is prevalent in Adolfo Dominguez’s rock n roll inspired pieces. With a strong emphasis on the outerwear in his current Fall/Winter Lookbook, we see the designer’s attention to detail to be a bit more edgy than some. Items such as round studded leather jackets and barely there cardigans give a sense of the rebellious rock n roll attitude. While items like the plaid duffel coat, is a more toned down yet still edgy option. Dominguez is sure to make an appearance at at a gallery opening or runway show near you soon. But before that, make sure to check out some of his current looks.
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Comme des Garçons – Homme Deux Editorial
One of our favorites Comme des Garcons had a cool little 3 page feature in a Japanese fashion magazine recently with a focus on the label’s meticulously tailored suits. The editorial showcases Homme Deux as a mixture of mute colors such as blacks, grays, and blues. All the colors and subtle patterns like stripes and solids are evident in the suits, vests, ties, and trousers. It is evident in this editorial that Comme des Garcons sets a standard of elegance that other labels often fail to capture.
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Dana Lee – Spring 2010 Collection
Dana Lee’s menswear design—from her early work under the A-Z Collection label, to her new eponymous collection—reveal an intimate understanding of what men like to wear, day in and day out. Basic and unfussy, with a meticulous eye for detail, Lee’s clothing has a natural simplicity that lends itself readily to long-term daily wear.
Her recent collection features a generally blue scale of men’s separates. The stand-out pieces are the shirting and jackets with dyed sleeves.
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Shake Appeal – Autumn/Winter 2009 Lookbook
Shake Appeal was kind enough to send us their Autumn and Winter 2009 look book and first let’s say the settings are very cool. The framing of the archways and the way the green leaves in the forest push the clothes into the forefront was a very wise move. One could say the collection is equal parts affluent young California and European grime. Not a whole lot of options are there for the very cold climates which suggests this is a collection for sunny CA which is fine by us. The looks are very clean and unbranded and the denim looks great. Shake Appeal’s M.O. is taste and the style is executed deftly.
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Nom de Guerre F/W 2009 at Roden Gray
The men’s retail store, Roden Gray, of Vancouver is proud to carry selected items from Nom de Guerre for the first time. Nom de Guerre features sturdy and durable wools and cottons to showcase the utilitarian styled pieces that has been the long-running design staples of the New York brand.
Roden Gray’s blog shows the items that can be found at their store including some beautiful, heavyweight knitwear such as the shetland crewneck, a cardigan and pullover with shawl collar and a hooded cardigan. Some outerwear (Field Anorak and Protective Down Vest) and accessories (Standard Issue Scarf and GI Knit Hat) round out the rest of the lineup as well.
Follow the link to see the rest of the in-store items at Roden Gray.
Sandinista – Fall/Winter 2009
The newest designs of Vince Cook for Sandinista are featured in a handsomely hazy lookbook fully exuding the fresh beauty of the brand’s Vancouver origins. Layers of dusty flannels, steel-toned parkas and cloudy pea coats build the basics of the crave-worthy collection while the cherry on top (er, bottom) are Sandinista’s bright red hiker boots.
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“Dressing the Man” – Tom Ford Editorial from SENSE
Japanese men’s magazine SENSE has an editorial showcasing the current fall/winter pieces of Tom Ford suits and outerwear. The editorial stars model Jako Hybholt, and is draped elegantly in uniquely styled tuxedos, as well as colorful combinations of trousers, blazers, ties, and scarves.
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April 77 Records – Chainsaw Ranch Jacket
As if patterned from a fuzzed out old Polaroid, the Chainsaw Ranch Jacket from April 77 Records filters vibrant buffalo check plaid into a grainy, grey-ed out piece at once fresh yet familiar. Detailed with a raw denim under collar and wooly-lamb-like body lining, the Ranch Jacket rambles into your life to the beat of a free musical download when purchased online from BespokeBoutique.com.
Tricker’s – Robert Derby Shoe
Handsome and classic, Tricker’s Robert Derby shoe is made of nut brown burnished calf leather with a Goodyear welted, double leather sole. Perfect with a navy or light grey suit, as well as dark jeans. Available at Scoutthestore.
