The Gentleman of Bocongo from Trolley Books
Fashion statement as public rebellion, the dazzling dandyism of Le SAPE (Society of Ambianceurs and Persons of Elegance) dates back to 1950s Congo and continues today, both in Africa and in the club scene of Paris. Sir Paul Smith dedicated his entire 2010 Spring women’s line upon the vibrant verve of the men’s movement captured brilliantly by photographer Deniele Tamagni in the new book The Gentleman of Bocongo. Available at Trolley Books of London.
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Paolo Pecora Milano – Fall/Winter 2009
Paola Picaro’s FW 09/10 Lookbook brings a little bit of realism back to fashion–the kind that’s been missing, even in “these economic times.” While the clothes speak for themselves with sturdy wools, rich tweeds, and toasty layering, it’s refreshing to see them presented in an everyday setting: the coffee shop. The collection, and the setting, set a mood that isn’t grand or cutting edge, but attainable and on point–giving the overall presentation a dash of Ralph Lauren-esque maturity.
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G-Star Raw – Spring/Summer 2010
G-Star Raw went a bit under the radar during NY Fashion Week. The heavily denim inspired label’s collection for Spring/Summer 2010 mixes both a rugged aesthetic alongside toned down pieces. The addition of all white outfits to the presentation, as well as bravely patterned suits gives the collection a more daring vibe, all while staying true to G-Star’s denim roots.
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Commonwealth Utilities – Spring/Summer 2010 Men’s Fashion Presentation
A good buzz has been surrounding Anthony Keegan and Richard Christiansen’s latest Spring 2010 collection. Filmed during NY Fashion Week, this video montage surrounds the process of Commonwealth Utilties’ show on September 13th. Behind the scenes look such as getting the proper looks ready at Astor Place Hair in NYC is featured, as well as Chad White premiering the show along with Kerry Degman modeling the final look.
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Edifice 15th Anniversary Vests with Penfield
Japanese label Edifice worked with Penfield to produce a run of special edition 15th Anniversary vests. The vests are 80/20 goose down featuring nylon lining, 100% leather shoulder yoke, internal buffalo plaid shoulder yoke, and insulated pockets to keep your mitts warm. Available in four colors – black, grey, grey-blue plaid, and grey-red plaid, these limited edition items can be purchased at online stockist Style Cruise.
b Store Spring/Summer 2010 Runway
This past week b Store debuted their Spring/Summer 2010 collection in London and it looks like the English label is taking a nod from the upper class in their inspiration for Spring and Summer 2010. The colors are soft and the shorts are short and you can just see the bourgeois tennis matches and yacht clubs of the future where these looks would fit right in. b Store would have us look devastatingly cool in monochrome or in a silver blue rain slick with a drawstring or even some finely tailored trousers and a button up with a blazer this Summer. And who are we to argue with them? There’s no need, for b Store has us covered.
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Barneys CO-OP – “The Books” – Fall/Winter 2009 Mailer
If you didn’t already get one in your mailbox Barneys CO-OP’s new mailer, one of “The Books” for Fall 2009 is available to check out on The Fashionisto blog. With standout appearances by Marc Jacobs, Filson, Surface To Air, and A.P.C. and starring William Eustace, Tyler Riggs, Lenz von Johnston and Jethro Cave. If there was any doubt about where to find the hot sweaters, flannels, boots, suits and jackets for your Fall 2009 wardrobe look no further than New York City icon Barneys CO-OP.
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Cluct – Winter 2009 Collection
Japanese shop Unbar opens up a trunk’s worth of worry-free items from the Winter 2009 collection by CLUCT Authetnic Wear. Offered in the sporty new stock are pine on sand, two-toned mountain jackets, Shawshank-style chambray shirts, and handsome headwear like the Rat Race Hat (a woolly fedora) and the Crunk Cap (a nifty newsboy). Scope out the total range at Unbar.jp.
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Rochambeau – Spring 2010
Named for the Egyptian word for the classic rock-paper-scissors game, New York label Rochambeau brings an appropriately strong, lean and sharp sensibility to the designs showcased in its Spring 2010 lookbook. Dark hooded parkas lend force and heft, parchment-thin tees provide luminance and lightness, and clean-lined zip-up jackets cut a crisp edge to the line’s simple, winning looks.
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Rock-a-Billy Editorial from Tendencias
Fall is perennially the fashion fan’s finest time of year, but it doesn’t take long for the stacks of brown cords and racks of thick tweeds to become suffocating in their somber stuffiness. Rock-a Billy, a be-bopping new layout in Spanish fashion mag Tendencias photographed by Esteban Palazuelos blasts a neon kick and oily slick into autumn’s ordinary aesthetic of unsaturated elegance. By amping up both the Punkish and PeeWee punches of a look with air-tight jeans or sock-hop sweaters, the easy-listening ennui of fall remixes instantly into something rebelliously retro.
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