Phigvel Makers & Co. – Spring/Summer 2010
It’s no secret that the Japanese have a knack for vintage clothing and old workwear styles. With the hunt for the vintage becoming such an even more daunting task nowadays, brands like Phigvel Makers & Co. are crafting their own classic vintage styles for the market. For their Spring/Summer 2010 range, the brand looks to reminiscent of old garage and stable type environments. Again, this is a unique direction for such a brand that prides itself in the workwear fashion. Look to chambray shirts, light leathers, denims, rugged knits, tops and more for a vintage ensemble like no other.
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Obakki – Fall/Winter 2010
The simplistic nature of Obakki is its most appealing feature. While other lines try too hard to add a touch of the avant garde here, or a detailed feature of the historic there, Obakki stays true by knowing where to go, where it stands, and how to present it. For Fall/Winter, Obakki will release a bevy of styles that include plaid shirts, jackets, tees, knits, and tops.
Wood Wood Autumn Winter 2010 Collection
A favorite amongst both streetwear and progressive fashion types, Wood Wood’s Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection reflects the styles of those who trek and travel. The Scandinavian label builds a range that fuses military inspired and workwear into a more unique yet still indiscernible style. Whatever you make of it, there’s no denying the quality and construction that such a brand offers.
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Rogues Gallery – Spring/Summer 2010 at Tres Bien
Tres Bien shop is now carrying the latest Spring/Summer 2010 pieces from the Rogues Gallery line. The light blue/navy blue color combination works well with the current season as items such as light cable knits, denim, cotton blazers, cardigans, and white button tops make it into the mix. I imagine the ensembles to be perfect during the more breezier or rainier times of Spring.
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Rico – “Black Resort” Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
Rico’s Spring/Summer collection entitled, Black Resort is rooted in musical influences. Specifically, the style is inspired by the urban reggae musicians of Brixton, London with the imaginative scenario of what they would wear on a vacation trip to Jamaica. The styles combine relaxed styles and vintage appeal with shirting and rayon blends, washed out cottons, and more. An homage to the 70’s is also apparent with unique plaid and flower patterns, as well as color hues of tan, denim, and other earthly tones.
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Edwin Vintage Collection Suspender Pant
According to Edwin: Using a specially developed uneven thread used for warp and weft throughout the Vintage collection, these 13 oz Japanese Selvage denims are produced on shuttle weaving machines, the two elements combining to create a feeling of old fabric. The Selvage, named Hinomaru Selvage was designed to reflect the colours of the Japanese National flag.
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Velour – Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook
Swedish brand Velour, who has been known for their sensible modern designs is giving their Fall/Winter 2009 collection a bit of the urban touch. A lot of the pieces in the range are made for the cityscapes with a mixture of different color plaid shirts, tough trousers, large knits, and heavy outerwear. We especially like the short toggle coat in the collection as well as some of the patch detailed tops.
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Topman – Pleasure Beach Collection Lookbook
The Pleasure Beach Collection is part of Topman’s Spring/Summer range. It consists of familiar contemporary styles by the popular retailer and contains looks arranged with striped tees, knits, tops, trousers, and more. The collection is very much relaxed and is reflective of the beach or sea side lifestyle.
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Vanishing Elephant – Spring and Fall 2010 Collections
Vanishing Elephant will be releasing their Spring and Fall 2010 Collections into two sections. The collection for Spring will be entitled Northern Hemisphere while the Fall collection will reflect the Southern Hemisphere. Here are some images from their upcoming range which will include knits, plaid suits, vests, leather, and footwear. The seasons call for a mixture of dandy inspired clothing with looks that are relaxed and refined.
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Any Old Iron Menswear Boutique
A new men’s boutique just opened in New York’s Lower East Side. Any Old Iron specializes in stocking rare and UK-specific menswear. Label’s that will be available for purchase consist of Tom Baker, Bolongaro Trevor, Red Mutha, Electronic Poet, Fred Perry, Raf Simons, Unconditional, London Undercover, and S***R shoes. The shop comes from designer/stylist, Andrew Clancey and arts-entrepreneur, Christopher Melton.
“The shop’s name is rooted in the olden cry of a scrap man collecting metal with his horse and cart, and also hearkens to Clancey’s family scrap metal business which was founded in 1872. “Any Old Iron” is also an Old English music hall song which references a young man’s sartorial dandyism – a quality that is distinctly English and ever-present in the shop’s design and the legion of British designers featured.”
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