Cole Haan – Air Ashby Oxford
The Cole Haan Air Ashby Oxford features a genuine crepe sole that provides natural cushioning in a classic plain-toe blucher cut from soft, hand-burnished leather. The shoes also featured concealed Nike Air technology for additional comfort. It is a lace-up style oxford with leather upper and leather and fabric lining and is available now at Nordstrom.
Louis Vuitton – Fall/Winter 2010 Footwear and Accessories
Jak & Jil is able to give us a sneak preview of Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2010 Footwear and Accessories collection. Included in the images are the collaborative handpainted bags by German artist Christian Schoeler. In addition to these bags, other bags such as carryall, rucksacks, duffels, and a wide range of LV footwear are included.
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Rugby Ralph Lauren – Spring 2010
With Spring just around the corner, Rugby Ralph Lauren presents us a few looks from their upcoming collection for the season. You’ll notice a lot of items heavy on cream and navy colors, which Rugby exclaims to be inspired by vintage sports. Items for spring include English cricket jackets, varsity striped sweaters, and a bevy of fleeces. The label is a personal favorite, and I’m also looking forward to their upcoming rugby shirts.
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Coming Soon – Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection Preview
Yohji Yamamoto’s offshoot label, Coming Soon offers us a different view of the designer’s fashion aesthetics. For Autumn/Winter, Yohji continues to play more with colors, patterns, and designs, adding details such as diamond pattern sleeves, distressed denim, a multicolored plaid blazer, and wool suiting. The range is a very solid continuation from its Spring/Summer predecessor, and we hope to see more of the line as it continues to drop this winter.
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M’ Tokyo/Japan – Spring/Summer 2010
Designed in Japan by keen mountaineer Mitsuo, very little is known about this label. Available in just a handful of select retailers worldwide, ‘M’ is manufactured using traditional techniques in a small workshop in Japan. Natural dyed cotton is washed in the rivers by the workshop and dried under the sun on the riverbeds before being put into production; this ancient Japanese tradition is used by very few designers today. As well as their beautiful design and construction, garments have an element of purpose to them; the SS10 collection feels just right for a trek in the foothills but equally appropriate for the city too, with integrated backpacks on shirts, heavy cotton shorts and jackets forming the core of the collection. Available now at Coggles.
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Whyred – Fall/Winter 2010 Show
Fresh from Fashion Week by Berns in Stockholm is Whyred’s Fall/Winter 2010 show. With a strong direction reflecting modism, the label appropriately follows suit with a collection that boasts both simplicity and minimalism. Solid dark colors are portrayed in the color story, which goes well together with the very streamlined pieces. Trimmings and details are seemingly hidden in the looks, giving more attention to the construction and the form of the pieces on the body.
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Creep by Hiroshi Awai – Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook
Creep by Hiroshi Awai’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection is a favorite here at SwipeLife. For Fall/Winter 2010, we got a chance to get up close and personal with some of the pieces when we made our way to the Capsule Show in NYC this past month. With an extremely darker vibe than the Spring collection, Creep’s direction still follows the same design principles with pieces that are unique and well crafted. The quality is outstanding upon inspection and a few things that stood out for us was the blue toggle coat and the camel colored suit. This solid collection is worth the look for the winter of 2010.
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Yuketen – Embossed and Stitched Boat Shoes
Yuketen takes the classic boat shoes model and adds a few interesting details. With a reputation for superb craftsmanship, the intricate emboss designs of the shoe work well with its chestunut and dark brown color. The two-tone also definitely gives way to the detailed stitching of the shoes, which can also be seen in the back. This model is testament to Yuketen’s craft and is the reason why they are one of the most coveted brands at the moment. Available at Imperials.
Remi Relief – Rami Heather Sheeting Cardigan
This heather cardigan by Japanese label Remi Relief is a linen cotton blend with plating. The fabric is very soft and the stretch is durable and comfortable. The cardigan also contains a unique lapel design and also features tailored sleeves and hem. Available at Ninadecoito.
Christophe Lemaire – Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
The Spring and Summer seasons are always the right time for more relaxed styles and lighter colors. The simplicity of Christophe’s collections brings us an array of earth tones ideal for the warm weather. Light browns, greys, and whites are implemented to the collection for a comfortable and natural look. The silhouettes, which are also relaxed in styled are tailored in a way to drape the body without struggle. Access for movement in these clothes are ideal and functional, making it one of the more comfortable collections we’ve seen for the season.
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