A.P.C Madras Collection Spring/Summer 2009
Parisian brand A.P.C. has released a capsule collection called Madras for Spring. Light weight knits, polo’s, bermuda shorts, and wovens are all represented. Far from over done as the name would suggest, only one top and pair of swim trunks are actually designed in the popular check print. A.P.C.’s version of madras is actually a great modern take on the classically preppy pattern. Navy blue, khaki, orange, and cream make up the collection’s color pallet. With simple stripes and lines on the shirting and solid bottoms, these pieces will extend easily through the spring into the summer season.
Check out more images of the Madras collection here.
HOPE Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
Devotees of labels like Filippa K and J. Lindeberg have been singing the praises of Scandanavian style for years. Another brand out of Sweden, Hope Stockholm, is continuing that legacy and winning over new fans worldwide. Founded in 2001 by Stefan Soderberg and Ann Ringstrand, Hope offers a full range of men’s and women’s shoes, clothing and accessories. Their Spring/Summer 09 menswear collection is something of a study in contrasts in tailoring and color palette. Muted grays, whites and blacks are set off with turquoise trousers and purple sweaters. Clean, crisply tailored jackets and shorts are complemented by relaxed, wide-cut tees and cardigans. As with many other labels this season, Hope offers up several updated variations on the trench coat. Check out the patterned Inspector Coat if you want to stand out from the crowd. For those not lucky enough to live in Sweden, the Hope E-Shop ships anywhere in the EU and select merchandise is available in boutiques across the globe.
See the rest of the collection after the jump.
Fred Perry 100th Anniversary Polo
2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fred Perry, tennis champ and namesake of the venerable British label. To mark the occasion, Fred Perry is celebrating in its custom style, with the release of a collection of 100th Anniversary Polos. These shirts are the latest in a string of recent special edition polos, including collaborations with Raf Simons and Comme des Garcons. The look is similar to the classic design that has become the brand’s signature: knitted cotton pique polos in black, blue or white, with contrast trim in navy, red, green and champagne. The notable difference here that sets these apart from the rest is an oversized laurel leaf logo, embroidered above a 100 to mark the milestone. The shirt retails for $95, at select boutiques nationwide.
Wrath Arcane Fall/Winter 2009
With the warm days of spring just now arriving, you probably don’t want to be thinking about fall attire just yet, but take a look at the new material from Wrath Arcane. The three-year old Cleveland based label has hit the runways with its Fall 2009 collection. This latest batch of apparel from a label that has taken a “minimalist approach to contemporary streetwear” in the past, kicks things up a notch and incorporates suspenders, hats, and plaid textiles. Keep an eye out for a standalone hood with attached scarf trend this coming fall.
SOPHNET Spring 2009
Japanese brand SOPHNET’s latest spring collection continues to balance the contrasting styles of casual streetwear and resort ready apparel. Founded in 1998 by Hirofumi Kiyonaga, their aim of creating functional casual clothing under the concept of minimal design has paid off dividends here. Their signature use of oriental flower and leaf prints smoothly shift into a colour palette which is a bit more mellow and subtle than in previous collections, but still retains that ‘SOPH’ feel to it, with classic garments and simple layering throughout.
See the rest of the collection after the jump.
Massimo Rebecchi Spring/Summer 09
For more than 20 years, Italian designer Massimo Rebecchi has created traditional clothes with a modern and innovative edge. Nowhere is this more evident than in his Spring/Summer 09 menswear collection. Two-button suits are cut slim, some in metallic fabrics, and are presented with sneakers and without ties for a more casual day-to-night look. Almost every piece, from a plaid blazer to a contrast polo, can be mixed and paired with something else. The collection is heavy on short-cropped jackets and Bermuda shorts, providing you with plenty of options to go from the cool first days of spring into the last warm days of summer.
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Dunhill Custom Tailoring Spring/Summer 2009
If these images look familiar, then take a look at this. London luxury brand Dunhill is giving you the déjà vu with their newest ad campaign for their Custom Tailoring range. It’s basically the same photoshoot minus Jude Law. What you’ll find in the range are classic Dunhill looks that include light blazers, comfortable trousers, ties, and shirts. Summer may not be the best time for suits, but surely Dunhill’s range will still garner purchases for those who like their tailored look for the summer days.
See the rest after the jump.
Wardrobe Upgrades by Esquire
Esquire has a few tips on upgrading your wardrobe this summer. Some of the upgrade advice they give is how to match your navy blue blazers with key items such as a lightweight striped sweater with cotton trousers and suede driving moccasins. There are four tips total, and these four options are definitely pretty solid and safe for the summer.
Source: Esquire
Matinique Black Collection Fall/Winter 2009
Black Label is Copenhagen based Matinique’s “city smart formalwear.” The design is more for the more fashionable downtown financial types, but the collection also comes off as very suit friendly and casual. The designs also blend high style with more of a nightlife fashion appeal.
Source: Yupsterism
Junya Watanabe MAN Fall 2009 Ready to Wear
Junya Watanabe looks onto the American Frontier as inspiration for his MAN collection for Fall 2009. Outdoor apparel such as hunting and fishing garbs include quilted hunting jackets, tweed blazers, plaid shirts, and more. The Watanabe MAN collection is a great combination of rugged outdoor aesthetics and formal sophistication.
Source: WWD
