Harris Tweed Taransay Jacket
Harris Tweed is one of the most trusted names in tweed garments and manufacturing. The Taransay jacket is made from 100% pure virgin wool from the Scotland ways of spinning and finishing. It was hand-woven by skilled crofters on the islands of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra. It is a single breasted, two button jacket with a three button cuff and genuine leather buttons. Available now at the Harris Tweed shopping site for $500. Check out their other tweed jacket items as well.
Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2009 Collection – Milan, Italy
Being that Raf Simons’ background was in industrial design, many of his innovative creations draw inspiration from sculptural shapes. The designer has defined and refined his aesthetic for three years as creative director of Jil Sander and this has led to his explosion on to many fashion mainstream outlets. This is highly evidenced by his numerous collaborations with many well-recognized brands within the past year. Tops included bulbous, sweatshirt-like pullovers and thick, ribbed sweaters with dropped shoulders and curving sleeves. Several pieces honored a neo-futuristic style, in their cut and color palette, which was dominated by greys and blacks. Excellent tailoring and contoured lines lent to this architectural collection.
See the rest of the collection here.
Burberry Fall/Winter 2009 Collection – Milan, Italy
For his Fall/Winter collection, Designer Christopher Bailey marries a nostalgic reference point with modern styling. Like many of the shows this season, the featured color palette is dark and serious. There are predominately black and white contrasts along with grays and plums. Updated Fair Isle sweaters, rumpled tuxedo shirts and boiled velvet suits looked both rich and lived-in. Key accessories include the short capes, rubber-soled boots, knitted pieces and bowties, the new icon of contemporary masculinity. What Bailey does best is deliver disheveled elegance, and in this collection he did it in spades.
See the rest of the collection here.
Barbour Limited Edition Collection
Michael Williams of ACL brings us an exclusive on Barbour’s Limited Edition Collection, which consists of eight outerwear pieces designed by Japan’s To Ki To. The line, which is available in the U.S. market this coming fall features bike riding jackets, horse riding jackets, and a trench coat. Be on the lookout for these as they will only be available to select specialty stores.
Source: ACL
Conference of Birds Spring/Summer 2009
The Conference of Birds Spring/Summer 2009 dares to go mostly white with their upcoming collection. Designer Andrew Holden’s line has had some noteworthy buzz around his label as of late. And with a very solid and promising range to be released soon, we’re sure that the industry will continue to take notice.
3.1 Philip Lim Spring 2009
While other designers’ collections seem to come out monotone for a season like Spring, American designer Philip Lim delivers with a collection filled with vibrant earthy hues. Light jackets, multi-pocket shirt details, baggy cropped shorts all take shape and form with yellows, light blues, violets, and even pinks. Definitely a collection worth checking out for.
Source: The Fashionisto
Topman Spring/Summer 2009 Looks
Topman has already released some runway photos and videos of their upcoming Spring/Summer collection. To complete the whole campaign, Topman also released a very stylish and moody lookbook to highlight more of their pieces. The range blends classic silhouettes and sophisticated cuts, along with a much softer and more relaxed feel. Head on over after the jump to view the rest of the collection.
Wings + Horns Spring/Summer 2009 Preview
Select items of Vancouver-based clothier, Wings + Horns, have surfaced on the internet. For their upcoming Spring and Summer collection, the neutral color scale seems prevalent in all pieces. Tees, sweaters, jackets, and footwear in shades of grey and brown are abundant. The Neil Young graphic tee is a unique addition to the collection. These items and others will be available at Goodlife and other Wings + Horns accounts at the end of January.
Images: HB
Franz Ferdinand for John Varvatos
John Varvatos’ new ad campaign features internationally known Brit band Franz Ferdinand. The new campaign is part of the label’s continuing global expansion. With John Varvatos’ recent take over of the old CBGB’s space in New York City, and now with this campaign, there’s no denying that the brand is making their musical influences more present in terms of the brand’s identity.
Source: Fashion Indie
Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2009
Dries Van Noten’s Spring/Summer collection highlights the importance of solid colors and fine tailoring. The Belgian designer’s use of varying sizes and construction methods for slacks, long coats, shorts, suits, shoes, and bags will keep you looking dapper and tidy all season long. Head on over to the designer’s home page to check out the rest of the collection.
Source: Dries Van Noten
