Undercover – Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook
Jun Takahashi of Undercover creates a Spring 2010 collection that brings together athletic and casual styles on the same page. As one of streetwear’s most acclaimed labels, Undercover is always at the forefront of what original Japanese fashion should be. For Spring/Summer 2010, a range of parkas, blazers, trousers, and more all have the acquired details Takahashi has been known for. Subtle trimmings, vibrant prints, quality material, and original patterns are all evident here. There’s admirable balance to the style, which can be adapted to any occasion or environment.
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The Local Firm – Autumn/Winter 2010 Show
Swedish fashion label, Local Firm combines inspirations from art, architecture, and design. A lot of their influences come from the Bauhaus movement and former Europe’s eastern block. For Fall 2010, we see a lot of the contrast of sophistication and streetwear into the range with long trenches, knits, denim, leather, and more. Bauhaus is thoroughly evident in this collection, as geometric details such as lines and trimmings give off an architectural feel to the pieces.
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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Chronograph
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Chronograph maybe a mouthful to say, but it’s surely a sophisticated way of allowing you to tell the time. Now available in a white gold case, the Traditionnelle Chronograph features a VC 1141 caliber movement, replacing a few notable parts, which is now outfitted with a traditional column wheel control and features gold-plated bridges. It also features large Arabic numerals, allowing for a better view of the time. This is a perfect fit for anyone looking for a Vintage Chronograph featuring white gold material.
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TRIWA – Turtle and Naked Brasco Watches
Watch brand TRIWA has released two versions of their newest Brasco model. The ‘Turtle’ and ‘Naked’ Brascos are hand cut and polished from acetate to create a tactile sense of enduring quality usually reserved for that of Ivory and Tortoise Shell. It’s not so often watches get these the tortoise treatment, so it’s the perfect complement to some of the sunglass styles we often see. Both models are also ideal for night and day accessorizing.
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Junya Watanabe – Fall 2010 Show
While New York Fashion Week is still moving along, we thought we’d catch up a bit of some of the labels we’ve missed from the European Fashion Week shows. In keeping with the Fall 2010 styles in mind, Junya Watanabe gives a show in Paris that’s reminiscent of the Jazz band era. With a color story ranging from blacks, greys, tans, browns, olives, and blue, we get a sense that the collection is ready for any weather condition. We’re thoroughly impressed with the range of rain parkas, as well as the suits, blazers, denim, and tweeds. Patterns such as plaid and camo also make it to the collection, which gives the range some standout details. Overall, Junya Watanabe 2010 gives of a sophisticated mood with casual sensibilities in mind.
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Bespoken – Fall 2010 Show
Bespoken could possibly give the other Fall 2010 labels a run for its money in the “coolest” collection category. From first glance, thoughts of French New Wave cinema comes to mind with its grey color tones, short suits, fedoras, and bow ties. It’s eerily similar to the likes of Band of Outsiders, but the style is definitely easily discernible. There’s a boyish quality to the collection, poetically channeling the looks of Jean-Paul Belmondo, Gérard Blain, Jean-Pierre Léaud, and Maurice Ronet. As for the collection itself, we find ourselves gravitating to the buffalo plaid blazer, the hats, the short blazers, and a few of the round collar tops.
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Buckler – Fall 2010 Show
Buckler goes nomad for his 2010 Fall collection. Ideal for the would be traveler/wanderer in mind, Buckler puts together a range consisting of double breasted blazers, three piece suits, wool jackets, thick knit sweaters, slim trousers, and asymmetrical tops. The color palette is heavy on blacks and greys, but there’s the addition of multicolored flannels, browns, tans, and olives. The collection is subtle with a rugged approach, and as for the traveler/wanderer style – think Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman meets Jack Kerouac’s poetry.
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Rag & Bone – Fall 2010 Show
Military inspired garb is great, and it’s even better when its done right. Rag & Bone prepares a collection appropriately tailored for the war trenches. There’s a rugged and apocalyptic feel to the range with black boots, down wool jackets, oversized scarves, militaristic blazers, super chunky knits, leather patched jackets, and more. The feel of the collection provides an always-prepared-for-anything look, whether it be extreme conditions as a foot soldier, or a strategical masterminding command officer. The color palettes that go from black, grey, olive, and burgundy also signals a very impressive color story line reflecting the World War theme of the range.
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GANT by Michael Bastian – Fall 2010 Show
Michael Bastian connects well with GANT because it’s one of those classic labels his father wore. To give GANT the reinvention he envisions, Bastian exclaims that, “I see my version of the GANT guy as the younger brother to the Michael Bastian guy. He’s more casual, and a little more athletic, but with a modern edge that feels both approachable and sophisticated.” This is Bastian’s nod to American sportswear, the theme of lacrosse, and the youthfulness of items such as rugbies and shorts, mixed in with the casual styles of blazers, cords, and plaids is just the right formula to introduce the brand to its younger/future clientele.
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Sewn From the Soul
Our good friends and colleagues Josh and Trav just gave us the heads up on a project they’ve been working on for Black History Month. The Street Etiquette duo has been hard at work with multiple projects, and this latest one they’re pulling off from their sleeve is nothing short of amazing. Enlisting the help of friends, SE has beautifully executed an editorial honoring some of the most influential and most stylist icons from Black History’s pasts. The group channels the styles of Miles Davis, Sammy Davis Jr., Cornell West, Nat “King” Cole, Gordon Parks, and more for their “Sewn From the Soul” editorial project.
Visit: SEWN FROM THE SOUL (for full editorial)
Continue reading to view some images of the editorial and a behind the scenes look of the making of “Sewn from the Soul.”
