Mt. Rainier Designs – Spring/Summer 2010
Outdoor outfitters, Mt. Rainier Designs just updated their website with their Spring/Summer 2010 range. In it you will find a bevy of items MRD is well known for. Some standouts that are on our radar are the Panamint Hood Vest, the Short Parka, and the Duffle and Bungee packs. There aren’t a lot of labels out there doing what MRD is doing in terms of outdoor wear production, and it’s good to see that their Spring range is something outdoor fans can be proud of.
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Native Son – Autumn/Winter 2010 Lookbook
We recently presented to you a 3-D video featuring some of the looks you’ll be finding from Native Son this coming Fall 2010. For a closer look at the collections in still format, the good folks at Selectism have a first take of the label’s Autumn/Winter 2010 lookbook. Designs from Kyle Fitzgibbons are simple in appearance, but definitely rich in detail, construction, and quality. We look forward to the label’s release when the release comes around.
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J.Lindeberg – Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign
J.Lindeberg suits deserve art direction such as this. The latest Spring/Summer 2010 campaign from the menswear label showcases some of their season’s looks in this black and white campaign. The photography is raw and it’s something different from the acclaimed Swedish brand. It’s sophisticated and edgy with a bit of that old fashioned touch but with modern style. The campaign stars model Jeremy Dufour and is photographed by Andreas Sjödin.
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Hermès Spring Invitations Editorial for Pen Magazine
Pen magazine showcases the latest Hermès products in a recent editorial. The elegantly styled images features a few pieces such as belts, bracelets, sandals, and other quality leather goods, the brand is known for. A few other fashionable items such as knits, tops, suits, and other accessories are exhibited as well. The editorial stars model, Matvey Lykova with photography by Jennifer Rocholl and styling by Naoki Ikeda.
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General Idea – Fall/Winter 2010 Show
Korean designer, Bumsuk Choi, presented the latest menswear collection of his General Idea line during NY Fashion Week this past Monday. Rarely does Choi veer way off of the dark neutral color palette, and the featured items of his show remained consistent to this color story. The layering in the looks was comprised of simple, solid colored knits (especially turtlenecks) and a variety of outerwear including toggled overcoats, leather jackets, and blazers. Some particular looks reoccurred on the runway at times. There were the wool trouser shorts over what appeared to be leggings. There was the use of metallic colors in the outerwear which really popped on the catwalk. There was also a “bandana” print on some of the overcoats that added interest to the often solid-colored pieces layered underneath them.
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GQ Visits Best New Designer in America Nominee Burkman Bros.
GQ goes behind the scenes once again to visit one of the nominees from their Best New Designer in America competition. While the first vid went to winner Billy Reid, this time around, Burkman Bros. gets the knock on the door as they open up their studio to reveal what they’ve been working on. As explained by the design siblings, much of their inspiration for the current collection revolves around the style of the backpackers and adventurers who visit Asia. They borrow bits and pieces from the simple Asian market goods, whether it be a crafted rug or a Bollywood poster. It’s quite refreshing to see a duo like the Burkman Bros. they really have optimistic view in their business practices, and you can genuinely tell that they are also enjoying themselves in the process.
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Yuketen – Spring/Summer 2010 Preview
Online store, Oi Polloi, will be looking to stock up on some new models from Yuketen. These images featured on SwipeLife show the different style of boat shoes and moc-toe footwear in leather and/or suede. The Yuketen label is renowned for its expert craftsmanship in footwear, and their foray into luggage should prove to uphold this reputation. Follow the jump to view more footwear and handbags and backpacks.
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Michael Bastian – Fall/Winter 2010 Show
The Bastian Fall/Winter collection combines one part classic American heritage and one part punk-rock to quench the fashion palette of the modern urbanite. All of the “Americana” style trappings that many of you have become accustomed to in recent years such as quilted jackets, plaid, corduroy suits, tweed jackets, etcetera are all jazzed up with distressed denim and Doc Marten boots in Bastian’s latest show. The styling presented in this show really captured the attention of the audience for the line’s versatility and accessibility to one’s current wardrobe. I wasn’t drawn heavily to a theme or story of the runway show, but just the clothes. The show was entertaining, nonetheless.
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Billy Reid – Fall/Winter 2010 Show
I’ve read countless times how Billy Reid attributes much of his design aesthetic to his upbringing in Alabama. Though I don’t doubt this plays an integral part in his design process, I don’t particularly grasp that southern sensibility when I see the clothes for his Fall/Winter collection. I see beautiful gentleman classics that I associate with all corners of the US. Reid seemed to touch base on a majority of the classics and didn’t embellish too much on them. The colors predominantly stayed in the grays and browns. There’s always some rugged sophistication about the looks on his runway, and this establishes a strong sense of timelessness. Layering was executed excellently, and my favorite looks paired the short jackets with suiting or knitwear.
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Richard Chai – Fall 2010 Show
It’s hard to pinpoint a single theme or inspiration for Chai’s Fall 2010 range, but what we get out of it is that in its simplicity, quality construction and intelligent layers make it one of the more quietly solid presentations of the season. Neither the outerwear nor the other pieces dominate the collection, but the way everything is put together allows each of the items to garner attention equally. A plaid print here, or a quilted pattern there, partnered up with a leather jacket, wool coat, and a scarf puts everything into a respectable fashion story. In addition, the colors Chai chooses are more muted this time around compared to his Fall 2009 season. The use of darker blues, grays, and hints of brown make the collection more refined. Add the touch of accessories such as knit hats and fingerless gloves, and you have a collection that can move from a sophisticated landscape to a more urban environment.
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