THE LUXE OUTDOORS
New York: Michael Kors is no stranger to the good life, and for F/W 12, he took his glitz and glamor to the ski lodges of Aspen or some other similar blue-blooded haven. “I thought about the ‘30s and those glamorous Hollywood couples — the Clark Gables and Carole Lombards,” he said in an interview before the show. Modern
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MILITARY MAGNETISM
New York: Over the seasons, many designers have nearly turned the idea of a man's uniform into a bit of a cliche, attempting to twist military or work wear tradition into something relevant for the modern man. For F/W 12, Marc by Marc Jacobs went above the fray by putting a youthful spin on the rugged classics that
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SARTORIAL SPY
New York: Best known for his topnotch three-piece suits and other dapper essentials that never fail to project a degree of refinement, Simon Spurr was inspired by the genre of Cold War spy classics like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Allover offbeat chevron motifs thrown onto some exceptionally tailored pieces made a bold statement about the evolution of classic menswear,
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THE EXTRA MAN
New York: There are few consistencies each New York Fashion Week, but one of them is Michael Bastian and his gang of all-American dandies. For F/W 12, the designer was a bit more buttoned-up and posh than last season's ode to James Dean; with a collection inspired by the so-called "extra men" who were often called upon by
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EARTHEN MEN
New York: The earthen-hued F/W 12 collection by Carlos Campos had a vaguely Western feel, both vintage and modern at once. Trim, tailored separates featured bold color-blocking, while shirts in a degradé floral print provided soft contrast to the graphic sharpness. Speckled wools for suiting, jackets and outerwear, had a subtle sheen — some even appeared to be waxed.
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NEW CLASSICS
New York: Timo Weiland presented a fresh take on everyday Menswear basics, enriched with lustrous fabrics and an inviting jewel tone palette. Texture play appeared in the form of leather piecing, lustrous wovens and melange knits, while greyscale patterns — an allover petal motif and a classic plaid — added a cool urban edge to the overall warmth. Subtle
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POLICE STATE
New York: Over the last six months, with a plethora of protests taking place across the globe, the concepts of authority and rebellion have carried over into other parts of culture, including fashion. In a time full of somber color palettes, sharp silhouettes and utilitarian details, it was only a matter of time before a menswear designer cited the
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THE SPORTY TAILOR
New York: Antonio Azzuolo is quickly working his way up the New York menswear totem pole with consistent collections that are full of boyish charm and time-honored traditions. For F/W 12, he stuck with his tailoring expertise for an assortment all about merging streetwear influences with traditional sartorial methods. The show notes explained the season as being "...about
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INDUSTRIAL COUNTRYMEN
New York: Robert Geller presented a F/W 12 collection full of updates on “what made English style so great.” With a nod to post-Punk street style of the last few decades that fuse elements of city and country living, the designer continues to be a master at masculine layering with a subtle bit of dandy thrown in for good
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KIDS IN AMERICA
New York: Looking to "kids in America," Loden Dager co-founder Paul Marlow presented a pop-infused take on classic American sportswear. Saturated primary and tertiary hues combined on slouchy, layered separates with a preppy-meets-raver vibe. Looks wavered between urban, active and outdoorsy with details like multiple straps and oversized utility pockets. While color-blocking was present on everything from sweaters
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