QUIRKY MEETS DAPPER
London: The quirky nature of an Agi & Sam collection never overwhelms the young label’s directional appeal, and for F/W 13 many wearable pieces arrived with a balanced sense of fun. Playful miniature conversational repeats may have seemed youthful and cutesy, but paired with slim quilted crewneck tops and vests or bright sporty parkas the effect proved low-key
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ARCTIC URBANIST
London: Opening on a series of monochrome cream ensembles, Topman’s F/W 13 collection had a distinctly arctic feeling, a theme Creative Director Gordon Richardson developed when researching early gentleman explorers. Moving on to safety orange and cranberry, the presentation’s baggy, pleated nylon trousers tucked into snow-ready hiking boots and chunky turtleneck sweaters worn beneath fur-trimmed parkas were serious cold-weather
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SEASIDE SLICK
London: Kicking off the F/W 13 menswear season, Lou Dalton’s latest is an amalgam of classic tartans and fisherman sweaters inspired by seaside towns in the Shetlands, a location visited by the young designer’s slick 70s oil baron muse. Approached with subtlety, this unusual mix of references resulted in a well-pitched collection of cozy relaxed knits, boxy tweed jackets
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STYLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS
New York: From luxe velvet suits to sporty hiking ensembles, Kim Jones offered the Louis Vuitton man stylish options for any occasion. The designer started out with looks that seemed geared toward travel. Tailored overcoats were layered over silky paisley shirts and simple sweaters, and looks were styled with laptop cases or duffels. The classic logo trunks
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The best thing about being in New York during the holidays is the proliferation of unique pop-up shops around the city. Case in point: the corner of 40th Street and Broadway. Once the home of American Greetings, the sprawling warehouse space remains a must-shop this season with the opening of a 2(x)ist pop-up that benefits American Red Cross for Hurricane
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As the holiday season slowly approaches (we heard one too many jingle bells ringing pre-Thanksgiving!), shopping becomes a little less fun and a little more crowded, making it extra hard to find thoughtful gifts for friends, family and the boss you want to score some points with.
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SOUTHWARD SAILORS
New York: For S/S 13 Michael Bastian steered Gant south and west to the Galapagos Islands, where he found inspiration in the island’s flora and fauna, as well as its most famous explorer – Charles Darwin. Hence, Bastian’s looks were both nautical and exploratory, with plenty of stripes and technical or active inspirations, as well as a hefty dose
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MID-CENTURY RAVE
New York: For little brother label Marc by Marc's S/S 2013 collection, Marc Jacobs filtered multiple of-the-moment aesthetics — "mid-century country club," "suburban raver," "luxe leisure" — through his quirky-cool commercial lens, resulting in mash-ups that felt both fresh and timelessly Marc. Skulls and music notes put a contemporary spin on 50s-inspired checkerboard motifs that decorated button-fronts, jailbird stripes
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VERY PERRY
New York: Steven Cox and Daniel Silver’s promise of an all-khaki collection for their Perry Ellis reboot had fashion fans wondering what that might be, but the Duckie duo delivered with a richly imagined offering that found subtle nuances in the label's classic chino-tinted roots. The designers managed to muster a dreamy range of color from their khaki vision,
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WESTERN PUNK
New York: "Structure" was the cited inspiration for Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne (the New York-native designers behind the Public School label) this season, and it translated into straight, sturdy silhouettes that borrowed elements from Punk and Western styles for a new, ultra-cool rebel aesthetic. Layering was a key styling component; most ensembles consisted of a long mesh base tank, a
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AMERICAN BOYS
New York: Stefan Miljanic showed a collection of basic, All American sportswear that included café racer jackets, moto jackets, and plaid shirts, interspersed with hits of vivid overdyed denim for dramatic effect. The designer cut his clothes masterfully to suit a wide range of customers in the best possible way. Here, the fact that Miljanic delivered the goods
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THE SIMPLE THINGS
New York: Demonstrating his knack for designing simple clothing that isn't boring, Carlos Campos offered up a S/S 2013 collection that will keep fashionistos interested, but won't scare the boy next door away. Campos presented a fine-tuned item assortment in just four choice hues - seafoam, white, canary and cobalt, and incorporated personal touches via subtle prints or
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BUTTONED-UP, DRESSED DOWN
New York: This season, Antonio Azzuolo softened his meticulously tailored assortment by incorporating draped layers and laid-back, surfer-esque elements. Long robe-like vests were styled over bare chests or beneath blazers, their hems left exposed. Button-fronts — thrown off balance by asymmetric tuxedo bibs — were fastened at the collar and left open, and pleated trousers were cut off
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EASY BREEZY
New York: Yohji Yamamoto continued his tradition of marrying avant-garde Japanese minimalism to technical activewear for Y3. Though not as dramatic as past offerings from the pairing, there were plenty of drapped and flowing monotone looks, offset by triple stripped athletic socks and hi-top basketball shoes. Vivid tropical florals in aqua, lilac, and melon added a hint of energy
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MEN OF LEISURE
New York: Michael Bastian showed a solid collection of preppy staples that reinforced his reputation as one of the most wearable designers in contemporary Menswear. Bastian injected shots of camp humor into his show with plenty of skimpy swimsuit briefs and a most recognizable “Donna Summer 1981 Tour” t-shirt. Well thought out details like notch lapels and perfectly
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