Miharayasuhiro Men Fall 2011: Ironic and Thoughtful
PARIS, Jan 24, 2011/ FW/ — The Miharayasuhiro Autumn/Winter collection 2011-2012 takes inspiration from the Oscar Wilde, the 19th Century Irish writer and poet who is synonymous for his aestheticism, and decadent lifestyle. Miharayasuhiro was inspired by Wilde’s ironic thought and humorous works, incorporating this into the collection through experimental...
Kenzo Fall 2011
Jan. 22, 2011-PARIS-/FW/ It was a show fit for a detective like Sherlock Holmes this season at Kenzo. First, the invitation. It came hand-delivered in a plaid box containing cardboard cutouts of various Kenzo detective tools- A Kenzo magnifying glass, a 10 M&P Kenzo revolver, a Kenzo Reflex camera, and a Kenzo pocket watch. The show itself was set in the Jardin des...
Damir Doma Men Fall 2011: Philosophies that Cross Sartorial Boundaries
PARIS, Jan 24, 2011/ — For Fall Winter 2011-2012, the Damir Doma man is dictated by the philosophies that perspective everything, in a monochrome garde-robe that crosses sartorial boundaries. It allows the editing of human understanding and opinion, just as distance defines focus; details fade in and out of immediate reality. Relishing contrasts, Damir Doma navigates...
Ann Demeulemeester Men Fall 2011: Elements
PARIS, Jan 24, 2011 / FW/ — The thrill of seeing Ann Demeulemeester’s next collection is in learning of the tales behind the clothes, and seeing that inspiration come to life in her work. This season, Demeulemeester took her inspiration from the eighteenth-century poet, William Blake. The elements of Blake’s that most inspired the designer were those of the...
Arnys Men Fall 2011: A Statement of Elegance
PARIS, Jan 24, 2011/ FW/ — A trip down memory lane, Arnys brought its audience to the 1950s, recreating the elegance of the era and transforming it for the 21st century gentleman. Rich shades of green, blue and mustard, Arnys proposed close fitting jacket that define the man’s torso. Trousers are loose for easy movement but define the slim waist and hips. Elegant...
Jeroen Van Tuyl Men Fall 2011
PARIS, Jan 24, 2011 / FW/ — Entitled “Broken Glass”, Jeroen Van Tuyl collaborated with fellow Dutch designer Kiki Van Eijk for the exclusive “Broken Glass” design on jacquard. Basing the collection on the concept of a broken mirror, Jeroen Van Tuyl cut the coats with an irregular closure in the front and the rain coat was proposed with a diamond-shaped flap. Leather...
Qasimi Homme Fall 2011: Future Tribalism
PARIS, Jan 24, 2011 / FW/ — Signing his fourth menswear collection, London-based designer Khalid Al-Qasimi was inspired by a boy struggling to cope with adolescence. Faced with an uncertain future, he rediscovered his tribal instincts to survive. Entitled “Future Tribalism”, Qasimi pulled elements from the warrior class of men – body scars, traditional armors,...
Cerruti Men Fall 2011: Classic Men’s Dressing
PARIS, Jan 24, 2011 / FW/ — A house of fashion founded in 1881, Cerruti is one of the most classic brands. With a few changes lately, such as the end of its womenswear line, I was interested to see what this collection would be made of. Definitely one of my favorites of the week for its adherence to the classics of men’s dressing, but also for its modern uses...
John Galliano Men Fall 2011
PARIS, Jan 23, 2011 / FW/ — The invitation was enticing, a cardboard cutout of a sepia-colored Russian man. Upon arriving at the show, there was no doubt that fashion’s most entertaining story teller would transport you across the ocean to iconic Russia. Inspired by Russian ballet dancer, Rudolf Nureyev, Galliano took us through three chapters of Russian life-...
Julius [halo] Men Fall 2011: The New Urban Avant-Garde
PARIS, Jan 22, 2011/ FW/ — Inspired by the contrast between beauty and chaos, and dedicated to the new urban avant-garde, Tatsuro Horikawa brought us a true experience this season. Set in the hall of the Beaux-Arts de Paris, there was a fine mist of smoke in the air which reflected the spot lights and made the models look like they were walking through the mist...
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Rick Owens Men Fall 2011: Poetic & Visual
PARIS, Jan 22, 2011 / FW/ — A little bit of Goth, a little bit medieval and some touches of fantasy, Rick Owens continues his epical approach to fashion where the heroes while strange and mysterious also exudes a larger than life presence. A master of his craft, Rick Owens continues to evolve his own style. Though we are very familiar with the Rick Owens code, every...
