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#NYFWM: Grungy Gentleman Spring/Summer 2016

by xoJohn July 16, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

New York born clothing label, Grungy Gentleman returned to the runway to present the Spring/Summer 2016 collection titled, “Defense Wins Championships.” Renowned piano player, ELEW, provided the head nodding soundtrack for the runway show. Grungy Gentleman is a New York-based men’s lifestyle brand that seamlessly combines design, digital media, and commerce with the services of a creative agency. The brand presented a line of bold, brilliant, and sharp fashions. The show also introduced the labels new logo and subtle recreations of their signature six stripe pattern in many silhouettes.

July 16, 2015 0 comment

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#NYFWM: Boyswear Spring/Summer 2016

by Alvin J. Woods July 15, 2015

written by Alvin J. Woods 0 minutes read

Boyswear – handled the first-ever New York Fashion Week: Men’s collection of shows with an oddly fun and spirited presentation from a retro time-warp, fueled by “The Sound of Music” soundtrack. Jackson McKeehan’s inaugural showing of Boyswear actually worked – or maybe it was just the humidity on a chic midsummer’s day.

July 15, 2015 0 comment

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#NYFWM: Matiere Spring/Summer 2016

by Alvin J. Woods July 15, 2015

written by Alvin J. Woods 1 minutes read

Matiere S/S ’16 #NYFWM debut was focused on sophisticated fabrics and details that give a strong sense of modernism and streetwise spirit.

Matiere spring ’16 hosted a color palette of creamy off-white that created a build-up to true indigo, dusted with grey and city-black – reminiscent of the ocean. The collection was comprised of sleek surfaces and interesting textiles paired with technical nylons, cotton slub, and brushed cashmere.

July 15, 2015 0 comment

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#NYFWM: Thaddeus O’Neil Spring/Summer 2016

by John Stolen July 15, 2015

written by John Stolen 1 minutes read

The kingpin of apres surf wear strikes again – Thaddeus O’Neil, known for his relaxed, beach-bum chic collections, takes us on a journey to an isolated, tropical island and leaves us shipwrecked with his lost boys, his Children of the Night. Bloody noses, lips, and eyes don’t stop these boys from strutting down the runway with their passive and stoic bravado. Pineapple prints and loose knits belie the look in their eyes.

July 15, 2015 0 comment

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#NYFWM: Kenneth Ning Spring/Summer 2016

by John Stolen July 14, 2015

written by John Stolen 1 minutes read

Kenneth Ning’s Summer/Spring 2016 collection is a refreshing exploratory leap from seasons past. The color palette has evolved to evoke bright spices. Complex prints reminiscent of sand mandalas bounce throughout the line. Vibrant mustard yellow and crisp jade run along side deep navy. Floral jacquards punctuate a horizontal take on the pinstripe suit. Sheer bandanas emblazoned with floral prints serve to accessorize the outfits, sometimes going so far as to shield the entire face from view.

July 14, 2015 0 comment

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#NYFWM: David Hart Spring/Summer 2016

by John Stolen July 13, 2015

written by John Stolen 1 minutes read

David Hart takes us back to our formative years, incorporating primarily primary colors, with a touch of green. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, Hart‘s SS16 collection calls out the primary building blocks, of fashion and prints. Staying with his strong tailoring techniques he showcases structured linen suits with flat front trousers, pleated shorts, and geometric prints that allude to more tactile textures of the Bauhaus-era manufacturers. A front flap added to select pairs of shorts add the architectural element that imbues the inter-war era movement.

July 13, 2015 0 comment

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#NYFWM: PLAC Spring/Summer 2016

by xoJohn July 13, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

PLAC Spring/Summer 2016 started with a phrase of song titled “Wake-up” by Arcade fire is an energetic collection to convey a positive message to young generation having inner conflicts between society and individual and suggests new attitude to new kids for PLAC.

The process of garments design development starts with original military look reflecting unique details re invented from existing skills and trendy-pattern to provide novel items, and the reinterpretation of sportswear shows sophisticatedly urban silhouettes by using experimental modern detail. Also, inspired by the function and physical activity of sportswear, the collection reflects both neo-military and contemporary sportism at the same time. Camouflage print plus typography and photo collage with young and contemporary aesthetics deliver hopeful messages to new kids.

The generation of wealth and the generation of unrest are incorporated into this collection using clean and fresh construction and vital energetic colors. Mix of modern and easy to be matched mono chrome and various range of vital herb green and sunlight orange represents new kids overcoming anxiety of young generation. Using familiar materials in an unfamiliar way is our core; by combining heterogeneous textures and light compact materials we are inducting change. High density cotton, soft cotton, silky nylon, knit infused rayon, jersey with unique texture and feeling, double faced materials are mainly used.

July 13, 2015 0 comment

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Salvatore Ferragamo Men’s Spring/Summer 2016

by xoJohn June 22, 2015

written by xoJohn 2 minutes read

Over the weekend in Milan, Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti unveiled the Ferragamo Men’s Spring-Summer 2016 runway collection. Front row attendees included #FerragamoEscape cast members race car driver Mathias Lauda and SoundCloud founder Alexander Ljung along with DJ Brendan Fallis and NBA player Russell Westbrook.

Fashion Show Notes:

Personality, a convergence of signs. Eclecticism, an instinct. Lightness, an approach. For the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring Summer 2016 collection, Massimiliano Giornetti develops a concept of clashing rhythms. He shapes a style centred on refined imbalance and designed with idiosyncratic combinations and individual gestures. Sharp graphics and luxurious materials compliment abstract geometrics and organic textures, where aplomb and nonchalance merge into a perfectly balanced symphony of eclecticism.

The well-cut but dégagé lines underscore the dynamic surfaces enhanced by stripes, inserts and pinstripes that design multisensory pathways. The ‘everyday’ is enriched by a wardrobe conceived according to purposely misaligned precision: high-waisted trousers with a razor-sharp crease, short jackets and mackintoshes with a precise profile. Dry wool suits feature off-colour pinstripes enhanced by bold stitching. Seersucker or cotton shirts with broad stripes are matched with tailoring without ever converging completely. Broken stripes on compact sweaters alternate precious leather inserts and raffia embroidery while opposing geometric lines lend to exotic materials. Cactuses and monkeys whimsically appear on patches and embroidery. The collection is designed by autonomous units but the overall aesthetic is the result of the instinctive combination of several factors to emphasize an enlightened carefree attitude. The soft, mellow colour palette merges dissonances into rhythmic harmony: brown, khaki, ochre and beige are heightened by splashes of turquoise, pink and cactus green. Black is the recurrent link that blends and mellows the palette.

A tactile collage is the distinctive feature of the accessories: sandals and gym lace-ups with high rubber soles and fringes on toecaps; straw bags and pouches with leather exteriors; eyewear with inner and outer temples featuring contrasting patterns; monkey-shaped charms and pendants to offset any sense of severity.

June 22, 2015 0 comment

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