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Chic- Not a term usually associated with menswear. But, isn’t it possible for men to wear clothes that feel elegant and thoughtful. From skinny belts to leggings, Robert Geller challenged menswear to be more daring through his Fall 2014 collection. Geller’s collection showcased what the trendy man of the future would look like. This man isn’t afraid of knits nor shiny things. He certainly isn’t afraid of mixing stylistic choice. And, he most certainly has a voice when it comes to style. In fact, the styling is what keeps these pieces believable. While attending the show, I never questioned whether I could see a man wearing any of the clothes because as each look came down, I instantly saw the man who would wear them. In that way, Geller really hit the mark on creating a storyline and customer (characters).

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5:31 Jerome Fall/Winter 2014: Basic Artistry

by Shawn Frego

Tamed and classic- In their attempt to be a new, fresh voice, artist sometimes move so far away from convention that their artistry gets swallowed up by hyperbole. But, when the artist tames that creativity and focuses on making classics really well, he comes up with something chic. This past weekend, 5:31 Jerome presented its Autumn/Winter 2014 collection with a few classic killers.

The knee length cocktail dresses coupled with the cut-out detailing feels like something fashion addicts have seen several times over. But, what keeps it feeling fresh is the fit and and fabric choice. Also, classic and fresh is the purple over coat with the medallion detailing. This was often regarded as the show (presentation) stopping piece. It feels feminine yet structured. It is a simple/classic design except for the 3-demensional medallions hanging from it. The medallions as an added bonus pump up the coats already good fashion rating. The styling we saw kept this look as well as the others feeling young as well, though classic designs often revolt youth. The 3-demensional bangles and gold necklaces helped convey a youthful elegance throughout all the outfits. The biggest advantage young artist have is history. There is some sense of fashion history within 5:31 Jerome‘s Autumn/Winter 2014.

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Volume was the star this fashion week. It walked pretty much all the runways.
Ruffian was no anomaly. Designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais  provided fashion week with arguably one of its most voluminous and bold runways. Playing with shape and tackling wearability and femininity in the same breath, Ruffian was for the most part successful.

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Frank & Oak Workshop Fall 2013 Collection

by Shawn Frego

A man’s closet needs a few things: an everyday sweater, a pair of comfortable sneakers, and a well-tailored suit. Frank & Oak acknowledges that basics such as these are essential for menswear. Frank & Oak presented their s/s 2014 collection at New York Fashion Week for the first time in its young existence.

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Carlos Campos Spring 2014 Collection

by Shawn Frego

In sports, there is often a disconnect between player and fan. The player receives all of the glory while the fan merely sheds this glory. The player has the fabulous lifestyle that the fan, essentially, pays for. Carlos Campos attempts to merge these separate entities within his S/S 2014 collection. Inspired by the fundamental relationship between soccer player and soccer fan, their mutual love of the game, Campos designed a collection fitting for all men.

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Zimmermann Spring 2014 Collection

by Shawn Frego

It is always both unique and refreshing when a designer can create a collection that challenges shapes and prints yet still proves to be feminine. For her S/S 2014 debut, Nicky Zimmermann did just that. From shapes to actual patterns, Zimmermann showcased a line that felt effortlessly feminine, yet strong and couture.

The first look that glided down the runway was a fabulous dress number made of a silk and tulle combination, with a print that simply put a smile on the faces in the audience. As the collection continued to roll out, the daintiness slightly fades, and we see more structured pieces come through. The metallics electrify the runway the way they are seemingly paired with soft pieces such as the metallic blouse with the flowy sheer skirt.

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Zimmermann never loses grasp on the softness of her looks. Even the balloon skirt manages to maintain this softness as it is belted with a bow tie sash.

The patterns Zimmermann uses are especially Spring and Summer like. They too revealed a freshness as they came down the runway. Having used them mostly in silk garments, Zimmermann is able to make her models look sexy and confident.

The couture pieces really came through with the black and white bleeding print in which she accomplished two dresses. The two dresses look extremely expensive, well made, and tailored to fit. Again, the print has an edginess and sexiness to it, yet it makes the models look very womanly and sophisticated.

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The Ringmaster show, as it was titled, really did take its viewers on a sort of circus expedition. But, not in a bad way. Zimmermann proved that she knows how to tailor uneasy garments to fit a woman’s shape. This in itself is circus like, or odd, because there are so few designers who can pull off the innovative looks  as Nicky Zimmermann did.

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Skingraft Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

by Shawn Frego

As with any show in New York City, get there early. If you don’t, you run the gamut of missing all the unusual, freakish, intoxicating performances that are displayed before the actual show. Skingraft saw its fair share of oddities on Tuesday night as they introduced to the runway of fashion week, for the first time, what they were all about. And, they were not to be outshined by the preshow.

Skingraft SpringSummer 2014 Collection

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