New in store this coming weekend you will find the latest in Ben Sherman shirting. Ben Sherman is known for their shirt making and with their newest shirting collection, these are sure to be a key essential for a gent’s wardrobe!
Eileen Fisher’s newest eco collection goes from the basics–skinny jeans, tanks in a rainbow of colors–to sheer knits, polished suiting and silks that float from summer weddings to black tie events.
Groundhogs day will soon be upon us and with it either the promise of an early spring, or a dreadful 6 more weeks of winter.
For Spring Summer 2012, we will see baby colours, a new way of color blocking, silk trousers, pencil skirts, and a dressed, grown up look with a lot of sharp tailoring, according to Emelie Faure; BE Magazine, Natalie Hartley; Instyle Magazine; and Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design H&M.
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Kevin Willis recently debuted his first full lifestyle collection for Spring/Summer 2012, the line features dynamic total looks, including suits, pants, jackets, sweaters, shirts, bags and shoes, all specially designed for men over 6’3”. The collection features sophisticated jackets with piping along the edges offering a slight monochromatic contrast. The collection also features elegant and stylish tuxedos, available in three styles, including one button, two button and six button double-breasted jackets. The tuxes come in sharp black, charcoal grey or pure ivory.
Tropical-weight suits made up of a blend of luxurious wool and cashmere anchor the Spring/Summer collection. Sensitive details such as lilac paisley silk lining, and check prints with subtle pops of eggplant and red make the suits stylist without being flashy. The washed leather jackets are consistent with the easy sophistication of this soulful era. Soft separates such as silk and cotton blend v-neck sweaters and super light graphic and solid crewneck tees offer several layering choices under the relaxed fit of the jackets.
The collection is completed by a selection of high-end leather bags and shoes for the complex international man. The over-sized travel bags are made-up of deconstructed leather with sturdy flat bottoms so they are practical and chic.
The season for roof top parties and garden soirees will soon be upon us. Not soon enough in my opinion but soon. The warm temps demand a change in attire, not only the logical shedding of chunky layers but the resurgence of color.
The Chelsea Art Museum set the back drop for Bar III’s Spring/Summer presentation. Well-dressed models milled about the event posing for the cameras, showing off the latest offerings by the contemporary brand. The look was decidedly muted as maxi dresses and preppy suiting dominated the collection. Most of the collection was a study in soft neutrals, with brief appearances of bright colors aqua and orange. With only a year under its belt, Macy’s private label has provided young adults with options that reach far beyond the usual jeans and sneakers.
Imagine walking into an eclectic cocktail rendezvous where models are the focus and the music is a live DJ set by Questlove…well that was the atmosphere at the launch of the new Dockers Spring/Summer 2012 Collection….and what collection launch it was.
