Martyn Bal looks to singer and songwriter Erik Hassle for his latest muse. Recognizing Hassle as “the steely, tattooed veneer of an east London boy, but underneath, as you’ll hear on record…an emotional soul”, Bal took note of a beautiful duality that he wanted to capture in his spring collection. Infusing sharp masculine elements with soft, free flowing elements, Bal creates a certain element of romanticism with his collection, blending a rebellious nature with a penchant for classic tailoring. Looking to photographer Richard Stow, Hassle was captured wearing the spring range at Knebworth House, a place known for epic live performances from the likes of The Rolling Stones.

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Designer Martyn Bal has relaunched his official website to celebrate the fall 2009 season. In addition to offering content in Japanese, the new website also includes a blog and fall 2009 special project. Bal has collaborated with photographer Richard Stow for a special set of photos revolving around the fall collection.

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Designer Martyn Bal approaches the fall 2009 season with a sophistication that redefines tradition. The collection’s strength rest in its outerwear. A monochromatic color palette enhances the fine details of construction. Sculpted with tender care and an appreciation for the male form, the tailoring is impeccable and the silhouettes picturesque. Carefully fitted, when the collection is not slender in proportion, an oversize element adds just the right amount of volume. Quite fitting of the upcoming fall season, the collection’s elements work together to bring out the quiet, refined confidence of the Martyn Bal man.

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Designer Martyn Bal has impressive work experience.  His past includes being an apprentice to Dirk Bikkembergs, assistant to Hedi Slimane at Dior Homme, designer for Versace, and director at Burberry Prorsum. “From exquisite tailoring, perfectly constructed outerwear and an equally intuitive and studied approach to fashion, MARTYN BAL exudes a profound sense of energy intimately connected to music, contemporary art and gender theories. MARTYN BAL aims to challenge fashion conventions with an architectural vision, around shapes, fit and proportion, while effortlessly juxtaposing strength and fragility, forcefulness and elegance, with hedonism and romanticism.” [Martyn Bal]

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