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Madrid-based designer David Delfin made a splash at this past New York Fashion Week with his colorful namesake label. Accenting a somber gray palette with a lively yellow, the designer had his men walking to a quirky beat of their own making. Taking on the traditional suit, Elfin looked to a form-conscious silhouette as well as interesting short combos to break up the melancholy of safe standbys. With boxy necklines and deconstructed suiting elements, Elfin delivered fine form mixed with a little humor.
Crafted from necessity and styled with an understated sophistication, the latest menswear collection from Elie Tahari treads a careful narrative of blacks and grays. Taking to a tonal play of geometric shapes, the range moves functional all-occasion outerwear, when it is not aggressively pursuing sleek tailored suiting. Altogether enveloping a modest sense of luxury, the Elie Tahari man balances a modern confidence with a refined affection for the classics.
Reversing the spelling of his full name, designer Eric Kim moves forward with the launch of his new label Mik Cire. Formerly, the creative force behind Monarchy, Kim is branching out to explore a line that entails more than just denim and t-shirts. Hoping to create a full-range of affordable garments with a fashionable appeal, fall’s debut sees a penchant for black effortlessly tied to an accessible look–representative of a generation intrigued with the art of dressing, but ultimately with an approach that is young and current. Combining sharp outerwear with the provocativeness of street fashion, the Mik Cire’s man is off to a beat of his own with great future potential.
Suiting up for next season’s cold, Michael Kors no doubt put the luxury in fashion, crafting a rich collection of camel hues that placed his man at the wealthiest of ski resorts. Loosely draped with ease, wrinkled fabrics provided the collection with a casual authenticity, while functionally chic outerwear and accessories set the tone. Altogether, a smart blending of classic garments with contemporary silhouettes resulted in a collection that set Kors apart from his peers.
Carefully navigating the fashion landscape, the latest collection from Diesel Black Gold curates a fine selection of garments that fall in line with what’s current. Appealing to a diverse audience, Diesel approaches the edgy segments with a fitted look, while looser silhouettes gear themselves to the bohemian at heart. Meanwhile, a western motif forms a middle ground as deconstruction channels an inner Gothic flair.
Undeniably one of menswear’s most rebellious designers, Thom Browne looks to old New York as his inspiration for fall’s collection. Letting out his shrunken silhouette, the outlandish designer took to exaggerated proportions to convey an overindulgent sense of luxury. With fur spilling out of the unlikeliest places, Browne turned to outerwear as a clear component of the collection’s worth, while elongated knits and tops made a wild splash against Browne’s impeccably tailored suiting. Whether his proportions are large or small, fall’s outing reaffirms Browne’s unwillingness to compromise his vision to the whims of the times.
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