Constructing a uniform for their man, The Local Firm improves upon past season’s signature staples looking to modest tops and denim for this season’s foundation. Building upon color blocking of henleys and layer-ready knits of geometric patterns, black and gray act as the dominant colors. Meanwhile, outerwear makes a strong appearance with great tailoring and structure. Stern and unwavering, The Local Firm’s man continues to walk the common path that connects streetwear to a higher degree of fashion awareness.

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With an apocalypse in mind, Cheap Monday’s fall 2010 showing included a somber sea of black and gray, as the label played it safe with their signature snug fit. Keeping it ultra-casual with boat-necks, tonal patched sweatshirts and conservative outerwear, designer Ann-Sofie Back relied on Cheap Monday’s short history and a fondness for knits to get her minimal point across.

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Dressing their man with a certain care that exudes an old-age charm, Filippa K devotes their energy to the tailored suit this season. Encompassing both elements of formal and informal, the collection infuses today’s silhouettes with a timeless elegance. Based in the colors of autumn, colors as varied as purple and green work well to accent core grays that much like the collection are inviting of a diverse audience who seek a grounded sophistication.

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Black is the primary color of choice as Whyred approaches the fall season with a formal state of mind. With narrow proportions and a clean finish, cropped blazers and pleated trousers make a modest impact, while boxy, detail oriented outerwear is more than the average head-turner.

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for autumn/winter 10-11, smalto’s young creative director youn chong bak invites us on a sensory journey in the asian steppes and presents a collection with a radical bias inspired by traditional ancestral treasures …
the anchor of the collection lies in the natural elements, far from any urbanity and architecture … youn chong bak was also inspired by mongolian history and heritage through details found in typical clothing … she tried to transcribe the conquering spirit, rituals and festive warmth that emerge from this culture …
true to the smalto man, the journey exudes an air of mystery … the infinity of the landscape deepening the urge to devour the space … the near and distant ravel in the same immediate perception …this magnetic experience, where solitude is essential, invites self-reflection … an atmosphere favourable with the shamanic spirits reigns … appeasement is at the end of the journey …

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