As Gareth Pugh continues to blur the gender line, his menswear has gradually become less affected, while conveying a certain softness. Dressed in his customary color palette of black and gray, this season’s collection takes an affection for light and thoughtful draping. Relaxed and less body conscious than previous seasons, the Pugh man is undoubtedly on the cusp of tomorrow’s fashion, but his direction is more subtle. Still however, Gareth Pugh gains attention with a mischevious attention to detail as seen in the collection’s more provocative leather pieces–often reminiscent of S&M themes and the designer’s edge factor.

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Matvey Lykov cruises through this month’s issue of Safari magazine. With fashion direction by Bryan Argus, Matvey is outfitted in numerous looks from Polo Ralph Lauren styled by Atsushi Shibasaki. Near impossible to go wrong wih stylish American standards, the shoot is photographed by Naoto Ohkawa.

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Matvey Lykov photographed by fellow model Lyle Lodwick

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.

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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.

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