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Eric Sposito photographs the models of Success for the March/April issue of 160g. Assisted by Lucie Boireau, Oswald Willfried and Audrey Kacel, an enormous cast in dressed in the season’s standout labels. Models include Antonino Russo, Antonio Navas, Diego Krauss, Dominik Frieg, Ivan Milojevic, Jacob Alexander, Jeremy Candalh, Joan Pedrola, Jonatan Ollson, Joseph Culp, Julien Chanca, Julius, Matthew Hitt, Michael Whittaker, Oliver Welton, Pierre Moret, Reinder van Velze, Roger Frampton, Roy Pratt, Silviu Tolu and Steffen Weng.
Subversive, Siki Im’s sophomore collection deconstructs tradition-bound suiting in favor of arresting fall layers that bring a certain softness to menswear. A modern day warrior of intellect, Siki Im’s man is the result of a fusion between western and eastern ideas. From wraps and kimono-style jackets to the minimalist construction of asymmetrical suiting, fall’s collection delivers a healthy amount of both innovation and sartorial inspiration.
Taking a step back from last season’s collection, designer Richard Chai opts for a casual fall season of blues, grays and blacks. Evoking the image of the boy next door, Chai ties together a string of loose easily integrable pieces that imitate a little wear around the edges with oil-like gradients, thin layers and slouchy fits. Continuing a comfortable blend of streetwear with a high fashion approach, Chai crafts a sophisticated yet relaxed fall season.
Recent winner of GQ’s best menswear designer, Billy Reid piles on the southern charm for his latest fall venture. Setting the tone with a moody set covered in fall’s crumpled leaves, Reid presented a strapping collection for the grounded gentleman. Unsurprisingly earthy, the range moved away from the tailored suit, gradually forming a masculine collection of wearable pieces that evoke romanticized images of those who work with their hands for a living, whether it is the woodsman or fisherman. Simple, but finely executed, Reid demonstrates how far great construction and detail can take a collection.
A tame outing for Duckie Brown, designers Daniel Silver and Steven Cox deliver a youthful collection with punk attitude. While tweed demonstrates a certain sensibility, bold plaid and tailored but shrunken suiting embrace Duckie Brown’s penchant for the standout silhouette.
korean designer wooyoungmi puts her mind to the timeless men’s wardrobe with an interest in the era of the silent movie, when stars could communicate with an exaggerated style of dress, leading to an exploration of proportions and the boundaries of a classic style …
with outerwear creating the central figure, wide leg trousers are combined with heavy overcoats to give a slouchy square silhouette while cropped trousers peek from below long-line jackets and suiting is wrapped up with long textured knits … tuxedo style bibs are paired with high waisted trousers … fluffy textures contrast with quilted flannel and soft cashmere … the palette of soft greys, blacks and slate blues nods to the gentleman yet staying fresh with a dash of white, cream and oxblood … detached collars, cuffs and cut out felt bow ties pop up, add layers and complement the playfulness of proportion … zips appear on collars … thick wedged soles counterbalance the image of traditional footwear while black felt helmet-like headwear gives a sense of uniformity …
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