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Request’s Rene and I Love Models’ Ryan Kennedy are the latest subjects for Milan Vukmirovic’s model portfolio in the current issue of L’Officiel Hommes Italia. While Rene plays it cool, Ryan flexes and poses in a pair of drawstring trousers from Trussardi Jeans.
Similar in stature, Tyson Ballou and Ryan Kennedy make the perfect duo for the spring 2010 campaign of Swedish label Brothers. Inspired by Ivy League men, the label looks to stylist Lisa Lindqwister and photographer Marcus Ohlsson to capture a serene collegiate environment.
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.
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.
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.
Loden Dager’s latest endeavor is a precise exercise in the gradual dissection of menswear standards. Taking a refreshingly light approach to fall, relaxed suits are dressed in an array of both neutral and jovial colors. Initially a conservative focus, this point of view unravels as the collection progresses with looser silhouettes that hang freely from the body as separates take on voluminous belted outerwear and cape-inspired jackets. From dropped crotches and folded waistlines to safe shirting options, Loden Dager opts for a stylish season of wide appeal. Infusing a modern sophistication with a certain informality, Loden Dager arrives at the perfect balance of substance and style.
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