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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.
Enlisting several of the industry’s most prominent talents, Perry Ellis staged their show yesterday, sending out a sea of comfortable, but luxe wardrobe staples. Based in hues of burgundy, gray, teal and navy, the range enveloped a lifestyle in lieu of pushing for innovation. Capturing diverse facets in the day of a life of the Perry Ellis man, the collection moved seamlessly between relaxed knits and trousers to rich outerwear cut from striking fabrics.
Retro aspirations meet modern proportions in the latest collection from New York-based designer John Bartlett. Embracing a relaxed formality, Bartlett approaches the season with a fearless redressing of suiting. As belted waists give way to fitted looks, a modest military motif gets the camp treatment, while a generous pant silhouette offers relief. Altogether, Bartlett offers an accessible collection with a definitive style.
With a ski pass in hand and voluminous layering at work, D&G’s models are ready to hit the slopes. Juxtaposing a formal sensibility with the casualness of winter’s outdoor sports, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana set in motion a playful season of that caters to many functions. While ski pants and jeans are loose and low-slung, knits are either fitted or chunky for use as outerwear. Meanwhile, in a typical Dolce & Gabbana fashion, evening wear makes an appearance in a striking winter white, proving that no matter the location, the D&G man is set–even if that includes a Mickey Mouse motif.
A byproduct of old and new ideas, the latest collection from John Richmond tests age sensibilities with garments that multigenerational. The standard suit is let out and reformed with a punk attitude, while classic staples like the trench become modern with a quilted update. Meanwhile, eveningwear is juxtaposed with casual denim and the grandpa sweater left in tact for character. A well-rounded figure, John Richmond’s man approaches the fall season with an unwavering determination to progress his style, while also paying a nod to the classics.
Summing up this season’s collection, Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier explained that with this collection, they “wanted to address the different ways men visualize themselves. Bottega Veneta’s goal is always to expand the vocabulary of men’s wear, to add individuality and expression. So there is sophistication, but also playfulness, bravado, eccentricity, rebelliousness – it all depends on how it’s put together.” Taking that cue, Maier set about with presenting looks for the man of any occasion. While a loose fitted layering of activewear hinted at a chic casualness, low slung denim provided for a sharp contrast against the collection’s more formal approach. The finer points of the collection were constructed by the marriage of high-waist trousers and boxy blazers. Whether dressed in black or a deep purple, Maier’s fall range delivered a functional nonchalance that is ultimately refreshing.
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