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The night sky sets a compelling atmosphere for Jean-Baptiste Mondino’s striking spread for Numéro Homme #19. Capturing a grand camaraderie, Mondino sets quite the pace for stylist Serge Girardi, who ups the ante with the sophisticated casualness found in sleek layers of black. A spread to remember, Nuit Blanche features models Adrien Pastor, Alexander Gaillot (?), Anton, Arthur Devalbray, Florian Bourdilla, Gerhard Freidl, Hugo Sauzay, Jeremie Laheurte, Mathias Billien, Peter Bruder, Philipp Bierbaum, Théodor, Tom Nicon, Tomek Szczukiecki and Viggo Jonasson.
The most recent issue of Wallpaper attempts to round up several pieces from the best collections for a stylish showing suitable for a variety of occasions. Photographed by Pierre Even, Alexandre Imbert, Bram Vercamer, Louis de Castro, Nicolas Ripoll, Philipp Bierbaum and Tom Nicon take their modest turn in front of the camera for a relaxed look at the functional styling of Arabella Mills.
More grounded than usual, this season Romain Kremer presents a man that is clothed for the most part. Resting heavily on structured outerwear, the color black provides a safe standby, but a cold sense of futurism converses beautifully with the gentle attributes of a cream color palette. Kremer may take great liberties with the constant expanding and retracting of his silhouettes, but one element that remains constant is a playful banter between the accessible and the provocative that challenges notions of acceptable fashion.
Ushering in a sea of buffalo checks, stripes, denim washes, speckles, patches and plaid, Miharayasuhiro’s latest collection gave the appearance that its models had raided a goodwill store with an interesting outcome by chance. Embracing an eclectic nature, the range finds itself with plenty of lively shirting options as well as chunky knits that double as outerwear. Meanwhile, proportions are all over the board, with the majority of pieces enjoying an oversize comfort. Rounding out the collection is the choice to take on a conservative pair of slim-fitted trousers or the collection’s more personable approach to patched denim. Overall, the range maintains a casualness that is in sync with the times, offering a certain charm and a piece for everyone.
Cerruti kicks off a new decade with a redefined purpose. Already bringing to the table excellent tailoring and craftmanship, the line is reenergized by closer attention to detail. Armed with a sharp silhouette and great reputation for suiting, fall’s collection is taken to the next level with the application of subtle pattern/fabric shifts that range from tonal geometrics and speckles to metallic bronze. Meanwhile, excitement is added to the actual construction with contrasting inserts and cropped proportions. Put together with great care, the Cerruti man represents the new timeless standard.
Walter Van Beirendonck’s eccentric designs often appear to be from another world, so fittingly, he explores that theme for the fall 2010 season, turning to martians of every color for inspiration. In Beirendonck’s universe, his men are either wearing heels and leggings or brightly colored body suits, best complemented by a wide variety of quirky pieces. Beirenonck serves up an amusing array of bolero knits, jumpsuits and knits best emblazoned with a “W”.
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