
The Landscape–Creating sensible menswear juxtaposed with his own rich background, New York-based designer Carlos Campos dreams up a delightful fall/winter 2012 collection with sharp pieces making a bold statement in vibrant hues. Crafting contemporary staples with a certain energy, making for an exciting season turnout, rural references surface with hats, shoes and other accessories balancing out a delectable range of semi-tailored jackets, trousers as well as shirting, fitted to a t.

A masculine grouping of pastels accented a neutral color palette from Carlos Campos. Taking it easy for the season, Campos played his cards relatively simple, delivering classics with an eye on the details. From darted shorts to triangular shirt detailing, the collection maintained a focus on a functional season with a chic array of separates. Altogether sharp, but exhibiting the attributes of a charming lived-in wardrobe, spring marked a bright outing of success. / Images by Marko Kalfa. Styling by Julie Ragolia.

Carlos Campos traces his Latin roots for fall’s collection. Finding a muse in romantic poet Pablo Neruda, the designer found a balance of boyish charm and old character to be the perfect starting point for his latest collection. Dressed in the burnt shades of fall, the range comes together with relaxed suiting and a running theme of militaristic influence that hones in on structure for outerwear and strong subdued colors. Still able to tread on the light side, a more at ease character came through with the addition of bomber jackets and a play on patterns. / Photos by Carl Barnett (The Fashionisto)

Embarking on a backpacking trip across Europe for the spring season, the Carlos Campos man stepped out in easily coordinated ensembles. Sporting a casual color palette of grounded colors with the exception of muted hues explained by incidents like that accidental mixing of red in the week’s white laundry, the presentation offered a precise selection of garments ranging from the relaxed blazer and polo to short sleeve shirting options. Perfect for day to day life or that perfect city escape, Carlos Campos impressed with a modest but effective spring showing. Photography by Marko Kalfa / Styling by Julie Ragolia