Moschino Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Playing Fashion–Moschino’s knack for bold prints and colors collides with a traditional sense of menswear for a penetrating collection. Opening the show with bowler hats as well as suiting and tees printed with cobblestones, the season resonated with a nostalgic London flair. Making the gentleman relevant, the trappings of the distinguished blended with a cheeky use of wardrobe dissection for a new chapter. From patches on pants to exposed jacket seams, Moschino’s man was deconstructed and rebuilt, before emerging with vibrant colors and graffiti prints that lend refined elegance a quirky undertone.
Daniele Alessandrini Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Sartorial Layering–Daniele Alessandrini looks to smart layering for the fall/winter 2012 season. Taking the twinset and reinterpreting it for outerwear, clever jackets remain light-weight but warm with a blanket lining. Subtly mixing prints, an autumn landscape contributes to the image of a man on the go with suiting and casualwear blending together for one cohesive wardrobe. From the strong field jacket to classics like the duffle coat, Daniele Alessandrini remains relevant for the modern man with an offering of tradition and trend.
Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Total Look–Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier aimed to complete a total look for this season’s collection. Examining proportions and fit from head to toe, the latest range came together as final products, a couple of steps removed from the initial inspiration source. Playing exquisitely with graphic shapes in this aspect, complementary colors melded together as abstract shapes dissected Maier’s alto familiar canvas. However, taking a step into the future, a little rebellion surfaced with treated finishes and a hint of leather, being pieced together for outerwear adornments and eventually the season’s standout trousers.
John Varvatos Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Urban Rock–Designer John Varvatos spins a tale of the streets and rock for the fall/winter 2012 season. Embodying a certain harshness in comparison to last season’s romantic laments, Varvatos taps into an element of youth. Bringing together garments in an almost reckless fashion, the mood is relaxed and the results more exciting. While laceless boots barely come to a close, oversize outerwear in various hues of gray bring comfort to knits as well as other pieces, tattered and stained. Featuring a wardrobe that possesses the potential to be both tidy and fantastically disheveled, John Varvatos dismisses the aspect of age for a collection that evolves with a little smarts.
Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
The Gentleman–Providing the house’s heritage with the focal point this season, Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey scales back on fall/winter 2012’s motif for a onpouring of tailored wears fit for the contemporary gentleman. Gravitating towards gray, suits are toted out with quite the signature accessories, creating a sharp state of mind. From printed gloves to stylish umbrellas, Bailey’s man misses no detail. Complementing the sartorial suit with layered outerwear of varying proportions, a modern touch is showcased alongside room for a spot of color, delivering both a somber sensibility and an upbeat moment.
New Madison Fall/Winter 2012 Show Package
New Madison–Dynamic easily describes the quality of New Madison’s show package for the upcoming season. An all-around who’s who when it comes to work from campaigns and editorials to the runway, quite the number of recognizable faces are on hand. From the always working Isaac Carew to the highly demanded Gerhard Freidl to stunning faces like Patrick Kafka, the agency has no issue in the star department. Rounding out the package with edgy and popular choice — Alex Dunstan, New Madison continues a fantastic streak with faces, new and old that include Alexander Johansson, Tommy Kristiansen and Joao Zavaski.
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Alex Dunstan got his big break when he shot with star-maker photographer Hedi Slimane. This Londoner quickly grabbed a Topman campaign and appeared in editorials for magazines such as Dazed & Confused as well as Vogue Hommes Japan. He was a Burberry exclusive for Spring/Summer 2010 and starred in Lavin’s Fall/Winter 2010 campaign.
