Behind the Scenes | Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012
Honorary Brit Collective–The boys of Burberry Prorsum spring 2012 perfect the game of patience backstage at the label’s recent Milanese show.
Dries Van Noten Spring 2012 | Paris Fashion Week
The Active Classic–Dries Van Noten fused his acclaimed vision with the qualities of an active lifestyle for his latest outing. Ushering in a season of suiting separates and covetable knits, spring’s collection looked to silk and leather for a special appeal. Taking ordinary pieces like a pair of shorts, letting out the silhouette and giving it a luxe finish, many understated pieces turned into quite the statement. From the beauty of relaxed silk jackets to chic jumpsuits, belted parkas and dreamy open-weave knits, Van Noten was at the top of his craft. Drawing the season’s colors from a rich palette of coffee brown, midnight blue and deep burgundy, the spring outing came to a finish with delightful stripes and a burst of emotion in a bright orange.
Ports 1961 Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
1961 To 2012–It was a lesson on geometry at Ports 1961, where shape and structure took top form. The silhouette was slimming and fitted with elongated double-breasted blazers and sleeveless trench coats of modern and minimal sensibility, while trousers came in various cuts – tailored as well as loose. Transparent lightweight knits, crisp cotton blends and lustrous silks were featured in clinical white, beige, midnight blue and graphic prints for an outing of luxurious fabrications.
Gucci Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Paging Sir Gucci–Gucci creative director Frida Giannini looks to infuse the glamorous label with a dose of English sensibility this season. Maintaining a somber color palette with a hint of cherry red, spring’s lineup looked to suiting dressed in Prince of Wales and other prints to set the tailored wear well. Highlighting details, tapered trousers were treated to traces of color and tie details. Meanwhile, Gucci’s accessories were a luxe highlight, offering carryalls and leather loafers as the perfect complement to a range of shimmering evening jackets.
Z Zegna Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Z of Elegance–The washes of blue drifted out at Z Zegna in shades of navy, baby blue and slowly faded into a sea of white, cleansing the palette for what was yet to come. Gorgeous colors of mustard yellow and earthy brown took over the fine selection of tailored blazers, lightweight knitwear and oversized outwears. Continuing a popular trend this season in Milan, the star of the show was the carefree silhouette of loose-fitting trousers, made even more elegant paired with the luxe inclusion of silk tuxedo jackets.
Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Acres of Luxury–Although form and fit were relaxed at Salvatore Ferragamo, Massimiliano Giornetti’s strong sense of masculinity remained firmly intact. The show opened with a field of neutral beige, peach and white, slowly progressing into suits of midnight blue and everest green. The ease of coloration transitioned into the loose and relaxed silhouette of utilitarian jackets with subtle zipper detailing, chunky cardigans and carefree trousers. The driving force of the collection was the acres of ultra luxe fabrications of linen, textured knits and lightweight cotton, while frayed straw hats and casual espadrilles added the signature finesse of the Italian-label.
bastiaan ninaber
Bastiaan Ninaber kicked off a successful career in modeling with Dior Homme’s spring 2007 campaign. Since his debut, Bastiaan has appeared in numerous publications such as Arena Homme+, Man About Town, VMAN, Numero Homme and Fantastic Man. He has also starred in campaigns for H&M, Z Zegna, Barney’s and Cerruti. He remains one of the most popular models on the runway season after season and shows no sign of slowing down. Bastiaan’s latest campaign is for Ballantyne spring 2011.
