Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week
Combative Fashion–Following an impressive showing for his namesake, Kris Van Assche returned to the runway for his latest collection for Dior Homme. Another inspiring lineup for the season, Van Assche let the focus on tailoring take a backseat with a fully fleshed out motif that emphasized sportswear with a militaristic flair. Hidden under caps and shades, the men of Dior took to the runway with a strong stance on suiting, giving way to more relaxed pieces. Donning low slung trousers and oversize outerwear, cut to maximize powerful movement, garments in an army green gave the season a life dramatically different from previous collections. Playing with shearling, piping and technical fabrics, crisp combative silhouettes were at once fresh, marking a successful overall outing for Dior Homme.
Kris Van Assche Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week
The Workforce–Showing one of his strongest collections to date, Belgian designer Kris Van Assche turned to world affairs to take hold of his latest inspiration. Casting the banker and the working class as his characters of the season, Van Assche took his steadfast penchant for suiting to a new dimension. Evoking a certain elegance that felt fresh, men of a romantic imagination breezed by the catwalk. For an element so frequently referred to, Van Assche’s turn to the workerswear aesthetic prompted a regal quality when blended with his skills in construction and draping. Relaxed trousers, cut to a fine art floated by while more frequented items like the bomber jacket felt decisively urban. Juxtaposed with knits that fell like a dream, in a season with so much focus on suiting, Kris Van Assche’s fall/winter 2012 collection executed the fundamental with such ease and difference.
Bananas Fall/Winter 2012 Show Package
Bananas–True to their offbeat name, all is well in paradise when it comes to Paris agency Bananas. Serving up classic faces alongside fashion’s favorite quirky boy, the infectious personalities are in intense demand and Bananas has the supply. At one end of the spectrum is bad boy extraordinaire Yuri Pleskun, matched this season with the charm of new kid on the block, Jake Shortall or furthermore, Eric Ramos. For dark and brooding, the striking Lucho Jacob is always a great match or for an androgynous flair, there is Jaco Van Den Hoven. From constant cover star RJ King to the classic blue-chip achievements of Nicolas Ripoll or Ryan Kennedy, Bananas’ shining lot comes full circle with a guaranteed fit for all Paris’ coming attractions.
Caleb Trent by Bruno Staub for Hero Magazine
Down with the Times–Taking to the streets, Bruno Staub photographs Bananas model Caleb Trent for Hero magazine. Complemented by the eclectic styling of Jessica Bobince, Caleb is clad in bold pieces from the likes of Versace and Phillip Lim.
Caleb Trent & Timothy Kelleher by Paolo Roversi in Dior Homme for i-D
Dior’s Spring–As fashion editor Mauricio Nardi takes the helm for a story, i-D joins an on-pouring of publications turning their attention to spring 2012 collections. With an eye on Kris Van Assche’s Dior Homme, Caleb Trent and Timothy Kelleher enter the studio, joined by Guinevere Van Seenus, to sit for Paolo Roversi, who perfectly captures the label’s romantic man. / Makeup by Lucia Pica with hair by Olivier de Vriendt.
Caleb Trent by Fred Jacobs for Spray Magazine
Surfer Boy–Photographed by Fred Jacobs, Caleb Trent stars in a relaxed editorial from this past month’s edition of Spray magazine. Tackling an inspired surfer look, wet suit and all, Caleb is outfitted by stylist Shala Rothenberg.
