Charlie France, Douglas Neitzke, James Smith & Joe Sanders by Neil Kirk for Glass Magazine
Meeting of the Labels–Charlie France, Douglas Neitzke, James Smith and Joe Sanders come together with photographer Neil Kirk for the spring issue of Glass magazine. Featuring each label front and center, David Nolan styles the group in Prada, Dunhill, Burberry, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Lanvin for a demure series of images.
Charlie France & James Smith by Frederike Helwig for 10 Men
¡Viva la Revolución!–Charlie France and James Smith wreck havoc for the spring 2011 edition of 10 Men. Photographed by Frederike Helwig, the two trouble makers are styled by Nancy Rohde in a predominately black and white wardrobe that includes garments from Rick Owens, Versace, Balenciaga and other labels.
BlackBarrett by Neil Barrett Spring 2011 Campaign | Charlie France
A space odyssey drives BlackBarrett by Neil Barrett’s spring 2011 collection. Captured in the darkness of black and space age prints, the new campaign takes a fun direction with Charlie France cast in the leading role. Termed The Lad Who Fell to Earth, Barrett fuses modern youthful fits with an obsession of space and flight for another delightful outing from the Japanese label.
Yigal Azrouël Fall 2011 | Paris Fashion Week
Yigal Azrouël joins Phillip Lim in changing venues from New York to Paris for his latest showing. Blending his casual aesthetic with militaristic aspirations, Azrouël showcased a distinctive uniform of layered dark hues. Deconstructing smart essentials, a halved tie and button-down made quite the stir with a shrunken collar and the juxtaposition of strikingly modern knits as well as outerwear. Altogether showcasing an effortless style and a push for more formality, Yigal Azrouël’s fall 2011 collection came together with an effective edit of the label’s short narrative.
Paul Smith Fall 2011 | Paris Fashion Week
Armed with galactic aspirations and a penchant for rock ‘n’ roll styles, Paul Smith imagined an eclectic future for his man. Ready for a journey to the moon, pants accented with zippers were paired with psychedelic prints for a fun fall adventure. Taking the typical blueprint of a Paul Smith collection and amplifying the details, lapels as well as hems found a drastic makeover with foreign cuts and a touch of moon dust. Pumping up the volume as a nod to spacesuits but still keeping a tidy shape, Paul Smith’s quirky fall outing no doubt impressed, coming to the perfect completion with futuristic necklaces as the perfect accessory.
Lanvin Fall 2011 | Paris Fashion Week
Opting for a season of classics for his latest showing, Lanvin creative director Lucas Ossendrijver had a simple purpose at hand. Bring subtle shifts of modernity to luxurious staples while highlighting the Lanvin man in an iconic stetson. Ready to take the plunge with bungee cords as the key accent, Lanvin’s man hit the carpeted catwalk with a solemn demeanor and endless cool. Taking in the fine details, Ossendrijver energized menswear essentials with volume and an attention to lines. For the easy knit, a dropped asymmetrical line made the standby fresh again, while trousers took on a life of their own with smooth billowing silhouettes. Meanwhile, oversize coats boasted concealed buttons and raw edges. Employing sheen fabrics and a chic bow-tie, the Lanvin man was ready for a fine evening out when not utilizing other technical fabrics for the spontaneous outdoor excursion. One part elegance and another adventure, Ossendrijver’s fall collection came together with a well executed vision for a contemporary take on the classics with Lanvin’s signature style.
charlie france
Charlie France started his first season during the Fall/Winter 2009 shows as an exclusive for Jil Sander. Following, he became a Burberry favorite, appearing in campaigns for Burberry Prorsum, Burberry Brit, Burberry Sport and Burberry Black. In Fall/Winter 2010, Charlie France ranked first for walking and opening/closing the most shows.
