Yigal Azrouël Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
Reworking Menswear–Slowly unraveling classics and creating a modern wardrobe of great relaxation, Yigal Azrouël set his latest collection to the tune of revamped accents. Turning out a range where the casual components easily melded with more fashion-forward staples, Azrouël’s idea of spring came to fruition with a multi-faceted man of style. Taking easy ready to wear pieces like the sweatshirt and merging it with strong garments like the leather jacket, the first of many hybrids was born. From athletic-geared trousers and tops to more business-prone jackets, complete with relaxed tailoring and color blocking, the season delivered an enormous selection of strong standbys.
Alexandre Plokhov Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
In Arms–Bringing together tools picked up at both Versace and cult-favorite Cloak, Alexandre Plokhov presents his spring 2012 collection during New York Fashion Week. A combination of military aspirations and architectural inspirations, structure reigns as dark as well as light separates come together to form quite the distinct uniform. From youthful sportswear to more tailored jackets and shirting, Alexandre Plokhov marries concept and a functional vision for a varied spring offering.
Custo Barcelona Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
Print Cycle–His ‘n’ Her looks dominated the catwalk for Custo Barcelona’s bold spring 2012 showing. Digital prints, acid washes, shimmering fabrications and sheer assets marked an eclectic range for those that like to be seen. Loud, but ready for constant transitions, Custo Barcelona’s lineup, consisted of tanks, shirting and jackets, providing for easy spring/summer layering with modern fits.
Y-3 Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
Easy Times at Yohji High–Yohji Yamamoto sent the Y-3 lad back to school for the spring 2012 season. Neat and tidy, save for playful proportions and a little spontaneity, Yamamoto made a modest stride. Dressed sharp and to impress, with a personality sprinkled accordingly, quirk as well as structure came together as blazers founds themselves paired with plaid numbers or loose silhouettes constructed bottoms. A fusion of Yamamoto’s trademark cuts and Adidas’ sporty inclination, the collection was a cool walk in the park.
Bespoken Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
The City Man–Demonstrating comfort and style can seamlessly coexist, Bespoken delivered a collection of menswear essentials with an effortless contemporary cool. Featuring a relaxed state of mind, loose tailoring and breathable fabrications were employed for a nonchalant sophistication. From casual trench coats and sports jackets, to color blocked shirts and rolled up denim, the new spring offerings are made perfect for the man about town. / Styling by Julie Ragolia.
Siki Im Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
Master Class–Masterfully evolving and refining his vision of men of intellect and wisdom, Siki Im ventures into new territories of sophistication for spring 2012. With cleaner lines and sleeker tailoring fused with the label’s trademark deconstruction and loose silhouette, Im’s scholarly gentlemen is reinvented with new minimal sensibility and modernity. The pairing of a sharply constructed blazer with billowing trousers results in a dichotomy of traditional and contemporary elegance. Exuding an organic and effortless sartorial flair, an ease of craftsmanship is cultivated with restraint and control.
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.
