Richard Chai Fall/Winter 2012 | New York Fashion Week

12 February 2012, written by Carl



The Utilitarian–Cinching his men into parkas and jackets with hooded attachments, Richard Chai prepared for quite the cold season. Capturing fall in a sea of silhouettes, both fitted and relaxed, tailoring met function as Chai crafted a wardrobe of varying proportions. Wearable but still tapped into the whims of the adventurous man, timeless cuts afforded to outerwear such as the overcoat were in sync with more bold ventures that included a cropped jacket. Altogether blending an idea of loungewear with a more formal figure, Richard Chai came out on top with a conservative showing that highlighted items that men can grasp onto and love … taking a baseball jacket or beloved sweater along for the ride, season to season.

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Wilhelmina Fall/Winter 2012 Show Package

31 January 2012, written by Carl



Wilhelmina–Mastering the art of the perfectly maintained men’s board, Wilhelmina lends New York Fashion Week undeniable stars such as Clement Chabernaud and Jon Kortajarena. Treasured amongst the ranks are familiar faces James Smith, Taylor Fuchs and Matthew Hitt as well as countless others. In the new faces department, Wilhelmina charms no doubt with this season’s Givenchy star, Chris Moore and striking up and comers like Taylor Cowan. Rounding out their lineup with welcomed models such as Vladimir Ivanov and Reid Prebenda, Wilhelmina solidifies a phenomenal track record in the stars department.

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Acne Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week

23 January 2012, written by Carl



The Young Road to Luxury–Bringing Paris Fashion Week to a close, Swedish label Acne embarked on a collision course of young and old for a collection that peppered the classics with a free spirit. With layering playing a key component to the season’s wardrobe, interesting fabrications were utilized. From quilted shirting employed underneath a boxy short-sleeved sweatshirt to pleather worn with a formal overcoat, a rebellious quality was achieved with great subtleties. Piling on the sweaters and producing tops with varying sleeve lengths for the ultimate combination of pieces, Acne brought together tapered trousers, oversize blazers as well as suiting shorts for a highly wearable feat.

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Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week

22 January 2012, written by Carl



The Calm Before the Storm–Basking in hues of blue and black, Paul Smith sends his men out to sea for his fall/winter 2012 collection. Capturing the iridescent quality of water, various fabric finishes gave the range depth as Smith executed easy garments with a subtle twist. Layering fluorescent colors with darker counterparts, the algae of the sea was translated into a novel idea, while anchors and various sea creatures gave life to charming collection accents.

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Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week

20 January 2012, written by Carl



Psychedelic Elegance–A keynote of any Dries Van Noten collection, prints really spoke great volumes this season. Taking Oscar Wilde’s dandy and lending him an attitude befitting of music artist Frank Zappa, the season was Van Noten’s canvas. Keeping fall’s inspirations on a tight leash, the backbone of the collection was entrusted to sharp overcoats and pleated trousers, narrow and wide. With fine form at the collection’s heart, next came exciting prints in vivid colors. Dressing sweaters and pants for a psychedelic reemergence, Van Noten no doubt made a loud statement, but also delivered charm subtly with finer print motifs and luxurious fabrications such as velvet driving his effortless elegance home.

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