Dries Van Noten Fall 2011 | Paris Fashion Week
Following a rebellious bleached season, Dries Van Noten returns to form with a new collection boasting formal aspirations. Juxtaposing ornate embellishments with grounded neutrals, Van Noten embraces a relaxed silhouette for a lax approach to luxury. Outside the impromptu fur and zipper accents, the range takes distinct shape around billowing trousers as well as the unexpected but welcomed inclusion of chunky knits. At large, fall’s collection takes Dries Van Noten’s knack for tailoring and combines it with voluminous silhouettes for an outing that maintains a certain sophistication, while also embracing a chic comfort.
Frankie Morello Fall 2011 | Milan Fashion Week
Frankie Morello manages to surprise once more, taking their eclectic tastes on a subdued yet colorful journey for the fall season. Taking to throws and wraps, stripes and prints cover the usually provocative Morello boy for a refreshing change of pace. Exercising a penchant for tailored suiting and juxtaposing it with the warmth of worldly fashions, the Italian label creates a fantastic collection, ready for a quick transition from editorials to reality.
Neil Barrett Fall 2011 | Milan Fashion Week
Activewear takes center stage for Neil Barrett’s fall 2011 collection. Telling a black, white and gray story with textured lines and graphic prints, Barrett sent his men down the runway in clunky boots and technical fabrics. Playfully approaching this season’s silhouette, the collection boasted chunky knits paired with a mix of wide-cut trousers and unforgiving slim-fitted pants. From intersecting stripes and textured panels to subtle gradients, Neil Barrett’s man traversed the world of athletics and fashion for an interesting fall outing to say the least.
Prada Fall 2011 | Milan Fashion Week
Continuing in the vein of her retro aspirations, Miuccia Prada sought to make old ideas new once more and the result just may have been a collection not quite for this dimension. Tearing a page from the family photo album, circa the 70’s, Prada’s man acquired a pair of knee high socks along with boxy polos, sporting a new shimmering finish. Tackling zany proportions and the infamous tracksuit, fall’s lineup came together easily in a cohesive package, but along for the ride were a couple stumbles in modern grounding.
Bottega Veneta Fall 2011 | Milan Fashion Week
Opening up the second day of Milan Fashion Week, Bottega Veneta continued a colorful trend for the upcoming season. Piecing fall’s collection together with an industrial concept that saw the mixing of fabrics to complete several of menswear best standbys, the label maintained a certain playfulness with a hint of technicolor. Grounded by structured suiting and showing an untamed side with leather crumpled trousers and jackets, the latest outing from Bottega Veneta answered the call of the changing consumer. From the dark trenches of black to the vibrancy of orange resina, Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier crafted the ideal blending of ready to wear fashions and challenging fragments of the modern man.
Ermenegildo Zegna Fall 2011 | Milan Fashion Week
Layered with tender love and care, Ermenegildo Zegna’s man made a sound impression with the house’s signature strength in craftsmanship. Piecing together tweed and houndstooth, tradition met the combative nature of the future with fitted looks, complete with belted holsters. No doubt outfitting fall’s hero, orange, red and burgundy added a pleasant touch to fantastically belted numbers that felt altogether masculine, while resonating a soft quality to be admired.
george barnett
George Barnett is another model that shot to fame after being shot by Hedi Slimane. Soon after, he landed a Lanvin campaign alongside a cast of male models. He has appeared in many editorials for menswear magazines including 10 Men, Arena Homme+, Dazed & Confused, Vogue Hommes Japan, GQ Style and AnOther Man. He also starred in Wooyoungmi’s Spring/Summer 2010 campaign and Prada’s Fantasy Lookbook. George is also the drummer of the band, These New Puritans.
