
The Afterparty–Apparently the world is nearing the end of its course and temperatures our dropping, so if course Vivienne Westwood would be the perfect candidate to give her take on the situation. Mixing her signature brand of quirky with rather conservative instruments, the fall/winter 2012 outing bridges the gap between eccentric and accessible. While a timeless mode of dress is acquired by tailored suiting and outerwear in subdued tones, personality is delivered in spades when approaching the more elaborate garments. Playing with patterns and layering for an end of the world freeze, Westwood plays a charming hand, creating a world where the fur coated gentleman can co-exist with the pattern mixing deviant who boasts a penchant for off the cuff silhouettes.

Apocalypse Now–Emporio Armani gravitates towards the darker side of fall with a somber hued showing for the new season. Mixing a retro attitude with Armani’s brand of modern, a laid-back wardrobe of essentials come together with an array of arresting accessories for plenty a piece to entice the stylish. Donning an oversize beret tipped to the side or a hooded scarf, the man of Emporio Armani calls attention to an empowered lineup that explores various silhouettes and cuts, while also propelling the timelessness of staples like the pinstriped suit.

Regal Formation–Dolce & Gabbana follows a path lined with luxe fabrications and rich accents for the fall/winter 2012 season. A mix of country romance and early turn of the century dapper sentiments, the Italian house finds a place for their D&G youth amongst a mature collection of standout pieces. Dressing up suit jackets, lapels cut out of velvet mark the season, while the gradual incorporation of gold embroidery reinforces fall’s grand theme. Overlooking no facet in the life of their debonair man, the lineup transitions from sharp outerwear and companion pieces of warm wool to a more relaxed gesture that sees Dolce & Gabbana turn to their infamous silk. Whether worn as an exquisite set of pajamas or a bold move outdoors, the regal execution is the perfect touch to a collection that spares no expense.

Welcomed Sighting–Before the kickoff of fashion week, photographer Sara Cimino captures a round of models outside Frankie Morello’s fall/winter 2012 casting. From laid-back to spruced up, favorites, new and old were abound, ranging from Francisco Lachowski and Hans Hatt to Sebastian Sauve.

Back to the Stage–Fusing the near-retro casualness of the country with the sleepy attitude of beach towns, Michael Bastian returns to the catwalk after a season off. Dressing his man for a season of leisure, Bastian’s typical preppy aesthetic is married with the laid-back essence of summer staples, ranging from board shorts and open shirts to denim. Still maintaining a degree of sharpness, the easy showing was completed with a selection of fine essentials that tackled charming knits and tailored suiting alike.

Beach Boys–The Parke & Ronen man is certainly making time in his schedule to hang out at the beach for the spring 2012 season. With a selection of speedos and square leg suits, the collection was clearly aimed at a man with time for leisure. For those moments out of the water, it was a selection of cuffed trousers and relaxed shirting, all in a warm color palette.

Jamie Jewitt is a regular when it comes to the pages of magazines. He has appeared in 10 Men, Arena Homme+, Out, GQ, VMAN, Wonderland and Surface . Jamie has also walked some major shows including Salvatore Ferragamo, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Z Zegna, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana and Vivienne Westwood.