
Jesper Lund made his debut for the spring 2007 season in Milan and Paris walking for Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Neil Barrett, Dries van Noten and Issey Miyake. After a strong season, Jesper was photographed by David Sims for Calvin Klein. He became a favorite of Dolce & Gabbana and became the face of the label’s fall 2008 campaign and fall 2010 lookbook. Jesper is the brother of fellow model, Sebastian Lund.

Playing Shapes–Ports 1961 designers Fiona Cibani and Ian Hylton pull together a meticulous collection focusing on sharp lines, construction and varying proportions. Cast in a somber gray palette, the label’s leading man lives up to the classic image of Saville Row. Donning double-breasted suits and clad in outerwear, cut with a minimalist hand, Ports 1961′s gentleman embraces a smooth season that plays tailored tradition against playful exploration. From narrow, well-framed jackets to a final roundup of voluminous coats, Ports 1961 introduces a season of function and spontaneity for a modest success.

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.

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.

The Great Tailor–Kicking off Milan Fashion Week, Corneliani takes to the runway with a sea of somber gray, navy and a hint of winter white. Fusing voluminous billowing silhouettes with a knack for tailoring, classics come across with a laid-back sartorial essence. From outerwear with oversize lapels to a cape, trimmed with fur or a cardigan tied at the waist, the Corneliani man possesses an undeniable elegance, fused with a certain practicality. Whether it’s a coordinated suit or sweater and pleated trousers, the Italian label furnishes an aesthetic that masters the ideal balance of purpose and style. Rounding out sharp two-button suits, double-breasted coats and lush knits with a strong suit in textures, Corneliani presents a season, marrying tradition to a relaxed modern attitude.

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.