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Julius Gerhardt had his breakout moment when he landed the cover of one of the leading men’s fashion magazine, Vogue Hommes Japan. Shot by Josh Olins and styled by Nicola Formichetti, his memorable cover and feature spread propelled him to the forefront of everyone’s attention. Julius has also graced the cover of another popular Japanese magazine, Pen.

Untrustus–Photographed by Ben Lamberty (Klaus Stiegemeyer), Julius Gerhardt of The Special and Spin model Charlotte Bos make for intriguing subjects in a story that tackles daring fashions. Born of another planet, the pair are clad in silver and black for a futuristic feat styled by Ariane Lindhorst (BiGoudi). / Grooming by Sina Velke (BiGoudi).

Gangster Lore–Looking to the days of prohibition for the inspiration of his second outing for John Galliano, creative director Bill Gaytten honed in on characters, ranging from gangsters and the law establishment to American sports-stars. Empowered by the stigma of a gangster, the collection was off to a strong start with oversize silhouettes ushering in the double-breasted suit and fine coats of fur. Turning to references by J.C Leyendecker and Norman Rockwell, the baggy trousers of America’s infamous kingpins were closely followed by Gaytten’s notorious band of henchmen. Youthful, cold and belted in for a showdown with the law, the menacing were met with hues of army green, dressing the aviator jacket, a military jacket, complete with epaulettes and other heroic pieces. Caught in the middle of the two factions and bringing the show to a close were John Galliano’s sports heroes, revealing a polished evening wardrobe, sequined and generally more fitted.

Structurally Sound–Designer Italo Zucchelli delivers another technical lineup for Calvin Klein Collection’s fall/winter 2012 season. Combining elements of relaxed tailoring with a sporty attitude, long boxy silhouettes distinguish outerwear, cut from leather and nylon. Insulated for the cold, quilted jackets join a range of layered short-sleeved tops, paired with sweaters. Dressed with geometric graphics, the collection eventually makes a departure from the modern classics for an edgy touch of leather, adorning pants and blazer jackets for a strong finish.