
Lyle Lodwick made his debut in 2009 and has built a portfolio, enviable by many others, in a short period of time. This New Yorker has been causing quite the sensation and catching the attention of the major players in the industry. He has been the face of Topman, Barneys, Diesel, Uniqlo, Marc Jacobs, Levi’s and Sisley. Lyle has been embraced by the industry with open arms and it did not take him long to appear in top publications such as Vogue Hommes Japan, Details, Dazed & Confused and VMAN.

Request–Turning to photographer Stefani Pappas once more to capture the creative for this season’s show package, Request lends their boys a little edge with a subway shoot – not that they need it. With regular bad boys Yuri Pleskun and Cole Mohr available for the fashionable plunge, Request keeps their board in top shape. There’s the always popular David Agbodji, the strapping Arthur Kulkov as well as standout up and comers, ranging from Misa Patinszki to Baptiste Radufe. Add to the mix, a fast-rising Jesse Shannon or recent Request recruit Willy Cartier and you have an agency packing solid muscle, the fashion variety if course.

The Taming of the Kid–agnès b. was in fine form this season. Executing a more precise collection than seasons past, commercial intent reigned, dialing down the quirky for a delightful outing with youthful fundamentals. Cleaned up for the season, suiting dressed in plaid and autumn hues provided for the season’s strong core. Tailored trousers, sometimes cuffed were pleated and cut at the ankle. Jackets came in the one-button and double-breasted variety with a sharp shirt and tie combo to finish off a look that was more professional. Meanwhile, the antics were not absent with leggings and shorts delivering great charm, when complemented by cropped capes, draped tunics and other bold pieces.

Cool Formalities–Ann Demeulemeester ignited the season’s flame, coloring her black and white palette with electric blue and fiery red. Opting for more edge than romance this time around, formal overcoats were elongated and pieced together with shirting, adorned with printed gradients. Embracing a svelte figure, long tunics appeared as a simple but strong completion to semi-fitted pants and fantastic boots.

Androgyny Now–Hidden under a mop of jet black disheveled hair, the boys of Comme des Garçons told a tale of unadulterated rebellion. Fashions for the elegant punk, a long coat, pulled in at the waist delivered charm in quaint varieties, ranging from polka dots and somber black to discreet etchings. Complemented with pleated skirts and cape jackets, large floral prints made a divine statement, knowing no bounds and lending Rei Kawakubo’s misfit a soft touch, fused with moderate angst. Finished with large bows tied at the neck and petite heels, ready for the catwalk, Comme des Garçons delivered a welcomed collection of means and mode.

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.