Bespoken Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
The City Man–Demonstrating comfort and style can seamlessly coexist, Bespoken delivered a collection of menswear essentials with an effortless contemporary cool. Featuring a relaxed state of mind, loose tailoring and breathable fabrications were employed for a nonchalant sophistication. From casual trench coats and sports jackets, to color blocked shirts and rolled up denim, the new spring offerings are made perfect for the man about town. / Styling by Julie Ragolia.
Robert Geller Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
The Well-Proportioned Times–Robert Geller takes his signature style and reinvents the wheel with a new focus on shape and proportions. Working in leather and mesh as well as a seasoned color palette of subdued hues, Geller gradually transferred the focus from soft tailoring to ensembles with a little edge. From a relaxed double-breasted jacket to a cropped coat or parka with ballooned sleeves, the outerwear did a great deal of the work in a collection where layered shirting took on an easy pacing. Whether it was a button-down with small lapels, a boxy short-sleeved number or a lengthened mesh top, Robert Geller’s latest collection resulted in a spring collection that juxtaposed a modern sophistication with an effortless cool.
Loden Dager Spring 2012 | New York Fashion Week
Easy Strides–Loden Dager hits a beach-like stride for their latest collection. Bringing together relaxed layers and charming prints for a wardrobe that exudes the calming nature of the season, the tourist came out to play. Wrapped in bright colors, ranging from lime green or pumpkin orange to patriotic blue and red, an eclectic onslaught of pieces were revealed, paired together for business or play. From a nostalgic denim jacket to polka dot covered suiting shorts or graphic tees, Loden Dager delivered a collection, perfect for fun under the sun.
Casting Call: New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Edition | The Polaroids
Casting Frenzy–It’s the weekend before fashion week and you have a day to kill. What do you do? Well, as any rational person would do, you call in eighty boys from all the agencies and have a casting session. After all, there’s an entire magazine that needs to be cast. So, have at it, some of our favorite faces from ADAM, Request, Ford, New York Models Management, Wilhelmina, Red, DNA, Soul, Next, Fusion, Major, Aim and Q. More to come, if course…
Wilhelmina Spring 2012 Show Package | New York Fashion Week
Leaders of the Pack–When it comes to stars, Wilhelmina undeniably packs the most and it’s always a pleasure to see what crop the latest fashion week brings in. This season, while Clément Chabernaud and Jon Kortajarena come out on top, Wilhelmina has brought in a couple of new faces with great buzz and the work to back it up. From Luka Badnjar to Brit James Smith, New York will have some fresh new talent to liven up the runway, while easily recognizable faces like Garrett Neff and Nicolas Ripoll will be the easy finish to any runway roster.
Matthew Hitt for b Store Fall 2011
Fall’s Greatest Hitt–Enlisting Matthew Hitt for their fall 2011 lookbook, b Store’s contemporary offerings remain to be among the finest produced in London. Maintaining an understated sophistication with a youthful sensibility, b Store strikes a chord with fundamental staples and charming pieces with a twist of humor. From rolled up chinos and relaxed jeans, to tailored wool suiting and charming shirts, the London-label transitions to the fall season with style and quality.
matthew hitt
Matthew Hitt is one of the darlings of the fashion industry. He has become a favorite among designers and has walked for Jil Sander, Lanvin, Prada, Raf Simons, Hermés, Gucci and Gareth Pugh. His charming personality and versatile look has made him one of the hottest models. He has appeared in Vogue Hommes Japan, GQ Style, i-D, Velvet and 10 Men. Continuing to take the industry by storm, Matthew became the face of Ben Sherman and Wooyoungmi in spring 2010.
