Iceberg Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Style Synergy–Italian label Iceberg calls upon heavy knits for a season where the mood is light and the attitude laid-back. Donning relaxed trousers, the men of Iceberg strolled down the catwalk, layered in lightweight knits and outerwear. From lush speckled sweaters to chunky oversize cardigans, the label showcased a season of convenience. Interchangeable in every sense, the collection carried the same ease from casual daywear to more polished wears, furnished from leather and finished with a tuxedo.
Moncler Gamme Bleu Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
The Art of Racing–Brazilian race car driver Ayrton Senna served as the muse of designer Thom Browne’s latest collection for Moncler Gamme Bleu. Lending his quirky creations a new dimension, yellow, red and white dressed an entertaining wardrobe, fit for the spectator. Starting the show with padded jumpsuits and moving towards shrunken tailored garments, cheerful suiting separates championed Browne’s race car driver. Eventually arriving at his signature palette of gray and navy, volume-induced jackets, long coats as well as layered cold-weather essentials completed another season of fun for the beloved designer.
Salvatore Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
The Collector–Positioning his man as a collector of beautiful things, Salvatore Ferragamo creative director Massimiliano Giornetti crafts a rich collection using a tapestry inspired by the urban landscape. Whether it is in the vibrant evening lights of blue and red or in the charcoal asphalt, Giornetti masters a strong color palette, creating a sharp wardrobe of suiting, outerwear and accessories. From intricate prints that entice to the smart double breasted blazer or the allure of velvet, Salvatore Ferragamo’s fall/winter 2012 collection finds impeccable lines and classicism at its best.
Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Total Look–Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier aimed to complete a total look for this season’s collection. Examining proportions and fit from head to toe, the latest range came together as final products, a couple of steps removed from the initial inspiration source. Playing exquisitely with graphic shapes in this aspect, complementary colors melded together as abstract shapes dissected Maier’s alto familiar canvas. However, taking a step into the future, a little rebellion surfaced with treated finishes and a hint of leather, being pieced together for outerwear adornments and eventually the season’s standout trousers.
Neil Barrett Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
On the Move–Bundling up with Neil Barrett is the choice made easy come next fall, with the designer’s latest collection ushering in a season of shapely outerwear for dramatic flair and functionality. Dressed in classic camel, rich burgundy or charcoal gray, a medley of colors paint a picture of the man on the move. Complemented with a little urban grit, relaxed garments are produced with a fun reinvention. From the common hooded sweatshirt, reproduced in a fantastic new sherling texture to striking items like the quilted crew-neck, Barrett resonates a personal appeal. With a sartorial gesture or two, the fall/winter 2012 collection of Neil Barrett achieves an effortless stride infusing sharp classics with the fine details that champion the inventiveness of fashion.
Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
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.
nicolas ripoll
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