Agi & Sam Fall/Winter 2012 | London Fashion Week
Quacks & Suits–Agi & Sam layered on their signature humor for their recent London Fashion Week showing. Revolving their fall/winter 2012 collection around Darwin’s Theory of Why the Chicken Crossed the Road, the men of Agi & Sam hit the catwalk battered and bruised but in the utmost style. With ducks and chickens as their fun design motif, serious menswear fundamentals were infused with a lightness of the heart. Combining intricate prints with interesting proportions, today’s fitted suit was dissected for a play on volume as well as separates. Juxtaposed with a British sensibility on steroids, delicious colors and prints aided a showing strong on substance and cheer. / Photos by Saty + Pratha.
Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week
The Calm Before the Storm–Basking in hues of blue and black, Paul Smith sends his men out to sea for his fall/winter 2012 collection. Capturing the iridescent quality of water, various fabric finishes gave the range depth as Smith executed easy garments with a subtle twist. Layering fluorescent colors with darker counterparts, the algae of the sea was translated into a novel idea, while anchors and various sea creatures gave life to charming collection accents.
Ann Demeulemeester Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week
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.
Kenzo Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week
The Kenzo Workday–Playing it safe for their debut collection, new Kenzo creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, revealed a season right off the conveyor belt. Decorated in bright, youthful prints, the tailored trappings of the Kenzo man came out to play. From fitted quilted jackets and laid-back sweatshirts to the odd knickknacks, sportswear fueled the collection. Honing in on a relaxed aesthetic that achieved a balance of casual sophistication and novelty, Lim and Leon represented the quirky sentiments of the classic man.
Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2012 | Paris Fashion Week
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.
Costume National Homme Fall/Winter 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Sleek Epiphany–Deconstructing menswear staples and restructuring garments for a layered autumn feat, Costume National Homme delivers a dark collection for the fall/winter 2012 season. Playing with proportions and textures, the collection’s identity is drawn from a rebellious attitude that is sure to get notice. Turning out a sporty take on the blazer, a cropped fitted number with minimal detail makes for the quintessential aspect of modernity, followed by unlikely pieces paired together that make for phenomenal looks. From a sharp overcoat, layered over a zippered turtle neck to paneled attachments, blending the woven with more polished fabrications, Costume National Homme remains true to their heritage, revealing a collection with the utmost ease yet a desirable cool.
thomas penfound
Thomas Penfound was an instant Burberry favorite when he walked for the label’s Fall/Winter 2010 show. With his London charm, Thomas became the face of Lanvin and Burberry for Fall/Winter 2010. He has walked for the likes of Tim Hamilton, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Gareth Pugh. Thomas has been heating up the editorials for Dazed & Confused, Love, AnOther Man and Electric Youth!, with his icy blond hair and blue eyes.
