
The Active Uniform–Treading a fine path for the fall/winter 2012 season, Tim Coppens turns to the film Drive for inspiration. Filtering menswear fundamentals through a course, associated with racing and hockey, tailoring is relaxed and moods varied. Optioning fitted trousers and a more laidback silhouette, found in jogging pants, casual and formal identities coexist. The grounding force to knitwear and jackets, a sporty aesthetic is adapted for Coppen’s new uniform. Sleeves are zippered, leather insets embraced and strong lines incorporated for a detailed finish to an evolving season.

Best Served on Ice–Showing for their third season in New York City, Moncler Grenoble took to Wollman ice rink at Central Park with a synchronized performance by athletes that gave movement to the label’s latest outing. Ready for the slopes in extraordinary fashion, fall’s collection took its point of view from crime boss Joe Colombo, utilizing vinyl and plastic fabrics for a technical approach to the season with a dangerous finish. Offering protection from the elements, puffer jackets, quilted crew-necks and lush sweaters rounded out a lineup of active apparel, presented in rich style.

Simple Plan–The equestrian and rebel collided for Tim Hamilton’s latest Redux outing. Blending comfortable wear, which he does so well, with more structured separates like the tailored blazer, fall’s outing provided a sporty aesthetic with sleek attributes. Laying out ready to layer shorts, joggers, crewneck sweaters and other pieces, a clean-cut offering provided for endless options. Whether it was a cheeky logo tee with graphic banter, paired with a leather biker’s jacket or a striped dress shirt nonchalantly thrown together with white pants, cropped above the ankle, Tim Hamilton crafted an easy wardrobe of interchangeable garments featuring a certain youthful cater.

Band-ache–Enlisting a silhouette that marries draped fabrics to a more strict tailored counterpart, Heikki Salonen embarks on a rebellious journey for the fall/winter 2012 season. Along for the voyage are references, ranging from the eighteenth century anarchist movement to eastern philosophies. Blending together an eclectic style dialogue, Heikki Salonen creates a tapestry of youth and power. Loose shirting with frayed hems join billowing trousers, tied at the ankle with twine. Meanwhile patches tap into a punk attitude alongside a perverted elegance, employing a rusted animal print for extra notice.

New Perspectives–Nest models Nicolas Hagius, Valentin Brase, Louis Sasse, Adam Merks and Dawid Schaffranke take their spotlights as they stand in for the Hien Le show at Berlin Fashion Week. With a collection that embraces valorous hues and clean cuts, the boys embrace loosely tailored trousers, knit sweaters, outerwear and a dapper jumpsuit among other dashing pieces as they remain gallant on elevated platforms.

Simple Edge–A little raw around the edges, Dominic Louis’ man continues a trek that is wholly his own. Dressed in neutrals, Louis’ lead mixes the accessible with the bold, transitioning from an elongated plaid shirt, loose light-weight tops and cuffed trousers to more daring pieces. Whether it is trousers that billow or a pair that are laced from hem to hem, the collection exudes a notion of simplicity, perfected in its own world with a couple of deconstructed garments joining more finished alternatives.