
Timely Stride–Taking to the Chinese catwalk last week on May 18, 2012, BOSS Black showcased their new fall/winter 2012 collection at the National Agriculture Exhibition Center in Beijing. Aiming for a range that illustrated the juxtaposition of metropolitan design and classic elegance, BOSS Black creative director Kevin Lobo sent out an essential offering, taking his man from city sleek to business sharp. From a leather jacket and comfortable pants to a tailored two-button suit, BOSS Black’s fall/winter 2012 outing highlighted the modern staples, perfect for the contemporary man who strives with versatility.

Lanvin in Beijing–Closing out the month of April with a grand celebration in China, Lanvin took to Beijing on the 28th to honor designer Alber Elbaz’s ten years at the French fashion house. The event also fell in line with Lanvin’s new flagship at Shanghai Reel. Continuing the celebration with a showing of Lanvin’s latest collections, the fall outing of men’s style director Lucas Ossendrijver preceded a showing of Elbaz’s womenswear. / View our review of Lanvin’s Paris Fashion Week show here.

Team.Groove–Shown during Fashion Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, R.Groove’s latest lineup hit the runway with an obvious cool factor. Putting together relaxed fits with an effort of carelessness, everything from t-shirts, stamped with R and trousers featuring perfect raised seams to oversize shirt jackets made an appearance. Dressed in novel prints and armed with a fair use of color, R.Groove mastered a mix of fun youthfulness and modern smarts.

Old Meets New–With a collection inspired by the 1970’s art house movement as well as British painter Lucian Freud, comfort label Oliver Spencer delights the runway during London’s latest fashion week. Sorting through an eclectic lot of faces, Spencer’s men don a collection that strongly incorporates pristine cuts, knitwear and a splash of color with bold hues. Among the various looks are patterned baseball jackets, fairisle, cardigans and much more including a debonair spread of boots and loafers for a collection that daringly combines a vintage feel with the gratuitous tailoring of today.

Time Capsule–The recent turbulent economic times causes Ana Locking to look back to the 1920’s and the Great Depression of 1929 for the inspiration to her fall/winter 2012 collection. Redefining the structured tailoring of the time for the modern age, suiting serves as the collection’s main vehicle, steering the label in a more formal direction than usual. As semi-fitted trousers are pleated and paired with waistcoats as well as jackets, bright colors are infused for a cheerful spin.

After Midnight–Taking a dark turn, Topman Design channels a young Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe for their fall/winter 2012 outing. Mixing and meshing rich textures for a rebellious season, a traditional English sensibility is juxtaposed with a relative edge. Alternating between tapered trousers and pants of PVC, Topman’s hero demonstrates a knack for clean dress with a modern spin. Translating Mapplethorpe’s lily print into graphic dressed silk shirting, the finishing touch to a collection of lush knits and structured outerwear is a range of rosaries, crafted by Husam El Odeh.