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Another Day, Another Life–Ado Les Scents designer Hyun Yeu draws his latest inspiration from George Orwell’s novel, 1984. The 1949 book details a society under the rule of an oligarchic dictatorship. Forced together as an anonymous mass to live for the collective good, individuality is a crime and thoughts are under surveillance. Translating this dark existence into an autumn outing, Ado Les Scents turns to a somber collection where tailored classics are given subtle modern updates for the constant surveying eye. Fusing military influences with garments for the civilian, bright colors towards the collection’s end champion individuality while fabrics such as waterproof cotton detail a careful existence. Winter outerwear protects against the elements with general volume and insulation while inner jackets that can be worn separately provide ease and accessibility. From the one-button blazer to trousers rolled above the ankle, Ado Les Scents presents a strict point of view with somewhat leniency between the lines.
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Tailored Arrest–Using the political landscape of the sixties as the background for their latest collection, Cold Method turns an eye to the rebellious student activists, who were unapologetic about demanding their due place in a society, wholly captivated by dated mores. At the same time adopting an impeccable style of their own, Cold Method presents a young distinguished gentleman. Dressed in a sea of subdued colors motivated by the black and white photography of the time, a somber mindset provides an opportunity for hints of rich burgundy and forest green. Dressed to the t, but no stranger to a more relaxed mode of dress, trousers, v-neck sweaters and ties are married with functional jackets and outerwear, turned out with quilting, color blocking and more traditional applications of tailoring for a smart fall statement.
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The Kingdom–Wood Wood continues to travel the globe for the fall/winter 2012 season. Leaving Los Angeles behind and heading across the pond to London, the label arrives just as students are departing uni. Absorbing the idea of a uniform and spitting it back out in a fashion that is uniquely their own, the collegiate identity is once again juxtaposed with a charming personality. Shorts are layered over leggings, semi-fitted outerwear are produced a little off-center and the reformed beanie is shown as a token of the season. Adorned with various crests and prints, the casual infusion makes the rounds with an air of formality and the comfort of everyday dress.
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Traveling Man–Gazzarrini’s latest collection is propelled by the translation of imagery found in travels to Bruges. Fused with a natural sartorial finesse, garments reflect their inspired environment with a chic ease. Taking in the buildings, the bricks, the angles, beloved prints dress sharp tailored wears. Cropped trousers are a work in themselves with a high waist, low plunging crotch and cropped finish. Paired with sculptural outerwear, sheepskin, cashmere and other final fabrications contribute to a luxe on-pouring. Rounded out with intricate knitwear and a burst of hot pink, the Gazzarrini man is classic but exhibits a certain spontaneity for the modern age.
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The Young Road to Luxury–Bringing Paris Fashion Week to a close, Swedish label Acne embarked on a collision course of young and old for a collection that peppered the classics with a free spirit. With layering playing a key component to the season’s wardrobe, interesting fabrications were utilized. From quilted shirting employed underneath a boxy short-sleeved sweatshirt to pleather worn with a formal overcoat, a rebellious quality was achieved with great subtleties. Piling on the sweaters and producing tops with varying sleeve lengths for the ultimate combination of pieces, Acne brought together tapered trousers, oversize blazers as well as suiting shorts for a highly wearable feat.
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