
Revisiting Woolrich Woolen Mills’ upcoming spring collection, we steal another look at designer Daiki Suzuki’s final lineup for the label: “Approaching his last collection for Woolrich Woolen Mills, designer Daiki Suzuki looked to his high school years for inspiration. Recalling his experience as a rock climber, Suzuki sought to bring a dynamic mountaineering edge to Woolrich Woolen Mills’ spring collection. Born out of simplicity, Suzuki’s inspiration paved the ground for an utilitarian wardrobe of modest intentions. From windbreakers and hooded tops to trousers, the latest from Woolrich Woolen Mills meets the demands of a life grounded in reality.”

As we draw near the spring 2011 season, a campaign image surfaces from Lacoste’s upcoming outing. Going for a refined edge, the label looks to Mert & Marcus to capture Noah Mills in a formal look with quirk.

Continuously inspired by his move to New York, Mjölk designer Lars Stoten found this season’s direction during his daily bike ride to his new studio in Chinatown. Bordered by the East River and the urban scene of New York City, Stoten immediately saw another tale of generations. Taking in visuals of modernity against remnants of the past, Mjölk’s spring 2011 collection came into clear focus. Providing twenty-six images for spring, featuring Aiden Andrews and Joseph Culp, Stoten reinterpets his boxy proportions into a clean lineup that mimics the past, while energizing the present. From hand-cobbled Italian shoes and Liberty prints to hand-crafted belts, local to New York, Stoten puts his soul into another successful collection. / Photos by Russ & Reyn.

for the 2nd collection in his own name after the change from postweiler hauber, raphael hauber takes a stairway to fashion …
strict symmetry & kaleidoscope effects are the keywords in this ss11 collection shot by adrian parvulescu and inspired by empty & anonymous staircases arranged around a center similar to those often seen in big ancient buildings …
photos of a ‘70s stair rail have been modified and used as all over print for sheer chiffon shirts or light weight denim jeans; a kaleidoscope picture of stairs combined with a male or female visage mirroring the symmetry or asymmetry of the human face adorns jersey tops … symmetry is reinforced in the patterns by the positioning of insets … the soft colours are brightened by flashy inserts of apricot nylon meant to remind of escape routes …

United Colors of Benetton sets in motion a collection with relaxed pacing for the spring 2011 season. From a light age, executed with their accessible tee, available in striped hues and an athletic-inspired take on casual for a military gym to the upbeat stride of mix and match summer colors, Benetton finds a safe refuge in a string of easy to wear pieces. Giving their sound range of wardrobe staples a finishing touch, Sunday Brunch lays out a great offering of breathable suiting and bermudas for when the heat sets in.

Sisley’s man is on the move for the upcoming spring season. Juxtaposing travel inspirations with a subtle rock vibe, the label arrives at an eclectic range that covers a diverse audience with everything from Habana Blues and an iridescent space oddity to the rock’n rolla road. Whether it’s for the stage or that safari, Sisley shapes up with ready to wear pieces that tackle the modern slim suit alongside a great number of casual separate options.