
Modeled after the romantic hero, YMC designer Fraser Moss takes this season’s inspiration from the hunter, fisherman, mariner, artisan and peasant. Crafting utilitarian pieces with a European sensibility, YMC’s man gets a practical fit for the season with fair isle knits, sharp outerwear and a grounded elegance.

Finding solace in the darkness of night, Nom de Guerre turns their attention to military special forces for the fall 2010 season. Inspired by an apocalyptic fiction novel entitled The Melancholy of Resistance, in which constant darkness instills a cold sterile environment, the latest collection creates a black uniform for Nom de Guerre’s Countdown to Violence. Pairing tapered trousers with functional outerwear and protective layers, Nom de Guerre manages to find a new narrative for their signature penchant for the militaristic aesthetic. Providing the perfect imagery to highlight the collection, Erik Swain photographs Salieu Jalloh, Dominique Hollington, Ernesto Araujo, Oraine Barrett, Remi Alade-Chester, Ger Duany, Thiam Sohibou, Brian Thomas and Lloyd Williams for this season’s lookbook and product imagery.

Grouped with heavily adorned denim, the latest product book from Cheap Monday continues the Swedish label’s apocalyptic showing with patches, straps and lacing. Providing the youthful fundamentals, from t-shirts to the label’s signature skinny jeans, Cheap Monday designer Ann-Sofie Back adds a certain softness and vintage allure with cozy knits for the season.

A model on the fast track to success, Red model Silviu Tolu reunites with photographer Tibi Clenci for Longcroft’s fall 2010 campaign. Adding to a number of countless shoots together, the duo turn out yet another beautiful set of photos, this time aided by the styling of Maurice Munteanu. Captured in the warm light of country living, a modest wardrobe of denim and button-down carry quite the appeal.

Donning a full array of suiting for Paul Smith London’s fall 2010 lookbook, Matteo Martari prepares for a fine evening out. Representing the brand’s renewed interest in eveningwear, checks and cool hues mark fall’s great exercise in tailoring. At large, conservative yet modern, Paul Smith London manages a smooth line between accessibility and a welcomed offering of modern silhouettes.

Cosmo Macdonald stars in Swear’s upcoming fall lookbook and promotional material. A big season for the label, Dominic Webster has been brough on board as Swear’s Creative Director to strengthen the brand’s offering. This year also marks the label’s tenth year anniversary, which is soon to be celebrated with an upcoming project.