
The Afternoon Sessions–Captured on spare afternoons when the natural light was just right, Major models Jacob Morton, David Chiang, Florian Van Bael, Paul Craddock and Garrison Van Curen are rounded up for impromptu photo sessions with Eric Granwehr.

Not Another–Striking newcomer Jacob Morton lets his features do the heavy lifting in an editorial, lensed by Simon B. Mørch for Dust magazine. Captured outdoors in knits and outerwear, Mr. Morton is anything but your garden variety.

Major–Leading in the next generation department, Major brings a fine crop to New York Fashion Week. Hot on the heels of an Armani campaign, Florian Van Bael returns to the Big Apple, along with editorial darlings Eugeniy Sauchanka and David Chiang. From the infectious up and coming lineup, Jacob Morton and Justin Halley are joined by the stunning Paul Craddock. Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum, the strength of Rob Evans is a strong match to the iconic Scott Barnhill.

Gangster Lore–Looking to the days of prohibition for the inspiration of his second outing for John Galliano, creative director Bill Gaytten honed in on characters, ranging from gangsters and the law establishment to American sports-stars. Empowered by the stigma of a gangster, the collection was off to a strong start with oversize silhouettes ushering in the double-breasted suit and fine coats of fur. Turning to references by J.C Leyendecker and Norman Rockwell, the baggy trousers of America’s infamous kingpins were closely followed by Gaytten’s notorious band of henchmen. Youthful, cold and belted in for a showdown with the law, the menacing were met with hues of army green, dressing the aviator jacket, a military jacket, complete with epaulettes and other heroic pieces. Caught in the middle of the two factions and bringing the show to a close were John Galliano’s sports heroes, revealing a polished evening wardrobe, sequined and generally more fitted.

Total Look–Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier aimed to complete a total look for this season’s collection. Examining proportions and fit from head to toe, the latest range came together as final products, a couple of steps removed from the initial inspiration source. Playing exquisitely with graphic shapes in this aspect, complementary colors melded together as abstract shapes dissected Maier’s alto familiar canvas. However, taking a step into the future, a little rebellion surfaced with treated finishes and a hint of leather, being pieced together for outerwear adornments and eventually the season’s standout trousers.

Urban Rock–Designer John Varvatos spins a tale of the streets and rock for the fall/winter 2012 season. Embodying a certain harshness in comparison to last season’s romantic laments, Varvatos taps into an element of youth. Bringing together garments in an almost reckless fashion, the mood is relaxed and the results more exciting. While laceless boots barely come to a close, oversize outerwear in various hues of gray bring comfort to knits as well as other pieces, tattered and stained. Featuring a wardrobe that possesses the potential to be both tidy and fantastically disheveled, John Varvatos dismisses the aspect of age for a collection that evolves with a little smarts.