

Cool Formalities–Ann Demeulemeester ignited the season’s flame, coloring her black and white palette with electric blue and fiery red. Opting for more edge than romance this time around, formal overcoats were elongated and pieced together with shirting, adorned with printed gradients. Embracing a svelte figure, long tunics appeared as a simple but strong completion to semi-fitted pants and fantastic boots.

Playing Fashion–Moschino’s knack for bold prints and colors collides with a traditional sense of menswear for a penetrating collection. Opening the show with bowler hats as well as suiting and tees printed with cobblestones, the season resonated with a nostalgic London flair. Making the gentleman relevant, the trappings of the distinguished blended with a cheeky use of wardrobe dissection for a new chapter. From patches on pants to exposed jacket seams, Moschino’s man was deconstructed and rebuilt, before emerging with vibrant colors and graffiti prints that lend refined elegance a quirky undertone.

Sleek Epiphany–Deconstructing menswear staples and restructuring garments for a layered autumn feat, Costume National Homme delivers a dark collection for the fall/winter 2012 season. Playing with proportions and textures, the collection’s identity is drawn from a rebellious attitude that is sure to get notice. Turning out a sporty take on the blazer, a cropped fitted number with minimal detail makes for the quintessential aspect of modernity, followed by unlikely pieces paired together that make for phenomenal looks. From a sharp overcoat, layered over a zippered turtle neck to paneled attachments, blending the woven with more polished fabrications, Costume National Homme remains true to their heritage, revealing a collection with the utmost ease yet a desirable cool.

New Madison–Dynamic easily describes the quality of New Madison’s show package for the upcoming season. An all-around who’s who when it comes to work from campaigns and editorials to the runway, quite the number of recognizable faces are on hand. From the always working Isaac Carew to the highly demanded Gerhard Freidl to stunning faces like Patrick Kafka, the agency has no issue in the star department. Rounding out the package with edgy and popular choice — Alex Dunstan, New Madison continues a fantastic streak with faces, new and old that include Alexander Johansson, Tommy Kristiansen and Joao Zavaski.

WhyNot–Making a casting director’s job less difficult, WhyNot pulls out all the stops with a consistent showing of irresistible options. As the last year has shown, David Gandy is unstoppable – racking up two major covers and continuing to play a strong suit to Dolce & Gabbana’s image. Meanwhile, there is Arthur Kulkov, a one fits all type of model and a blast to have around – followed by those standout editorial boys like Jacob Coupe and Alexander Johansson, who easily transition from the runway, walking coveted spots for labels such as Prada to fronting campaigns for a myriad of brands. From Garrett Neff to Aiden Andrews and Adam Senn, the recognizable faces are offered in plenitude and short of a world disaster, it looks like the men of WhyNot are going to have full charts.