Project Boy–Photographer Emilio Tini turns it out like no other can, approaching an ambitious number of boys for a new filmed project entitled The Backstage Project. Sitting for the black & white session are Adrien Sahores, Baptiste Radufe, Bastiaan Van Gaalen, Charlie Timms, David Hlinka, Duco Ferwerda, Ethan James, Greg Nawrat, Jakob Wiechmann, James Chuter, Jamie Wise, Jesse Shannon, Karl Morrall, Keno Weidner, Kim Dall’armi, Lenz von Johnston, Matt King, Milo Spijkers, Paris Nicholson, RJ King, Sasha Weissenborn, Thomas Bukovatz, Tomek Szalanski and Victor Nylander .

After Midnight–Taking a dark turn, Topman Design channels a young Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe for their fall/winter 2012 outing. Mixing and meshing rich textures for a rebellious season, a traditional English sensibility is juxtaposed with a relative edge. Alternating between tapered trousers and pants of PVC, Topman’s hero demonstrates a knack for clean dress with a modern spin. Translating Mapplethorpe’s lily print into graphic dressed silk shirting, the finishing touch to a collection of lush knits and structured outerwear is a range of rosaries, crafted by Husam El Odeh.

Fun, Games & Shock–Explosive colors, patterns and shapes burst forth with J.W. Anderson’s latest showing during London Fashion Week. Bringing an eccentric taste palette to the season, Anderson’s fall/winter 2012 collection reads as the insane intersection between an idea of retro perfection and future utopia with a sportswear vibe thrown in for good measure. Turning up the dial and holding no barres, commitment goes a long way as mesh collarless jackets are matched by crewneck sweaters with a larger than life windowpane print. Meanwhile, trousers in interesting fabrications bare a fantastically awkward flair. Continuing an attention garnering dialogue, quilting takes center stage, ushering in a range of jackets, skirts, pants and accessories. Zany to say the least, underneath the contained chaos, Anderson pulls off a choice selection of clothes, particularly outerwear, cutting wonderful silhouettes for the fall.

Shore Style–Summer arrives early as Lyle & Scott showcase their current lineup with photography by Mark Kean. Pacing the beach-side, Charlie Timms and Karl Morrall are styled by Elgar Johnson. Sporting youthful styles with a British sensibility, the pair are outfitted in madras-dressed separates, gradient-dipped polo shirts, striped tees and other character pieces.

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.

The Calm Before the Storm–Basking in hues of blue and black, Paul Smith sends his men out to sea for his fall/winter 2012 collection. Capturing the iridescent quality of water, various fabric finishes gave the range depth as Smith executed easy garments with a subtle twist. Layering fluorescent colors with darker counterparts, the algae of the sea was translated into a novel idea, while anchors and various sea creatures gave life to charming collection accents.