
The Smart Stylist–McQ champions quite the interchangeable wardrobe for their spring/summer 2012 collection. Proving that the perfect fundamentals can extend the potential of any wardrobe, the label executes its youthful streak with a fusion of rock, prep, the classic bad boy and a western motif. From colorful twill pants to ripped denim, easy looks are grounded and ready for smart pieces, ranging from a shirt and skinny tie to a leather biker jacket.

Team Spirit–Fusion models Paul Boche and Berthold Rothas are along for this season’s new lineup from New York-based label Mjölk. Outfitted for a season of color and fun, Mjölk’s man is outfitted in the label’s signature boxy silhouettes, dressed in vibrant hues. From bright yellow and a rich blue to hints of orange, spring’s collection is a visual awakening. Letting out the likes of suiting shorts and sharp jackets, traditional pieces achieve a modern relaxation. Combined with loosely slung shirting, oversize knits and coveted accessories, Mjölk’s latest wardrobe shapes up nicely with a seamless blend of quirk and style.

Printed & Delivered–Topman prepares for the spring/summer 2012 season, releasing a new lookbook, rich with prints and color. Featuring Premier model Pat Pietrzak photographed by Laurence Ellis, Topman offers up a polished version of casual with infectious knits playing partner to a smart look at tailored suit jackets, paired with printed shirts.

Surf’s Up–New York-based photographer Justin Hollar is tapped to produce the spring/summer 2012 lookbook of Peruvian designer Lorenz Korder Fort. Heading to the studio for an upbeat collection of images, Click model Bruce Raubenheimer is photographed in Olasul’s latest lineup that takes the surfer on a colorful journey. Marrying swimwear, cut in citrus hues with easy t-shirts, crafted from pima cotton and linen, Olasul maintains a casual approach for a season of leisure as well as functionalism.

Weather Proof Finesse–Contemporary elements come together for Do Rego & Novoa’s winter 2011⁄12 outing. Pairing skinny jeans with a wardrobe, strong in outerwear, the Spanish label mixes tailored staples and modern separates. From the blazer and motorcycle jacket to smart shirting, Do Rego & Novoa comes out on top with the right essentials for anyone’s closet.

Wonderful Life–Henryk Lobaczewski photographs Mitchell of The Agency for the fall/winter 2012 lookbook of PopIssue. Dark, youthful and infused with rock, the black lineup tackles a wardrobe with a quintessential cool. From shirting and totes with brash words scribbled across them to loosely slung trouser proportions, PopIssue maintains a modern aesthetic. Rounding off the range with an attention to texture and bold leather panels, PopIssue decorates the season with endless attitude and style.