
Western Mode–Stepping out for Nicholas K’s fall/winter 2012 outing, DNA model Miles Garber is clad in the label’s latest collection of easy to wear separates. Filtering their signature aesthetic through a western motif this season, Nicholas K achieves an effortless cool. Featuring neutral color-ways, the lineup begins with comforting fits in the form of loose-cut pants that act as the perfect complement to endless layers. Mixing draped silhouettes, particularly with outerwear and finer details such as elongated sleeves, complete with hand loops as well as cable-knit pieces, conclusive to a variety of functions, Nicholas K serves up a well-rounded season.

Miles Garber–Photographing Miles Garber, Brent Chua puts the funny boy next door on ice, capturing a more sophisticated side to the model. With hair slicked back and a tailored wardrobe from Won Ki Lee, the DNA model is easily a moody stunner.

Ol’ Santa Fe–Adapting his prepster uniform with the typical cheek one has come to expect of Band of Outsiders, designer Scott Sternberg visited the southwest for the inspiration of his latest showing. Set under the watercolor painted sky, Sternberg’s platoon came out to play with all their smarts on display. From evening wear to daily essentials, a collection dressed in rich hues and accented with Navajo-inspired prints delighted. Sleepy loungewear provided the quiet counterpart to more polished numbers, rounded out by blazers, crewneck sweaters and fitted shirting. Meanwhile, corduroy reared its head with pants and jackets adding to a classic Americana image. Incorporating quilting and shearling, carefully constructed outerwear added a tough exterior to more gentle touches such as tassel adorned knitwear. Altogether mixing garments of a subdued mood with louder statement pieces, Band of Outsiders delivered their finely tailored aesthetic with a splash of southwestern nostalgia to color the season.

The Rugged Dandy–Approaching the fall/winter 2012 season, Rag & Bone designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright took hold of the dandy and roughed him up with a wild eye for the unkempt outdoors. Infiltrated by woodsy sentiments, fine tailoring took on a utilitarian purpose, juxtaposed with details of the modern age. Lasered fabrications and satin linings joined carefully placed leather inclusions for a notion of today’s designs. Meanwhile, relaxed trousers as well as heavy coats of wool tied into a London romanticism that is indifferent to time. A subtle twist of menswear fundamentals, the collection as a whole fueled a space for classic ideas with a hint of experimental fodder aimed at the season.

Edge on the Western Front–Lending their layered cool a fresh new edge, Nicholas K visited the west for the inspiration of their fall/winter 2012 collection. Crafting their own Man of Black, but sure to include their signature penchant for fleshed out neutrals, a tough exterior was brought forth with strong outerwear. Structured and lined, the shining moment to many an ensemble, coats were weaved in as the perfect companion to a wide array of knitwear. While a couple of pieces were loosely draped with toggles, more traditional pieces offered bouts of classic menswear for the highly accessible wardrobe. Treated with cowl necks and accessorized with leather holsters as well as hats, Nicholas K’s latest collection debuted with an impressive charm that saw the brand demonstrating the elasticity of their welcomed aim at a consistent aesthetic that marries function to style.

DNA–Impressive to say the least, no face goes unnoticed when it comes to DNA’s choice of boys for each fashion week. At the top of their ranks for this coming fashion week are Miles McMillan and Alexandre Cunha. While Miles is coming into his own with campaigns beginning to follow his success on the runway, Brazilian model Alexandre is having quite the blue chip season that will no doubt follow him on to the catwalk. Meanwhile, new faces Alex Hammond and Chris Petersen will no likely stand out with championed talents Bastiaan Van Gaalen, Alexander Beck and others.