
Inspired by the 1924 Olympics and the Bauhaus School of Design, Buckler subscribed to the less is more mantra for the spring 2011 season. Delving into a lineup of suiting and sportswear, contemporary fits joined a subtle mix of the trends for a modern lineup. From slightly extended proportions to a clean-cut array of separates, Buckler crossed all the t’s in earnest to outfit their man for all occasions, whether old or young.

Most poignant at Rag & Bone’s recent showing was a somber atmosphere that surprisingly housed workerswear with a Bohemian flair. Tirelessly reinventing classics season after season, designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville never fail to charm with a cohesive theme that takes their man on a spirited journey. For the spring season, this fine attribute is put to the test with an eclectic collection of bold pieces, ranging from overalls and garments with elongated proportions to jumpsuits. Taking a risk that pays off, Rag & Bone serves up both delights for the editorial eye and the fashionable man on the go. With a loosely fitted wardrobe at his disposal, there is a certain sense of freedom and expression that accompanies the Rag & Bone man this season.

Pulled and pinched, the loose fabrics that came to represent Loden Dager’s latest outing brought together a resort appeal with a touch of the rebel. Offering their signature serving of color alongside a laid-back transition between casualwear and suiting, the collection burst forth with a stylized nonchalance that echoed an offbeat narrative with spunk.

Following a review of Duckie Brown’s latest collection to hit the runway, Kirt Reynolds takes us behind the scenes with a stellar cast that included Oskar Tranum, Aiden Andrews alongside VNY up and comers Johnny George and Christian Plauche.

Cautious of a runway made from Financial Times that wore away as the show progressed, Ervell’s man took a step back with a modest proposal for the season. Following an exploration of innovative fabrics and imaginative silhouettes, Patrik Ervell returned to the label’s core with a tightly reigned in lineup of his signature suiting and sportswear. Revolving around a streamlined tale of menswear with an eternal spirit of youth, Ervell took to the season with a pure vision that poked fun with the unexpected, whether it was a soundtrack of rap or an obvious symbol with no meaning.

Drawn to a man constantly evolving, Phillip Lim’s latest collection takes the designer’s clean tailored aesthetic to a new level with ornate embellishments. On one hand, refined suiting is given a casual sportswear finish, while in a relationship of opposites, standard garments are given a luxe treatment. From fine prints and soft leathers to revealing proportions, Phillip Lim embarks on a dark spring season that seeks a modern affair with elegance.