Improv-isualists–Benedikt Angerer (Ford Europe), Erik Andersson (Nathalie), Jessey Stevens (New Madison), Ollie Greb (MGM) and Sen Mitsuji (Bananas) star in a new film, released from 3.1 Phillip Lim, marking their entry into the spring/summer 2012 season. Showcasing the new collection with great movement the attractive group is directed by Robert Hamada.

Expensive Play–Fall is here and brings with it, Prada’s newest fantasy lookbook. Taking the cast of their autumn showing, ranging from Oskar Tranum and Adrien Sahores to Oleg Antosik, Prada creates the perfect dolls. Juxtaposing this season’s fabrications and graphic prints with the work of Alexander Reichert as well as Fausto Fantinuoli, the label releases a luxe playground that charms.

Barrett’s Boys–As tradition has it, designer Neil Barrett photographs the boys of his recent spring 2012 showing–in order of appearance (left to right): Philipp Bierbaum, James Smith, Thomas Bukovatz, Chris Beek, Peter Bruder, Demy Matzen / Ollie Greb, Arthur Olecki, Christoph Ribbe / Lukas Grout, Charlie France, Timothy Kelleher, Robbie Wadge, Douglas Neitzke and Alexander Beck.
post-fashion–escalators to heaven — check mate for raf simons in some sort of futuristic metropolis scenery …
charlie france arriving at the show venue on a private bike with driver … aiden andrews & adrien sahores playing the ukulele … parted slick hair … clones … escalators … checks … johannes niermann enjoying champagne after the show … u.s editor reviewing looks backstage … / view runway review here.

The Shapely Season–Acne travels a simple path for the spring 2012 season, looking to the bicyclist to guide the way. A standout label for attention to shapes this season, the cohesive lineup finds its stride with boxy outerwear, complemented by fitted pieces such as the knit and dress shirt. Outfitted in colors that emphasize a retro attitude, elements, old and new continue to be showcased throughout a collection that takes proportion to task with a wavering stance. Ultimately coming out on top with a subtle camouflage accent among strong monochromatic numbers, Acne continues to be a crowd pleaser.

In Search of a Hero–Fast and furious, the spring 2012 collection of Lanvin sees the far reaching efforts of designers Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver as they look to outfit the house’s ideal man. Continuing a knack for selection of color as well as the incorporation of great fabrications for heightened texture, the spring collection marries mystery and a free creative spirit for a charming feat. From the dark allure of a shimmering coat or an equally enthralling jet black suit with impeccable lines to exotic prints, varying proportions deliver brilliance. Amongst the trappings of contemporary suiting, the nylon windbreaker charters luxurious territories as oversize parkas and ballooned sleeves captivate the imagination with a militaristic interest – offering a plethora of style aspirations for the spring 2012 season.