
Golden Boy–Adorned with gold leaf, Ford Europe model Robin Ahrens sits before the lens of photographer Dennis Weber. Donning a wardrobe of rich browns, the rising star proves why he has captivated so many casting directors.

In Wait–Sara Cimino captures a calm behind the scenes look at Corneliani and Z Zegna’s fall/winter 2012 shows with models in hair and makeup with a great book not too far away.

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.

L’Essentiel–Retaining a reserved elegance for the fall/winter 2012 season, Hermès creative director Veronique Nichanian kept to a dark color palette in which the fabrications did the talking. With impeccable construction, in a sea of somber suiting and outerwear, pieces like a soft trench from leather created a wow factor when not embraced by sleek trousers as well as carryalls. Introducing hints of velvet and a smoky graphic towards the show’s end, Hermès latest collection played to the house’s conservative nature while also illustrating a natural luxe factor.

The Kenzo Workday–Playing it safe for their debut collection, new Kenzo creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, revealed a season right off the conveyor belt. Decorated in bright, youthful prints, the tailored trappings of the Kenzo man came out to play. From fitted quilted jackets and laid-back sweatshirts to the odd knickknacks, sportswear fueled the collection. Honing in on a relaxed aesthetic that achieved a balance of casual sophistication and novelty, Lim and Leon represented the quirky sentiments of the classic man.

The Fashion Landscape–In search of the season’s inspiration, Louis Vuitton turns their attention to the life of fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez. A convergence of motifs of the seventies and eighties, the fall/winter 2012 collection comes together seamlessly with suiting, much like their peers playing a significant role in the dynamics of the range. Found outside tailored bliss that brushes upon double-breasted coats in camel, duo-toned suiting and pin-striped trousers, the renowned fashion house gravitates towards a more comfortable experience with blankets on sale, price tag and all, being paraded as fantastically draped coats with the Louis Vuitton monogram in plain sight. Taking the fashion capitals by storm, from Paris to Tokyo, the Louis Vuitton collection wraps up nicely with varied influences that blend sartorial genius with creative success.