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editorialesque » wings of desire with gerhard freidl « JEЯEMYDANTÉ
Right have seen this look styled up in several shoots and catwalks now. Simple to pull off in editorial but will it work in the real world. I think it looks really cool here, but just cant yet see myself strolling through Soho with my jacket tucked into my suit trousers. Unlike the jeans into boots trend which am loving.
Neil Barrett - update
Just a quick one, I think I did Neil Barrett a disservice yesterday as I forgot completely his amazing double lapel coats and jackets! Muppet! But there you go.
They were new fresh and exciting and I want one.
John Varvatos
For the rockstar in us all. Bring out your inner dandy without the Russell Bland connotations in this seasons.
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Jil Sander
If I’m blunt I can often take or leave Jil Sander, sacrilege I know but at least I’m honest. Minimalism, despite cool sleek likes and undisputed beauty can sometimes leave me feeling cold.
This season however, the quirky yet cool shape details on the front of jackets and coats really sparked my interest. The soft corners and oval shapes were pleasing and presented a new and different form of closure. Drawing the eye to the shoulder or the waist the clothes drew us in to the wearer in a way rarely seen. Layering a very low fine gauge v neck over a jacket created a new aesthetic, and feature out of the lapel roll.
Maybe ostentation isnt all its cracked up to be?
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Ermenegildo Zegna
In a see of charcoal, greys, blacks and blues a spot of colour looks ever more vibrant. This season The Sartorialist picked up on green as a major trend in Pitti just a week ago in Florence and it seems Zegna definitely had their ear to the ground as green appeared in several places in this collection. As ever this classic Italian house showed impeccable tailoring that sums up the Italian sense of style, with a dash of the Tyrol thrown in for good measure.
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Gianfranco Ferre
The sweeping coats, and slim tailored DB of these photos stood out to me in this collection. Very graphic checks picked up on the growing trend that originated with Tom Ford over the last couple of seasons. This trend is likely to grow as sales of stripes drop off, and men become bored of the vast expanse of plain and semi-plain suits available at the moment.
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Roberto Cavalli
Never one to be subtle, Cavalli’s collection played to the exuberant playboy in us. Sumptuous velvets, garish prints, and a recession busting opulence was evident throughout the show. They aren’t looks I think I could carry off, but those that can tend to look amazing and if I’m honest I more than a little jealous. Maybe I just haven’t spent enough time down on the Medd? This winter the lounge lizard playboy is back with a vengence and is perhaps a welcome alternative to the harsher military styling evident elsewhere.
Am not a fan of super skinny trousers, but loved the two tone suit jackets and coats. Even though I feel I’ve seen it before, but I could be wrong
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Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana had a very extensive show drawing inspiration from their Sicilian origins, and the films surrounding that beautiful isle.
With a vast array of styles and looks to dip in and out of the buyers must have been pleases as an army of buff models strode down the runway. Returning to their heritage always works wonders for Domenico and Stefano. Opening the Milan shows, the pair definitely set the tone of refined masculinity. This would be echoed across other shows in military looks, rugged outdoors, and youth inspired snowboarding, but by going back to the island the collection had an ispiring Italian feel. Milanese menswear is always held in high regard, but if these are the men of Sciliy it may be time look further south for inspiration.
With wide lapels in the dresswear section, and a sumptuous use of velvet and satin trims the luxury was self-evident but didnt smack you in the face. Suits remained slim and sharp, but you wouldnt expect anything else from this duo. The crisp tailoring was indeed razor sharp, and looked even better for being shown on men rather than androgenous boys.
The casualwear was largely denim with oily and dirty finish, so grimey you can almost picture the owner under the hood changing the oil on his mamas car in time to drive her to mass on Sunday. I cant say I’m head over heels with the single pleat denim jeans but will reserve judgement until I can get my hands on a pair.
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C. P. Company
C. P. Company had a good show that really epitomised their brand. Their strength is most definitely in their casualwear and the rugged nature of the looks spoke again to more honed form of masculinity that would become evident throughout the week.
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