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Mens Cuff // So Mugler // Accessories
When I first saw, Nicola Formichetti’s latest Menswear collection, Brothers of Arcadia I was more than a little bit in lust. I mean the full length metal gauntlets possible aren’t the most practical for nipping out to the shops in. Then again if you’ve been to my local Asda, a full suit of armour may not to be too far out of the realms of necessity.
But thats by the by, ever one with an eye for a bit of bling, in the subtlest manner possible of course, when I saw this over on Les Garcons de Glasgow, I felt a familiar twinge. This is a high shine thing of beauty! I want it. Though like most of the more directional things I covered I would probably gaze at it longingly for an age before daring to wear it out.
There’s a burgeoning trend of ‘ethnic’ beads by the dozen on men’s wrists this summer. (It’s a step up from those rubber charity bands people had a while back I suppose. My silver grey one caused great interest, especially when others noted it was Anti-chav.) I’d say go with the trend, but only if you’ve actually been fleeced for your beads by a Moroccan market trader in Morocco or somewhere suitably genuine. Genuinely I welcome the return of some multifaceted wrist adornment. I’ve a few ideas about chunky chains and silk ribbons going round my head, when I find them I’ll post them.
In the meantime I shall dream of this cuff, and pretend I could so have been one of Nicola’s Brothers of Arcadia.
Mugler Menswear Collection // Brothers of Arcadia // Spring Summer 2012
So after the video teaser which Formichetti is calling a moving mood board. Here’s the actual collection. I must say I really liked it. Sure there were some totally crazy clothes. I won’t be rocking neon green Lycra next summer, well probably not, but in the crazy was a whole lot of cool.
The two suits above are fantastic. The smokey grey is unbelievable and I’m in lust with it. The cut out in the white, which also came down the catwalk as a black/lilac option is brilliant, though reminds me a little of Braille (available in Wolf and Badger)
The jewellery, more like armour was incredible, delightfully impractical, and to be fair the only way you’d catch me in cropped top would be to flash an armour plated stomach!
The body con tops and leggings, (yes leggings!) were also brilliant. I’m not saying get them and stroll down the High St. But as catwalk pieces, inspired. I’ll be hoping the Lycra tops are translated into knitwear as I think they would be phenomenal, and actually something I’d wear.
The shorts were again mid thigh, but thats no shocker. I was however liking the slightly looser fit of them. Still tailored and sharp, but allowing a little more leeway. As for the shoes…I want now, even the crazy neon green flashes. In fact those are the exact ones I want. The plain black ones despite their jagged loveliness just wont cut it.
Formichetti has done Mugler proud with this collection, insanity and accessibility rarely make as good bedfellows as they do here.
Photo Credit: Style.com
Mugler // Brothers of Arcadia // Spring Summer 2012
It looks like Nicola Formichetti may have listened to my plea the other day and moved on from Rick Genest, to some fine Greek Gods of inspiration. In a series of films that are being released we’re getting a glimpse into his inspirations this season.
Opening with some male hotness diving in and out of the surf to a classical soundtrack this explodes like in colour like the Hindu festival of Holi, and then through thumping beats we’re transported in dirty underground club. Apparently the video gets deeper and dirtier on Xtube, and will most definitely NOT be safe for work.
For all my love of tattoos I’m not complaining of the move, now just to see the collection and see if the clothes live up to the sweat of the promos.
Thanks to New York Mag for the vid.
