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J. Crew // New York // Spring Summer 12
It’s not J. Crew’s fault it really isnt. This is a solid well put together collection with some really nice pieces. It’s just well…after a week of wall to wall Hamptons lite I’m a bit bored of it. But I need to put that aside. Prep is here to stay, it’s a great look and frankly men getting a little smarter is never ever a bad thing.
The tailoring here is clearly well cut and I love the more relaxed pieces.I also really like the last look, a simple shirt like lightweight jacket is an easy win for Spring Summer. Not to mention the pops of colour here (and most other catwalks) are refreshing. It means I will definitely be shopping and if I make it stateside this summer I will definitely be heading to J. Crew.
Loden Dager // New York // Spring Summer 2012
Despite the general lack of formalwear in this collection I quite liked it. The whole retro americana fifties surfing look has long appealed to me.We’ll just gloss over the styling in certain areas, rolling up just one trouser leg is not a catwalk look that needs to translate into the general public. It’s bad end of!
Instead let’s focus on the retro graphic print shirts, the great knee length shorts and the lightweight preppy knits. Simple and sorted. The ever growing trend of formal jackets and shorts continued here and I’m glad I really like this look when it works.
Michael Bastian // New York // Spring Summer 2012
If you’re looking for the epitomy of cool American Prep these days you look no further than Michael Bastian. I absolutely love this collection! From the suiting to the short swim shorts, placement stripe shirts, the whole thing. Keep an eye on this and then in just under a year when I posting photos about next summers Pitti just see how many of the menswear movers and shakers are wearing parts of it.
Photo credit: Style.com
Buckler // New York // Spring Summer 12
Who doesnt love a trip to the meatpacking district of NYC? And when it’s to see clothes like these from Buckler you definintely wont find me complaining. Actually yes, yes you will because frankly I wasn’t there and had to peruse the looks on style.com
I love the loose yet tailored shorts, and the starkly cutaway jacket. Not to mention the slouchy yet fitted hoody and the patterned shirts. I would also have been very tempted to liberate a pair of the Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka sunnies too, even though I know they’d do nothing for my face.
photo credit: style.com
Simon Spurr // New York Fashion Week // Spring Summer 12
It’s all long and lean over at Simon Spurr next summer. I promise I wasn’t at all drawn in by the riding boots opening the show. And if you believe that you’ll believe anything! I am really liking the jodphurs that go with them. It’s all so light.
The increasingly wild stripes of the formalwear were also refereshing, I’ve possibly picked the most sober of all the suits as the picture here but in the deep colour with a bold stripe they look great.
The biker jacket is a great cropped length and bring a great rough edge to this polished collection. As for the lightweight knits, the stipe above is definitely my favourite. The mesh looks could easily have drawn inspiration from Dolce & Gabanna this summer but also work very well. It’s a clean and polished collection and I’m not just talking about the boots.
photo credit: style.com
Bespoken // New York Fashion Week // Spring Summer 12
While this collection may not be groundbreaking, I’ve seen most of these elements before. It still feels fresh, I particularly like the varsity jacket, and the glazed linen suit above. Perfect for summer.
I’m not entirely certain of the Trainspotting turniquet styling. Though I say this now knowing with all likelihood by Summer my head will be turned and I’ll think it’s great.
photo credit: style.com
What no menswear reviews?
What with both Milan and Paris menswear weeks now a distant memory in fashion terms (3 weeks ago), some of you may well be wondering why no reviews? I mean after all this is a menswear blog isn’t it?
Well they shall be coming soon enough. Work has been a bit hectic of late, and this season I’m going to spread the reviews out over a longer period. I may have immersed myself in the utter madness of fashion month but you need not. That and New York Fashion week has only just finished and London doesnt start until Friday. Just sit back relax and let me cherry pick the most amazing collections over the next few weeks and months. Just in time for them to hit the store, and you to max out the credit credit cards.
In the meantime I’ll leave you with this little gem from Gant by Michael Bastian just off the runway in New York
Photo credit: Style.com
Spurr AW10
pin a few feathers on your lapel like Spurr fall/2010. a way to accessorize simply.
Been meaning to blog about the Spurr collection from last week. Thought it was really polished and super slick. Loved the detailing as pointed out above, but my favourite suit was the bright blue. Overall though loving the styling details be they feathers or luxurious pocket squares
source: gq.com
