Martine Rose Spring/Summer 2013

What I enjoy most about the Martine Rose Spring/Summer 2013 collection, as presented on the runway, is probably the neoprene hood/mask. I love the fact the the designer isn't afraid to cover the face of her models, and in a way that incorporates the story of the collection--in this case, the tale of the rape of Persephone. But I also enjoy the use of non-tradtional materials, overall: as seen in the shorts and the jacket below; oh, and not to mention the pants. Even more enjoyable are the finger prints you can see if you look really close at the blue jacket--fantastic. See more of collection HERE on Vogue UK.

Custo Barcelona Fall/Winter 2013

I always enjoy it when I take a second look at a collection, and see it in better depth and detail. That's what has happened with the latest from Custo Barcelona. I didn't flat out hate the looks and pieces the first time, but it took a while before it clicked. I think such a state might make for a good collection; it takes time to understand really good, and complicated pieces. The pieces in the Custo Barcelona collection are diverse in color, texture, cut, and print--and the prints are wild. Yet when paired together, it all works to deliver an idea: one the is culturally diverse in part, and yet delivers a military essence coupled with classicism. Eclectic. There is something forward-thinking here, and I believe that as the weeks and months pass, I'll grow to enjoy this collection even more so. See it all HERE.
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Belstaff Fall/Winter 2013

I've never thought of race car drivers as particularly glamorous, but that's what Belstaff had in mind for their Fall/Winter 2013 collection. I'm convinced. I get the cool factor being a racer can give a guy (or gal for that matter); Yet Belstaff has added more value to iconic racer imagery. Sheik racers: sexy, macho, and well-put-together. The collection features so much in the way of brilliant outerwear that I can't begin to post all the pieces I enjoy, but here are some of the looks and items I'm very happy to see. (There's even a jumpsuit!) Check out all of the collection from Milan, HERE on Fashionisto.

Kobayashi for White Zinfandel magazine No. 3

Takeru Kobayashi--competitive eating champ--is definitely full of himself; well, in this case, maybe he is full of grapes as he glutinously devours food of the gods while in the character of a emperor in this faux trailer for the latest issue of White Zinfandel magazine: bridging food and art, provoking thought. Novel concept. This issue is based around the notion of "Food Fights." What I'm thinking is how much I love the golden pants emperor Kobayashi is wearing. Check them out in the food crazy video below. Styled by Mark Hsu.
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Brian Geradts Fall/Winter 2012 via FuckingYoung!

The setting is beautiful, but what I enjoy more about this video, featuring the designs of Brian Geradts, is the long sleeveless jacket and the silver, shimmering pants. The jacket is below: check out the shoulders--the sharp edge is what I'm drawn to most. The pants you can see in the video along with the killer scenery of the Maltese Islands. Check it out below. See it all HERE on FuckingYoung!

Photography: Kris Micallef
Video by James Vernon

Custo Barcelona Spring/Summer 2013

Patterns and colors come bursting off the runway as part of Custo Barcelona's Spring/Summer 2013 collection. There's a good deal of vivid and booming pattern, color, and texture being used in fashion at the moment. This is good, but it's even better when fanciful creations actually obtain harmonious ground; Custo Barcelona has done just that, particularly with the darker graphics. These looks are playful yet smart. Next Spring might be even more brilliantly deranged than the last. See more of Custo Barcelona's S/S 2013 collection, HERE on FuckingYoung!

Mr. Schreyer by Philip Gay

Like cleansing the palette, the white pieces in these two brilliant b/w shots by Philip Gay calm the eye. Roberto Cavalli shirt; Marc Jacobs pants--styled by Nik Piras. Model, Werner Schreyer gives some interesting poses--channeling a bit of James Dean, perhaps. See more of the shoot HERE on SteelMachines

Asher Levine Spring/Summer 2013

Cruise is the name given to the latest collection by Asher Levine. And this is my favorite look from his lookbook--very dark antihero. The "hero" effect is created by a piece Levine has designed that is more-or-less an extra-extra-long shirt but with split tails. See more of the lookbook at Levine's site HERE.

Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2013

The Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2013 collection has much to offer including prints and more pastel toned colored suits and jackets--very classic cuts. Two of the pieces I enjoy the most are these biker jackets as paired with these great pants. A great look is seen here with the simple white buttoned shirt set behind the pink and red hues along w/ the boots below (not as keen on the strapped loafer). See more of the collection HERE on Fashionisto.  

Andrea Pompilio Spring/Summer 2013

From Italy comes Andrea Pompilio's S/S 2013 collection. The lines are what I am enjoying most: the way they start in the middle of the shirt (as well as across the back), but are carried down as an unexpected detail on the inside of the pant legs. I love the surprise. The details are even carried down to the slip-on shoes with the hint of color. Check out the video (below) of the Milan show. See more of the collection HERE.
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Inaki Mujika w/ Cristina Fado for Fashionisto

Inaki Mujika captures this look by styl­ist Cristina Fado for Fashionisto. 

shirt by Guess Black, pants by Manuel Bolano, coat and shoes by Selim de Somadevilla

It's all about the colorful stripes on the pants, the collar on the coat, and the bling on the shoes.

See more of the shoot HERE on Fashionisto

from Blaze Diaries--a little hint of fetish

What can you say bad about adding a little bit of everyday fetish to your wardrobe? I say go for it. Enjoying the styling by Marc Pina. Photography by Sebastián Troncoso 
for Blaze Diaries. See more HERE
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Beau Homme

The Future looks comfortable. There is much I enjoy with this collection from Beau Homme (Justin Mansfield and George Bunker). But mainly I'm drawn to the casual rigidity--makes me think of a futuristic dandy with a look back onto new romanticism. Smartly done. See more from the Lookbook HERE on the Beau Homme site

Studded Pants

I guess I'll just have to make my own pair...
See more of this shoot by photographer Matt Brown
HERE on Fashionisto

The Blonds RTW 2012

The Blonds' RTW 2012 collection--Dye Blond--from NYC. I'm enjoying the glimmer and the use of very intricate prints on the pants--ammo even. Bikers getting sexy and decadent--what's not to love. The necklaces sparkle with a Eurasian or even Persian slant. See more HERE on Homotography or WWD.

Laitinen Fall/Winter 2012

Like peering into a soul: fire and an icy core. That is the feeling I get from the prints used as part of Laitinen's F/W 2012 collection with photos by Chris Vidal being manipulated and used as print texture. I'm enjoying the pant with its semi-detached belt loops and mini-window showing just a bit of the tucked shirt. See more of the collection HERE on Fashionisto. 
Laitinen blog HERE

Christian Lacroix Fall 2012--"Collage"

Perhaps it reads a bit Mormon gone rogue--reinvention of the church: but Mormons are in right now, and I like the exciting acts of color and design that flare up in the Christian Lacroix Fall 2012 "Collage" collection. Watch the video on the Lacroix site HERE. I'm enjoying the simple cross motif as well as the vividness offered by the bright red pants. It's enough to get Joseph Smith revved-up.  See more of the collection HERE on Homotography.

Alexis Mabille Fall/Winter 2012-13

From Paris Fashion week comes the latest Alexis Mabille collection. Like last year, Mabille has presented one of my favorite collections this season with a nice mix of prints, textures, colors, materials, and attitudes. The Mabille man is a tough dandy type this season. Some of the most interesting pants this season are these from the designer utilizing a quilted-like, scaling,  application in both a softer and much edgier--leather--materials. I enjoy the pointed boots too. See the rest of the collection HERE on Homotography.