Christopher Kane Spring 2013

The first time I say Christopher Kane's Spring 2013 collection I pretty much glanced over it. Perhaps I wasn't in a good mood, or something. Whatever the case, taking a second look recently, I am pleased by the designer's playfulness. In fact, seeing the Chelsea boots made me happier. What would make them even better--above and beyond the vibrant patch of color--would be the option to swap out multiple colors on the boot's side panels. I'm also enjoying the brush strokes used on the button up and tank--you can even find the strokes used on swimming gear. See more of the collection HERE on Style.com with a blurb from Tim Blanks.

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.

Rad Hourani for Joyce Hong Kong

Rad Hourani created a special collection for Joyce Hong Kong. It features select pieces. What I enjoy the most about them are the pops of red available, and the tails and backs of the jackets below. Actually, the red piece is more of a sweater hybrid piece. That's one of the aspects of Hourani's approach I appreciate the most: the transformability and blocking of both color and fabric pieces. See more of the special 5th anniversary collection HERE on Fashionisto.

Sweaters via Lookbook

Some fun sweaters from Lookbook here. Vini wears a pacman sweater from Yokiono and Filippo sports a striped number from H&M.

Tiger of Sweden Fall/Winter 2012

This is the ultimate cardigan--not that we will need it in the US this winter (no matter what that groundhog saw) due to the unseasonable warmth. So, just crank the AC and chill in this this woven wonder 'round the house. I'm enjoying the leggings too, by the way. I do prefer the grey.
See more of Tiger of Sweden's F/W 2012 collection, shown at Stockholm Fashion Week, HERE 

Source: Homotography.

Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2012

Burberry Prorsum accessorizes their men with an edge for A/W 2012--as seen with the studded gloves that I immensely enjoy. I'm also fond of the graphic sweater as well as the coat below. But it is the juxtaposition between the unexpectedly spiked hands and the classy yet youthful refinement of the clothing that I enjoy most.
See more of the collection HERE on this.hearts.on.fire

Alexis Mabille Fall/Winter 2011-12

What a difference fresh eyes make: looking back on Alexis Mabille's f/w 2011-12 collection, I would actually like to have a pair of these pants. I'm enjoying the lacy tightness here: somewhat like a Victorian punk--a more vibrant goth--but very contemporary. Mabille's S/S 2012 looks are definitely a bit more bare--perhaps by the spring I will be ready to enjoy the skimpy-ness. Until then, see more of the Fall/Winter collection HERE on Morphosis. 

Fall as shot by Matteo Felici

Matteo Felici and stylist Umberto Sannino find Fall inspiration. I enjoy the split colored mohair turtle, lost in the leaves. And with the glasses and hair--all I can think about is The Graduate, and the music of S&G. "Hello Silence." I'm enjoying Felici's shots more than anything--perhaps I'm hypnotized by the golden leaves. See more from the shoot HERE on Fashionisto

Mod Men in OUT

All I can say is that I am feeling the New Wave vibe--and I am loving it. The tightly fitted Turtle necks by various designers: Prada, Dior, Moschino; the pants by Raf; but the kicker: The boots by Giorgio Brutini. Mod Love. See more HERE on SteelMachines
Photographed for OUT by Giampaolo Sgura

Aloha Rag's AR F/W 2011

Creating pieces that blend with the items bought for the retail arm of Aloha Rag, buyer/designer Tatsugo Yoda's latest AR collection hits the mark offering simple, streamlined looks for everyday wear. Check out the Lookbook below. I'm enjoying the geeky swagger of it all. Source: the Fashinisto

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Ports 1961--in Ads and in Blue

Inez and Vinoodh deliver ads for the Ports 1961 F/W 2011 collection and I'm enjoying the vintage feel that the pieces give yet with that utter Ports crispness. The accessorizing in the first picture is subtle yet makes an impact with the gloves and moreover the clutch/wallet that is leached at the wrist of the model. I've also had to include another look from the Ports 1961 S/S 2012 collection which features the use of a very vibrant blue as with the ensemble below. See more Ports 1961 HERE and more of the ads HERE on YVY.

Pudel A/W 2011

I'm enjoying the pairing of the heavier sweater with the skinny jeans, seen here with looks from the latest pieces by Pudel of the UK. The color work on the black and green denim is nice as is the layering done with the cropped jacket and grey top. See more from Pudel HERE on theFashionisto. 

Milan Fashion Week--Moncler Gamme Bleu Spring 2012

It was recently fashion week in Milan and I must say that I believe that the most enjoyable show--most interesting--seems to have been, perhaps, Thom Browne's work for Moncler Gamme Bleu SS 2012. The interest could have been due in part to the fencing motif--regardless, many of the sporting pieces are very enjoyable. My favorites are below including the use of stripes, blue, the hang of the longer jackets, and the fantatic short jacket with the side zips and beige pants. See more of the Collection HERE and definitely check out Fashionisto for all of the Milan Fashion Week collections.

830 Sign Fall 2011

830 Sign enlists photographer Alvaro Beamud Cortes to shoot some looks from their Fall 2011 collection. This collection is very knit oriented. I'm enjoying the texture and color of the first sweater--almost snakelike in design. And I like the length of the second piece. See more HERE on Fashionisto

the Alani Sweatshirt project

What's it about a sweatshirt?--the casualness of them, comfort...Personally, I haven't worn a full-on sweatshirt in a long time--just hoodies and zip-ups. However, I do enjoy these pieces from Alani: a part of the sweatshirt project by Korean designer Jae Hwan Kim. Read more about the project and the latest Alani collection HERE on StyleSalvage.

Antonio Azzuolo-f/w 11

I enjoy Antonio Azzuolo's designs because they are a bit playful, yet simple, youthful, and classic--a great mix. The sweaters and pants are fantastic, and how can you not appreciate the over-the-top furry collar? The gloves and sunglasses are great accessories as well. See more Azzuolo's f/w 11 collection on his site HERE.

Fiasco "Decadence" Issue

Fiasco magazine has put forward THE PLAYFULLY DECADENT ISSUE HERE which features the work of photographer Vincent Nord in this spread entitled "United Colors of Decadence." What could be more decadent than wearing a shirt of micro-machine cars?--and paired with the crochet-like  sweater and belt its even more so. See more HERE on YVY.

MVIO by Sang Hyuk Han--A/W 11

From Seoul Fashion Week comes looks from the A/W collection of MVIO designed by Sang Hyuk Han. These are some of the pieces and looks I am enjoying the most--particularly the color blocked coat and sweater. The show also included an array of aprons like the one below with the idea of covering up what you don't want to show. But I want to see more of these pieces! See more and read a short interview with Han HERE on DazedDigital.