AMI--Spring 2012

When I first saw a couple looks from the AMI Spring 2012 collection, I had this intense sensation that everything would be alright. Pretensions aside--these are clothes that you can actually wear, feel comfortable in, but without having to give up on a sense of creativity in dress. I think the line, so far, seems to live up to the credo of "real clothes for real men." While these pics find models like Nicolas Ripoll wearing Ami pieces, the wears are truly for an everyday man--or I might say a guy who likes his clothes to work and speak for themselves without him having to fret over them so much, leaving room for other pursuits. Ami is a new line from designer Alexandre Mattiussi.
See more HERE on Selectism

Uncommon Creatures S/S 2012

The last collection for Uncommon Creatures gave us gypsy inspired creations. For the Spring/Summer 2012 collection, Uncommon Creatures looks to the Pathan people of the Afghan and Pakistani mountains. Of course, such lives are spent--a great deal--outdoors. I'm enjoying the setting for the lookbook images as well as the draped head dresses and turban hats (created by hand by Mathilde Forster). See and read more HERE on this.hearts.on.fire.

 

Six Lee--First Collection 2012

Hong Kong-based designer, Six Lee, offers his first collection--We're All In the Dance. While he may design with the more slender of figures in mind, I do enjoy the uber cropped jackets and the layers. See more of the collection as well as a quick interview with Lee HERE on DazedDigital. Along with the great photos featured on DazedDigital, is the vibrantly crafted video below showcasing the Six Lee 2012 collection--video by Frederik Heyman

HYPNAGOGIC from frederik Heyman on Vimeo.

Dris Van Noten Jacket

Glorious embellishment with this jacket by Dries Van Noten. I enjoy the contrast between the gold embellishment on top of a simple, light-weight zip-up. They have managed to make the look come off as unique, cool, but without being garrish. See more HERE on Selectism.

Dazed Digital stops by Vintage Festival in London

Some folks can simply pull off vintage much better than others. Perhaps it is a state of mind that you need to complete the look--I might find it easier to strap on the suspenders. This look has vintage appeal, but there is definitely something contemporary about it in the details--most likely to do with the great diamond print on the tee. See more from Vintage Festival HERE on DazedDigital.

Matteo Molinari F/W 2011

I've always wanted a matador's jacket--traje de luces (suit of lights)--of my own. I suppose there is something slightly romantic about bullfighting and the life of toreros that I find appealing. Matteo Molinari's Fall/Winter 2011 collection takes some inspiration from the "suit of lights" that toreros wear in the ring--with the high-waist and short jacket. I'm also enjoying the slim black tie. Of course, Molinari has simplified the tradition with use of black and white as well as the idea of gender lines--but the Spanish influence is there. See more HERE on this.hearts.on.fire.

"The Boy's in Love" by Sean Patrick Watters

For the current issue #2 of theFashionisto (print), Sean Patrick Watters offers the editorial entitled "The Boy's in Love" featuring these two Burberry Prorsum A/W 11 jackets--which I posted on previously Here--with their sharp&sweeping cuts along with sleek&swelling proportions. I'm Enjoying the hair too.
Grab a copy of Fashionisto #2 to see more of the editorial with work by:
Marc Massa of Fusion Models; Carl Barnett as Fashion Editor; Joshua Ristaino@Exclusive for hair and grooming; Kanako Watanabe for Make-up.

Gaultier Swimwear

From a spread entitled "Cape Cod, Massachusetts" is this laced-up swim suit from Gaultier. 
Photo by Ben Weller for A PERFECT GUIDE (#21) — SPRING/SUMMER 2011
See more of the shoot HERE on Steel Machines

Matthew Miller in Idol Mag

Shot for Idol Magazine by Jesse Untracht-Oakner is this editorial entitled "Island Retreat" featuring pieces by Matthew Miller--a belted jacket that I can't get enough of and have highlighted before. See the entire shoot HERE on IDOL Mag. Source: Fashionisto

Ports 1961 S/S 2012

Enjoying this sleeveless jacket by Ports 1961 for their S/S 2012 collection. I like for the fact that you don't see sleeveless jackets too often, but also because Ports retain a very simplistic approach to design--and the jacket looks good even with sleeves. Check it out HERE on This.Hearts.On.Fire

Into the Wind by Stefan Giftthaler

Photographer Stefan Giftthaler shot model Saverio Rotini for "Into the Wind" in Feld 100.  I enjoy the outdoors and I enjoy--even more--being outside in the wind. See more of the shoot HERE on Homotography

Leather Goods in DT Lux

Spanish language mag, DT Lux, features a spread photographed by Juan Aldabaldetrecu using lots of leather accessories including the great correajes--belting--by Zegna. I enjoy the use of the straps against the suits. Also featured are football pads--classic style. See more of the spread HERE on fashionisto.

Behind the Scenes: Mugler SS 2012

Lots has been said about Mugler--mainly due to the personalities surrounding the label. But one of the most interesting facets of Mugler's most recent collection is the use of gleaming accessories throughout, as seen in this behind-the-scenes shot by Paolo Simi for LURVE magazine. You can see more of the collection HERE on Fashionisto.

Juun J Spring 2012

A futuristic cool--lots of angles and color scales--not to mention some very interesting footwear. This from Juun J for the Korean designer's S/S 2012 collection--one of the more exciting collections this season. I'm also enjoying the use of the bracelets on-wrist. See more from the collection HERE on this.hearts.on.fire.

Song for the Mute S/S 2012

I'm enjoying this print from the Song for the Mute S/S 2012 collection. The shot is by Bowen Arico. I am also a sucker for a desert location--or any outdoor location for that matter.  Both the label and photographer are based in Australia. See more from the shoot HERE on Fashionisto.