Kristen Stewart in Helmut Lang dress
June 29, 2010
In NYC to promote the next blockbuster Twilight movie, “Eclipse”, Kristen Stewart decided to beat the heatwave in a cool Helmut Lang White Mesh Insert Dress. This Spring Summer 2010 dress isn’t out of the reach of mere mortals though – in fact, the price just dropped from $425 to $212.50 on shopbop.com. Oh, and you don’t have to be a Twihard to get the discount.
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Qasimi Homme Spring Summer 2011 Collection
June 27, 2010
Sunday June 27th, 2010 – Espace Commines
Qasimi Spring Summer 2011 Collection draws inspiration from Khalid Al Qasimi’s background in the Middle East, probing into the rural wilderness of a cross-cultural desert trek though time. The collection calls to an era past, returning to the beautiful tradition and mystical essence of the nomadic heritage from the ancient middle east.
The collection exudes the signature tailoring of which Qasimi is famed for. Minimal lapels, sleeveless suiting, oversized shirting and unlined linen jackets are mixed with a rugged twist of oversized hooded tops all of which are underlined with a hint of the military. Leather makes an appearance in the form of sleeveless jackets, waistcoats are accentuated with sailor hoods whilst a leather and jersey all in one adds an intriguing twist. Impressive flowing trenches top the collection off, in fine delicate cotton and transparent technical fabrics. Unveiling the use of geometrical prints for the first time, Qasimi juxtaposes this with jersey and light woven knits to transport the collection to a new dimension. Hues of black are muted by soft earth browns and pale greys, giving this military sophistication of softer edge.
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Stylist: Way Perry @ Jed Root
Casting Director: Shelley Durkan
Hair: Shen Chiao @ Tony & Guy
Make-up: Ayami Nishimura @ Julian Watson Agency
Music: Dominic Thrupp
Kris Van Assche Spring Summer 2011 Collection
June 26, 2010
Kris Van Assche Spring Summer 2011 Men’s Fashion Show Video
Friday June 25th 2010 – Halle Freyssinet
For its Spring Summer 2011 men’s collection, Kris Van Assche presented a succession of raw aesthetics of tired, dirty, worn out outfits. Like an Avedon portrait, a direct look and a naked truth against a white background.
From the deepest black to dusty grey, everything seems to have an ashen hue That tells the beauty of faded tints and hands at work.
Contrasting stains as its climax. Suits are everywhere, without restraint and definitely freed from their shackles. Light, creased, sleeves are rolled up to be able to work. Raw edges for the trousers and repaired waistcoats. Shirts used as overalls and sweatshirts belong. Tool belts and safety shoes. Work clothes diverted from their original use.
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Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2011 Men’s Collection
June 25, 2010
Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2011 Men’s Fashion Show Video
Thursday June 24th, 2010 – 104 Paris
Louis Vuitton has gone on a head trip for Spring 2011. “It’s a rhaspody of three virtual scenarios for a digital bohemian, a man who travels the world from behind his computer screen” says Louis Vuitton Men’s Studio Director Paul Helbers under the artistic direction of Marc Jacobs.
“The codes have changed. There’s an eclecticism in the way men dress today from Scandinavia to China and Brazil. It’s a culture clash” says Helbers.
Amazon skydiving inspires the collection’s army issue parachute constructions and lightweight silks. Layered leopard prints provide jungle camouflage, and from China there’s quilting, classic patterns and animal signs from the Chinese zodiac (interpreted by New York superstar tattoo artist Scott Campbell) come to embellish the ensemble.
The collection mixes technical nylons, elegant silks, soft, washed see island cottons and linens lightly coated or chintzed to wrinkle just slightly. Technical nylon is roughed up in weathered prints for sun-distressed parkas, textured in a silk blend taffeta weave for an ultra-light trench, or dressed up in the LV digitalized monogram floral for a jacket that’s still unfussy.
Exotic and earthy colors cross the rain forest to Shanghai from lava to smoke pearl, chartreuse, amber, parakeet green and chocolate chip.
Accessories are electic and elegant including Chinese symbol LV medallions on leather cords to wrap around the wrist, a lifesaver medallion in unpolished tiger’s eye and windshield sunglasses. Sandblasted crocodile monk’s sandals and Chelsea boots alternate with Blunstone type trainers with perforated detailing.
Both lightweight and functional, the bags inspired by active sport are the perfect match with the clothes. Featuring ingenuous details such as numerous straps and handles, zips and convenient pockets, the super light nylon styles showcase the iconic Damier check printed either in black, electric blue and amazonian green. Totally foldable and packable within their inside pocket, refinement lies in the teinted calf and sophisticated suede trimmings. Washed olive or Khaki denim tote styles, printed with either LV monogram large scale or “Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyages” archive signature bring a military feel to the collection.
Complementing the rich nylon and denim models, the iconic Keepall Waterproof comes this season in a Damier printed translucide PVC version while the Utha leather and Damier Graphite Canvas are personalized by Tattoo artist Scott Campbell.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2011 Men’s Collection
June 24, 2010
Thursday July 24th, 2010 – 325 rue Saint Martin – Paris 3eme
We were in Paris but inside the Jean Paul Gaultier Headquarters it was a totally different atmosphere, North African music, Morrocan leather puff on the floor and a hamman as the runway backdrop. From the begining it was clear that the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2011 Men’s show was a tribute to Yves Saint Laurent who was a Marrakech lover. A Yves Saint Laurent and Betty Catroux look-alikes walked down the runway as a couple wearing the iconic YSL lace up Safari tunic. But that wasn’t the only reference to the genius designer, through the collection Gaultier added YSL iconic details, the YSL spirit was there.
Gaultier, a longtime Marrakesh lover as well, reinterpreted North African traditional clothes and accessories such as the Djellabas (loose-fitting Moroccan robes) which he transformed to a neo “YSL Smoking” Dejlaba inspired. The harem pants become luxurious in total leather with matching saharien lace up tunic and also in an aerien linen fabric perfect for the summer. The national traditional sleeper “the babouche” gets a makeover and apears to be the lovechild between a babouche and a derby dress shoes while sneakers are open toe. Effortless well fitted pants are paint spray degrade and the cheche scarf makes its come back. Every seasons Gaultier takes ethnic inspirations and twist them up in such a modern way, adding sensuality to the mix.
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Hair: Delphine Courteille @ L’atelier (68)
Musique: Mode-F
Francisco Van Benthum Spring Summer 2011 Collection
June 23, 2010
Wednesday june 23th, 2010 – 13 rue du Mail – Salle Erard
“Brave” is the title of Francisco Vanbenthum‘s Spring Summer 2011 Collection. For this season, Van Benthum took inspiration from army uniform in all its different appearences from different decades, from the historical battle dress to the high-tech snipers utility gear. What Van Benthum especially fascinatesis the “clever” construction and technical solutions, invented pure from practical perspectives. Van Benthum interpreted these utility elements and details to compose a contemporary men’s wear collection. Within this collection he emphasises on the construction and the non-construction part of garments and plays with proportion. The familiar silhouette and the colour palette including different shades of army green, grey and beige underline the image of the brave young soldier.
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Louis Vuitton Resort 2011 Collection
June 11, 2010
Thursday June 10, 2010 – The Maritime Hotel – New York
Julie de Libran said that she followed Marc Jacobs Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2010 Collection‘s inspiration for her Resort presentation at the Maritime Hotel. Feminine looks, florals dresses, nipped waists, and pushed-up busts yes but the some of the looks reminds us Marc Jacobs late 90′s own collections. We clearly see Ali MacGraw seventies looks in this collection. See the Louis Vuitton Resort 2011 Accessories Collection here.
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Louis Vuitton Resort 2011 Handbags & Accessories
June 11, 2010
Thursday June 10, 2010 – The Maritime Hotel – New York
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Erin Fetherston Resort 2011 Collection
June 10, 2010
The collection offers a focused selection of both separates and dresses, and even Fetherston’s first foray into denim.
“For resort, I was inspired by the French film, L’Amant. I wanted to capture an effortless, chic sensibility in an offering with lots of mix and matchability,” Erin Fetherston said.
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NET-A-PORTER launches new menswear site – Mr Porter
June 10, 2010
Ten years to the day that it was first founded The NET-A-PORTER group announce the launch of a dedicated men’s wear site - MR PORTER – the first global shopping destination of its kind. Open for business 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offering the most discerning selection of men’s fashion.
MR PORTER will launch for the Spring/Summer 2011 season in January 2011 and will offer an edited product selection of the best in men’s style, from global designer labels to niche specialist brands alongside original editorial and style advice.
MR PORTER launch partners include Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Lanvin, YSL, Margiela, Balmain, Dunhill, Margaret Howell, Rick Owens, John Lobb and MR by the designer Roland Mouret. The unique product offer will feature approximately 60 of the best men’s wear brands with a balance of global must have brands together with local specialists and discoveries from around the world.
MR PORTER will be powered, curated, edited and served by an independent world class team who will benefit from the global infrastructure of the NET-A-PORTER group, a site with ten years of online luxury retail experience delivering to 170 countries worldwide.
In this the 10th Anniversary year of NET-A-PORTER.COM Natalie Massenet says:
“This is an incredibly exciting new venture for us and one we have been planning for some time. We have always said that NET-A-PORTER will remain a woman’s brand and now we are ready to create a dedicated men’s shopping destination entirely conceived with the stylish man in mind. We have a ready-made customer base for our men’s business. 100% of Net-a-porter customers have a man in their lives in some capacity and 59% of them are married or living with their partners. 3 million unique users trust and love Net-a-porter’s service and will be invited to make a purchase for the men in their lives. Additionally we look forward to welcoming a new group of super stylish men who join us to shop for themselves with the same level of service, dedication and commitment that women have had for the last decade.”
MR PORTER will offer same day delivery service in London and Manhattan with express delivery to the rest of the world.
