British outerwear label Belstaff has just released its newest Origins collection. Just in time for what’s sure to be a brutal February (according to the prophetic almanac), the new line features a range of light outerwear options, as opposed to the oversized jacket shape that’s quickly become the norm, embedded with classic British sophistication.
A pioneer in incorporating the latest fabric innovations for optimum performance and wearability, the latest offering is designed to adapt to a number of environments. Quick drying fabrics with UV-protection capabilities are clearly the wave of the future, regardless of setting. The sharp silhouettes provide optimum versatility, ideal for the man on the go.
Belstaff Origins launched today and can be purchased online here.
British label Belstaff releases its inaugural eyewear line, partnering with Melbourne-based Imatta on the 18-strong collection. Known for its artisanal quality production, the eyewear manufacturer offers up a lineup of Beta Titanium, hand-waxed leather, and Japanese acetate elegance to pair with the rough-and-tumble label’s explorative history.
Image: Belstaff.
Image: Belstaff.
Image: Belstaff.
With classically arched aviators sitting beside space-age structures and ’60s flower-power geometry, the silhouettes toe a delicate line between vintage and contemporary design. Offered in a range of contrasted colors, the pieces utilize Italian-produced goods to frame the wide-eyed lenses, contributing to Belstaff’s rich, global heritage.
The Belstaff eyewear line is available online now.
This week’s complete social snapshot, distilled for your pleasure.
From the hottest celebrity parties to the regretful morning-after shots, ESSENTIAL HOMME‘s Weekly Instagram Roundup brings all of the hottest designer, model, and trendsetting pics from the week directly to you. After all, no one has time to scroll through anything but the best.
Tom Ford
Though the designer/director missed out on gold, Tom Ford‘s supporting man, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, took home Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for Nocturnal Animals at this year’s Golden Globe awards. Decked out in a look by the designer himself, the film marks the second project by Ford to hit the big screen and his first time being recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for his work.
Christian Williams
Model Christian Williams captured the riotous energy that Sibling London brought to the London Fashion Week Men’s runway, the brand debuting a knitwear (what else?) line of deep navy and burning maroon. The collection itself is a fervent attempt to reclaim the union jack and reinvent a coveted English punk vibe through loud and unexpected detailing.
Ed Skrein
Unconcerned with his film Deadpool’s Golden Globes engagement in America, actor Ed Skrein returned to his homeland for London Collections Men’s and Belstaff‘s impressive Autumn/Winter 2017 showing. The brand, inspired by the British Navy for a dual offering of both men’s and women’s lines, debuted a ’60s-inspired collection with minor embellishments for a classic feel in execution and scope.
Kris Van Assche
Dior Creative Director Kris Van Assche saturated his Instagram feed with the French brand’s high-brow Summer 2017 campaign prints. Starring the likes of Rami Malek, Boy George, and A$AP Rocky, a recent favorite of the designer, the images were shot by photographer Willy Vanderperre and usher in a darker, austere vibe for the fashion house.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Don’t miss the latest look at ESSENTIAL HOMME October/November 2016 cover star Luke Evans’s villainous turn in the upcoming “Beauty and the Beast” from Disney. The previous trailer shattering viewing records, this sneak peek, debuting during the 2017 Golden Globes Award telecast, features a first listen of the film’s lead, Emma Watson, singing and the pitchfork wielding villagers that Evans leads with his staple collected control.
You’ve gone backstage, and followed all our favorite looks on Instagram. Show tunes? Oh right, check, you did that. But just in case anything might have slipped through the cracks, here we recap our favorite snaps from London Collections: Mens Spring/Summer 2017.
Phoebe English
In her first menswear presentation, luxury designer Phoebe English translates her attention to construction and textile choice for a capsule collection that offers a fresh take on minimalism.
Xander Zhou
Xander Zhou presents a recklessly diverse collection that includes witty plays on the baggy-pant-exposed-boxer combo and the destroyed sneaker, echoing a design sentiment that is ever-tip-toeing the line between street and high-fashion.
YMC
YMC’s latest effort exudes easy cool, with matching sets in breezy fabrics and contrasting patterns that make for purposeful but uncomplicated outfits.
Edward Crutchley
Edward Crutchley updates summer patterns with unexpected latex fabrications, seen as high-necked shirts and knee-high socks, eliminating the need for shoes.
Lou Dalton
Making functional look fashionable, Lou Dalton‘s re-imagines staples like the rain coat and bomber jacket fitting for summer.
Belstaff
Belstaff’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection embodies the style of the American road movie, conjuring up images of Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen as clear inspirations with leather motorcycle jackets and tunics.
Katie Eary
Katie Eary brings stars and stripes (and barracudas) to the mix, just in time for the Fourth, with a focused color-palette and debatably summer-appropriate textiles.
Hardy Aimes
Continuing its tradition of stream-lined, timeless shapes, this time Hardy Amies presents fresh linens and bright checks perfect for the season.
Superstar and global trendsetter David Beckham has once again teamed up with luxury clothing line Belstaff following the massive success of their preliminary collection last year. This second capsule, debuting today and sitting alongside the Belstaff Pre-Fall 2015 and Autumn/Winter 2015 collections through to sell-out, features an aviation-inspired theme and Beckham’s signature luxury polish. Building off of the previous collaboration, this year Beckham has moved into a cleaner, more refined style with a honed in focus on outerwear. Where last year there were pockets and zippers to add visual variation, here Beckham utilizes a sleeker cut and more material distress to create texture and differentiation.
Image: Belstaff.
Image: Belstaff.
Image: Belstaff.
The riding jackets, the undisputed champions of the line – of which the debut Ryde and Moore are highlights – update classic aviator, flying, and trucker jacket designs and modernize them with tumbled leather, pleats, and contemporary silhouettes. The brooding greens, blacks, and browns that fill out this trans-seasonal follow up are a testament to Beckham’s definitive moto-style and love for a vintage debonair palette. These standout pieces are supplemented with the inclusion of clean denim jeans with knee detailing, simple tees, Chambray denim shirts, yellow riding gloves, and, because no rider would be complete without one, the bandana.
The new Beckham for Belstaff 2015 collection is available now.
Great news for Anglophiles—British luxury lifestyle brand Belstaff just launched a new capsule collection in collaboration with fellow English icon David Beckham. The soccer star was recently announced as the face of fashion house’s 2014 global advertising campaign, along with news of the opening of the company’s London flagship store on New Bond Street.
The new collaboration offers t-shirts, jackets, and boots in muted grays and browns, with an air of ruggedness that reflects Beckham’s cool-dad style. In particular, the casual-but-sophistcated leather pieces exhibit this style, utilizing elements of the classic motorcycle jacket and updating them for a paired-down, modern look. The jackets also feature textured shoulder pads, adding masculine detail while maintaining a slim silhouette. It is in these specific, English-made details such as these that the collection succeeds, adding just a touch of toughness to otherwise sleek designs.
Beckham x Belstaff also features distressed detailing, particularly on its trousers and boots. However, the effect is far from gaudy or distracting—a usual overeager casualty found in this trend. The dark gray Harpton Trouser shows off this technique on its leg and thigh areas, exhibiting the collection’s rugged aesthetic without detracting from the slim shape of the pants. Similarly, the brown leather Norley Boot (shown above) features distressing in the ankle and toe areas, appearing worn-in and comfortable. Like the jackets, both pieces utilize zippers, with the trousers featuring zippered pockets, and the boots zippered heals. These details combine style with functionality, making the pieces especially suitable for men who travel often or otherwise spend significant time performing physical activities.
The Marshfield Jacket (shown left) is another particular feat of the collection. Featuring a button front, four large pockets, and a belted waist and collar, the jacket is a refined blend of utility and style. As with the collection’s leather jackets, the Marshfield features a slim silhouette, accentuated further by its belted waist. Both the waist belt and the smaller collar belt feature matte, gold-tone buckles, providing a pop of color without straying from the character of the collaboration. The Marshfield is particularly successful in blending utility and style, with large pockets suitable for everyday essentials. Paired with the right boots, the Marshfield can straddle the line between toughness and refinedness.
Belstaff is a heritage brand that seeks to appeal to the “fearless explorer and the fashion enthusiast alike,” and with its latest collaboration, The Beckham x Belstaff collection perfectly embodies this adventure.
The Beckham x Belstaff collection is now available online.
