Tag Archives: From Our View

From Our View – Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018

An exclusive front row invitation.

With so many runways on the roster, June’s fashion schedule can be just a tad bit daunting. That is why we put together this invite-only rundown of the very best from Milan Fashion Week. Let EH be your eyes so you can focus on those exclusive after-hours parties instead.

Fendi

Giving a quirky touch to old-fashioned suits and ties, Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection redefined corporate wardrobes with oversized outerwear, soft pastel colors, and signature double-F logo prints.

No. 21

For No. 21, a playful contrast of soft and bold tones dominated its latest runway collection, drawing inspiration from freedom and escapism for its casual wardrobe staples.

Damir Doma

Layered outfits, oversized bomber jackets, and monochromatic striped pants were all part of Damir Doma’s new line. The brand opted for a colorful streetwear series infused with character and attitude.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Capturing the elegance of the sun-kissed Italian Riviera, Salvatore Ferragamo showcased an exquisite Spring/Summer 2018 collection in Milan with a riveting mix of minimal, laid-back pieces and elegant leather jackets.

Emporio Armani

Japan—that was the inspiration behind Emporio Armani’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Besides highlighting a series of quilted Kimono suits and sophisticated headbands of red, gold, and black, the runway show also saw a cameo by singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, who stars in the brand’s watch campaign.

Follow ESSENTIAL HOMME on Instagram at @EssentialHomme.

From Our View – Pitti Uomo 92

Leave a reply

An exclusive front row invitation.

With so many runways on the roster, June’s fashion schedule can be just a tad bit daunting. That is why we put together this invite-only rundown of the very best from Pitti Uomo 92. Let EH be your eyes so you can focus on those exclusive after-hours parties instead.

J.W.Anderson

It was all love at J.W.Anderson‘s outdoor runway, sporting graphic hearts and chunky knits that accented pairs of glittering Converse kicks, made especially for the denim-heavy line.

Off-White C/O Virgil Abloh

Heating up the Florentine event, Off-White C/O Virgil Abloh‘s runway turned politics into art with touches of emergency oranges inheriting the blacked out space—artist Jenny Holzer’s writing adorning the walls.

Hugo by Hugo Boss

Debuting a wicked collection of voodoo and mischief, Hugo by Hugo Boss brought a Jean-Michel Basquiat craze to its Florence runway, looks mimicking pure white canvas walking alongside pieces created with Charles Jeffrey Loverboy.

Federico Curradi

Federico Curradi‘s “Feed the Good Wolf” mantra worked its many facets in a line of silk and frayed edges that took deconstructed permanence to youthful new heights.

Follow ESSENTIAL HOMME on Instagram at @EssentialHomme.

From Our View – London Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2018

Leave a reply

An exclusive front row invitation.

From the flashing paparazzi to the glittering Thames, the British capital is truly having a moment this London Fashion Week Men’s. Of course, with so many runways on the roster and eyes to catch, the schedule can be just a tad bit daunting. That is why we put together this invite-only rundown of the very best from the week. Let EH be your eyes so you can focus on those exclusive after-hours parties instead.

Xander Zhou

Xander Zhou leaves little to the imagination with updated workwear attire—an office ensemble that plays with masculinity and over-extended proportions.

Liam Hodges

Things got wild at Liam Hodges‘ runway, showcasing unhinged silhouettes and relaxed fits alongside a surprising collab with côte&ciel, completed by a monstrous, overly-sized bear.

Topman Design

Topman Design‘s striped and graphic offering follows both an iconic British color palette deepend into a too-cool-for-school aura. High crops and even taller socks elongate and draw the eye across the entire look.

Bodybound

A dangerous balance between playful and utilitarian severity, Bodybound toys with the relationship between material, cuts, and exposure with light draping against flesh-baring wear.

Edward Crutchley

Taking a step back into British history, Edward Crutchley reinstated a medieval uprising with a curious presentation of excessive material that pushed and pulled at commonplace design conventions.

Berthold

Daring to be different through its inventive use of color, Berthold proved that to open fashion week, all it takes are some sandals, geometric patterns, and trailing textiles.

Follow ESSENTIAL HOMME on Instagram at @EssentialHomme.

From Our View – New York Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2017

Leave a reply

The front row in the fast lane.

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 New York Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2017.

Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis offers up a wide range of colors and floral patterns in super-sporty shapes, a surprising contrast that freshens up some sportswear staples.

Palmiers Du Mal

Palmiers Du Mal creates a fantastical world and set of characters through whimsical shapes and prints.

Deveaux

The Greek Islands served as inspiration for Deveaux, whose thoughtfully breezy outfits played with the relationship between structure and draping.

Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection redefined the word “preppy,” sticking to the brand’s signature red-white-and-blue color palette while creating some of its edgiest and most modern silhouettes yet.

PLAC

PLAC’s silhouettes are so wrong they’re right, placing minimal pieces in slightly off-kilter positions to create a new kind of visual interest.

David Hart

The ’60’s are alive and thriving in David Hart’s interpretation of retro, California surfwear.

Follow ESSENTIAL HOMME on Instagram at @EssentialHomme.

From Our View: PFW AW16 Part II

Leave a reply

The front row in the fast lane.

From first looks backstage to post-show details, Fashion Month is a rampant, non-stop race from runway to retail. As we continue to bring you our favorite snaps in media res on Instagram, here we back away and take pause to present a curated look at the best moments of the season.

Berluti

Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori showed innovation in menswear with Berluti‘s Autumn/Winter 2016 double-front jackets, desert tints, and soothing accents of raspberry and blue hues.

Givenchy

Givenchy’s Autumn/Winter 2016 collection celebrated a trend inspired by freedom through different cultural references marked on bomber jackets and coats.

KENZO

An eye-popping collection with polished coats and thick color palettes was delivered in KENZO Autumn/Winter 2016.

Acne Studios

A military influence with added decoration and mixed in lavenders made up Acne Studios‘ Autumn/Winter 2016 collection through a reinterpretation of creative director Jonny Johansson’s military past.