Preparing to rock…
[nggallery id=173]
Related: Favorite Five: Diesel Black Gold Fall 2013 Menswear
“Rich man, poor man, dance hall or dive, when your toes start tapping to those bebop beats you know it’s time to swing.”
Related: Dsquared2 Fall 2012
“The new Autumn Winter Forever collection has been conceived with the widely travelled gentleman of today in mind, from impeccable suiting for the office and dashing attire for the evening to beautiful leatherwear and chunky knitwear for those cold winter weekends. Business Chic is the capsule wardrobe that offers formalwear and tailoring in the finest Italian wools and cashmere blends. A new smart double breasted peak lapel suit sits alongside sharp two and three piece styles while Angelo’s new take on the classic Prince of Wales pattern results in the very first ANGELO GALASSO house check, delivered in the brand’s signature blue. A timeless trench with leather detailing and a luxurious shearling coat with crocodile inserts are part of the outerwear offering, as well as a 1920’s influenced striped velvet coat. Angelo Galasso’s long lasting love with shirts continues this season with exclusive fabrics designed specifically for the Royal Estate range, where suave flower printed shirts with a hint of English countryside are teamed up with chunky knitwear in warm wintry colours. Traditional leather making techniques are used to make bomber jackets and long coats in butter soft nappa with subtle herringbone patterns that will surely become must haves for the season. Evening Glam represents what the ANGELO GALASSO gent will wear for the party season. Beautiful Italian velvets are used to make single and double breasted jackets, and for the most demanding style savvy man there is an exclusive suit with fine gold stripes. Tuxedos play a key part in this look with slim fit checked trousers teamed up with sharply cut dinner jackets and the high collared Polso Orologio shirt, which was exhibited at the prestigious London Design Museum, elevating Angelo Galasso’s creations as works of art and timeless design.”
Related: The Plaza Welcomes its Newest Luxury Store: Angelo Galasso
“Night-time in a buzzing metropolis: a frenzy of pulsating lights and their reflections in the mobile obscurity of wet asphalt. The accelerated rhythm of his nervous steps crossing the city. He’s a dynamic man, his silhouette the product of overlaying fabrics. Nothing is as it appears: his style is that of a chameleon, displaying innate sense of style and independence of thought. The urban face of modernity: reversible garments, modular and multi-purposed. Leather is rendered “technical” by rubberization. A new hybrid, redefining the aesthetics of modern luxury by associating the idea of functionality with the value of exclusivity. Tailoring becomes absolutely technical. The reversible pea-coat is made of leather backed by felt, the blouson is double-sided nappa with a removable shearling lining, while the rain cape has been enriched by a sumptuous lining of cashmere cloth with leather trimming. His eyewear is a mixture of different materials: rubberized plastic, metal and tortoise shell, perfectly matching his ‘rubberized’ metal watch, high chronographic performance yet with a sporty attitude. The knitwear is a triumph of 3D texturing, very high collars and striking patterns. Tactile sensations are created by high-tech neoprene, together with wool and silk yarn, by layering knitwear and with the reassuring touch of baize. The colours of the collection converge with the intensity of sheer black, saturating a range of greys such as Gun Metal and Storm, blue hues such as Blue Graphite and Midnight Blue, green tones like Night Green and Hurry Green, and ultimately Black Bean. Isolated flashes of colour maximize effect: azure, ice and Ferragamo red. A detailed process of creative experimentation: the new derby, the ankle boot and the mid-boot, accented with two-tone multi-layer rubber soles, their “tank tread” designed for perfect stability. Exceptional elegance on the urban asphalt. This pure experimentation is applied to bags, crossing the border that divides craftsmanship and technology. This transformational vortex applies sophisticated new textures to leather, as shown with the soft bi-material (rubberized and natural) duffle bag, the multi-purpose tote with contrasting piping, and the backpack, a masculine key piece with generous volume. Complete innovation shapes modern luxury with design that weaves together culture and modernity at infinite levels to create the Salvatore Ferragamo Autumn-Winter 2013-2014 Collection by creative director Massimiliano Giornetti.”
“Every piece in the collection, regardless of silhouette or inspiration, is treated with a meticulousness usually reserved for tailored clothing. Sportswear shapes such as parkas and paddock jackets are reconceived with the formal rigor of suits, constructed of suiting fabrics and paired with gilets and dress shirts. Sharply tailored flannel suits and jackets of mixed materials are worn with tone-on-tone patterned shirts and patterned ties.”
Related: Bottega Veneta Spring 2013 Menswear
“A cocoon-like environment, perfumed candles and refined drinks, but also the live blues notes of The Cyborgs, an actual band that have ‘a sound that comes from the future to bring the past in the present …’ It becomes superfluous to underline how this definition perfectly suits the conceptual approach of Daniele, son of the designer Roberto Cavalli and his right hand in the creation of the men’s collection. The new collection is displayed on sartorial busts ready to be touched, discovered and “savored” in its most exquisite nuances. Different concepts within one location: each of them with its distinct and defined character, highlighted by the powerful and majestic images of British photographer Rankin, one of the most influential figures in photography and communication of the last two decades, who mastered and managed to display the unanimous impact of the new creations when they are worn.”
[nggallery id=171]
Related: Roberto Cavalli Men’s F/W 2012 Runway feat. Son of Dave
A collection of neatly edited, unfettered and smoothly assembled unique yet timeless staples.
Related: Prada Men’s Spring 2013
Before the rocking and rolling on the runway, there were some smiles…and wigs.
[nggallery id=163]
Related: CoSTUME NATIONAL Men’s Spring 2013
“Anger. A global feeling, dissacrating, prelude to change, an energy I feel pulse through today’s youth. At the end of 50’s this feeling became a shore towards rebellion changing men’s costumes and attitudes. From them on progressing through the 60’s and 70’s, the younger generation repossesses themselves and the world for annstant. I hope it happens again. Soon. Today. Rock and roll! ”
Related: GLAD WE ASKED: COSTUME NATIONAL SPARKLY NEW STORE…AND ART SPACE
“Speaking after the show, Mr. Zucchelli said that rich surface texture gives depth without bulk and added definition to silhouettes. Tailoring is precise and volumes are controlled. Throughout the collection, sportswear references eveningwear and vice versa in a mix of technical surfaces and classic menswear patterns – like houndstooth, herringbone and basketweave. Rich and luxe textures contrast sleek surfaces. Overall the palette is deep and dark, with monochromatic layers of oxblood and midnight amid classic shades of charcoal and light heather.”
Related: Streaming Live: Fall 2013 Calvin Klein Collection Show
“Moncler Gamme Bleu reflects the synergy of Moncler’s expertise in active sportswear and outerwear with the hand-made tailoring sensibility of Thom Browne. For Fall/Winter 2013-14, the concept centers around the Scottish Highland games. Certain outfits of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, and are now making part of this collection, such as tartan plaid jackets with pleating detail, kilts and down-filled trousers. A full collection, featuring outerwear, trousers, shorts, jackets, shirts, sweaters and accessories, divided in four inspiration groups: navy/white, red/white/blue, grey, and black tie/formal. Classic tailored pieces: suits, sport coats, Chesterfield coat, trench, capes, cardigan, shirts, trousers, and shorts all with different levels for quilting. Fabrics and detailing: Shetland wool, cashmere/wool suiting, combed wool flannels, wool flannel in tartan plaid, Calvary wool twill as well as quintessential Moncler technical fabrics, such as Cordura and Ripstop nylon. Accessories: monkstrap shoes and boots in leather and Shetland wool.”