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Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Incredibly Chic Collection from Whyred Menswear

On this collection alone Whyred has become one of my new favourite brands. Everything about this showing is on point. The extra slim tapered, and creased trousers, swinging nonchalantly above the ankle, the deep 'V' on the double breasted jacket is cunningly clever, and the narrow button down collars all appeal to my sensibilities. The green mod meets fishing attire inspired rain mac is pretty neat also (may have to invest in a similar piece for life in London over fast approaching autumn months). Really impressed by this range. I will definitely be doing some research into the Whyred brand, I suggest you do to.

Stockholm Fashion Week
Via CQC

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Knock On Wood

Wood Wood are going from strength to strength. To be honest I wasn't the biggest fan of the brand two seasons ago but now they are really doing it for me. The Danish menswear company is becoming a real international force. The now and the future of menswear lies in Europe. With brands such as Wood Wood using the cuts and silhouettes popular in the past to build their future, with busy prints details and a modern minimalism flowing through many of their lines, only pricing and a lack of coverage in terms of distribution and press could keep this brand from being on the lips of well dressed men from London to NY to Berlin and beyond. Keep an eye on WoodWood.

Similarly, Albam, Garbstore, Gitman Bros 3.1 Philip Lim, Norse, SoullandFolk and the neeeeeew (reinvention of) Ben Sherman are making waves in menswear- simultaneously clean, contemporary and classic!

Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Images from CQC

Adam Kimmel reached out for models who comfortably fit the rock and roll mould, tattos, attitude and rough but manicured facial hair! These cool officianados were softened up as they graced the runway barefoot in Kimmels Classic inspired collection spiced up with a more modern silhouette. These two outfits spoke to me as the cut of the bottoms appears to be idyllic, a well constructed slim tapered leg with a regular fitting waist and relatively long seat, none of that low waist or drop crotch foolishness. Also the suit jacket is a lovely smart-casual, two-button, narrow lapel piece of navy eye candy. (And the jet pockets smash it! Sick!) The 'on-trend' wax coated, cropped field jacket is also a great piece.

Adam Kimmel is One to Watch...

NB There are many field jackets on the market so shop around, Garbstore have made the best one in my opinion, however Topman had a decent one out not too long ago. Most menswear brands make 'em. Go vintage if you havent got a couple of hundred for the Garbstore or dislike the highstreet imitations.