Sat, June 15 2019 » Fashion Blog
MARCO DE VINCENZO SPRING SUMMER 2020 MEN’S COLLECTION – PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO
Pum! is Marco de Vincenzo’s first men collection, a debut designed and developed through his life’s PUM!. «I had in mind a real man, who alternates between moderation and excess, strictness and kryptonite. An everyday superhero». Here he is.
Sparks of light, optical and material impressions: in his basic wardrobe everything has movement and three-dimensionality.
Pleated tulle paired with cool wool, drilled vinyl, coated boucle and lacquered macrame, heat adhesive glittery patches. Marco de Vincenzo likes to shape matter from scratch. «To me this is the sense of imagination: handling, shaping, transforming suggestions into tactile visions».
The small plant in a hand inside a vase that shines, as a symbol of protection and rebirth, it conveys the bond that men have with the earth.
Fri, June 14 2019 » Fashion Blog
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SPRING SUMMER 2020 MEN’S COLLECTION – PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO
HOMECOMING
In the first men’s collection under the creative direction of Paul Andrew, Florence comes alive with the energy of a multicultural, multigenerational vision for the Ferragamo man. The city’s profound artistic, intellectual and economic traditions, the neighboring mills, factories and artisans, the famed Fountain of Neptune recently restored by Ferragamo — all serve as the rich ingredients of a new aesthetic direction, the style code for a new era. At once gloriously ancient and stunningly modern, Florence is the fire in the eye of Ferragamo, a place with which it is and shall always be synonymous.
Traditional menswear codes encounter more youthful notions of style in this collection, such that a lightweight technical parka takes the place of a classic blazer, the five-pocket jean is flared and in leather, the trouser is full throughout the leg and long, and the tailored jacket is rendered as utilitarian sportswear. Masculinity is communicated with a freedom no longer constrained by inflexible gender norms.
Colour, raw material and innovative craft hold information and convey culture in Paul Andrew’s Ferragamo. A broad palette of earth tones and natural shades is illuminated with saturated moments of candy pink, luminous green and deep night. Nappa leather bonded with cotton jersey, technical linen gabardine, ripstop cotton nylon, wool mohair, deerskin and sueded calfskin comprise an essential catalog of researched fabrics and skins across ready-to-wear and leather goods.
Inspired by archival shoe designs and local Tuscan artisans, intricate weaving techniques and raffia embroideries appear in passages of womenswear, connecting the men’s universe with the women’s, affirming the fundamental role of craftsmanship as the origin and beating heart of the house.
The marriage of high-craft and high-tech, a signature concept in Andrew‘s vision for Ferragamo, is articulated here in a split-platform espadrille, an interchangeable laced suede sandal-boot inspired by Salvatore’s 1951 ‘Kimo’ style, and a leather and rubber sneaker conceived with bench-made savoir faire. Bags and small leather goods project the luxury of impeccable skins and unadorned utility.
Envisioned by Paul Andrew, the Ferragamo man has lived and loved, won and lost, and has the wisdom and dimension that comes only with experience. His identity can be celebrated on the podium, but it does not rely upon showcase to exist. Indeed, he is uninterested in being discovered – he has already found himself.
Fri, June 14 2019 » Fashion Blog
Wed, June 12 2019 » Fashion Blog
ICEBERG SPRING SUMMER 2020 MEN’S COLLECTION – LONDON FASHION WEEK
Going underground, going underground.Well, let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow.
There is an air of positive rebellion at ICEBERG for Spring-Summer 2020 where youth tribes and cultures meet and combine in hyper colour and monochrome. Where, in the imagination of James Long, the Punks of Kings Road hang out with the Sloanes and Hoorays of Knightsbridge (the spiritual home of the original ICEBERG London store) and South Kensington Goths.
Proudly kicking-off with ICEBERG x PETER BLAKE* who’s instantly recognisable riot of pop-art graphics cover shirt and trouser full looks, mini dresses and easy knits. His seminal Babe Rainbow and Amerika artworks (a technically intricate sweater of bird’s-eye intarsia, jacquard and embroidery), hearts, rainbows and Mod target unify across clothes and accessories and are reflected in see-now-buy-now ICEBERG x Linda Farrow shades.
A boyish Rocker zipped sleeve jacket and matching bondage trousers flash and unzip to reveal the palest candy flesh pink for men and women. And, for those who prefer Bauhaus or Iggy crooning “I love your hair” in their headphones there are navy on navy sports tailoring with tonal shirts. Or black with black tracksuits and a chic, gender fluid take on fishnet comes in the form of vests and maxi skirts. Name belts, Vibram sole trainers, trouser legs, necks and ears are adorned and drip heavy with chains: Le Goth Sportif.
The high shine of a Mod “tonic” suit morphs into silver zip jackets, Bermuda shorts and bungee tied trousers. A tee shirt is bound tightly with the same integral ropes. For the ICEBERG woman Tonal Punky Flower orchids climb over chic tailoring in fluro primaries on white. Worn with crisp shirts and a matching tie she is the Mod in modern.
Colour blocked fluid maxi looks in satin, chiffon and crepes for her and Cupro wash-effect silk joggers and matching bomber in a soft turquoise for him. The Loony Tunes Drip all-over print is well, all over easy fit shirts, short shorts and sweaters. ICEBERG Bubble Writing in pink and silver or teal and mustard is a camouflage for urban warriors looking for their Promised Land.
*ICEBERG launches the first in a series of on-going collaborations under the banner: ICEBERG ART DENIM
Wed, June 12 2019 » Fashion Blog
MOSCHINO SPRING SUMMER 2020 MENSWEAR + WOMEN’S RESORT COLLECTION – LOS ANGELES
BLACKNESS FADE IN EXT. SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD – DUSK WIDE ANGLE. Manicured lawns frame freshly painted suburban houses in a scene American suburban bliss. We ZOOM IN… The tranquil silence is interrupted by a flickering light, a dripping faucet and a steady knock that crescendos into a frantic pounding.
A door opens, a scream – chaotic and panicked echoes as the scene unfolds into a narrative that is increasingly sinister. Witches emerge from the fog-filled dusk. A terrified screen siren is being chased. A corpse bride, mummies, skeletons, bats and spiders fill the cul-de-sac and thus begins the Moschino Resort show.
A gold spiderweb chain embroidered black crepe de chine gown, a ghostly grin on white sequin dress and a jack-o-lantern screen print on silk slip dresses with lace inserts, a black cotton suit adorned with beaded stars and crescent moons in pastel hues.
Blood red and electric blue PVC trenches layered over multicolored print suits, scarecrow patchwork jackets and trousers in classic menswear tailoring. Dark embroidered scars on neon leather biker jackets and trousers.
A mummy walks through the picture-perfect neighborhood. Welcome to Scott’s vision of the classic Hollywood Horror Film, where dreams become the most spectacular nightmare.
Tue, June 11 2019 » Fashion Blog
Tue, June 11 2019 » Fashion Blog
Mon, June 10 2019 » Fashion Blog
MOSCHINO SPRING SUMMER 2020 MENSWEAR + WOMEN’S RESORT FASHION SHOW LIVE STREAMING – HOLLYWOOD 7TH JUNE 2019 7.30 PM PST
Watch the Moschino Spring Summer 2020 Menswear and Women’s Resort Collection Fashion Show in Live Streaming – Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot 7th June 2019 7.30 PM PST. Stay Tuned!
Thu, June 6 2019 » Fashion Blog
GIORGIO ARMANI CRUISE 2020 COLLECTION – TOKYO
Insula
For the first time, Giorgio Armani is presenting the Cruise collections with a special runway show. Tokyo has been chosen as its theatre, underscoring an affinity with the Japanese world that is first and foremost cultural. Beyond the shared love for clean and vibrant lines, what Armani and Japan have in common is an insularity that does not mean isolation, but rather knowing one’s worth and nurturing consistency in letting it grow.
Just as respect for tradition comes together with modernity in Japan, so Giorgio Armani lives on its own stylistic island in the fashion system, evolving his own codes along with the times, not easily giving into fleeting trends. For this collection, these codes find their essence in daywear and their raison d’être in the natural dialogue between body and clothing. The burnt, neutral colours along with the palpable, washed textures hark back to typical island landscapes.
The women’s silhouettes are fluid and vertical: jackets and dusters hug the bust, flowing out from pronounced shoulders. Fabrics commonly used in clean, masculine tailoring alternate with the washed silks of long gowns and with tortoiseshell-effect coated jacquards. Overlapping straps as fastenings on short coats highlight the eternal dialogue between the masculine and the feminine. Leather is a recurring theme: as piping, edging, and in jewellery. Colours range from neutrals to brown to blue, finally igniting in vibrant red. An interplay of weaves makes a statement on the shoes and boots, while nappa leather bags or tortoiseshell clutches feature soft shapes.
Soft tailoring sculpts the body in the men’s collection. Here, the gentle formality of double-breasted suits alternates with the refined casualness of knit jackets, pea coats and dusters with relaxed fits. Leather stands out as a strong, sensual touch in fitted bomber jackets, suede double-breasted blazers, and double-breasted shawl collar pea coats, while mixed lengths create silhouettes with movement. The colour palette favours chocolate brown and neutrals with soft touches of light blue and sand and bright pops of red and cornflower blue.
Thu, June 6 2019 » Fashion Blog
