Mens Fashion Week: Lanvin Fall 2011 Collection

If there were something which other fashion designers might learn from the house of Lanvin, it would be in which not anything keeps a roomful of jaded show-goers pleased as if warm espresso and nice treats. This seems easy, however just a little goes a very long way.

Easy luxury is at the heart of a Lanvin collection - a cashmere turtleneck poking out from beneath a shirt collar, or a flowing silk suit - but there was something buttoned up, almost stern, in a knee-length coat tied tightly at the waist with rope, or a suit jacket fastened just that bit too snug.

"Where there is tension, there is energy," declared Lanvin menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver after the show, "and this collection was really about that tension. A classic loafer and then an extreme hiking boot, or luxury tailoring mixed with sportswear. We tried to find the hybrid."

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Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Highlights--Photos & Runway Video: Alexander McQueen, Dior, YSL and Louis Vuitton!!

McQueen Warrior Goddesses, Sailor Girlfriends, YSL Cigarette Girls and Vuitton Asianas

Ombré Queen: Fan-pleated, dip-dyed and twisted organza gown, Alexander McQueen Spring 2011

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2011:

Office Diva: Fitted suit with feathered collar, Alexander McQueen Spring 2011

As we know, after the untimely passing of designer Alexander McQueen 9 months ago, his right hand, Sarah Burton was in charge of following in his creative genius footsteps. Burton had already been actually designing the line--along with Alexander McQueen for a while so it was a good guess that there wouldn't be a "Design Earthquake" occurring with this or any near-future collection.

Butch McQueen: Pant suit with gold embroidered leaf detail, Alexander McQueen Spring 2011

Spring/Summer 2011 was the first full runway show outing for Burton and by all accounts, it was a sublime outing. All the looks were VERY McQueen: The sexy, strong corseted dresses, the bold, whimsical yet mysterious prints, the Nouveau-Renaissance Warrior Goddess suiting, powerful shoes, and almost Angel-like gowns...

High-Low: White gown from Alexander McQueen Spring 2011

There was a flora-and-fauna disposition throughout the collection, from the pheasant-feathered skirts to leather leaves, golden wheat sheath dresses and raffia-covered brocades.

Kaleidoscopic: Printed fit-and-flare cocktail dress, Alexander McQueen Spring 2011

There's plenty here for McQueen Muse--and beer heiress--Daphne Guinness to like, as well as Young Hollywood Starlets, the likes of Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley to wear on the red carpet. Designer Sarah Burton has big shoes to fill, but if this collection is any indication, she's on the right path.

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2011 Runway Show:

Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2011:

Shipwrecked: White parka, Polynesian-inspired printed dress and black booties with white scrunchie socks, Dior Spring 2011

Ahoy Sailor! Yep, for Spring 2011 John Galliano's Dior girl is waiting for her sailor boyfriend to return home. Either that, or the Dior girl is his mistress at one of his many port towns. Now, he wouldn't be just a Sailor if she could afford Dior. And she wouldn't just be any girlfriend or mistress: She would be a very EXPENSIVE one. Models stomped the catwalk in sailor hats and ultra feminine frocks constructed from silk chiffon, crepe and georgette. Colorful "island" prints dominated. The hairstyles were definitely Retro as well: Bangs and turned under dos, very Betty Paige Pin-Up.

Calendar Pin Up: Model Chanel Iman works these printed shorts and twist-knot blouse, Dior Spring 2011

Of course, the clothes were great but the stars, were the accessories. Most fashion insiders know that Fashion Houses like Dior only make their money in purses, sunglasses, shoes and perfumes (for the most part). Here were two of my faves from this collection:

The highest leather Bootie pumps featuring Espadrille-like heels, buckles and "scrunchie socks" were so chic.....

And this royal blue Lady Dior patent leather bag will be a must-have for any Sailor's girlfriend with an extra $2500 in her--or her man's--checking account.

Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2011 Runway Show (DO NOT MISS John Galliano's end-of-the-show walk!):

Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2011:

Le Smoking 2011: Danish Model Freja Beha Erichsen in a black center-front slit gown, YSL Spring 2011

During this past Spring 2011 Fashion Week Season, so many designers--Jason Wu and Marc Jacobs to name a few, were inspired by the Master, Yves Saint Laurent. I think a lot had to do with this Summer's YSL Retrospective in Paris. I was lucky enough to have gone and yes, it was AMAZING!

Ready for my Cointreau Digestif: Aquamarine printed silk dress, YSL Spring 2011

So, since YSL was in the "air", it was up to the actual designer for the House of Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati, to really show everyone how it's done. And he did. It was an "Homage to the Master"--with plenty of transparency, flounces and ruffles, strong tailoring and even some ensembles resembling the iconic "Le Smoking".

Olé: Strapless ruffled black and fuchsia belted dress, YSL Spring 2011

But at the same time, Pilati brought the YSL woman to this decade, modernized her a little bit and added very directional pieces that she would love. I'm sure Monsieur Yves was smiling up in Heaven.

YSL Spring/Summer 2011 Runway Show:

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2011

Like Dior, Louis Vuitton is one of those Fashion Houses that makes its bread-and-butter not on the clothes but on it's purses, luggage and sunglasses (to name just a few). I certainly got it when I visited the Paris flagship on the Champs Elysees over the Summer and saw the massive throngs of people BUYING EVERYTHING on the first and second purse-and-luggage floors. The clothing area, alas, was empty.

But Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs has the envious job of having the luxury to push the boundaries of fashion with each new collection. For Spring 2011, he decided to go to the Far East. This makes sense since that's where the new, much-sought after Luxury Goods client is living. But it could be argued as to why a Millionaire's wife in Shanghai would want to dress up like she's in costume? Irregardless, there was lots of Asiana references as seen above.

There was also lots of transparency and high slits to you-know-where. It was a bold, colorful and a visually entertaining collection. Jacobs also got some Top Supermodels of the past to WORK the runway including a red-haired Carmen Kass, as well as Alek Wek (seen above).

and Kristen McMenamy (above) who ended the show in high-waisted black satin trousers and a zebra-print jersey top. Attagurl!

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2011 Runway Show:

Man Fashion: Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Final Round Up Part II

Continue from our previous post, here is our second review, Raf Simon's as well as Jean Paul Gaultier's mens fashion design in the recent Paris Fashion Week.

Raf Simons

The snazzy appeal of what we have yet to see was captured by Raf Simons on his SS 2011 Collection. A play of zippers, strings and waist bands is a refreshing take on the usual black and white canvas that is ultimately Spring and Summer in itself. Flowy pants and touch of orange, pastel green and a couple of yellowand black prints make for a sophisticated balance for the laid-back aura that the collection embodies.

Solid white and black vests and jackets are also a part of the ensemble. Skinny white shorts make for a casual street appeal that does not scream attention, yet commands simple amusement. Latex has played a relative part on some pieces, putting form and reaffirming the masculinity to the soft fabrics and asymmetrical, bold cuts.

Jean Paul Gaultier

Color, intricate prints and 3-D glasses helped Jean-Paul Gaultier with his collection this year. Once again, he has broken down the usual sights and pushed the edges of the Spring/Summer collection. Jean-Paul Gaultier did not disappoint with his futuristic prints on soft fabric and black and white base. Suits are well-defined with stripes and prints that spell ingenuity and intelligence. Blues and browns strengthen the already bold cuts, while white on black prints eases up the ensemble.

Peep-toed string sandals on jumpsuit and shorts,  beret and silver necklaces, denim and knits, and some hard-looking street-smart leather and latex affairs give the collection a bit of everything you may want for whatever adventures you may have this Summer.

Man Fashion: Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Round Up

What else can all of us be excited about in this summer but the Paris Fashion Week? With the long line of models and enthusiasts, the Paris Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2011 Collection has caught my eyes and those of many others looking for a different take on things. Let walk through our favorite men fashion designers in this Paris Fashion Week.

 Yohji Yamamoto - Y3

Another collection which has caught my attention is that of Yohji Yamamoto’s. Straight cut suits from intricate floral prints may not be so much of a breakthrough for Spring/Summer collection, but landscape and geometrical prints on suits, shorts and shoes are enough to make me take a closer look. Paired with neutral shades of gray, black and blue, they make up a statement made for the runway.

Flat-top hats and knee-length cropped soft pants remind me of Alice’s mad hatter, taking me to another place as other pieces bring me to another time. Shorts and knee-length socks, ruffled tops and buckles on shoes make the collection a wearable one, contrastingly allowing the runway into the streets.

Paris Fashion Week: Hermes Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

Hermes stepped back from the fashion fray on Saturday by delivering a collection of timeless pieces that willfully snubbed trendiness.

The storied label's menswear offerings for fall-winter 2010-2011 made nearly no concessions to the fads that have swept other Paris catwalks, including proposing slouchy longjohns as a stand-in for pants and relieving blazers of their sleeves. Hermes' menswear designer, Veronique Nichanian, served up to-die-for suits with straight-leg pants remarkable only for their perfect cut and sweaters that retired French soccer international Lilian Thuram — a front row guest — said he was already coveting.

 The rest of the pieces — which included slim overcoats worn with leather belts, velvet jackets in slate and mauve and cashmere V-neck sweaters — were timeless in a manner befitting a house that has been forging a reputation for handmade excellence since its start as a saddle maker in 1837.

Europe Mens Fashion Week Fall/Winter Calendar

Check out the latest Europe Men's Fashion Week calendar. 

Milan Schedule...



Saturday, January 16, 2010



9.30am Carlo Pignatelli Outside - Museo della Permanente via Turati, 34

10.30am Ermenegildo Zegna Stampa - via Savona, 56/a

11.15am Ermenegildo Zegna Buyer - via Savona, 56/a

12.00pm C.P. Company - via Savona, 54

1.00pm Costume National Homme - Laboratori Scala Ansaldo via Tortona, 58

2.00pm Dolce&Gabbana - Metropol viale Piave, 24

3.00pm Jil Sander - via Luca Beltrami, 5

5.00pm Emporio Armani - via Bergognone, 59

6.00pm Burberry Prorsum - via Melegari, 3

7.00pm Les Hommes Homme - Segheria via G.Meda, 24



Sunday, January 17, 2010



9.00am Bottega Veneta - via Privata Ercole Marelli, 4/6

10.00am Frankie Morello - La Pelota via Palermo, 10

11.00am Gianfranco Ferre' - via Pontaccio, 21

12.00pm Roberto Cavalli - via Burigozzo, 2

1.00pm Salvatore Ferragamo -Palazzo Mezzanotte piazza Affari, 6

2.00pm Vivienne Westwood - Palazzo della Permanente via Turati, 34

3.00pm Neil Barrett - viale Alemagna, 6

4.00pm Giuliano Fujiwara - Teatro Parenti via Pier Lombardo, 14

6.00pm Prada - via Fogazzaro, 36

7.00pm John Varvatos -Chiesa sconsacrata di San Paolo Converso corso Italia, 21



Monday, January 18, 2010



9.30am Pringle of Scotland -via Clerici, 10

10.15am Enrico Coveri - via San Barnaba,48

11.00am Dirk Bikkembergs - corso Italia, 58

12.00pm Gucci - piazza Oberdan, 2/b

1.00pm John Richmond - Giardini di porta Venezia, ingr. via Palestro

2.00pm Etro - Palaghiaccio via Piranesi, 14

4.00pm Canali - via Savona, 56

5.00pm Versace - piazza Vetra, 1

6.00pm Moncler Gamme Bleu - via Tortona, 58

8.00pm Alexander McQueen - via Thaon de Revel, 3

Tuesday, January 19, 2010



10.00am Dsquared2 - corso Italia, 58

11.00am Giorgio Armani Buyer - via Bergognone, 59

12.00pm Giorgio Armani Press - via Bergognone, 59

1.00pm Ermanno Scervino - Showroom Ermanno Scervino via Manzoni, 37

2.00pm D&G - Metropol viale Piave, 24

3.00pm Iceberg - La Pelota via Palermo, 10

4.00pm Z Zegna - via Savona, 56/a





Paris schedule...



Thursday, January 21st



10:30am – ALEXIS MABILLE

11:30am – ISSEY MIYAKE

12:30pm – FRANCISCO VAN BENTHUM

1:30pm – JUUN J.

2:30pm – LOUIS VUITTON

4:00pm – GASPARD YURKIEVICH

5:00pm – JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

6:00pm – SMALTO

7:00pm – DRIES VAN NOTEN

8:00pm – JULIUS

8:00pm – ADAM KIMMEL

9:00pm – HENRIK VIBSKOV

7pm-10pm – Y-3 PRESENTATION & COCKTAIL RECEPTION



Friday, January 22nd



10:00am – JUNYA WATANABE MAN

11:00am – BLAAK

12:00pm – YVES SAINT LAURENT

1:00pm – RICK OWENS

2:00pm – WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK

3:00pm – KRIS VAN ASSCHE

4:00pm – COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS

5:00pm – CERRUTI

6:00pm – GIVENCHY

7:00pm – TIM HAMILTON

8:30pm – JOHN GALLIANO



Saturday, January 23rd



10:00am – BORIS BIDJAN SABERI

11:00am – KENZO

12:00pm – MIHARAYASUHIRO

1:00pm – ANN DEMEULEMEESTER

2:00pm – TILLMANN LAUTERBACH

3:00pm – DIOR HOMME

4:30pm – UTE PLOIER

5:30pm – DUNHILL

6:30pm – DAMIR DOMA

8:00pm – HERMÈS

9:00pm – RAF SIMONS



Sunday, January 24th



10:00am – BILL TORNADE

11:00am – LANVIN

12:00pm – WOOYOUNGMI

1:00pm – SONGZIO

2:00pm – RYNSHU

3:00pm – ROMAIN KREMER

4:00pm – QASIMI

5:00pm – PAUL SMITH

6:00pm – AGNÈS

Man Fashion: Is Skinny Jeans Dying Off?

If you thought you look totally awesome in your skinny hipster jeans, well you are wrong. The trend seems to be dying off and most people these days have begun to go for that eased look, which comes with jeans that are not skinny. In the Paris Men’s Fashion Week lately, Dior Homme, Lanvin, Hermès, Paul Smith and other big names in the men’s couture did not reveal any jeans or trousers that even bordered close to being skinny or tight.

The tight jeans, kohl fudged, spike haired look seems to be dying and a relaxed 90s look seems to be back. This could be a fallout from the recession as most of us do not care about fashion anymore? as some of us are not afford as before?

The solution seems to be in well tailored but unpretentious jeans that not only look good but also make you feel like you are not being vain when people are losing jobs. Hermès designer Veronique Nichanian showed to the world what well dressed men look like even without tight and skinny jeans with washed linens and vintage shirts. Of course, fashion is very personal taste, I'm not influence your decision, but if you are on the lookout for such skinny jeans, think twice again!

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Celebrity Fashion: Gabriel Aubry

Gabriel Aubry, if you are familiar with Halle Berry, then Gabriel should not be stranger to you.

Being Halle Berry's longtime boyfriend, and father to her daughter, Gabriel Aubry with green eyes and dirty blonde hair, he has modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Calvin Klein and Next, hit the runway at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris last week.



According to the news, Gabriel enjoys pay rate of $30,000 a day with his profession. Anyone can confirm? and now I wonder why so many people are keen to be in modeling industry! :) Is a good industry to be in.......

Paris Fashion Week: Les Hommes S/S 2010 Collection

Les Hommes hit the fashion week catwalk with very modern interpretations of suits and blazers, in primarily black and white. With just a little shine and bronze thrown in for good measure.

The Belgian designers developed form-fitting, cuffed shorts and jackets with elongated lapels. Monochromatic is looking really good for S/S 2010, especially if you pare things down to essential, impeccably tailored items.

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Man Fashion: LV Fall 2009 Collection

Louis Vuitton debuted it’s Fall 2009 Men’s Collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Like what Tim Blanks of Men.Style.com said, the personality of Vuitton's menswear has taken shape somewhere between traditional luxury and a technological take on same.

Here are the some extract of LV Fall/Winter 2009 Collection from Paris Fashion Week.

LV's Black Collection

LV's Red Collection

LV's Blue Collection

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