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GHSTS Fall/Winter 2016 Lookbook

February 9, 2016 by rocky

New York based GHSTS is making it’s debut this year with their first collection for Fall/Winter 16. While the brand dropped a few select pieces in the past, the line has expanded past t-shirts to a collection with gear for both girls and guys.

The designers Joseph Keefer & Samantha McElrath are based out of LA where the clothing is produced utilizing premium Japanese, Italian, and American fabrics. The A/W 2016 Nothing/Nowhere is inspired by punk and hardcore of the 80s, Ed Ruscha’s irreverent use of typography, the color palettes of Helen Frankenthaler’s moodier pieces, and the ideals of Dieter Rams. All this comes together in a clean collection with subtle detailing that focuses on core pieces – hoodies, crewnecks, tees and bombers. Check the lookbook after the jump and visit their website for more info.

Engineered Garments FW16 Lookbook

February 8, 2016 by rocky

Engineered Garments designer Daiki Suzuki makes clothing that can blend into almost any guy’s wardrobe. The New York based label has had a storied track record of making garments that can compliment the full gamut of menswear styles. Looking ahead to the Fall/Winter 2016 season, layering and utility rule the day. Heavy outerwear and coating is combined with cardigans, plaid shirting and workwear pieces. While items like the long anorak style parka and the distressed leather jacket steal the show, they are compliment by solid staples including wool pants, plaid trousers and even velour pieces.

Look for pieces to start arriving in-stores like END and Barneys later this summer.

John Elliot FW16 Collection

February 5, 2016 by rocky

John Elliot (formerly John Elliot Co) is best known for men’s basics; the crux of which have been his hoodies, sweatshirts and crewnecks. Styles such as the Villain hoody, Escobar Sweatpants, and Mercer tees have gained a dedicated following and helped propel the brand’s growth to new markets. For Fall/Winter 2016 , the label aims to established a broader scope, bringing in new pieces like a shaggy fleece pullover (which resembles vintage Patagonia), quilted down pieces and heavier wool and leather outerwear pieces. The show was sequenced and styled by color, going from clinical all-white looks to greys, olives and finally deep burgundy. Time will tell if guys will snap up the more elaborate pieces as quickly as as the basics but look for the items to be available this summer through their official site and stockists.

Uniform Experiment’s SS16 Lookbook

January 31, 2016 by rocky

Uniform Experiment looks to summer with it’s new lookbook featuring key pieces from the collection. Expect well executed streetwear pieces and relaxed styling. Graphical text logos and a range of patterns add visual impact. Watch their SS16 video to see the more of the collection and check the collection after the jump.

TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist FW16 Collection

January 26, 2016 by rocky

Designer Takahiro Miyashita releases images of his Fall/Winter 2016 collection under his label The Soloist. Once again he turns to rock stars as primary inspiration. Styles are named after the like of John Lennon, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Kurt Cobain. The assortment of looks recall moments from past Number (N)ine collections like Noir and A Closed Feeling. The pieces range from the fantastical to practical easy basics. Certain styles were crafted with usability in mind, patches on the legs and seats of jeans were designed for cycling. They were made to protect your seat and your trousers from the chain along with a detached waistband to hang your bike lock on. Certain Jackets are lined with PrimaLoft, a wind- and water-resistant fabric, combined with luxurious bits of cashmere and velvet. It’s good to see that Takahiro is thinking about about more than just making beautiful pieces, he’s making garments that provide function.

Facetasm Fall/Winter 2016 Collection

January 25, 2016 by rocky

Facetasm is one of the brands that’s constantly pushing men’s styling and production. Each collection varies but one thing that’s certain is that there will be some wild creations by designer Hiromichi Ochiai every year. This time around he was inspired by the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, and this manifests in the patchwork and embroidery details found on select pieces. Some of the standout pieces from the collection include a heavy distressed washed leather jacket, an all tan workwear look and the striped wool coat above. While Facetasm is still highly elusive outside Japan look for stockists like SSENSE or Farfetch to carry items.

Y-3 FW16 Lookbook

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 by rocky

I look forward to Y-3 each season and I see the label as a standard bearer for progressive sportswear. Yohji Yamamoto and the Y-3 team have done a great job at securing the brand’s position in the market with a strong selection of clothing and accessories. Sneakers such as the Y-3 Qasa still stands as one of the most innovative sneaker designs of the past several years. This time around for Fall/Winter 2016, the label puts together a diverse range of looks. Inspired by the rave culture and minimalism of the 1990s, the collection stands out for how it embraces proportions. Long floating coats and capes are paired with outsized hoods and turtlenecks. There’s an industrial streak in the collection seemingly only presented in stark black and clinical all white.

Check the looks after the jump.

Undercover FW16 Men’s ‘Instant Calm’ Lookbook

January 24, 2016 by rocky

Jun Takahashi steers Undercover in a different direction for Fall/Winter 2016. While the Spring/Summer 2016 collection is a greatest hits compilation of sorts, the upcoming season once again re-invents what the Undercover label can stand for.

The main source of inspiration is found in Belgian artist Michael Borremans’ paintings and there is artwork from the artist that is directly used on garments (Such as the Black Mould painting on the back of the one of the parkas). Along with the graphics themselves, this collection introduces a more muted pastel color palette of light blues, greys and tans. The shapes themselves also very from the usual very skinny to slim cut items to now wider silhouettes and coats that provide more volume. Rounding out the collection is a strong string of accessories from the prominently featured hats to new backpacks and a nice take on Wallabee type boot finished with a ripple sole.

Check more looks after the jump or visit Undercover for more info.

Lemaire FW16 Collection

January 21, 2016 by rocky

Christophe Lemaire just showed his name ‘Lemaire’ Fall/Winter 2016 collection at Paris Fashion Week. While there has been a trend towards more casual wear (sneakers and streetwear leading the way), Lemaire has held steadfast in it’s pursuit of luxury minimal menswear. In terms of that look, he’s one of the best doing it and it shows in this collection. What Lemaire really nails is fabric and cut. The garments drape perfectly and offer a streamlined fit without seeming too slim or restrictive of movement. Along with Dries Van Noten and Yohji Yamamoto this is one of the labels I consistently look to for inspiration on dressing up.

Gosha Rubchinskiy FW16 Collection

January 21, 2016 by rocky

Gosha Rubchinskiy showed his Fall/Winter 2016 collection as part of Paris Fashion Week. The show was a shift from his olympic themed spring/summer showing. This time around the Russian designer pivoted away from primary colors and the more ostentatious branding towards a more industrial, grungy aesthetic that brings to mind the type of communist era Soviet army surplus. Shirts are tucked in with army belts and layered underneath heavy leathers and shearling coats. Sweatshirts and pants are oversized with sleeves and pantlegs draping like extra appendages. The sneakers are Reebok, and hint at a collaborative model dropping soon. While not a predictable collection, it does it’s job of adding to Gosha’s universe and all it entails. Look for the items to drop online this summer at stockists like End Clothing, Tres Bien and SSENSE.