Reviews of the following Spring 2017 Men’s collections, shown at New York Men’s Day (NYMD) presented by Cadillac, part of NYFWM: Uri Minkoff, Private Policy, Krammer & Stoudt, Rideau, Robert James, and Chapter
The amount of vintage Polo that flooded red bull studios was enough to give Kanye anxiety.
Pulling inspiration from the incredibly successful #mycalvins campaign, Calvin Klein Home Has launched the Modern Cotton Bedding line.
Below is a sneak peak of a few of the collections presents at NYFW: Men’s.
Frank Ocean has officially joined Calvin Klein’s Fall 2016 campaign. Does it mean new album is coming?
Bodysuits, cutouts and crop-tops dominate the latest additions to the clothing line.
This Friday, IVY PARK rolled out new pieces as part of the High Summer collection. Matching the crisp logos and breezy cuts of the original collection, the latest additions branch off from the traditional white, black and steel colors to include bright, fresh tones such as navy and mint. Some pieces, from cropped hoodies to tank-tops, feature subtler or perforated logos rather than the standard bold print present on the line’s previous release; the result? A stylish, body-friendly athleisure line that fits both your morning workout and weekly brunch date.
Judging from the original IVY PARK collection and clothing lines released by other artists – think Rihanna’s collaboration with PUMA – expect this line to sell-out fast.
IVY PARK is available at Topshop, Nordstrom, Net-a-Porter and more. Most items are under $60 and, as it is all dancewear inspired, is best worn when layered. Check out the video below for some styling inspiration.
In celebration of 240th anniversary of United States’ independence, brand is launching a limited edition coat.
The French-Italian brand, Moncler, announced a collaboration with Off-White’s Creative Director, Virgil Abloh.
On June 7th, Cédric Charlier’s SS17 runway show was held on the roof of Shop Studios in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC. Roughly 100 guests were arranged around a serpentine catwalk as the sun set over the Hudson River. The 25 models were outfitted in cleanly tailored pants in neutral colors and ruffled neon dresses, chokers that extended down their backs and full glitter suits.
There was a sense of whimsy to be found in the combination of flouncy midi skirts paired with silver tipped oxfords and the use of large floral prints in several pieces. Instead of reading like something to be worn to a picnic in a Wes Anderson film, everything in Charlier’s collection is intensely wearable. This was made abundantly clear as the wind on the roof picked up, whirling skirts and momentarily suspending hair as if lifted by electric shock. Though the gusts tried to interfere, the garments stayed in place and if anything looked more alive thanks to the disruption.
As per usual, Charlier’s pieces are things that while beautiful, are meant to actually be lived in. It’s easy to imagine wearing the gray, pleated suit jacket or any number of the loose, floor length dresses out and about. The beauty for the show reflects this sense of wearability as well. The makeup was scarce apart from the occasional intense winged eyeliner. The hair, styled by Shinya Nakagawa and his team, was simple. The team used products from Pai-Shau to enhance the models’ natural texture without making the hair look overdone. It was then secured behind the ears to counteract the natural disruptions that come from having a runway show on a roof. The understated beauty looks were necessary with such a vibrant collection in which nearly everything had some surprising color or texture.
These surprising elements are always balanced with something more expected. If a top is electric blue with ruffles, then it is paired with an equally electric pink suit that is expertly tailored. The balance in his SS17 collection is what really showcases Charlier’s skill and eye for designing not just a single garment, but a look. If this is what 2017 is going to look like, the future is bright.
–Cara Best
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