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Highlights from the Michael Kors Spring 2009 Collection
Sportswear and Americana are synonymous with Michael Kors, and for his spring 2009 collection he turned out some of his best work. There are amped up country-club classics with turtlenecks, jackets and pants in cobalt blue and bright yellow. Trousers are cropped into clam diggers (or peddle-pushers as my mother likes to say). As with many spring 2009 collections, black and white prints and solids dominate the spring line up, but with aforementioned infusions of bright color.
Diesel Spring 2009 - Highlights from the Diesel Spring 2009 Collection
The Civil War meets punk in the spring 2009 collection for Diesel’s new brand, Black Gold. Military details include soldier hats, epaulets, jackets while punk details include exposed zippers as pinstripes on leather pieces, shredded jackets and treated denim. The show also featured the Black Gold accessories line which included jewelry and burlap and leather bags. This is the second collection under the Black Gold label and it remains true to edgy denim and streetwear Diesel is known for.
Y-3 Spring 2009 - Highlights from the Y-3 Spring 2009 Collection
Yohji Yamamoto’s line for Adidas might be considered athletic-wear, but it’s more like sporty high fashion. This isn't the kind of gear you would actually do anything athletic in considering the price, but rather wear at the country club or wear while kickin' around the city. Of course there are athletic pants with the expected signature stripes as well as jackets and hoodies, but everything has a refined look. And the color palette is heavily black with splashes of red, orange, blue, and gray.
Rock and Republic Spring 2009 Men's Collection
Rock & Republic spring 2009 is an easy to mix and match collection since all of the pieces are shown in black and white. This makes for a visually striking presentation of the clothes. The collection has an ‘80s rock and roll sensibility with skinny ties, fitted shirts, slim jackets and skinny pants. Clean black and white pointed toe shoes are worn with every ensemble (the white shoes are particularly fabulous). This is a great collection for guys who like to dress simply but fashionably.
Highlights from the Rag and Bone Spring 2009 Collection
English mods and rockers are reborn in the the Rag & Bone spring 2009 collection. There’s a dash of Americana Too. Fashion with an English sensibility always appeals to me for some reason. Maybe it’s the tailored suits and slimmer silhouettes. No matter, this is one of those collections that has a cohesive theme throughout and with every ensemble being strong in its own right, a quality many collections lack. Applause to Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, the English lads behind the label.
Highlights from the Duckie Brown Spring 2009 Collection
One thing is for certain, Duckie Brown never disappoints in terms of getting a strong reaction out of me. The two designers behind the label are no doubt very creative. I often feel their designs are more like wearable art than actual clothes--the graphic details are always interesting. Even with this mind, I am perplexed by the spring 2009 collection. It looked more like it was for fall than for spring, primarily due to so much use of black. However, a few very wearable pieces did emerge.
Highlights from the Perry Ellis Spring 2009 Collection
Finally some color! The past couple of spring seasons have been so beige-centric I was left uninspired. But for Perry Ellis spring 2009, the color palette was very spring-like with the use of lavender, pink, blue and orange with khaki tones throughout. I am particularly glad to see so much use of pink, a color more men should try to wear. The pieces in this collection had their usual all-American quality and the clothes were casual, comfortable and stylish. What more can you ask for?
Stylish Items Every Guy Needs for Spring
Men's Spring Fashion Essentials - Each season every guy should update their wardrobe with a few new things. If you want to look super stylish this spring make sure to have these wardrobe essentials for nights out on the town or for just kickin' it on the weekends.
Men's Swim Suits - My Favorite Men's Swim Trunks and Board Shorts
I look forward to treating myself to a new swimsuit or two every spring and summer (sometimes it's the simple things in life). This is an area where you can really express yourself with fun prints and colors. There are many swim suit choices out there, so check out my top picks in swim trunks and board shorts for men.
Highlights From The Perry Ellis Spring '08 Collection
Easy wardrobe classics with modern twists in pale shades of grey and tan paired with white dominated the Perry Ellis spring 2008 collection. Of course there were splashes of color here and there such as a yellow tech jacket along with other pieces in yellow, coral and orange. Overall I appreciated the simplicity of the collection and, for the most part, its wearability.
Highlights From The Diesel Spring 2008 Collection
My overall impression of the Diesel spring 2008 collection was "are you kidding?" Uninspired and directly ripped off from teen movies of the '80s, I was horrified. Hot pink and white are not something most guys are going to want to wear. And I would venture to say the same about jump suits. See some of these ridiculous looks in my highlights from the Diesel spring 2008 collection.
Highlights From The DKNY Spring 2008 Collection
DKNY has really tapped into the urban way of life. The menswear is easy to wear to work and easy to dress down for a night on the town. That’s the quintessential way of the young urbanite. Fabrics are comfortable and the overall designs are modern, something that DKNY is very adept at doing so consistently from one season to the next. See the highlights of the DKNY spring 2008 collection.
Highlights From The Michael Kors Spring 2008 Collection
Michael Kors has certainly captured the privileged, leisurely life look. Tennis shorts and a white cashmere hoodie under a navy blazer. A white cable-knit v-neck sweater with navy trim under a navy blazer paired with white shorts. But the whole collection didn’t have this kind of predictability. What really caught my eye though was a silver button down polo with a silver metallic belt and silver sharkskin pants. See the highlights from the Michael Kors spring 2008 collection.
Highlights From The Z Zegna Spring 2008 Collection
Precise tailoring and slender pieces juxtaposed against loose fitting and voluminous proportions were a common theme in the Z Zegna spring 2008 collection. Fine cotton and chunky knits also added the contrasts. My favorite pieces were finely tailored jackets and slender pants, wide loose fitting trapeze shorts and shawl collar sweaters. The dominant color palette was simple and elegant--white, creme, blue and black. Here are the highlights from the Z Zegna spring 2008 collection.
Highlights From The Lacoste Spring 2008 Collection
For spring 2008, Lacoste seems more true to itself than in recent collections. It was also more cohesive. There were many variations of polos as you would expect, but also slender cotton trousers, and relaxed shirts and blazers among other things. There was a fun use of color too. See the highlights from the Lacoste spring 2008 collection.
Highlights From The Buckler Spring 2008 Collection
Modern, classic and fabulous are words I would use to describe Buckler's spring 2008 collection. There were rock star looks, James Bond looks and urban hipster looks all of which meshed well together. Attention to details made simple pieces interesting. Ensembles in Grey, white and black were my favorite. The great thing is that Nordstrom has now picked up the label, making what was once only available in New York much more accessible.
Highlights From The Duckie Brown Spring 2008 Collection
In the past I have found Duckie Brown's designs to be almost ridiculous and unwearable. For spring 2008 I was pleasantly surprised at how much of the collection I could see myself or many guys wear. There are fashion critics who think that Duckie Brown is ahead of the curve and original. I do agree, but when I see oversized gold metallic tees and giant brightly colored floral shirts and pants I have draw the line. Here I have highlighted my favorite pieces. I'll spare you the bizarre.
Highlights From The Nautica Spring 2008 Collection
For spring 2008 Nautica certainly grabbed everyone's attention--not with the clothes mind you, but with a gorgeous array of models. So here we have male perfection showing off the anticipated nautically themed line of clothes. Romantic notions of a privileged life via white shorts with an evening blazer, navy and white horizontally striped cotton sweaters, board shorts and swim trunks in a variety of blues and white, etc. I will admit that I want to live this life, but then most people would.
Jill Stuart - Photos from the Jill Stuart Spring Summer '07 Men's Collection
Designer Jill Stuart's parents owned a well-known ladies boutique in the sixties and thus introduced her to fashion at a young age. She was selling bags and belts to Bloomingdales as a teenager. Since 1993 she has been making women's clothes and became a major name when her designs were worn in the hit movie "Clueless." To expand her brand and show her talent for both women's and men's clothing, she has launched her new men's line for spring summer 2007. See it here.
DKNY - Photos from the DKNY Spring Summer '07 Collection
New York is always the backdrop for DKNY. The inspiration for spring summer '07 comes from the iconic city with its melting pot of style and cultural diversity. For him it's about modern suiting for work and for play it's about vibrant shirts that pop against chino and fatigue. These are easy to wear clothes which is what I love about the DKNY label. Even though the resolution isn't the best, check out my photos from the DKNY spring summer '07 collection.
Duckie Brown - Photos from the Duckie Brown Spring Summer '07 Collection
I've never been the biggest fan of Duckie Brown. In the past I have found the clothes too ridiculous to actually wear. However, for spring summer 2007, the collection seemed more refined with more appeal to a wider audience. The shape, cut and fabric are stylish. As with the other collections I have seen, the color palette is soft and neutral with splashes of color.
Perry Ellis - Photo Gallery of the Perry Ellis Spring Summer 2007 Collection
Perry Ellis is the fifth largest men's designer brand in the United States with retail sales of over $1 billion. Perry Ellis himself died in 1986 and since then the company has changed hands several times. The menswear division has also seen several creative directors with John Crocco being the latest, showing his first collection for Perry Ellis for spring summer 2007. And a refreshing change it is.
John Bartlett - Photo Gallery of the John Bartlett Spring Summer '07 Collection
John Bartlett started off his Spring Summer 2007 show with ensembles soft cool tones. The latter half of the show was about warm neutral tones with splashes of orange or yellow. The collection as a whole was soft, casual and comfortable. And unlike previous seasons, this collection had something for everyone. I could envision a variety of personality types in these clothes. I was very pleased to see that John Bartlett put together such a well thought out and comprehensive collection show.
Casual Looks from the John Bartlett Spring / Summer '06 Collection
Similar to John Bartletts dressier looks for spring / summer 06 his casual looks also have unusual and unexpected elements. Overall the looks are loose and comfortable evoking images of breezy summer days. These are the kind of clothes you would take on vacation.
Looks from the Nautica Spring/Summer '06 Men's Collection
Looks from the Nautica Spring and Summer 06 Mens Collection - Nautica stays true to their roots and market share prominently featuring their nautical theme for Spring 2006. However with a new design team in place and since the brand relaunch in early 2005 they are exploring new areas like premium denim and better quality suits. Their prices still remain accessible though which makes them a consumer favorite.
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