It seems like you guys draw inspiration from a lot of things, not just the world of fashion. What else inspires you, and why cast such a broad net?
Markus: I think it's that ability to see things beyond what they are, picking it up from a totally different place.
Steve: Recently I was up at the Barrie Flea Market, the Barrie Antique Mall it's called.
Markus: It's so good.
GANT Rugger present their Pre-Fall 2013 with a strong collection with a blend of tailored garments as well as easy-to-wear styles put together with a very strong narrative. Said to be influenced heavily by the idea of old military uniforms from World War II but with modern detailing – sports coats, parade gear all combined with classic street-wear like jumpers and cardigans. Personally I am enjoying the strong storyline behind the brand that’s beginning to take fold. The combination of dressing up yet blending in with the environment will lead to a collection that will fit into the wardrobes of many.
Russian retailer FOTT has crafted a lookbook in celebration of Italian label ASPESI Spring/Summer 2013 apparel pairings for the new season. Men’s staples are neatly outlined in this photo set, which sees clean shirt, jacket, and trouser combinations laid out. A focus on wearability, fabric, and streamlined silhouettes seems to be the theme throughout the collection, with highlights such as versatile sweaters, linen blazers, and lightweight military-inspired jackets all shining through. With a thoroughly impressive showing, ASPESI’s line of casual essentials are now available in full from the FOTT online store.
Lifestyle brand COMUNE presents a lookbook presenting their collection of Summer 2013 apparel. The video lookbook was shot in and around Detroit, MI, giving a striking, unique framework for COMUNE’s line of graphic T-shirts, plaid casual shirts, shorts, and denim. From the cobwebbed stairwells of an abandoned building to a silent beach cove on the lake, COMUNE’s versatile collection meshes gothic and motor culture influences with contemporary sensibilities, perfectly contextualized by the setting. This impressive, smart video was shot and cut by Kevin Castanheira. Look for COMUNE’s Summer 2013 collection on the brand’s web shop.
Another great capsule line from Unionmade. As the San Francisco store explains – ‘The collection started with a simple idea: The Absence of Color. With the arrival of Spring and so much going on, we thought this would be the perfect time to surround ourselves with easy, neutral pieces.’ The key to these collections (remember when they went all Indigo?) are the exclusives they commission from some of their top labels. No picking pieces to fit, the full range specially made for the Natural project. So, expect to see the likes of Filson, Anonymous-ism, Journal Standard, Tender, Merz B Schawnen, Golden Bear and plenty more. Beautiful V-Stitch sweatshirts, subdued print button down shirts, patchwork pattern socks and clean, unfussy footwear. Grab it all here.
Two firsts from Nudie here – London’s first store from the brand and their first ‘Repair Station’. On the corner of Berwick Street and D’Arblay, 140sq meters of retail space and showroom across two floors, all worn and industrial space, customers will have the opportunity to grab something from the latest lines including premium organic denim and accessories. Via the Repair Station, get your Nudie jeans altered of brought back to life and when you’re done head over to London’s finest Korean restaurant, Nara, opposite. Nothing like buying denim to work up an appetite.
Nudie Repair Shop 29 D’Arblay Street, Soho, London W1F 8EP
Despite the fact the so-called heritage trend has arguably taken a bit of a back seat following an impressive run in recent years, there’s always room for a well-built and timeless pair of boots. New England Outerwear Co. have just that with their Mountaineer Boat, a moc-toe boot chukka cut comfortably above the ankle that embodies over 20 years of shoemaking expertise. High quality leathers are just the start as the custom made boots feature a nice contrast outsole. They require two to four weeks before hitting your doorstep and are available now at New England Outerwear Co. with a retail price of $325 USD.
Dior Homme has us gearing up for the autumn months with this video lookbook for the brand’s Fall 2013 collection. The monochromatic video showcases some of the finest upcoming looks for the season. As usual, the garbs remain tailored and minimalist, with a real focus on cut and quality materials — think sumptuous leathers, thick wool fabrics, and nylon. In addition to the garments, the video also presents a quick look at some of the upcoming leather goods from the brand.
The company being based in Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY - showing serious neighborhood pride which the designer has lived and worked for nearly 20 years, all styles are named after Streets located in Williamsburg.
WGC specializes in Raw Denim Jeans, Raw Denim Shirts, Jean-Cut Camouflage pants, Raw Stretch denim Jeans and Colored Raw Denim jeans which include: Raw Black Denim Jeans, Raw Tan Denim Jeans, Raw Green Denim Jeans, Raw Vintage Blue Denim Jeans. Other items include: Stone Washed Denim Jeans, Neon Colored twill pants, Camouflage shirts, light weight Camo pants and shorts.
As a 1-man company with about $3,500, the brand launched with only 3 jeans, all imported. Inspired by President Obama's call to bring more business back to the USA, the brand now has evolved to include jeans MADE IN USA that compete with the worlds top denim brands at nearly half the price. It's only fitting that the first of the American Made jeans be named "HOPE STREET."
Fashion retailer LN-CC delivers a striking editorial of Lanvin‘s 2013 spring/summer offerings. Shot in monochromatic black and white, two button blazers and silky jackets are paired with well-fitted and voluminous pants for contrasting options. Elsewhere, lengthy snakeskin parkas and minimalist T-shirt designs flaunt the fashion house’s neo-sportive craftsmanship, merging factors of high-fashion with wearability. Showing attentive detailing throughout, the editorial sheds light on the mix of avant-garde and classic profiles from this season. The full Spring/Summer 2013 range is now available via the LN-CC online store.
