Penfield Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook

Penfield introduced their Fall/Winter 2012 lookbook 'Camp Wandawega', which was shot on location at the shores of Wandawega Lake in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. You can feel the brand's New England roots permeating the book, as the new collection was inspired by America's great outdoors, which showcases new styles like the Dyersville glacier jacket, and the Eska, a versatile down insulated shirt.The lookbook features their Black Bear, Classic, and Trailwear collections along with their newer 1975 collection. This season their autumnal color palette includes burgundy, burnt orange, and bright cobalt, in addition to more traditional muted tones of charcoal, navy, and black. The collection will be in stores in September. If you can't wait until then, check out Penfield's collection on their website.  

Barbour ‘Steve McQueen’ Collection – Autumn/Winter 2012

One of the most iconic actors of the 20th Century, Steve McQueen was also a star member of Team USA’s 1964 International Six Day Trials squad. The obvious face of the team, Steve was never seen in anything but a range of Barbour International jackets, a union the South Shields-based label have embraced. Now in its second season, the collection comprises of a range of jackets from the International range, all of which are finished with the Stars and Stripe patch to the left chest. The stand-out piece is quite rightly, the Baker Jacket, which is based on Barbour’s original A7 International motorcycle jacket; constructed from heavyweight 8oz waxed cotton with a quilted American flag lining. The jackets are complemented neatly with an assortment of knitwear, shirts and printed tees, all of which imbue a definite touch of McQueen’s sense of style. The collection is rounded off with a superb holdall inspired by the McQueen masterpiece ‘Bullitt’, utilising the shape and design of Barbour’s famous waxed holdall. - Endclothing

Nigel Cabourn Authentic AW’12 Collection

Originally inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1953 ascent of Everest, Nigel Cabourn’s Authentic line has been one of the most powerful influences on the menswear industry over the last decade. Drawing on his more-than-40 years of experience in fashion, Nigel has been refining the collection season after season with a genuinely uncompromising commitment to quality, so rarely seen in the industry today. Based in his Gosforth workshop just a little way up the road from our shop, Nigel has delivered one of the strongest Authentic collections in recent memory for Autumn/Winter 2012, with a mix of now-perfected familiar styles and innovative new designs. As ever, there is no compromise on the quality of materials and fabrication, with all manufacturing handled in Britain, using traditional hardy British fabrics shaped by the demands of Britain’s workers, seafarers and military.

On the outerwear front, the Mallory jacket in hand woven Harris Tweed makes its regular appearance, accompanied by the Mallory vest in two matching colours, as well as a ‘Crazy’ twist on this classic jacket, made from a multi-coloured patchwork of fabrics with the addition of worn leather elbow patches. We’ve also taken stock of the highly popular Aircraft jacket in heavy oiled cotton, in either Navy or Olive, as well as the legendary Everest Parka, a recreation of the coat worn by Hillary on his Antarctic and Everest expeditions. - Endclothing

Albam 2012 Fall / Winter Lookbook

British label Albam have just released the lookbook for its Fall/Winter 2012 lineup, the inaugural lookbook for the five year old label. Incorporating new influences, the lookbook showcases some very clean looks punctuated with hits of color courtesy of carefully designed indian block print scarves. Other pieces of note include the knitwear offerings crafted in Scotland and the outerwear and coats produced in London. Altogether a solid showing for the labels initial lookbook. Available starting September 1st, you can find these pieces at Albam’s web store.

Phenomenon x Porter Fall/Winter 2012 Accessories Collection

As part of their Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Japanese brands Phenomenon and Porter have teamed up. This season they present a rather large collaborative product offering, including backpacks, pouches, coin cases and waist bags. From camouflage patterns to mono color black, green and blue, the offering is wide and will have something for everybody

Mezzmer Eyewear 2012 Sunwear Collection

With Mezzmer Eyewear’s successful debut onto the online eyewear scene in 2011, the brand is excited to expand their offerings to a modern sunwear collection, inspired by classic, vintage-inspired frames. The new sunwear collection continues to cultivate the brand’s philosophy of offering consumers quality eyewear at an affordable price. Each pair of sunglasses retails for $99 with free shipping and a 30-day return policy; customers can also add polarized prescription lenses for an additional $50. Additionally, for each pair of sunglasses sold, customers can choose from one of five charities to donate a portion of their purchase. The debut sunwear collection features five sunglass styles in metal and acetate frames, with three unisex and two women’s-only designs. Offered in multiple frame colors, the contemporary sunglasses include the Dean and Liberty offered in metal frames, as well as The Host, Havana, and Dolly styles in acetate frames. The sunglasses feature an array of lens colors including Charcoal, Brown and Green/Grey.

“With the economic downturn, we want to make sunwear available to our customers that accentuate their personality without breaking their wallets,” says Roger Lee, co-founder of Mezzmer Eyewear. “Subtly inspired by our company’s New York and San Francisco headquarters, our urban sunglass styles are classic and confident, yet also playful and sexy.”

Neighborhood Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook

Japanese brand Neighborhood is back this season with a new website and along with that also presents for the first time an official digital collection lookbook for its Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. Highlighting stand out pieces from its new collection, a lookbook is always a great way of not only focussing on specific product, but more importantly the overall look and style of a brand and the way the brand imagines their clothing to be combined.

Neighborhood presents a nice range of solid outerwear for the new design and once again impresses with an incredible amount of detail on each one of their collection pieces. The accessories range is also great, including from more regular pieces, such as caps and bags, to more unique pieces, such as biker helmets.

Common Projects Autumn/Winter 2012 Release

Steadily evolving since its inception in 2004, Common Projects seamlessly plug the gap between the technical functionality of trainers and the traditional luxury of a classic shoe. With headquarters in both Milan and New York, founders Prathan Poopat, an acclaimed Art Director, and Creative Consultant Flavio Girolami, combine utilitarian design values with influences ranging from architecture to everyday objects, creating a range of footwear that gracefully crosses the boundary between formal and casual, with every style carrying a its own universal appeal. Each shoe is expertly crafted in Italy, utilising soft yet durable leathers and hard wearing man-made materials, resulting in footwear that is as subtle and luxurious as it is long lasting and functional. As ever, the A/W’12 collection is spearheaded by the ever-popular Achilles, a shoe that typifies the Common Projects aesthetic. Available in Tan, and White as well as a Mid version, the design of the shoe is stripped back to a single colour block and sleek, minimalist design. The same aesthetic is also prevalent in the Winter Premium, which comes in Navy, Burgundy and Off-White, and is suited to the colder months through the addition of padded leather uppers and full leather lining.

Another popular style making a return is the Vintage Low, with the A/W12 version updated through the addition of oxidized vulcanised rubber soles and treated suede leather uppers in Navy and Warm Grey, which are produced to develop a rich and interesting patina over time.

Our personal highlight of the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection is the Derby Shine, Common Projects’ take on the classic Derby Shoe. Utilising Italian polished leather uppers, the detailing is typically understated, with the simplistic nature of the shoe defined by a natural Stormwelt construction and black, crepe wedge sole unit. The Derby Shine is offered in both Black and Burgundy and is finished with a full contrast leather lining, offering unparalleled durability and comfort.

As ever, each pair of Common Projects uses the very finest materials and features the iconic gold block numbering to the rear quarter, Poopat and Girolami’s subtle, yet striking approach to branding, essentially resulting in each pair being unique.

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Louis Vuitton 2012 Fall/Winter Pre-Collection Lookbook

Prior to the release of Louis Vuitton’s complete fall/winter collection for 2012, the Parisian fashion label presents a look at its pre-collection of men’s outerwear for Fall/Winter 2012. Shot around some of Manhattan’s most well-known neighborhoods, the lookbook showcases the brand’s luxurious takes on the likes of the windbreaker, shearling jacket, peacoat and more. Comprising seven pieces in all, the pre-collection is now arriving at select Louis Vuitton retailers.

Commune de Paris 2012 Fall/Winter Lookbook

Commune de Paris’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection continues the Bohemian trend by pairing classic earthy tones overlapping bright and natural colors like Kerry green and sky blue. Broad definitive lines paired with slim cuts and traditional designs aim to be standout pieces among the range. When reaching towards the most basic layers and accessories, we begin to see a more familiar Commune de Paris — designs and hues that resemble hanging shop signs in 19th century Europe. Its fall/winter line includes collaborations with graphic artists HONET and Sandrine Pelletier are whimsical and humorous, drawing inspiration from Brothers Grimm woodblock prints and Magritte, respectively. Both collaborations include tees, handkerchiefs and tote bags. In addition, a line with Astier de Villate will be released in December. Commune de Paris will also be teaming up with Maison Fabre on a line of leather gloves soon to be released in September.