Bleu de Paname Fall / Winter 2012 Release

The first pieces of the new collection Fall / Winter 2012 the Parisian label Bleu de Paname have started filling up the interwebs. Check out some of the lookbook shots here.  Founded by childhood friends Thomas Giorgetti and Christophe Lépine in late 2008, young Parisian brand Bleu de Paname has rapidly taken its place as one of the most exciting new streetwear brands to emerge from Europe in recent years. Their combination of workwear inspired garments and artisanal production techniques has crafted an extremely strong identity for the brand that was quickly picked up for distribution by the likes of Comme des Garcons in Japan, Colette in Paris and Très Bien.

With heavy denim, chambray and the somewhat underused moleskin as their DNA fabrics, Bleu de Paname create high-quality utilitarian apparel that is rooted in the heritage tradition. However, BdP isn’t just about reproducing classics. Through the use of modern twists and detailing such as oversized pockets and large wooden buttons, the brand updates traditional silhouettes creating smart, functional clothing with a streetwear edge. Furthermore, all Bleu de Paname garments are designed and manufactured in France, using some of the countries last surviving factories, and many of their raw materials are also homegrown.

In their short history Bleu de Paname have collaborated with the likes of PF Flyers and Pointer. However, this season sees a collaboration of a whole new caliber as the brand work on a capsule collection with industry giants Comme des Garcons. The past three years have shown whirlwind success for Bleu de Paname, and with collections that are consistently strong, they're showing no signs of slowing down.

Club Monaco 2012 Fall/Winter Lookbook

Since taking over the design reigns at Club Monaco, Aaron Levine has been creating the kind of clothing that men actually want to wear — complete, approachable collections that mix equal parts casual and sophisticated. For Fall/Winter 2012, the label’s highly wearable offerings include a balanced mix of classic American garments and trending, patterned pieces. Timeless outerwear, chunky knit cardigans, winter-weight suiting and even sweatpants all make appearances in a neutral, fall-appropriate color palette — greys, olive, navy and oatmeal — while Levine turns up the dial on the interest factor with the infusion of Fair Isle, autumnal plaids, and a host of subtle prints. Look for the Club Monaco Fall/Winter 2012 collection to hit stores soon.

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

J. Lindeberg Fall / Winter 2012 Campaign

Peter Lindbergh shoots the main line J. Lindeberg Fall Winter 2012 campaign images. Using black and white imagery (nothing new to Lindeberg), Lindbergh’s imagery helps showcase both select looks for both men and women.

Schott NYC Collection Fall / Winter 2012

Schott’s Fall Winter 2012 collection while inspired by the railways of WWII era offers us an opportunity to look at outerwear which is well timeless. Outerwear from the likes of Schott will remain in your wardrobe longer than most jackets. These classic garments with just a touch of modern fit. Check the shearling leather bombers, the moto-inspired fitted leather jacket, and the safe peacoat shown above,. These are indeed trend-proof staples for any man. Pass them down to your children, when ready.

hummel J 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

Launching later this month is the Fall/Winter 2012 collection from hummel J. Offering a decidedly streetwear aesthetic and rugged military-inspired pieces, the collection is marked by a slew of collaborations with well-known Japanese labels including the likes of MASTERPIECE, UNITED ARROWS and Loveless. The entire collection is due out this August and will available from Parisian boutique colette among other additional stockists. Source: Fashionsnap.com

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.”

Engineered Garments 2013 Spring / Summer Collection

Season after season, Daiki Suzuki‘s Engineered Garments proves that “heritage,” when done with inspiration and ingenuity, is not a fleeting trend. With the release of the Engineered Garments Spring/Summer 2013 lookbook, we are treated to yet another round of well-constructed, Americana-based pieces that are infused with Japanese sensibility and on-trend pattern usage. Ironically shot in black and white, the collection’s usage of loud and busy prints is tempered with soft, rumpled workwear and tailored basics colored in a neutral palette. Of-the-moment floral prints, paisley, patchwork and polka dots all make repeated appearances in a strong offering of unstructured blazers, anoraks, shorts, and other seasonal essentials. The lookbook, this time shot in an urban New York setting, also provides a nice change-up from the natural backdrops often favored by the label. Look for the Engineered Garments Spring/Summer 2013 collection to hit stores in the near future. Source: Fashion Press

H.W. Carter & Sons Spring / Summer 2013

H.W. Carter & Sons’ Spring Summer 2013 offering steps it up a notch with more tailored fits while still retaining the workwear aesthetic. For fans of this style of menswear, the collection will not disappoint.

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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