Vintage Inspired Menswear
Scott James present a few looks for Spring Summer 2013. The brand “rooted in Anglo-Italian tradition” focuses on smarter pieces for the warmer weather. Light blazers, knee length pleated shorts, plenty of pastels and a general air of ‘catch me in the piazza drinking tiny strong coffees’. Shame they missed a trick sketching faces onto those mannequins.
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 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.
Libero Ferrero will proudly be showcasing new bags, cases and small accessories at PROJECT NY, July 22nd - 24th. Libero Ferrero's handmade bags, cases and small accessories bring a new level of sophistication and refinement to the men's accessories space. Widely recognized for their superior craftsmanship and quality, Libero Ferrero is significantly raising the bar in menswear. Three brothers are behind the rapidly growing label, which is named after their Grandfather, the brands' namesake. Check out these beautiful shots!
Here is a peek at the CREEP Spring Summer 2013 Lookbook—showing a good balance of rugged mountain manliness and almost pre-adolescent whimsy (camouflage blazers will always look better on five-year-old boys). Also, great work meeting the “creep” quotient with some incredibly sleazy acid wash denim (especially killing in the shorter shorts format). Patterns galore, too, as Hiroshi Awai’s vision continues to evolve within the intriguing parameters of a Japanese vision colored by Canadian headquarters—or vice versa … you decide.
"Founded in 1961 and based near Venice, Barena has a long history of making great clothing. It is only recently, under the creative direction of Francesca Zara, that the collection truly come into its own. To me Barena draws a parallel to one of my other favorite Italian brands: Slowear. Both should be talked about more, both should be sold in more stores and both should be on the backs of more men. With both now available in New York at Barney’s, at least they are obtainable to a degree. It’s a start. Much like its ability to be properly dressed and at the same time comfortably casual, Barena balances the art of being humble and outstanding. Very few can lay claim to those traits, and even less can do it while looking as good as Barena does." -ACL
Korean designer Cy Choi and Japanese brand Roberu have partnered for a line of accessories for Spring/Summer 2013. Known for their excellent craftsmanship and ingenuity when it comes to leather construction, the season finds an array of totes presented by Roberu influenced by Parisian sensibilities – along with ominous undertones we’ve seen from Choi in the past. From simple bags to smaller, strapless carriers, the collection is sleek and modern with dashes of luxury.
Recently featured in the awesome write-up by Jahn Hall of BKLYN Dry Goods Check out the rest here. Here is an excerpt from his write up:
"Not sure how this was missed this yesterday, but it suddenly dawned on me that there’s something about writing a blog post about bloggers that seems to break some sort of time & space continuum. I think the kids call it “meta”, a word that’s seems to have been reintroduced to the pop-culture lexicon of late. Sure, it’s certainly not the first time journalists, for example, have featured the work of one of their own, however, more often than not, it’s done posthumously. Props are props, but why not let your peers know they’re respected, admired, etc. before they’re no longer around to enjoy the public adoration? Hence this post.
Again, we’ve been lucky enough to gather up a couple more folks from the interwebs we all know & love & asked them to share with us some of their top picks for the coming season figuring, honestly, they probably had better taste than us. Today Jamison Aweau (Anchor Division) & Jake Gallagher (Wax Wane) drop some knowedge on their spring kit before we round up this three-part post on Monday with Brad Bennett (Well Spent) & Mariah Kunkel (Quite Continental).
Jamison Aweau, Anchor Division (www.anchordivision.com)
Launched in 2010, Anchor Division has recently undergone a make-over & we have to say, the site is looking sharp. Jamison Aweau, the man behind the site, takes inspiration from all things oldey tyme — and from all things relevant. Focusing attention on building as much exclusive content — and with an apparently clear appreciation of vintage military, the site has it’s sights on growing with content focused on womenswear as well as a soon-to-open web shop. We can only say our appreciation for Jamison’s well-edited site will inevitably grow, too.
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