A look through the Private White V.C. men’s collection for Fall Winter 2012. The British made menswear line featured a complete range of outerwear for all conditions and more importantly for all consumers. The DB Trench in navy blanket and SB Tweed belted navy coat are just two of the standout jackets in the collection. Browse the Private White V.C. collection in our gallery.
Shot and filmed in the classic Downtown Los Angeles, 7 Diamonds features its Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. This season they showcase their full line with the addition of exciting new pieces including blazers, varsity jackets and sweaters. This campaign includes some amazing locations including a coffee shop, roof top and other scenes in heart of the city. We hope you enjoy!
More shots from the previously posted features of Engineered Garments Fall / Winter 2012. New York based label Engineered Garments specialises in producing classic American sportswear and is recognised for its highly detailed development and construction. Taking influence from Military uniforms and outdoor wear, Japanese designer Daiki Suzuki has created an innovative brand whose name was born when his first pattern cutter commented that the apparel was ‘engineered’ rather than designed due to the vast detail in each piece.
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.
GANT goes “Back to Boston” for the GANT by Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2012 campaign. The images journey back to Boston and its Mod revival scene during the 1980’s. The campaign was shot in and around Boston and recreates the feeling and memories of Bastian’s own personal experience as a student attending Babson College. The collection and campaign tell the story of three friends: The Prep; The Mod girl; and The Boxer boyfriend. The trio is inspired by friendships Bastian actually had during his time at school as a shy college guy (Michael) met his new friends and they quickly became inseparable. The Mod girl was inspired by a woman named Dena Bancroft whose great style sense became an inspiration for the collection. “To me, Dena will always be that strange, beautiful, amazing creature strolling down the cafeteria ramp,” Michael remembers. Michael invited her along for the campaign shoot to help him recreate their experience. She and her daughter joined the team for almost the entire shoot.
Of the campaign, designer Michael Bastian explains “Boston is a preppy city, and I was a very preppy business school student. But back in the ’80s there was this amazing mod scene going on, and me and a lot of my college friends really got into it. Mod and preppy overlap more than one would think, and it ended up in a very collegiate look, but with a cool edge mixed in there,” says Michael Bastian. “We wanted the campaign to represent all the different elements of inspiration, so we had two hectic days driving across the city from location to location: a really cool boxing club in the South End, cobblestone alleys between beautiful brick houses in the Italian quarters, a traditional Oyster House and last but not least a really cool diner at South Street.”
The Fall/Winter campaign for GANT by Michael Bastian, shot photographer by Oscar Falk, features models Sam Homan of Red Models, Danny Beauchamp of Select Models and Dace Burkevica of Ford models.
The collection of updated men’s and women’s American Sportswear incorporates the elements of Boston from the 80’s: mod era revival, a touch of boxing and a little Irish luck. The collection is constructed of carefully selected fabrics such as washed and shrunken Shetland wool for blazers and knitwear, pinwale and washed moleskin for pants, and twill and flannel for shirts. The base of the color palette is made up of muted grays, earthy brown/greens, navy and burgundy, spiced up with splashes of bright orange, red, school bus yellow and shamrock green. Monochrome pieces are mixed with pieces in classic rugby stripes and plaids, as well as modsy prints such as houndstooth and tartans. Shamrocks, a ’60s Vespa, the lucky coin and a The Who-inspired GANT logo adorn many of the garments.
Here’s to hoping today is your lucky day!
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.
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
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
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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