Hermès Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2011
Double breasted & leather were the most important aspects of the new Hermes menswear collection. Suit jackets and coats in any kind of material were all double breasted. Even the leather ones, which – together with several pairs of leather pants (in black, green and Burgundy) – could be seen throughout the whole collection. There even was a army green leather overall, which looked extremely thick and heavy.
According to Hermes other hot items for next fall are the lammy coat, checked suits, hooded jackets, printed scares and turtle neck sweaters. We saw some models in surprisingly bright versions of the turtle neck (yellow and turquoise) passing by.
One thing we know for sure; the Hermes man won’t be freezing his butt off wearing clothes from this ultimate winter-proof collection.
Ann Demeulemeester Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2011
January 22, 2011 by Jetty
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It was a romantic and gently deconstructed collection of Ann Demeulemeester with hints of antique uniforms. The designer gave the fronts of topcoats, jackets and waistcoats a used and beaten look, and most of the jackets peeled open in flaps at the waist. She also bleached fabrics to make ghostly patterns, sometimes sprinkled across a suit like a constellation. Pops of blue, red, yellow or orange broke the darkness, Demeulemeester used the colors for tops or they peeped out from under sheer black layers. The high, black ridingboots and leather gloves gave the models the look of a 17th century landlord, elegant, tough and a bit nostalgic
The standing ovation from Patti Smith was well deserved.
Dior Homme Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2011
January 22, 2011 by Jetty
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Karl Lagerfeld and P. Diddy, attending the Dior Homme fashion show on Saturday, caused quite a stir. Diddy was in Paris to promote his new CD ‘Last train to Paris’ and stopped by at Dior while he was in the neighborhood. Lagerfeld probably was just curious on how good of a job Kris van Assche did.
Van Assche came up with perfectly tailored menswear, yet it was nothing too unexpected. His models wore light grey suits with turtle necks, woolen cardigans, black capes and very minimalistic coats. The pants were loos-fitting and most minimalistic looks were accessorized by large (Western-inspired?) hats.
At the end a little bit of bright red was added to the color palette of grey, black and brown. The clean looks appeared easy and wearable; just what men look for in their clothing.
Kenzo Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2011
Most of the models at Kenzo’s show today worked the perfect university student look. Complete with v-neck sweaters, backpacks, knitted waistcoats, shirts, coats and high waisted pants that showed just a little bit of ankle.
All looks were put together very precisely. And though many of the clothes will look good together (if you’d mix and match them with each other) the outfits presented on the runway were perfection.
Antonio Marras showed a lot of checks (even the Tartan version), classic knitted stripes and some other traditional graphic designs. And he worked some wonderful colors into his winter collection; red, pink, turquoise, yellow, blue. He proved menswear doesn’t have to look dark and boring. Especially not in winter!
Backstage at Sjaak Hullekes
Team Peter Stigter went backstage at the intimate presentation of Sjaak Hullekes’ fall winter collection 2011 in the Institut Neerlandais in Paris. We watched the models getting dressed carefully by the designer himself and we also discovered the beautiful, elegant logo Hullekes has developed for his fashionbrand.
At his blog we read he will be opening his first shop soon in march in Arnhem. Cant’t wait to see the collection there!
John Galliano Catwalk Fashion Show FW2011
With his fallcollection 2011 John Galliano tried to tell the story of balletdancer Rudolph Nurejev: his struggles, triumphs and artistry. Of course he studied the life of the great dancer thoroughly and tried to translate every part of it even his idea of hope, discipline , dreams and the way he fled Russia. The show started with a pack of Russian emigres amidst a flurry of snowflakes dressed in heavy layers of second hand overcoats and with all their belongings packed at their back. Further on the show recounted Nurejev’s jet setting years in the Sixties, the torturing rehearsals in studios and finally beautiful, glamorous stage-costumes with Tatar-elements.
Galliano didn’t forget the fashiontrends though, he did send out beautiful militairy coats, chunky cardigans, cropped blazers and some fur. Colors were dark and rich, fabrics soft, wahed and luxurious.
Streetfashion Paris Menswear FW2011 Day 2
January 22, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Featured Items, Menswear, Paris, People, Streetwear
What are you wearing during the coming fashionweeks? Your Jil Sander-shoes, your latest Raf Simons-suit or that vintage Comme des Garcons? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Menswear Fashion Week.
Givenchy Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2011
Givenchy’s catwalk show started 90 minutes late, due to a power failure. Yet Riccardo Tisci’s new collection was worth the wait. It, once again, felt very Gothic with lottts of black and a very awkward Rottweiler print that kept on popping up.
He showed many different versions of a wide short, worn with laced boots, which we doubt many men will want to wear. Rottweiler printed sweaters were combined with checked blouses and many of the jackets had black leather part.
Besides all the black Tisci also introduced some beige-colored looks and he ended with several tuxedos. All worn by male models sporting very big geek glasses, hats that looked like kettle turned upside down and tough belts.
We were also delighted to see three girls walking the show in between all the diverse group of men. Especially since two of them, Daphne Groeneveld (who is in the new Givenchy campaign) and Saskia de Brauw, are Dutch. Great job girls!
Amsterdam International Fashion Week Preview: Sage & Ivy FW2011
January 22, 2011 by Jetty
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The young fashion label Sage & Ivy will not be part of the official Amsterdam Fashion Week schedule, yet it’s show on the 28th of January is definitely a must-see. Designer for Sage & Ivy Alexia van Engelen chose to give her fashion show at the Felix Meritus center in Amsterdam. ‘I really wanted the show area to contribute to the feeling of my collection. I only have about ten minutes to explain to everyone what I’ve been working on for half a year, so I want everything to be in line with what I have to say.’
Alexia used St. Petersburg as an inspiration for her new winter collection. ‘You’ll see looks inspired by Russian costumes and folklore. I played with volume and alternated different materials and colors’, Alexia explained.
In the collection light colors like white, soft grey, lavender grey, moss green are used as well as shades of black, silver and gold. Alexia came up with some great outerwear for winter like a cape and a coat of faux fur and mohair. ‘We also used stretch satin and a tweed with threads of gold. Most items are great for winter, but on some of the designs you might wanna put an extra cardigans’, she says.
As well as all of the designs Alexia gave the collection. The words ‘My Beating Heart’ therefore will be visible in different ways throughout the collection. ‘I chose this name, because for this collection I stayed very true to my heart; I listened to myself. I used the name My Beating Heart on a body of gauze, on the sleeve of a sweater and on a belt’, Alexia says.
The collection will exist of 19 looks, which will all be accessorized by some amazing vintage jewelery Alexia got to borrow from someone in her family. ‘That lady had tons of great jewelry and was very cosmopolitan; the jewelry will really add something special to the looks in the show.’
Alexia’s favorite look is one of the three evening dresses of the collection, called Anastasia: ‘It’s a dress made from organza with a baroque fit. The sleeves and the skirt have a lot of volume and the body is very tight.’
A trend Alexia predicts for next fall is a mix of light, transparent fabrics, heavy knitwear and rich fabrics like jacquard.
The music of the Sage & Ivy show will be a clash between an old song from the band Black Cat and a new one, Runaway from Kanye West. We’re looking forward to hearing that mix and seeing the collection. Everything already looks promising.
Photograpy: Jon Loek @ Team Peter Stigter
Comme des Garcons Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2011
The men’s suit played a major part in the collection of Comme des Garcons, even cardigans looked like a well made jacket. It was actually a very decadent collection compared to other’s we’ve seen of the Japanese label. Maybe it was because of the flowing, silk fabrics used for skirts and pants mixed with slim tailoring. It was a very modern, layered mix of T-shirts, comfy and soft looking jackets and wide pants. The loose fit is something we have to get used to, after years of slim tailoring.
But is all looked relaxed and rich, thanks to the colors and fabrics.
