”A rhythm between space, architecture and sculptures, like the irregular, flowing idiom of the baroque era. Minimalistic exploration of materials in a non-figurative expression.”
Founded 2004 in Stockholm, by Astrid Olsson and Lee Cotter, V AVE S.R has grown into an international brand represented in 20 countries.
The SPRING 12 collection refines those archetypes into new silhouettes presented in faded colours of grey and beige bordering towards green and blue. In the women’s collection transparency and soft femininity meets accentuating elements of sculptured wood and washed leather. The men’s collection presents a slim cut silhouette with intricate details and a diverse palette of materials and textures.
Inspired by the ink art of Rorschach, the V AVE SHOE REPAIR ATELIER pieces interprets his work in transparent net fabrics circling around the body.
Stockholm Fashion Week SS2012
I have been really bad with updating my tumblr these past few weeks. So much going on, so little time, so little energy! Yet NO lack of devotion. Trying to pick up the habit again so I’ll start off with one of my new shirts that I bought a few weeks back that I absolutely LOVE!
Ordered all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, this Carin Wester piece was a must have as soon as I laid eyes on it. From the length to the material to the fit, it is one of my best finds yet. And YES, it’s MENS! It speaks volumes as to what is to come of menswear in the future, namely what “boundaries” are being overcome.
Now if only it was 80 degrees outside…c’mon Chicago!
Wooyoungmi Fall 2011
Paris Fashion Week
Louis Vuittons’ Fall collection finds its inspiration in an unlikely source, more precisely–Amish. Subscribing to a bleak state of affairs, the latest outing from Louis Vuitton saw a blackout where suiting was the main attraction. Playing with technical fabrics and a jarring use of vibrant orange, the lineup consisted of the French house playing its hand at tailoring while utilizing modern lines and shapes for a sophisticated feat.
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Cut from gray and black, Rick Owens’ fall outing revolves around an angular look. From asymmetrical zippers on boots and a signature exercise in draping to new hardware adornments, Owens continues a unique path. Displaying an unusual softness despite the hard edges, the collection finds momentum in graphic lines defined by color, texture and form. Intertwining the usually dark color palette with a sheen finish, fall’s collection is rounded out with a formal feel.
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Opting for a more serious mood this season than last, Yohji Yamamoto’s fall collection takes a somber turn while also experiencing a poignant art movement. Delivering on expectation, but also pushing the boundaries to provide room for a more thoughtful touch, a uniform for men of all ages comes together with attentive care to form and function. Cut large and dressed by subdued colors besides a shocking jolt of red, the lineup provides a tidy fusion of east and west as the stagnant nature of suiting is dissected into an attractive lifestyle of great ease.
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Armed with a penchant for fair isle prints and the fashionably awkward ankle hem, Junya Watanabe approaches the fall season with a proper state of mind. Immaculately groomed and pulled together, the Watanabe man is ready for play or business in a highly versatile wardrobe that revolves around the coveted separate. From easy jackets and shirting options to the fundamental trouser, the label dresses their signature workersman-inspired silhouette in an array of festive colors and subdued hues for a treatment of prints as well as contrasting pocket play.
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Walter Van Beirendonck’s fall outing was nothing short of charming and whimsical. Showcasing a masterful hand in suit tailoring, Van Beiriendonck created his own brand of alien in colors and silhouettes that were visual playful and pleasing, presenting clothes that are much to be desired for the man with an eccentric taste.
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Givenchy creative director (and genius) Riccardo Tisci turned to the rottweiler for this falls central motif. There is also a clear reference to the hiphop culture through out the collection as the different styles made their way down the runway with a different swagger on the Parisian catwalk. Completely executing his vision with no hesitation, Tisci’s west coast styled man had people barking in awe and admiration.
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Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2011
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One of my all time favorite designers, Danish designer Henrik Vibskov presented at Paris Fashion week once again. This season, Vibskov ideal man seemed rather subdued as the clothes bore less color than previous collections and worked off of a darker pallette with small accents of bright oranges and reds. Minimal in his prints as in his colors, Vibskov refrained from his usual explosion of patterns, and focused more on the labels signature cuts and silhouettes, making this season more about the collections anatomy.
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Creative director Antonio Marras turns to classic detective stories for Kenzo’s fall outing. A fun and mysterious character, this seasons Kenzo man walked the runway bearing a hybrid of formal and casual styles. Drawing characteristics from both the detective and the villain, Marras created an interesting collection with pieces that are a must have in every mans wardrobe, come fall 2011.
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