One of my favourite male models, Benjamin Eidem, walked yesterday in latest Chanel Pre-Fall 2011-2012 collection, in Paris.
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Benjamin Eidem in Chanel Pre-Fall 2011-2012 (Paris-Bombay) Collection
One of my favourite male models, Benjamin Eidem, walked yesterday in latest Chanel Pre-Fall 2011-2012 collection, in Paris.
Malthe Madsen in Chanel Pre-Fall 2011-2012 (Paris-Bombay) Collection
Malthe Madsen walked yesterday in latest Chanel Pre-Fall 2011-2012 collection, in Paris.
Kanye West Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Kanye West said he found taking a bow at the end of his first fashion show in front of a few hundred industry professionals much more daunting than encoring in front of thousands, as he usually does. No surprise there. West's genius as a groundbreaking musician is unquestionable, whereas his status in the fashion world has been, until now, that of an ardent-bordering-on-obsessive fan. Which was clear from his genuine delight when Silvia Venturini Fendi and her daughter Delfina Delettrez Fendi came backstage to congratulate him after the show.
They were two of a surprising number of designers who turned out for Kanye: The presence of Azzedine Alaïa, Dean and Dan Caten, Olivier Theyskens, Jeremy Scott, and the Olsens sealed this evening's deal as a fashion event. Equally, they underscored the goodwill he had going into this. And Kanye himself was poignantly aware of the challenge. "The biggest hurdle I had to face is the celebrity designer or the hip-hop designer concept," he said backstage. But he had some major help in battling preconceptions. Among the people he bounced ideas off, he name-checked Kim Jones, Louise Goldin, Katie Eary, and Louise Wilson, the guiding light of Central Saint Martins and, by extension, guru of British fashion.
Maybe that's why what Kanye actually offered on the catwalk was such a surprise. He was keen to communicate that, as far as he was concerned, there was a couture level of workmanship in items that had taken three days to complete in the atelier he'd established in London. What we actually saw was something that looked like a baby Balmain vision of womenswear. The context was impeccable—soundtrack and staging exactly what you'd expect from someone whose 360-degree vision has been responsible for some of the best albums and concerts of the past decade. The clothes? Heavy might be the operative word: zippers in excelsis; suede and leather high-performance clothing; beading, crystals, and appliqué weighting jackets and tops. And more fur than you'd want on a night when the mercury hit the roof in Paris. It's kind of a cheap shot to go the trying-too-hard route with someone who is so undoubtedly passionate about what he is doing, but at the same time, it's frustrating that someone who seems to almost effortlessly realize his vaulting musical ambitions comes up short elsewhere, at least on the first attempt. Of course, what Kanye West is trying to achieve is unprecedented. There isn't a fashion designer alive who could match his music. But tonight's show suggests that conquering his new medium is a work in progress.
They were two of a surprising number of designers who turned out for Kanye: The presence of Azzedine Alaïa, Dean and Dan Caten, Olivier Theyskens, Jeremy Scott, and the Olsens sealed this evening's deal as a fashion event. Equally, they underscored the goodwill he had going into this. And Kanye himself was poignantly aware of the challenge. "The biggest hurdle I had to face is the celebrity designer or the hip-hop designer concept," he said backstage. But he had some major help in battling preconceptions. Among the people he bounced ideas off, he name-checked Kim Jones, Louise Goldin, Katie Eary, and Louise Wilson, the guiding light of Central Saint Martins and, by extension, guru of British fashion.
Maybe that's why what Kanye actually offered on the catwalk was such a surprise. He was keen to communicate that, as far as he was concerned, there was a couture level of workmanship in items that had taken three days to complete in the atelier he'd established in London. What we actually saw was something that looked like a baby Balmain vision of womenswear. The context was impeccable—soundtrack and staging exactly what you'd expect from someone whose 360-degree vision has been responsible for some of the best albums and concerts of the past decade. The clothes? Heavy might be the operative word: zippers in excelsis; suede and leather high-performance clothing; beading, crystals, and appliqué weighting jackets and tops. And more fur than you'd want on a night when the mercury hit the roof in Paris. It's kind of a cheap shot to go the trying-too-hard route with someone who is so undoubtedly passionate about what he is doing, but at the same time, it's frustrating that someone who seems to almost effortlessly realize his vaulting musical ambitions comes up short elsewhere, at least on the first attempt. Of course, what Kanye West is trying to achieve is unprecedented. There isn't a fashion designer alive who could match his music. But tonight's show suggests that conquering his new medium is a work in progress.
Here’s what the critics had to say about it over Twitter. Warning, it’s not pretty.
@CathyHorynNYT: Next season Kanye should get a tailor so clothes might fit. Models swimming in some looks. Kills the hot look, no?
@JessicaMichault: The Kanye West show, in my humble opinion, is proof that everyone can love fashion but not everyone can be a fashion designer.
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I think that every one of the designers sitting in the front row at Kanye West must have had a deja vue moment at some point during the show
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Kanye West taking his bow after his debut as a “designer.”
Victorio & Lucchino Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
For Spring Summer 2012 the design duo combine electric bold prints with sorbet hues — embodying an almost vintage aesthetic.
Paneled and frilled sundresses, short-suits in bold horizontal prints, and some more low-key pieces rounding out the SS/12 Collection, Victorio & Lucchino never seem to fall short when it comes to fun, feel-good clothing.
Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Jeremy Scott‘s Spring/Summer 2012 was inspired by cowboys and video games, featuring highly pixelated prints and printed chaps.
Parke & Ronen Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Parke & Ronen Spring/Summer 2012 runway show in New York.
Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Tommy Hilfiger‘s Spring/Summer 2012 presented a youthful and colorful collection featuring great created sporty college looks full of colors (rose, red, yellow,lilac and green) and horizontal stripes, continuing his longtime trend of all American prep.
General Idea Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
General Idea showed a great Spring/Summer 2012 full of light, color and geometric shapes. The brand presented a great range of sportswear that is mostly easy to wear, with tangerine and turquoise being the predominant colors.
Richard Chai Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
An eclectic on-pouring of loose casual looks served as the foundation for Richard Chai’s spring 2012 outing. Slouchy, comfortable and not afraid of a few wrinkles, Chai’s men donned a stable of shorting ensembles, paired with boxy tops. Mixing in vibrant colors and a myriad of infectious prints, Richard Chai delivered a youthful lineup with oversize staples, ready to be consumed.
Duckie Brown Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Referencing young London for their signature take on relaxed tailoring, Duckie Brown took to the spring season with a hip streetwear vibe. From voluminous coordinating separates, cut from nylon to suiting and other casual pieces, brought together in the same fabrications–an easy blend between everyday essentials and more formal attire reigned. Bringing a somber affair of gray and neutrals to a close, light-weight ensembles completed a dream, accented by charming rose prints.
DKNY Mens Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
DKNY‘s mens presentation for Spring/Summer 2012 took place in the NASDAQ MarketSite Tower in Times Square. The collection featured sophisticated slim-fit structured suits and relaxed sportswear pieces.
Tim Hamilton Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Tim Hamilton turned the athletic tide with his new-found gang, merging a city cool with comfort. From sweats and relaxed biker jacket to the polo shirt, young classics came fast and easy. Also, collaborating with artist Seth Price for spring’s collection, Hamilton introduced a subtle influx of prints and motifs, with the economical times lending the range some extra footing.
The GQ Collections: Autumn/Winter 2011 | GQ UK - September 2011
Sam Webb in Ralph Lauren
The GQ Collections: Autumn/Winter 2011
Photographer: Guzman
Stylist: Jo Levin
Models: Bradley (Select), Dewi (Select), Chris Doe, Maximilian Parsons, Nick Wilson, Pete Bolton, Sam Webb, Tafari Hinds
Tom Ford | Burberry Prorsum