Men clothing blog

For Fall/Winter 2008-09 Michael Bastian presented a collection of many looks that blend seamlessly together.

As with his previous collection last season, this one could take the models from the showroom to the street effortlessly.  Bastian has developed a signature in classic, casual American looks.  His clothing is unpretentious, unfussy yet perfect for a variety of occasions.

With this collection there was a focus on layering.  Bastian seemed to present a foolproof guide to layering and dealing with the erratic temperature changes being experienced.  Sweaters under coats and jackets, zip-up turtlenecks over button-ups, plaid puffers over tailored suits and shawl knit jackets over vests.

Bastian seemed to take in the climate change and gave men options for the wild fluctuations of the thermometer.  He even presented shorts in this Fall/Winter collection, probably a hangover from his obsession with them for his Spring/Summer 2008 collection.  But they are a welcome addition to the Fall/Winter collection especially as New York recently broke a February record hitting 67 degrees.  If Mother Nature can flirt with the 70’s in February then Bastian can bring shorts into a winter collection.

Vests came in a variety options traditional looks to complete a 3-piece suit to a modern yellow puffer vest. But the standout for us was a creme quilted double-zip vest.  It was pieces like this that gave the collection a casual elegance and additional depth in making classic piece so modern and relevant while staying understated.

Fun touches like Koala bears on knit sweaters or knit hats that resemble the face of a monkey added humor to the collection.

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