Archives » Shorts

Single Fault

Rafael Nadal may have bested Roger Federer at Wimbledon, but Federer, in classic tennis apparel, outclassed the victor, who went slumming in a sleeveless, collarless muscle shirt.  Ready for a body slam not a Grand Slam, all that Nadal was lacked was some visible tattoos.
The visual contrast of these two players reminded Izzy of an […]

Read: Single Fault

Ramble On

In an interview with the Times of London, The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards offered his profound, mature thoughts on fashion and other aspects of life.  He also unwittingly created a Public Service Announcement about the dangers of permanent adolescence.
The Stones weren’t competitive about what they wore. The tailor Andrew Oldham had worked with the […]

Read: Ramble On

MODERN AMUSEMENT SPRING SUMMER 2008

We were recently introduced to design label Modern Amusement and eagerly await their Spring/Summer collection.
The label has California dreaming in it’s DNA with references to upper crust lifestyle and sun-drenched beaches through clean, unpretentious and comfortable clothing. Their Spring/Summer 2008 collection is entitled Imaginary Proposal and includes the labels twist on wardrobe staples from […]

Read: MODERN AMUSEMENT SPRING SUMMER 2008

UNRULY HEIR SPRING SUMMER 2008 COLLECTION

Unruly Heir’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection is now available on their website. Though orders placed won’t ship until April 1st, the collection entitled “Port Authority to Palm Beach” can be perused.
The latest offering from downtown chic Unruly Heir runs the gamut from seersucker hoodies and contraband trench-coats to driving vests, grayhound cardigans, and oxfords to […]

Read: UNRULY HEIR SPRING SUMMER 2008 COLLECTION

ELECTRONIC POET SPRING SUMMER 2008 COLLECTION

Electronic Poet is a blend of the art & science and music & fashion. The brand is a nod to musicians and producers who are breaking down boundaries and pushing electronic music forward.
Born as the brainchild of two friends, Asim Khan and Steve Banks. Khan brings over a decade of experience in the […]

Read: ELECTRONIC POET SPRING SUMMER 2008 COLLECTION

Curious Yellow

This gentleman in Milan is doing so many things right, it’s hard to know where to begin.  There are his narrow, short trousers which show off the sensational antiqued shoes (Berluti?).  And it’s not every day one sees a pocket square in an overcoat.  But the gloves, cradling a cigar, are really what set the […]

Read: Curious Yellow

MISHKA SPRING 2008 COLLECTION

Mishka serves up their Spring 2008 collection. The collection offers cut & sew items including military inspired jackets, their take on the iconic motorcycle jacket, activewear hoodies and shorts.
Digital Gravel is offering a decent selection of the collection.
via High Snobiety

hauteconcept.com

Read: MISHKA SPRING 2008 COLLECTION

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: MICHAEL BASTIAN COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW

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 […]

Read: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: MICHAEL BASTIAN COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW

Robot Teddy

The fine folks at Kempt pointed Izzy to a story in WWD about a teddy bear being modelled after Karl Lagerfeld:
FUZZY WUZZY: It’s a bear market out there — at least where Karl Lagerfeld is concerned. The famous German teddy bear maker Steiff plans to immortalize the indefatigable couturier in stuffed-animal form. The fuzzy Karl […]

Read: Robot Teddy

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: YOKO DEVEREAUX COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW

For Fall/Winter 2008-09 hip Brooklyn-based menswear label Yoko Devereaux presented a collection taking inspiration from the darker side of our culture’s obsession with high society and celebrity.
Presenting at men’s fashion week this past Monday, creative director Andy Salzer titled his collection “Holding Up the Heiress”. The celebrity obsession was added to via the presence […]

Read: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: YOKO DEVEREAUX COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW