Comme Des Garcons has collaborated with Brooks Brothers Japan for fall/winter 2008. The classic Brooks Brothers blazer get the Japanese treatment with a higher finishing with classic gold buttons with the Brooks Brothers logo. Available now at Reinforce.
View more products in the CDG for Brooks Brothers collection after the jump
Two weeks past we showed you Tretorn's menswear offering at Bread and Butter Barcelona. What we neglected to show was their sunglass eyewear which was also part of the collection. With some basic unisex frames which work well with any looks, Tretorn offers an alternative to the traditional frame makers. Look for them this coming spring.
Paris' movement brand, Surface 2 Air showcases their fall/winter 2008/09 collection with a full range collection offering a mix of denim, shirts, and special cut and sew looks for both men and women. The collection also includes shoes and leather bags as part of their accessories offering. The collection is available now at Surface 2 Air's shop in Paris' Marais District.
Many more views of Surface 2 Air for Fall/Winter 2008 after the jump.
JC Report steps into the world of China's emerging fashion and design movement with a report on Xander Zhou. "Given that the Mao suit is the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Chinese fashion design, you'd be forgiven for taking Chinese designer Xander Zhou less than seriously. And yet, since his label debuted last year, fashion insiders have been falling over themselves to be associated with this promising young designer."
Read the full report on Xander Zhou and China's emerging fashion scene at JC Report.
Bill Amber Lugger Bags bags are considered some of the best canvas bags on the market. Made from a single piece of 15oz cotton canvas, brass eyelets, and leather handles. The single piece of canvas reduces the number of seams on the bag making it much more durable from tearing and harm. Available in three colours - red, blue and green - from Oi Polloi.
It appears Brooks Brothers acquired Southwick. The all American suit maker has been making tons of headlines lately. If you haven’t visited the Southwick site recently, now’s the time to get educated. Founded in 1929 by Nicholas and Vito Grieco, Italian immigrant brothers who honed their skills as master tailors in the US, Southwick is known for custom made suits with a fundamentally British attitude toward clothing; the natural shoulder philosophy. Southwick has been producing suits for Brooks Brothers for 60 years. The acquisition is a step on BB’s part to maintain American manufacturing capabilities. Via Wearethemarket.com
H&M have decided to put a little more elbow grease into their menswear line, focusing on a premium range that will be at thirty stores worldwide. Although no mention is made of COS in the article, it's likely that the success of their upscale big brother has led them to the conclusion that men will gladly pay more for higher quality.
According to head of men's design Ann-Sofie Johansson, the collection will focus on daring pieces like jumpsuits, fake fur coats and pieces with clever detailing. The collection will be available in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States from mid September. Via Brandish.tv
Since launching his own line in 2007, Robert Geller has continued to design for the man who recognizes quality Japanese construction as well as design. His 2008 fall/winter collection for men provides very wearable looks that are casual and street smart.
View more from Robert Geller's fall/winter 2008/09 menswear collection after the jump.
Up now at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Vested Interest, tackles the notion of imbued meaning in garments and constructions of dress. Contemporary artists take to the idea, and offer their takes on the theme. The press release states:
"Garments and accessories have long been used as a way to share ideas and to address topics of social and cultural significance. Vested Interest comprises the works of seventeen contemporary artists who use dress to investigate issues of significant personal importance. Historical examples of adornment convey messages that offer an expanded context for understanding the social dimension of dress.
Several contemporary artists play on the idea that adornment can reveal personal opinions in a very public way. Lisa Anne Auerbach (CA), a passionate advocate for social change, knits sweaters and scarves emblazoned with text that encourages action. Others draw attention to the act of garment-making, tying into a broader investigation of labor, industry, and power. Undercutting “big business” and capitalist avenues of production, Alabama Chanin (AL) designs hand-stitched and embroidered garments that are constructed with care by artisans who live and work in Florence, Alabama. Still other artists find ways of linking personal history or beliefs to the idea of dress on a broader scale. Mark Newport (MI) presents his hand-knitted full-body suit, The Patriot, to simultaneously explore his own ideas of masculinity, stereotypes about men who knit, and what wearing red, white, and blue might mean today."
A interesting exploration of art and theory at one of Americas most innovative art centers. Open until September.
Clothing label Call of the Wild is the work of London-based graphic design duo Kai and Sunny. They are known for their unique application of design and art culminating in original apparel. Call of the Wild’s original concept was inspired by John Wyndham’s novel, Day of the Triffids, written in the 1950’s. It was the idea of nature fighting back. As Kai puts it,"most of our work has a connection with nature and shapes and limited colour palettes." The Shapes in Grey Marl, now $27, and the Triangles in White, now $18, (both pictured above) are available at NewDandyism.
NewDandyism's entire stock of Call of the Wild is on sale from 55-80%! And everything else in the store is discounted at least 50%. This is only going on for a limited time, so take advantage of it while you can.
