WWD reports in on a new “collection” bringing together NY’s retailer Odin with Duckie Brown. “Edward, the collaboration between Duckie Brown and the influential boutique Odin, will launch Nov. 1. After the debut at Odin’s three locations, Edward’s four creators are hoping to expand distribution of the contemporary label. …Duckie Brown designers Daniel Silver and Steven Cox are known for artistic flourishes in their designer collection, but Edward … is a commercial endeavor, which takes cues from the merchandising insights of Odin co-owners Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi.”

Duckie Brown’s interpretation of Florsheim’s shoes was a runaway success when they launched, so it’s no surprise that they’ve continued that great work with their SS10 collection. While these yellow brogues may be too much for the colour-phobic, they’re a perfect example of why the collaboration was a needed one. They incorporate the American style of brogue-ing with full grain leather and a leather welt – and they’re also yellow, which, admittedly, is quite the focal point. Elsewhere in the collection there’s also suede lace up shoes, loafers, saddle shoes and laceless brogues.

Take a look at the collection after the leap.

Adding a bit of color to your footwear steez will do you well. Rather than spending it on your favorite colorway in trainers, consider this proper plain toe shoe from the Florsheim by Duckie Brown collection. They’re made in the USA (for you isolationists) and comes with the expected leather upper and wood heel. They will set you back just under 3 bills but you’ll have them forever. (ff)

More looks at the Florsheim by Duckie Brown Plain Toe in Blue after the click.

Our friends at Valet spends some time with Ilaria Urbinati of Confederacy LA on the new Florsheim for Duckie Brown collection. ” ‘The whole point of a collaboration is to do something different and show a new take on a classic,’ says Ilaria Urbinati, the stylist and co-owner of LA’s Confederacy, who scored a two-month exclusive on the line. The collection includes revamped styles like Florsheim’s signature Riza loafer but Urbinati’s torn on a favorite. ‘It’s between the brogue boot, which looks like something Oliver Twist would wear and kick your ass in,’ she laughs.”

Duckie Brown is previewing some of their Autumn 2009 collection with a look at some accessories and trenches and we must say they’re bringing the heat for the coming season. The mix of orange against the black and grey tones are bold and move away from the gloom of this past winter. Lovely brown tweeds also help carry this preview.

More preview looks of the Autumn 2009 Duckie Brown collection after the jump.

Duckie Brown’s Spring 2009 collection is as Mr. Blanks on men.style expresses, “Underpinning Duckie’s entire Spring collection were stretchy tops, bottoms, hoods, and little glovelets. The eccentricity of such a second-skin notion was compounded by a wide silhouette—echoes of David Byrne’s Big Suit. Boxily cut jackets were matched with trousers that were cut on the circle, or shorts that fell to below the knee.”

More views from the Duckie Brown Spring/Summer 2009 Collection after the jump.

Duckie Brown’s Spring/Summer 2008 Collection offers very contemporary looks for thecoming warm months. The offering is broad in styles and color and includes blazer short combinations, and more. (via SL)

More views after the jump.

The Washington Post published a great story on the design duo behind Duckie Brown,  Daniel Silver and Steven Cox, entitled “Breaking the Menswear Mold.” “The designers, who launched their label in 2001, have an affection for bold colors, unusual fabrics, sequins, embroidery and droopy crotches. The brand’s distribution is limited, as not a lot of men have the wherewithal to dress up in an ivory organza blazer such as the one from the spring collection. But its customer base is dotted with boldface names, and in 2007 Cox, who is British, and Silver, who is Canadian, were nominated for best menswear designers by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.” The story also mentions the coming Florsheim/Duckie Brown Collection as well as notes on the cotton and nylon trench coat shown above. Haute Concept reports that it is a showpiece only and not for retail. Bummer.

Larger view of the trench coast after the jump.