Dior Homme Memoir Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign
Chris Beek shot by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Oliver Rizzo for Dior Homme “Memoir” Spring/Summer 2012 campaign.
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Boris Bidjan Saberi FW 2012 Backstage Video
German-Iranian designer Boris Bidjan Saberi debuted his Fall Winter 2012 collection at Paris Fashion Week to much acclaim. Utilizing his signature draping and layering, the designer’s sophisticated urban collection sports a somewhat futuristic quality and features shades of grey and green, allowing the designs to stand apart from those of Saberi’s associated peers. Take a look at this backstage video, as it illustrates the preparation involved in readying both the models and the designs for the runway.
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Maison Martin Margiela 2012 Spring/Summer Pixelated Low Top Sneakers
One of the first drops from the Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2012 collection is this reimagining of the brand’s classic low top sneaker. Taking the German army trainer and giving it a facelift, the kicks sport a pixelated woven canvas upper in navy and sky blue. Made in Italy, the timeless silhouette features a leather lining and footbed alongside a gum sole, tongue patch branding and signature white stitch detailing. The low-top trainer is now available for €331 EUR (approximately $439 USD).
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Alexander McQueen x PUMA 2012 Spring/Summer Dextral Mid
Continuing to stay in line with the late Alexander McQueen’s forward-thinking and conceptual approach to fashion, the latest footwear option to be released from the designer’s collaborative team up with PUMA comes in the form of the Dextral Mid for Spring/Summer 2012. Drawing inspiration from McQueen’s “Fight or Flight” theme, the shoes are a perfect embodiment of combined style and comfort as it sports an artistic eagle print across its leather upper with a full leather lining and a sports-centric lightweight rubber tooling. A signature Alexander McQueen embellishment sees its way on the shoe’s heel portion, while a co-branded silver tag on the tongue rounds out the design. Now available throughout select PUMA stockists.
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Raf Simons D-Ring Sneakers
Belgian design house Raf Simon’s latest offering comes in the form of the D-Ring Sneaker. Dressed in black, red and white, the boldness and signature Simon’s design sensibilities are present throughout. Always a brand to utilize the highest-quality materials, the leather and suede are of the utmost decadence. The D-Ring Sneakers are available now at I.T. Hysan in Hong Kong.
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Alexander Wang Accessories Collection
In only a few short years designer Alexander Wang has successfully segued from downtown, urban aesthetics that endeared him to women, to a well-respected designer of menswear, even being crowned Best New Designer by GQ in 2011. In his continued attempt to diversify himself, Wang has now set his sights on accessories. The brand is launching its first collection of bags and wallets, rendered in rough-yet-refined goatskin and calfskin, in an edited array of shapes and styles perfect for the modern man including a duffle, tote, backpack, gym sack, messenger bag and wallets.
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Cheap Monday 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
Cheap Monday recently presented its Fall/Winter 2012 collection at the 2012 Stockholm Fashion Week. Amidst the participating labels and designers showcasing their upcoming collection, Cheap Monday advanced a comprehensive look at its heavily layered winter-ready arrangement. The label made sufficient use of the its frequent juxtaposition of tight-fitting garments styled alongside loose-hanging outerwear pieces and accessories. Nicely balancing the bold characteristics conveyed via the unconventional fits and cuts, muted colors and hues perpetuate an obscure yet chic overtone to the entire range.
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Balmain 2012 Spring/Summer Leather High-Top Sneaker
Furthering its footwear offerings for Spring/Summer 2012, Balmain introduces its latest Leather High Top Sneakers. Making use of its penchant for premium leather textiles, Balmain mocks the pair up in an all black supple leather upper and is complemented with tonal waxed laces and metal hardware. Quilted ankle padding dominates the upper ankle of the hi-tops, while attenuate black stitching delineates the understated paneling of the pair. MR PORTER now has availability with a retail of £546 GBP (approximately $862 USD).
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Rick Owens High Tops
Anyone that knows me is WELL aware that I am Obsessed with High Tops and Rick Owens. So needless to say this photo from street style Superstar photographer Tommy Ton from jakandjil.com, for Me, is what DREAMS are Made of… Lol Enjoy :)
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Yves Saint Laurent FW 12/13 Menswear Show
Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals JS Forum Hi “Buckle”
Another adidas x Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2012 piece that we can show you is the upcoming JS Forum Hi. Though not as wild as the Flower Bear sneakers, this Forum remains uniquely Jeremy Scott, while at the same time holding on to some semblance of wearability. Look for metal toe caps to make their way into the footwear vernacular for late 2012. Ladies look behind..
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Alexander McQueen 2012 Spring/Summer Accessories
Hong Kong retail institution Lane Crawford recently received a new shipment of seasonal leather goods from designer label Alexander McQueen. Amongst the solid selection of accessories come a wallet, cardholder and iPhone holder, in various color options. Each is constructed from premium leather with a debossed skull motif on all three. Look for these now through select Alexander McQueen stockists worldwide, including Lane Crawford.
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Lanvin 2012 Spring/Summer Printed Calfskin Medium-High Zipped Trainers
French fashion powerhouse Lanvin offers a new rendition to its staple sneaker models for Spring/Summer 2012. Crafted with calfskin leather, the mid-top shoes highlight intricately designed patterns with numerous textured overlays and an interesting side zip closure. These new variants will soon hit shelves at select Lanvin retailers worldwide.
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JULIUS 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
For next season, cult Japanese brand JULIUS has established an avant-garde look that retains the gothic styling of past signature collections. Continuing to use black as a base for his creations, designer Tatsuro Horikawa has set aside the distressed garments of seasons past in favor of a streamlined, elegant silhouette. The upcoming Fall/Winter 2012 collection, unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, features long, flowing designs with a distinctly futuristic look.
