Acne Studios releases its SS16 men’s campaign, shot by David Sims in Biarritz, France. Starring Californian-born, Biarritz-based surfer Robin Kegel – who also created exclusive prints for the SS16 collection – this is the brand’s first menswear campaign. The images have a lo-fi and polaroid-like aesthetic that feature printed jumpsuits that are almost as tall as […]
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The SS16 collection from Hong Kong designer, Six Lee, is inspired by the idea that while we constantly stay connected with our technology advances, we are more disconnected. Using the influence of Italian Tape Artist No Curves, Lee employed techniques such as heat on transfer, embroidery and faux leather panel to represent the disconnection and […]
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- December 10, 2015
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The World Is Your Oyster is a Hong Kong menswear brand founded by Calvin Chan & Joyce Kun in early 2014. The name is a quote from a Shakespeare’s play and is one of the brand’s ethos in seizing all possible opportunities and exploring the world. Exploration is evident in the duo’s work whose collections […]
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- September 16, 2015
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Acne Studios mens SS16 collection was presented at Paris Fashion Week and the Swedish brand continued to challenge gender norms and unisex dressing. While designer Jonny Johansson approached AW15 collection with a prominent fight of feminists and LGBT activists – scarves and tops were emblazoned with “EQUALITY”, “FEMINIST” and “GENDER” – his love for New […]
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Ted Baker’s SS15 menswear and womenswear collections are an escape into a fanciful selection that bursts into life with flashes of bold print, strong textured fabrics and vivid colours. Titled “Pinch Me”, the collection was presented at Andrew Boy Charlton pool Sydney and the location choice was reminiscent of the warm and hazy mood as captured […]
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While some menswear labels begin with directional collections and eventually take a more commercial approach to stay in the business, Acne appears to have taken the road less travelled and releases collections that seems more subversive than the last. With AW15, designer Jonny Johansson explains “The idea was to give men what makes […]
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The AW15 collection from MJ Bale, conceived as “Adventures of a Well-Dressed Gentleman”, continues to accentuate its roots in creating functional tailored garments for the man on the move. This season sees the brand interpreting denim, classic checks, neutral-tones into relevant pieces for the modern man and focuses on sophisticated tailoring, subtle […]
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- January 21, 2015
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MJ Bale
There are only a handful of Australian menswear brand and that number is further reduced when it comes to relevance within the menswear market. M.J. Bale sits successfully in that category, offering supremely tailored, intelligently designed formal and ready to wear garments for discerning gentlemen. The AW14 collection titled “The Winter Pursuits Of […]
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Acne Studios is renown as the purveyor of Swedish minimalism and luxury. What began as a denim brand has now grown into a multi-disciplinary business that is synonymous with cool, edgy and artistic. Each season, the label offers knits, denim and trousers cut from the same silhouette as past seasons but in different colourway, fabrication […]
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