Gator trench coats, ostritch bags and bombers, the first wearable sandals of the season, those coveted trunk bags and graphic monogram backpacks… the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection was full of texture, classic and animal prints, and who could resist goth inspired leg-strap pants? Can we just have a moment of silence for the…
Month: June 2016
Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
The details of the Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection made classic and 70’s inspired fashion feel modern and futurisic (not including the metallic shirts): A double breasted linen suit with an interior haulter strap and textured undershirt; top-stitched patchwork; on-trend tapestry used in trench coats, shuits, bombers, and draw-string basketball shorts paired with strap and buckle…
Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
White and black suits, a continuation of graphic motifs from last season- now musical instruments, and graphic print t-shirts and pants paired with fedoras and boom boxes started the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear runway show. Contrasting white peaked lapels on black tuxes; animal print loafers, jackets, and pants; mixed prints; leather bombers reading…
Dsquared2 Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
The Dsquared2 Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection started off with platforms, flared leg pants, muscle tees, fedoras, and chain necklaces. Bowler bags- some studded, studded neoprene bombers, utilitarian pocketed pullovers with contrasting leather, destroyed denim backed jeans, metallic knits, leather cuffs, patches,and contrast sleeved moto jackets with red trim and olive green sleeves characterized the collection….
Versace Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
The Versace Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection started off with a monochrome look composed Capri meggings (men’s leggings), socks and sandals, and a windbreaker coat, then came suiting, a leather blazer with notched lapels, a leather three quarter length coat and a cream jacket version, long-line shirts, flowing nylon coats, and a tuxedo bib shirt? I…
Phillip Plein Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
The Phillip Plein Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection was a switch up from the punky spiked and superhero looks of the most recent collections. Don’t hate the player- SS17 is ballin’: Basketball inspired leather shorts, orange and black contrasting leather varsity jackets, hooded leather moto jackets and vests, bomber jackets, and bulky tongue and strapped light-up…
Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
The Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection gave Prada and Gucci a run for their money in terms of travel-inspired threads. Safari jackets, pinstriped double-belted slacks, exposed pockets (not feeling cargo though)…I actually want to be this guy. Colorful artsy knits, mod monochrome, knit sweaters- the minimalism and masculine touches give the Ferragamo man a…
Prada Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
The Prada Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection was, similarly to Gucci’s, inspired by travel, although with a more modern take- packers geared up in gray button ups, straight leg pants, turtle necks, and sandals. Three quarter length coats, windbreakers- “one thing’s for certain Dorothy- we’re not in Kansas and this ain’t Glamping hunty” (No wonder she…
Gucci Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
Bon voyage: the Gucci Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection was inspired by the adventures of Marco Polo, made evident with period and culturally themed looks- silk, Asian motif embroidery, those strap and buckle shoes… (Vogue.com). Some of the prints were taking us back to the onset of the dandy trend, with pastel florals, other fabric selections seemed…
Fendi Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
Fendi Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear was a fifties flashback- polos, short sleeved button-ups, sweater vests, pants above the naval… The bucket hats, ridiculously oversized bags, and arts and crafts prints are a bit much to take. Puffer coat and jackets; striped shirts, bags, and jackets; relaxed and straight leg pants; leather and terry cloth, satiny sheen…
