Menswear Spring 2009, New York Style
@ 6:36 am July 16, 2008Filed under: New York, Runway Shows
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NEW YORK, Jul 16, 2008 / FW/ — The Big Apple is serious in reviving its menswear scene as ENK International, IMG Fashion and People’s Revolution collaborate for the second time to bring fashionistas the New York Menswear Spring 2009 season, albeit as part of the Blue and Collective Tradeshows.
On July 21 and 22, Charles G. Bailey, Conference of Birds, Nicholas K, Obakki, Buckler and Orthodox, at Pier 92, will present their Spring / Summer 2009 collections.
For the second season, menswear designers will have the opportunity to showcase their collections to buyers, press and fashion influencers from around the country. Sponsored by YKK, these bi-annual shows provide designers with a unique platform to showcase their talents and take advantage of the retailers shopping the collections at the Blue and Collective.
What can we expect to see?
Charles G Bailey
For Spring/Summer 2009 Charles G Bailey continues to push the concept of Classics for a New Generation. Creative Director, Isaac Greszes delivers a colorful palette of Bio natural colors including Ultraberry, Egg Yolk and Sour Cherry which bounce off Mojave Dessert and Beyond Night.
The silhouettes are linked to one another morphing and changing - the collection is not constrained and celebrates ease and understated, elegance. The collection lends itself to layering – a strong theme for Charles G. Bailey. The original inspiration was pulled from the fun and freedom Greenwich Village circa 1950’s – think pre-beatnik.
Conference of Birds
Conference of Birds spring/summer 2009 collection offers luxurious light fabrics and strong silhouettes using English brushed cottons and contemporary featherweight wool. It’s plethora of colors and fabrications are light and airy. It is summerwear that can carry you from the stock market to the sand dunes.
Nicholas K
Nicholas K Spring 09 combines utilitarian detailing with light nylon fabrics to create a breezy Bohemian feel. Inspired by the contrast of thriving oceans and dry arid desert landscapes, the clothes pieces are casual, functional yet still modern that can go from city to beach.
Obakki
Obakki, a label with a name rooted in the Japanese word obake: a state of transformation brings an elegant and unique spring 2009 collection to the runway this season. Speaking to a new generation of men, the line is distinguished in its refinement details and originality and makes a strong statement without compromise.
Buckler
Buckler’s spring 2009 collection is inspired by medieval knighthood and fencing, and is infused with avant rock and indie bands. Twisted in to these designs are the concepts of identity, sex, love, alienation and death, inspired by surrealist and abstract expressionist Louis Bourgeois. An uncompromising use of colors, inspired by Brazilian artist Helio Oiticica’s, gives its collection the ability to bridge the medieval past with the fashion-forward present.
Orthodox
Orthodox’s spring 09 is a collection for a man at his highest, masculine, intellectual and effortlessly sexy self. Orthodox delivers the future to the taste makers of today, by offering luxury and novelty to a world thirsty for change. Whether he is a man of thought, art, or action, this collection speaks to whatever state he finds himself and offers many pieces to satisfy his mood.
Buckler Spring 2009: Hot! Hot! Hot!
@ 5:52 pm July 26, 2008Filed under: Runway Shows
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NEW YORK, Jul 26, 2008 / FW/ — Andrew Buckler got the word HOT!!! written all over it. Beginning with the pointy lace shoes that the New York-based designer made to look hotter than patent leather and modern and cowboy heel, I love it!
Buckler is so unapologetic when it comes to his shape and showing skin, but its always tastefully done. There wasn’t any discomfort or tightness that restrict the wearer from having fun. His tailoring from this collection is impeccable and the fit is just perfect.
Even with the market slowdown that pushes a lot of designers to skimp, Buckler never sacrificed quality and still proposes a product for the conscientious shopper. The asymmetrical detailing and fabric treatments like zippers on jackets offered a push for style.
Buckler also gave a new meaning to Hammer time with his low riding tight at the leg opening Hammer pants; it looked great with the 3/4 length tailored coat. Hooded knits with sleeves or not are also repeated in the show.
Slim shorts are for sure a hit and up close they are seamed to the max for that contouring effect. Monochromatic graphic T’s are to be seen and I love love love the white fencing jackets. I definitely want to snatch one of those black knight hooded sweater for myself.
Buckler’s color story is wonderful- white, soft pale gray, washed black, beautiful topaz and navy. His line up in the end was very strong and this show was a delight to watch!
[ EDGARDO HERNANDEZ]
Photos courtesy of Buckler
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Conference of Birds Spring 2009
@ 7:07 pm July 27, 2008Filed under: Runway Shows
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NEW YORK, Jul 27, 2008 / FW/ — Conference of Birds told a story of a marriage between luxury and romance… the line up showing exactly the taste of a sensitive guy who is also a gentleman.
The silhouette is modern and engineered as exemplified in the contoured slim cut jeans. Perfectly proportioned, with a flawless symmetry, Conference of Birds Spring 2009 collection is highly covetable and desirable.
Short skinny tux shorts were paired with a vented wide peak lapel jackets. Short utilitarian jackets were layered with button down to navel T’s and drawstring loose fitting trousers. Hooded lightweight cotton knits were also a very strong piece that repeated an appearance through out the runway.
There is a certain casual elegance to the tailored jackets and knee length trenches without being rigid and too arrogant. The color palette is absolutely fabulous, no pun intended here. It is like seeing the sand and sunset morph into one. The orange sun is mirrored in some of the jackets and bags- orange/yellow/light beige. American style button down and khakis made to look chic effortlessly.
[EDGARDO HERNANDEZ]
Photos courtesy of Conference of Birds
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Nicholas K Spring 2009
@ 8:51 pm July 30, 2008Filed under: Runway Shows
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NEW YORK, Jul 30, 2008 / — For Spring 2009, Nicholas K combines utilitarian detailing with light nylon fabrics to create a breezy Bohemian feel. Inspired by the contrast of thriving oceans and dry arid desert landscapes, the clothes pieces are casual, functional yet still modern that can go from city to beach.
Photos courtesy of Nicholas K
Charles G Bailey Spring 2009
@ 10:42 pm July 30, 2008Filed under: Runway Shows
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NEW YORK, Jul 30, 2008 / — Pushing the concept of ‘classics for a new generation, Isaac Greszes, Creative Director of Charles G Bailey, proposes a colorful palette of bio-natural colors including Ultraberry, Egg Yolk and Sour Cherry which bounce off Mojave Dessert and Beyond Night.
The silhouettes are linked to one another morphing and changing - the collection is not constrained and celebrates ease and understated, elegance. The collection lends itself to layering – a strong theme for Charles G. Bailey. The original inspiration was pulled from the fun and freedom Greenwich Village circa 1950’s – think pre-beatnik.
Photos courtesy of Charles G Bailey
