Linus Gustin by Paolo Roversi for Miharayasuhiro Fall 2010 Campaign.
Mihara started out designing his own shoe line, as a student at Tama Art University and opened his first Miharayasuhiro shop in Tokyo 1998. His clothes are very individual and experimental and has a futuristic touch to them and of course, they’re also very Japanese! This is THE brand for anyone looking for extraordinary design but also craves the perfectionism of a commended designer.
D&G Autumn 2010 Campaign. Nils Butler, Oscar Spendrup, Simon Nessman, Travis Davenport & Vladimir Ivanov by Mario Testino. Enjoying a winter getaway, Nils Butler, Oscar Spendrup, Simon Nessman, Travis Davenport and Vladimir Ivanov are all smiles for this season’s D&G autumn campaign photographed by Mario Testino.
Typically, Marc Jacobs gives his collections for Louis Vuitton a different spin in advertising versus the runway. For the forthcoming fall campaign, slated to break in a wide range of August titles, Christy Turlington, Karen Elson and Natalia Vodianova are shown preening in front of old-fashioned makeup mirrors backstage, as if they were ready to take a stroll around the fountain of the Louvre’s Cour Carré, the setting for Vuitton’s show during Paris Fashion Week in March. Ditto for the multigenerational casting — one model in her 20s, one her 30s, one her 40s — adding up to one of the most sophisticated Vuitton fashion campaigns to date, according to Antoine Arnault, Vuitton’s director of communications.
“The atmosphere was very Fifties, very elegant,” he related. This is the fourth Vuitton campaign shot by Steven Meisel, who constructed the period set in a New York studio.
Arnault described the media spend as “flat” and said it would remain print driven, running in tandem with the company’s “Core Values” campaign. The latest one, depicting Pelé, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane playing foosball in a Madrid cafe, will continue to run through the World Cup tournament and into the fall. In light of the disgraced French team, Arnault expressed relief that Vuitton did not opt to cast today’s soccer stars. “We made the right choice to work with legends and not spoiled brats,” he said. via WWD
Mechad Brooks modeling swimsuits for GQ.
Mehcad Jason McKinley Brooks (born October 25, 1980) is an American actor and former fashion model.
Brooks was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He attended L.C. Anderson High School there. After graduating from high school in 2000, he attended the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema-Television.
From 2005 to 2006, Brooks played the role of Matthew Applewhite on the ABC TV drama Desperate Housewives. He appeared in Glory Road, portraying Harry Flournoy, an athlete at Texas Southern University, and in the 2007 film In the Valley of Elah. He guest starred opposite Tia Mowry on the TV series The Game in 2008. In 2009 he appeared on FOX’s TV series Dollhouse. Brooks played Benedict “Eggs” Talley in the second season of HBO’s True Blood. Beginning January 2010, he appeared as attorney Malcolm Bennet in the now-canceled ABC series The Deep End. He is also a Calvin Klein underwear model.
Brooks will appear in the upcoming ABC documentary-style dramedy television series My Generation, which is set to premiere in Fall 2010
FIFA WORLD CUP star Landon Donovan at Laguna Beach Jean Co.
Laguna Beach Jean Co. was grateful to have Donovan into their Downtown Los Angeles Showroom a few months ago along with the rest of the Los Angeles Galaxy Team.
1. Landon Donovan with Laguna Beach Jean Co. owner and designer Christine Kim
2. The L.A. Galaxy Team at the Laguna Beach Jean Co. showroom.
Pop-ups are so last season. The next hip retail concept could be the swap shop. Paris boutique Colette and London’s KK Outlet, a retail space and gallery run by communications agency and publisher KesselsKramer, will showcase a selection of each other’s products from July 5 to 31. KesselsKramer is known for quirky books such as “The Worst Hotel in the World,” about the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel in Amsterdam.
Meet Max Schneider, the 17-year-old who appears with Madonna in the new Dolce & Gabbana campaign, and who already boasts a quadruple-slash job description: actor-singer-dancer-model. This impressive young man is a senior at a performing arts high school that has no problem with him leaving school to work for a day on something like the fall 2010 Dolce campaign, which he shot in Harlem with Madonna in April. Get your minds out of the gutter (he hardly has facial hair!), because Max isn’t her new Jesus Luz — he’s supposed to be her son.
It was very comfortable. She walked in the room, and I’m a big Madonna fan so I was expecting it to be nervewracking but she walked in and it was totally fine. I felt like her son for the day, I was supposed to be her son in the ad campaign actually. She was just so nice to me, it wasn’t like I was some random kid, she really treated me with respect and I truly respected her for that. She’s such a superstar but she treats you as though you’re on the same level. It was really incredible and she’s just a very nice, sweet person. I was pleasantly surprised.
Innovative Dry Cuts are what we have come to expect from alternative Jeanmaker, Phil Goss, however in recent seasons ‘‘The Ijin’’ has also been personally cooking up new concoctions in the new IJIN LAUNDRY & continues to break new ground with a current choice of up to twenty new Italian hand finishes, all specifically treated with secret wash recipes on 14oz Kurabo Aka mimi denim, for maximum effect & render.
Available at Togged
As if working denim like a blank canvas, the styling is kept to an essential minimum to allow the cloth treatments shine through, but like all Ijin Material jeans Red Line selvedge items are identified by the White, Left side VITELLO label & individual names such as ERRBA & SLITHA.
“This campaign protects our authentic and timeless heritage and evolves the modern way in which we communicate that. The Burberry campaigns have always been characterized by the dynamic British cast and I wanted to express the individuality and the energy behind each of their different creative expressions. Burberry was founded on innovation and outerwear and I want anyone who sees the campaign not just to see images, but to feel a part of what we have created; connecting people through technology, music, the collections, the attitude, and the emotion captured.”
Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer
VIDEOS
British Cast
Christopher Bailey on the campaign
Burberry has developed a completely interactive advertising campaign using innovative technology users can select and control view and perspective of campaign, cast and products.
Motion responsive images and video can be clicked, rotated, paused and dragged 180 degrees.
Individual products and cast respond to user controlled commands bringing people closer to collection, cast and location
First time this fully immersive and interactive technology has been used for a global luxury fashion advertising campaign, reinforcing the brand’s heritage, innovation and digital creativity.
14 images and 6 interactive videos showcase the Burberry Autumn Winter 2010 collections.
Burberry Prorsum, Burberry London, Burberry Brit and Burberry Accessories collections feature.
BRITISH CAST
Rosie Huntington Whiteley Model
Nina Porter Model
Sam Rollinson Model
Charlotte Wiggins Model
Caspar Smyth Model/Producer
Douglas Booth Actor
Gwilym Gold Musician
Rory Cottam Musician
Samuel Fry Musician
Seb Brice Model/Musician
Thomas Penfound Model
Creative Direction Christopher Bailey
Photographer Mario Testino
Location Pinewood Film Studios, London
Campaign launches globally July 2010
Amanda Laine: Flare Canada July 2010
Amanda Laine (born January 12, 1992) is a Canadian model.
Laine was born in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Her modeling career started when she won the V Magazine and Supreme Model Management search in December 2007, and then signed a 3-year contract with Supreme Management. Laine then debuted in the fall Alexander Wang and Rad Hourani shows in 2008. Throughout 2008 she has opened for Alexander McQueen and Miu Miu shows in Paris, the spring Vera Wang, Philosophy di, Rebecca Taylor, Alberta Ferretti, Paul Smith, Burberry, Luella,and Jeremy Laing shows in New York, London, and Milan.
Salvatore Ferragamo is letting its hair down for a good cause.
On Sunday night, the company launched a new line of casual men’s shoes, labeled Ferragamo World, consisting of six different styles including desert boots, moccasins and sportier pieces, all with a youthful, less-formal feel.
The manufacturing process was designed with an environmental aspect, using water-based adhesives and water tanning.
A portion of the revenues from the sales of the Ferragamo World products will go to Acumen Fund, which provides drinking water and clean energy to poverty-stricken countries, including India, Pakistan and those in East Africa. Via FN.
Escapism has been a running theme this season, but Giorgio Armani knows that guys still have to work. For spring, he served up a lightweight wardrobe that was varied, of-the-moment and – above all – effortless. With a summertime city slicker in mind, the designer combined classic with casual in just the right doses.
The first look out – a crisp double-breasted jacket in linen worn with roomy trousers – set the tone for a breezy take on tailoring.
Sport coats – mostly two-button and cut short and tight in classic cotton blends, weightless jerseys or slightly iridescent fabrics – flaunted Armani’s sophisticated, yet light touch.
He brightened up his signature palette of beiges and grays with cool blues and touches of citrus yellow, which he applied to suede desert boots, belts, ties and sporty blousons in tech-y fabrics. While some trousers – set high on the waist – boasted his signature pleats, the silhouette seemed slimmer.
The finale to this succinct show was a squad of crisp, cool jackets, buttoned-up shirts and easy trousers, giving men a host of reasons to look forward to the weekdays. Via WWD.
The Milan menswear shows wrapped up yesterday, and now it’s off to gay ol’ Paree. We’ll be posting links to the remaining collections throughout the day; in the meantime, take a gander at the latest from Alexander McQueen, D&G, and Giorgio Armani, and then tell us: Did Sarah Burton do her house justice? Do you like Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce’s Hawaiian-print drawers? And does Giorgio Armani have a thing for neon pocket squares, or what?
Not a hair out of place and always perfectly dressed, the Salvatore Ferragamo gent reminds us that the “old world charm” that seem to exist only in movies actually lives on and there are still men who adhere to its strict dress code.
Dressing the Salvatore Ferragamo gent for Spring 2011, Massimiliano Giornetti, Creative Director of the brand, proposes crisp navy blazers, spiffy striped jackets, loose fitting pants and finished with sandals and shoes, which by the way is still the real collection to see.
[SARA CONDE]
Vivienne Westwood Menswear S/S 2011
With denim at her centre, Dame Vivienne Westwood takes handy-man chic to a whole other level. The look is shamelessly rough and ready artisan ahoy! The shirts exhibit the same contrived randomness which makes the whole collection a shining paradox or pure Westwood which we’ve all come to love and admire.
fter successfully unveiling his Spring / Summer 2011 menswear collection, Roberto Cavalli announced the launch of the logo that celebrates the 40 years of the Maison.
The corporate logo has been transformed and evolved for the 40th Anniversary of the House of Cavalli. It is the graphic interpretation of 40 years of fashion, and an emblem of the Cavalli style and spirit.
The heraldic RC logo is set inside the number zero, which represents perfection. The digits making up the symbol create another emblem, rich in meaning for Roberto Cavalli – that of Venus, who in mythology represents Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love.
She celebrates Roberto Cavalli’s love of women and all the passion that this designer has dedicated to them in 40 years, enhancing their femininity and sensuality.
RUNWAY TO REALITY
– This is the first time Burberry Prorsum menswear has been made available to buy immediately after the runway
– 30 outerwear pieces (size 44 to 56)
– Outerwear – entry price point GBP 895/ €1,095/ USD 1,495
– 8 bag styles in multiple colour ways
– Bags – entry price point GBP 350/ €475/ USD 595
– The pieces will be available for delivery in 6-8 weeks, 4 months ahead of their main arrival in store.
– Pieces will be available in a limited quantity
– Pre orders can be placed until 27 June exclusively on Burberry.com
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn 2010 Campaign. Adam Senn, Arthur Kulkov, Evandro Soldati, Noah Mills & Sam Webb by Steven Klein.
Staying true to form, Dolce and Gabbana share their vision of shamelessly open sexuality, building on a history of candor and direction. Even hardened anti-male-pussification campaigners have to admire Dolce and Gabbana’s tenacity and unwavering determination.
With so many friends who are singers and rockers, it is not surprising that Donatella Versace is very aware of music trends. Still seeing her interpret it on the runway makes you realize that the Italian designer has her finger on the industry’s pulse, on costumes and dressing, that is.
A little bit country, a little bit rock & roll, Donatella Versace mixed two very distinct music genre and got away with it! Sharp and tailored, the clothes can interchangeably be worn by David Bowie or Keith Urban without losing either the music or fashion beat.
Fringe on a blouson jacket, big belt buckles, slim fitting pants rolled at the hem, bling on a tuxedo, plaid shirt worn under a trench coat… the convergence of two very recognizable styles morphing into something that is so Versace speaks volume about the uniqueness of this collection.
And the best part about this, what Donatella did is actually reflective of the current crop of musicians. Though they are girls, both Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, the new singing stars easily change genres as they please proving their versatility.
Speaking of versatility, it is also a word you can use to describe the Versace Men Spring 2011 collection.
[MARI DAVIS]
Graphic, athletic and sporty, the Calvin Klein lad is a manly man that unsurprisingly brings to mind the current faces of Calvin Klein Underwear – Kellan Lutz, Mehcad Brooks, Heditoshi Nakata and Fernando Verdasco.
With the resurgence of the retrosexual (a man who adopts a traditional masculine style in dress and manners), Italo Zucchelli, Men’s Creative Director for Calvin Klein Collection created sexy yet utilitarian silhouettes that are graphically cut and uniform.
Focused on proportion, volume and scale, Italo Zucchelli’s vision of modern American sportswear is realized in advanced fabrics repurposed for an active lifestyle where extreme proportions are executed on clean, highly textured surfaces to emphasize movement, casually.
The dropped shoulder detail is evident on oversized chino shirts, t shirts, and bombers, and counter balanced with a tapered leg pant or short trunks. Iconic bomber jackets are executed in modern coated cotton twills, with a detachable lower half or offered in an elongated style. The new sport trouser with cotton chino at back and contrast nylon at front.
And as previously announced, the runway show held earlier today will be replayed this evening in Milan on the outdoor LED screen in the Piazza del Duomo from 7:30-8:00pm directly before the 2010 Fifa World Cup game. This is the second time that the men’s runway show has been featured in this way in the Piazza del Duomo.
Laguna Beach Jean Co. hosts ECLIPSE star Tyson Houseman for a celebrity showroom visit. This ‘Twilight’ wolf looked ready for a night on the town in his new pair of Men’s Santa Monica BBB Denim and Men’s White-Olive button down. Also in his gift bag: a pair of Men’s Aliso Beach Engineered Denim, a pair of Men’s Seal Beach Double Stitched Embroidered Denim, and a Men’s Blue button down shirt.
MAKE UP
Wendy Rowe
BURBERRY PRORSUM SPRING SUMMER 2011 MENSWEAR
PROTECT EXPLORE INSPIRE
HERITAGE BIKER
Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer
SILHOUETTES
Heritage trench coat, cropped biker jacket, cropped sleeveless biker jacket, biker trench coat, oversized military trench coat, oversized aviation pea coat, military a line caban, belted field jackets, quilted military caban, pleated back naval officer coat, oversized cropped navel pea coat, cropped sartorial tailoring single breasted heritage trench coat, military patch pocket officers shirt, mesh short sleeve military patch pocket shirt, cropped studded quilt gilet, studded quilt military biker jacket, punk strap trench coat, dome studded cropped gilet, crochet mesh jersey vest, leather biker trouser, military jersey trouser, slim leg military patch pocket officers trouser, slim leg ruche waist band trouser, cotton open mesh knit, compact double face wool/cotton leather patch knit, compact fine wool faded aran knit, compact fine wool biker knit
FABRICS
Bonded suede, tumbled biker leather, bonded leather, compact wool jersey, bonded cotton gabardine, bonded light weight cotton poplin, double wool gauze tailoring, technical double cotton gabardine, compact double cotton rib jersey, garment washed military cotton sateen, bonded exaggerated twill cotton, bonded bi-colour cotton twill, bonded fine stretch wool twill, organdy hand cotton twill, cotton linen twill, crochet cotton mesh jersey, washed cotton canvas, stud quilted washed leather, garment washed fine cotton twill
DETAILS
Heritage leather strap detailing, detachable riveted leather detailing, metal military belt loops, biker zip detailing, naval press stud, large vintage hooks, metal military eyelets, metal studs, protective collars, regimental cuts and pleating, unlined cotton twill re-enforced military outerwear, seam sealing
COLOURS
Black, white, trench, pale grey melange, khaki green, mid grey, dark mustard, bronze amber, ink, charcoal, dark moss, tan, ecru, peat grey
ACCESSORIES
Black leather riveted strap sandal, Parade Welly, Biker Welly, black leather multi strap high top sandal, black leather lace up officers shoe, sprayed leather totes, coated canvas bags with leather trim, studded leather belts with chain detail, studded cuff straps, military leather cuff strap watch, black biker mask sunglasses
MUSIC
The House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – The Animals You’ll Never Walk Alone – Gerry and The Pacemakers Wonderful Land – The Shadows
HAIR
Matt Mulhall
Armani unleashed Megan Fox’s panty and bra ad. She looks hot, of course, but her stomach is curiously smooth. Everyone’s seen the recent pictures of her AND HER SIX-PACK frolicking on the beach in Maui. Did Armani retouch it away or did she just eat a lot of cupcakes leading up to this shoot?
Taking a page out of John Bartlett’s book, the DSquared2 Fall 2010 advertising campaigns revolved around nudity and the natural essence of fashion using living mannequins.
With the models represented as “mannequins in a store window”, the eroticism usually associated with nudity was expunged and thus the human body became the aseptic inspiration for Dean & Dan Caten.
Shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot, the atmosphere in a modern anatomy lab was recreated. Cold and unyielding, the shots recalled a series of clinical experiments emphasized by the models being “imprisoned” in glass tanks that might as well be store windows.
The aggressive and inexpressive woman is colored almost monochromatically, balanced by an alternating palette of black and white; opposition, however, is represented by slips, latex gloves and shocking red lips.
Ultra skinny leather dresses clothe the DSQUARED2 woman, as she is wearing shoes and high “spinal” heels.
Cotton hockey shirts and dark jeans are worn by the DSQUARED2 man, though he sometimes he is seen as bare-chested. He is strong and severe, but is still imprisoned: a concept that synergizes the F/W 2010 DSQUARED2 theme, and is one that hints at Damien Hirst’s art style.
DSQUARED2 eyewear also strictly follows Dean & Dan Caten’s concept, showing big, severe, rigid and geometric shapes. Metal details and stylized squaring serve to emphasize their intensity.
Credits:
Photo: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot
Art Direction: Giovanni Bianco
Styling: Camilla Nickerson
Hair: Garren
Makeup: Charlotte Tilbury
Set design: Gerard Santos
Photos courtesy of DSquared2
One for the denim connoisseur, Sugar Cane Jeans Model SC40724
Orginally the American market model. Paradoxically, it is imported even in Japan and Europe. Has a slim silhouette. The top of the crotch is shallow which is a peculiar and special feature of this jean.
Other Features, include:
1. Star jeans original iron-made top button.
2. “Made in U.S.A.” Letter with hand gilding stamp.
3. For the overseas market the embroidery of the SMALL STAR.
4. 13oz denim.
Feel Diesel’s wavelength with the X-Ray Collection of watches and jewelry. No gamma rays in these collections but styles that will show you things you’ve never been allowed to see before, revealing what is hot beneath the surface.
X-Ray Watch Collection: Expose Yourself
Look into the neon green transparent applied piece located at the 8 to 12 hour portion of the dial on the watch (DZ1325) and you’ll view the black textured dial surrounded by a black IP stainless steel case with a black PU patterned strap.
The black IP stainless steel bracelet components make their revealing debut under the neon green transparent watch case (DZ1326) that surrounds a black sunray dial.
A mysterious style in this watch (DZ7152), with its neon green transparent plastic, caps only the right side of its black IP stainless steel case. Additional features include black leather band and negative digital display.
This watch (DZ7153) bares all with its neon green transparent plastic case surrounded by a black IP case and black leather strap with an asymmetrical dial with ana-digi function.
X-Ray Jewelery Collection: Go even further
Let loose, get noticed and instead of taking it all off, put these Diesel jewelry styles on. Both a black IP pendant necklace (DX0315) and a black IP with leather bracelet (DX0314) exhibit a neon green transparent piece that reveals a silver stainless steel hardware screw and a rib like pattern also of silver stainless steel. The neon green transparent plastic skims around the entire base of a shiny black IP stainless steel ring (DX0316) to unveil the silver rib pattern.
From fashionable court high tops to timeless deck styles, PF Flyers has established some of the most influential and enduring directions in sneaker design.
Patented in 1933, Posture Foundation insole technology set a new standard in a sneaker comfort. Its success grew and in 1937 became the basis for the brand name, “PF Flyers.”
Sport styles by PF were icons of the 1950s, renowned for helping you “play at full speed longer.” The brand earned a permanent place in American mythology, lionized in stories and films such as “The Sandlot.”
Vaunted classics from the PF archive set the bar by which new PF designs are measured. PF Archival Reissues pay homage to these quintessential models, reissued with utmost fidelity to the originals in material, build, color, and markings.
Bob Cousy Hi:
The Bob Cousy Hi was worn by basketball’s first superstar. The sneaker features gullwing closure™ and model specific markings and comes in a Celtics Green just in time for the NBA finals.
Glide:
The Glide was originally released in 1979 and is a plush basketball reissue that features era specific markings, padded tongue, heel ribs and terry lining.
Center Hi:
The Center Hi was originally released in 1953 and is the enduring basketball classic, vertically ribbed toe guard with diamond-patterned outsole.
With endless fields of view of the Mudchute Farm in London, the new MINI Countryman was launched with hip-hop artist Timbaland and country singer Michelle Branch performing to an audience of 500 guests.
With Eva Herzigova, Cat Deeley, Margherita Missoni, Jade Parfitt, Poppy Delevigne, Donna Air, Henry Holland, Jasmine Guinness, Tyrone Woods, Ben Grimes, Jack Kidd, Ozwald Boateng and Hofit Golan among the audience, Timbaland and Michelle Branch performed their new single “Getaway”.
Timbaland and Michelle Branch wove their music around the theme “Where Urban meets Country”, which is also what the new MINI Countryman is all about. And in the event aptly entitled, “MINI Countryman Open Air”, the original spirit of the brand lived on.
The atmosphere took off with music by James folktronique Yuil and Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard, followed by George Lamb, who made the way for Michelle Branch showcasing her modern country songs.
Then, Timbaland and Michelle branch performed their new single “Getaway”. For the finale, Timbaland interpreted his hit songs “Sexy Back” and “Promiscuous Girl.”
Deconstructed running silhouette forms to the foot
The 1100 is a form-fitting, deconstructed, running silhouette designed for lifestyle wear. Designed to provide a 360 fit to foot, the 1100 embodies both fashion forward and functional footwear in a style never-before offered by New Balance.
Inspired by New Balance’s running heritage, the 1100 was designed to be both sleek and lightweight. With an upper constructed of mono-mesh, a featherweight textile that results in a nearly weightless shoe and a sole unit designed to provide maximum flexibility and to enhance the fit-to-foot form, the 1100 is truly a first from the brand.
A silicone-injected eyerow causes the lacing structure to uniquely form to each foot providing the wearer with a sense of snug comfort and support. The 1100 additionally features custom-injected fine mold honeycomb detailing on the foxing, a silicone-injected N detail, stretch knit on the tongue and toe on the forefoot, lightweight foam midsole that provides both support without bulk, a heel that features Abzorb cushioning and a velvet-like textile to give the shoe a soft lining on the heel collar.
CHRISTOPHER BAILEY RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL AWARD AT CFDA AWARDS 2010
Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer, was honoured with the International Award at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Awards tonight.
Christopher collected the award from American designer Donna Karan, at the awards ceremony in New York.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America recognizes top creative talent who have made a profound impact on the fashion industry.
In his role as Chief Creative Officer of Burberry, Christopher Bailey is responsible for the design of all Burberry collections and products, as well as all advertising, corporate art direction, architectural design, multi-media content and overall brand image for Burberry.
Burberry, which was founded in 1856 and is a member of the FTSE100, is headquartered in London.
(Christopher Bailey received the International Award at the CFDA Awards last night in New York. The award was presented by Donna Karan. Christopher worked alongside Donna Karan having been hand selected by her at his Royal College of Art graduation show in 1994).