Full April 77 Collection at Seven!

Seven New York, beginning with April 77's Fall collection is finnaly going to carry their entire collection, unlike their previous stock of just jeans.

Seven New York

A.P.C. Fall 2008

APC's Fall collection is now available on their website. Featuring the typical leather boots and long overcoats that you would expect of the label. The collection is relatively darker than previous collections, focusing more on workwear and layering.

APC

Acne Underwear for Fall 2008

Acne has announced that this fall it will introduce a line of underwear, including boxers, t-shirts and silk pajamas (including a "condom pocket"). The way Acne has pre-characterized the collection is very specific:

-"[It's] for every man who secretly dreams of being an extra in some Cecil Beaton fantasy."

- The "underwear collection is reminiscent of those languid men of the 1930s and '40s who spent their time leisurely reading leather-bound first editions, with a cigarette dangling gracefully from the corner of their mouths."

-"This collection suits both the kind of man who likes to know that his sober exterior hides a pair of playfully orange coloured briefs, just as it becomes the man who prefers a pair of subtly toned echru [sic] boxers under his denims."

Acne

April 77 Fall 2008 " We Lived Our Lives in Black"

Taking its name from The Jesus and Mary Chain's song "Happy When it Rains" and influenced by the band's 80's Suburban English style of dress, April 77's fall collection has finally been unveiled. Unlike the label's previous collections, every piece of clothing is unisex.  I love the oversized knits.

April 77

Pierre Hardy for Gap

I know that this is old news, but I forgot to post this.
Pierre Hardy has collaborated with the Gap for a line of shoes for both women and men. Unlike Mr. Hardy's past multi-colored works, these shoes are surprisingly minimalistic. For those of us that love Hardy's own line but can't afford to pay for the lovely shoes, there is no need to be upset any longer. The collection will be available on September 15th in select Gap shops.

combat boot, $298, and desert boot, $178

Pierre Hardy

Miu Miu's End for Men

Unfortunately after the decision to focus more on the womenswear line, Miu Miu's men's collection will not continue after Spring 2008. You can buy some remaining pieces from the label's men's line at Oki-Ni.

Hedi Slimane's Return

recently in the news

I've heard so many rumors since last winter, but with recognition from Vogue, it seems official. I'm obsessed, I suppose.

Hedi Slimane

Raf Simons "Zip Change" Sneakers

For Fall 2008 Raf Simons has designed an intelligent sneaker for those who are torn by their love of high top and low top sneakers. With zippers attached to the lower part of the shoe, the low top and high top uppers just zip on to the sole interchangeably. I don't really wear sneakers, but I really like the minimal look of these.

available at Oki-Ni.

Oki-Ni

Dior Homme Fall 2008

Although, I remain very anti post-Hedi Slimane Dior Homme, I must admit that I still love some of the label's basic, non-runway peices. It still smells of Hedi. 

By the way, has anyone noticed how Kris Van Assche just takes one good idea based on Hedi's work and over-uses it to the point where the idea is meaningless and mass produced. The new "broken glass" detail, which is so obviously a remake of Hedi's sequin blood wound shirts, is being used on everything from crewneck and v-neck sweaters, to blazers, to wingtips. Its such an awful example of art being ruined by consumerism (as hypocrytical as that might sound).

Luisa Viaroma

Raf Simons for Fred Perry

Fred Perry has collaborated with Raf Simons for an all black, minimalist collection due to be released  Fall 2008. Raf's collection will consist mainly of  Fred Perry's classic staples such as knit polos and slim trousers, and a few modern pieces such as the short sleeved, moc turtleneck pictured above. The collection will mostly be made of typical Raf Simon's fabrics: heavy, black wool and mohair.

Raf Simons

Fred Perry

A.P.C. Spring 2009 Preview

As APC's Spring sale nears an end, a preview of their footwear for Spring 2009 has been leaked.

It looks like they are recycling the boat shoes from last year's Spring collection in suede.

A.P.C.

Jil Sander Spring 2009

Raf Simon's collection for Jil Sander, retaining its modern, minimalist style. In moderation, I loved the contrast colored blazers and the futuristic safari jackets. The entire collection looked very clean and vacuum sealed, as always.

Jil Sander

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2009

 Unlike this season's technical, and neon colored aspect, Christopher Bailey's latest collection for Burberry Prorsum is much more flowingly layered, and moody. This collection's look wouldn't be out of place worn by Ian Curtis. 

Burberry Prorsum

Dior Homme Spring 2009

Since Hedi Slimane's departure from Dior Homme last year, the line has been steadily shifting from Dior Homme's beloved dark Parisian/ London look towards Kris Van Assche's eastern European, boxy style, which I'm afraid will be the death of the label.

Van Assche's Spring/ Summer line for 2009 was to me, a disgrace. The oversized, rediculous pink track jackets paired with white streetwear inspired sneakers and boxy, ill fitting patent leather coats seemed so cheap. It all seemed so atypical of the beauty and seamlessness of Dior's aquired look, like Van Assche forgot who he was designing for.

Although, I'm just let down by the runway show, I'm sure once the collection is in stores there will be a few nice, basic pieces. It just seemed like Van Assche was trying a bit too hard to separate himself from other Parisian labels this season. I liked the tight, spandex blend trousers a lot to be honest.

Dior Homme