Comme Des Garcons SHIRTComme Des Garons is the exalted Japanese label headed up by designerRei Kawakubo; Kawakubo is regarded by many in the fashion industry as agenius. Trading since 1969, the label is respected internationally as an avant-garde tour de force and creative empire which sprawls far further than themainline collections.The Comme brand is based in two prestigious locations; Aoyama in Tokyoand Place de Vendme in Paris. Comme Des Garons is French for likethe boys, a name that reflects the design aesthetic of mixed masculine andfeminine motifs, as well as the often playful overtones. Reis modus operandiis to always try to create something new; to make clothes which have neverbeen made before. Comme des Garons pieces are often deconstructedand distressed or left unfinished.Comme Des Garcons SHIRT, is the more casual, easy to wear, little sisterof Comme Des Garcons main line. Still channelling the cult design houseimaginative take on clean line tailoring, SHIRT is simultaneously irreverent yetchic.Neither a stranger to unconventional, cross-industry collaborations, CommeDes Garcons SHIRT has taken on the iconic images of Star Wars for AutumnWinter 12 to create a collection that fuses a niche in fashion with one inscience fiction. The collection consists of simplistic designs making use of thefamed characters and"es from the cult classic. Two specific charactersfrom either ends of the spectrum the dark sides Darth Vader and theever-wise Yoda make a formidable appearance within the collection thatperhaps played an integral role in the colour selection for the range whichconsists of black, white and grey.
With a motto as simple as Paramount Quality, Bedwin & The Heartbreakers specialize in reinterpreting classic silhouettes and elevating simple styles with painstaking attention to detail and the highest materials and construction standards. The aesthetic blends traditional mens style with military and workwear influences, but with a refreshing addition of pattern and subtle colours.
With a motto as simple as Paramount Quality, Bedwin & The Heartbreakers specialize in reinterpreting classic silhouettes and elevating simple styles with painstaking attention to detail and the highest materials and construction standards. The aesthetic blends traditional mens style with military and workwear influences, but with a refreshing addition of pattern and subtle colours.
Belgian born Maison Martin Margiela worked at Jean Paul Gaultier before launching his own label in 1988. A leader of contemporary style, the elusive designer - who has famously never appeared on the runway-has now handed the creative reins to an in-house design team that continues to push the boundaries between art and fashion. Choose from simply stunning gold accessories and clean cut knitwear and jersey separates.
The Junya Watanabe MAN for Comme Des Garcons Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection offers some exciting new styles along an interesting collaboration with classic American jeans brand Levi's. The Junya Watanabe MAN for Comme Des Garcons collection boasts an impressive display of versatility for today's modern man, preparing him for the Autumn/Winter seasons.
Rick Owens:
Paris Based Californian designer Rick Owens is primarily renowned for creating iconic leather jackets, cut to perfection and conveying his rebellious signature. Named Mountains, Rick Owens AW12 Mens collection is both aspirational and inspirational. Colours cuts and styles all reflect the quality of the mountain environment, where the collection began its inspiration. Drop Crotch and High Waisted trousers, along with narrow sleeve trench arm jackets create a young and more street result for the AW12 season.
Taking a marked departure from the bold prints of last season, this collection of pieces from Christopher Kane bring together deep and luxurious winter colours, which he says remind him of the inside of a coffin, and blocks of contrasting colour, created via tactile flocking.
This season Marc Jacobs is revisiting his skater days. His new collection for Autumn Winter 2012 also continues his collaboration with the New York street artist Bast this time round Bast has been inspired by paisley and supermarket posters, he has even created a limited edition skate deck for the collection.For the not so adventurous the collection also offers bright shirting and wool suiting in simple proportions and easy fits.
The Junya Watanabe MAN for Comme Des Garcons Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection offers some exciting new styles along an interesting collaboration with classic American jeans brand Levi's. The Junya Watanabe MAN for Comme Des Garcons collection boasts an impressive display of versatility for today's modern man, preparing him for the Autumn/Winter seasons.
Every season Y-3 seems to channel Yohji Yamamoto's vision in a much stronger and definitive way. Straddling two worlds, luxury Japanese engineered tailoring and relaxed wearable sportswear, Y-3 garments can be dressed down or teamed with Yamamoto's mainline pieces for a smarter look.
Comme Des Garcons SHIRTComme Des Garons is the exalted Japanese label headed up by designerRei Kawakubo; Kawakubo is regarded by many in the fashion industry as agenius. Trading since 1969, the label is respected internationally as an avant-garde tour de force and creative empire which sprawls far further than themainline collections.The Comme brand is based in two prestigious locations; Aoyama in Tokyoand Place de Vendme in Paris. Comme Des Garons is French for likethe boys, a name that reflects the design aesthetic of mixed masculine andfeminine motifs, as well as the often playful overtones. Reis modus operandiis to always try to create something new; to make clothes which have neverbeen made before. Comme des Garons pieces are often deconstructedand distressed or left unfinished.Comme Des Garcons SHIRT, is the more casual, easy to wear, little sisterof Comme Des Garcons main line. Still channelling the cult design houseimaginative take on clean line tailoring, SHIRT is simultaneously irreverent yetchic.Neither a stranger to unconventional, cross-industry collaborations, CommeDes Garcons SHIRT has taken on the iconic images of Star Wars for AutumnWinter 12 to create a collection that fuses a niche in fashion with one inscience fiction. The collection consists of simplistic designs making use of thefamed characters and"es from the cult classic. Two specific charactersfrom either ends of the spectrum the dark sides Darth Vader and theever-wise Yoda make a formidable appearance within the collection thatperhaps played an integral role in the colour selection for the range whichconsists of black, white and grey.
The quirky king of avant-garde sneakers, Japanese fashion designer Mihara Yasuhiro gets his kicks by challenging the boundaries of sport and fashion. By the late 90s, he had established himself as a footwear force with his muted, monochromatic, and distinctly urban styles. He soon entered into apparel, and later his successful partnership with PUMA in 2000 which has been causing a storm for over a decade. Hes a designer equally amused by geometrys proven formulas and the unpredictability of pedestrians in metropolitan Tokyo. Somewhere within this space Miharas boundless imagination strikes a balance to produce a whole shirt, bag, or sneaker thats grounded in logic but geared to dodge reason and surpass expectation.
For AW12 at Hervia, Puma by Mihara Yasuhiro brings a fresh look to our range of Winter urbanwear. The AW12 collection is an exploration of something that has long been apart of mundane daily life being made ultimately stylish and an integral part of modern, city living, bicycles. Mihara is known for exploring motions when sourcing inspiration for his design and he does so by looking at the way the bicycle travels, examining bike specs and spokes within his beloved Tokyo. He fuses cycling performance features with outdoorsy functionality: reflective, packable hoods adorn blazers and leather-patched shoulder bags roll down for swift manoeuvring. Vulcanized footwear has a velodrome-worthy grip whilst deconstructed cycling shoes are flexible and lightweight. Tying the collection together is a distressed python print, set off by oranges and yellows. It is a showcase of Miharas constant quest for versatility and adaptability, underlined by urban panache that makes it perfectly appropriate for stylish modern living.