C2H4 | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

The garments created for the C2H4 “ZERO GRAVITY” Spring Summer 2018 collection resembled the laboratory work-wear for a group of chemists in the year 2082.”

The designer’s 2082 laboratory visualization is expressed through these costumes, created to cope with the meticulous lifestyle of the chemists encountered in Mars. The pieces are saturated, monochromatic color schemes that boast accents of cool blue, dynamic red, and urban yellow.

C2H4 presents garments that defy gravity.

 
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(Photographer: Lusha Alic)

Assembling a new batch of silhouettes, the collection offered a laboratory coat, utility vest, and a multifunctional anorak. Essentials for synthesizing the C2H4 wardrobe were the bottoms, consisting of technical sweatpants, pocket-filled cargo pants, and side-strap track pants.

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HERMAN Menswear | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

Fashion is just another accessory for someone who has great style. Raif Adelberg’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection for HERMAN was designed with that guy in mind. The strength comes from those who wears the clothes, and Raif trusts his consumer.”

 
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Using personal drawings, designs from his own tattoos and references from his extensive career, Raif draws from the past and constructs appliqués of artwork and stamps/embroiders them throughout the collection.

The collection includes HERMAN’s signature reworked denim jackets with contrast of patterns from animal prints to bleach washes, continuing the “what’s new is old and what’s old is new” narrative of the brand. This season, the designer added a strong group of Japanese linen pieces in cream, light blue, navy pinstripe, and military green.

HERMAN is sold at 35 key retailers worldwide including Barney’s NY, Hirshleifers, Boon the Shop and Essence.

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Sanchez Kane | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

Here are some images from Sanchez Kane’s latest collection as shown as New York Fashion Week Men’s.

The SS18 collection, designed by Barbara Sanchez Kane was inspired by her Mexican heritage and inner feelings. She used her personal journal entries and childhood memories to tell an intricate story that speaks to the trial and error of life.

 
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Photos: Mike Carrera (AKLO)

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Palmiers du Mal | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” Or said William Blake. In a season heavily focused on politics and deeper meanings, it’s refreshing to see a bold, colorful collection that isn’t afraid to have a little fun.

“The collection was ideated around a hypothetical debauched clergy; The Young Pope, gone on safari and having returned to the Riviera with his cadre of louche associates -– sinful nuns, bishops, and cardinals, indulging their every carnal, Dionysian desire. Designed for the nomadic, artistic creative with a lascivious disposition in pursuit of a quixotic existence, Palmiers du Mal’s 2018.01 collection sees the Palmiers du Mal man embrace every romantic, libidinous inclination.”

 
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Inspired by universal, unisex shapes, Palmiers du Mal’s 2018.01 collection dives into a deeper narrative set around the idea of dismantling authority. In the philosophical tradition by which the brand is influenced, the 2018.01 collection calls into question “power,” and puts to task the authority figures who shaped our collective adolescence, probing the very foundations of their power. Rose Bar at Gramercy Park Hotel, a luxe Bohemian enclave adjacent to one of the few remaining private parks in Manhattan, provides a sumptuous, baroque canvas ideal for digesting the latest work from Palmiers du Mal, continuing down a road of creative decadence the brand openly celebrates.

“This season we truly embrace storytelling as a means of ascertaining clarity on the infinite questions our global climate presents to us,” says Creative Director Shane Fonner. “In the face of so much uncertainty, we more deeply explore the concept of Utopia; of living one’s ideal day in one’s ideal place – the creation of a reality  in the fullest sense of the word. The collection is inspired by not only the abstract notions of a particular time and place, but also the community of people we choose to associate with and the physical structures we inhabit. I imagine a robust confrontation with aesthetics and the reality of the world around us, and as such my interests are leaning towards architecting entire physical spaces in conjunction with the collection that can render this search for Utopia possible. Gramercy Park Hotel provides the archetypical ambiance for my vision this season, and always.”

A progression from previous seasons, the collection adds in numerous new shapes, many of them completely gender agnostic. Capelets executed in luxe faux furs, Italian smoking jackets reeking of sensual, loungey evenings spent beneath the Mediterranean sky, and the re-emergence of caftans enhance the lasersharp resort focus for the brand, rendering casually elegant proportions draped in velvet and animal print. Luxury Japanese fabrics dominate the collection, with five innovative takes on the concept of a “formal lounge pant,” ideal for living that perfect day. A traditional military piece, the gunner smock is reincarnated in floral and zebra, featuring a racing stripe that resonates throughout the collection, and grounds the ecstaticism of the collection’s brazen textiles with a pale rose palette. The safari elements pair with the sunwashed colors of the “Spanish Riviera” and Barcelona’s Gracia neighborhood, where some of the collection was first sketched.

As a result, we see an exploration of colliding worlds, with brash Dalmatian print splashed against a creamy velvet, a wild French-made African tribal mask textile (exclusive to the brand) with soft silk rose piping atop sumptuous ecru French terrycloth. “The rules we’ve grown up abiding by no longer make sense,” says Fonner. “Despite the chaos around us, we can find and create beauty. Through transformation and creation of a physical space, like a hotel, which I hope to have the opportunity to pursue soon, I believe fashion can speak to a broader ethos, offering not just escapism, but hope.”

The fourth runway collection from the brand will show off-site at the legendary Gramercy Park Hotel and its rock and roll haven, Rose Bar, marking the first time the brand has moved from the traditional CFDA NYFW: Men’s  runway venue. “Palmiers’ Mammal of Paradise unleashes his seditious side once more,” adds Fonner. “There’s an overt sensuality to this morning-after rock star  vibe, and it feels very current. The Palmiers man is well-informed, global, and insightful, and this season he’s going inward to explore this overwhelming sense of helplessness in the face of the geo-political climate, indulging a nihilism that is broken only by a belief in freedom and beauty.”

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Matiere | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

In a time of reflection, both internally and externally, literally and metaphorically, we continue to examine the core ethos and foundation of the brand Matiere.”

The “Reflections” collection explores the merging of eco-friendly fabrics with the use of metallic and reflective high-tech materials, stressing the importance of reducing global impact, while understanding the need for protective, functional comfort.

“It is a time to embrace the technical future while continuing to be respectful of our origins,” says the label. “With the radically changing climate and elements, we will continue to push boundaries, moving the needle forward, designing and developing a future of technical sustainability.”

It is a time to embrace the technical future while being respectful of our origins

 
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MATIERE is inspired by the French word meaning “material” or “subject matter.” Established in 2013 by founders Henry Choi and Scot Shandalove, the Los Angeles, CA based design lab is continuously evolving the seamless integration of form, function, and comfort.

It was established in 2013 by Henry Choi and Scot Shandalove

They have a sleek, modern aesthetic, with an understated yet refined point of view. The brand’s global research and development of luxury fabrics is achieved in partnership with world-class knitting mills, from the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan to the woven technical expertise found in the Italian Province of Como. This drives the brand’s innovative collections, combined with experimentation in textile dyeing and production treatments.

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Deveaux | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

Minimalism was the watchword for Deveaux’s fourth collection, from designers Matt Breen, Patrick Doss, and Andrea Tsao.

 
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Drawing inspiration from the complex yet beautifully simple works by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the collection played with depth and visibility through the use of color — block intarsias, embroidered eyelets, and trompe l’oeil details. Key materials included supple suedes, various linen and coated blends, as well as knitted chenille. Standout pieces — such as the Oversized A‐Line Coat and Architect Car Coat — truly showcased the attention to detail that is signature to the current offering.

The collection drew inspiration from Japanese architect Tadao Ando

Colors that appeared throughout the collection — blacks, beiges, grays, whites and olives — were tonal, organic, and muted, reflecting the natural world that surrounds the structures of Ando’s creations, as well as the Deveaux world. Loose, fluid, and in some cases, oversized silhouettes drove the direction for the season, with specialty textures and fabric blends adding interest upon a closer look.

The fourth NYFW: Men’s presentation invited guests further into the universe of Deveaux. With models moving effortlessly throughout the cavernous space within EN Japanese Brasserie, the high ceilings and dramatic, oversized windows allowed for sumptuous natural light to play on the muted colors and shapes.

“It was an incredible experience to study the works of Tadao Ando and to draw parallels between the worlds he has created with those that we are building with Deveaux,” says Andrea Tsao, Head Designer of Deveaux. “Every decision he makes is calculated and meticulous, and we did our best to honor his dedication to artistry with every detail — from the introduction of our women’s collection and our venue choice, to the finishings on every garments.”

we did our best to honor his dedication to artistry with every detail

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Parke & Ronen | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

The Parke & Ronen Spring 2018 collection draws inspiration from the lyrics of John Denver’s song, “Rocky Mountain High,” with an emphasis on the lyrics “serenity of a clear blue mountain lake.”

“It’s a nostalgic throwback to times of our youth, when John Denver was ushering in pop-awareness of the Earth and nature … and the unique beauty of Rocky Mountain summers led us to create a collection inspired by the idea of Americana as seen through rose-colored lenses.”

 
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“During these unsettling times in America, we’re asking what does a modern manifestation of that time look like for 2018 and beyond?”

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Christopher Lowman | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

For Spring/Summer 2018, Christopher Lowman drew inspiration from the modern day college student battling the everyday chain of emotions such as financial instability and mental health issues that lead to the possibility of becoming a college dropout.

To create an undeniably upscale effect, the collection incorporated the finest French terry and satin fabrics imported from Australia, as well as delicate Italian imported fabrics.

The show was held at the Restaurant at ROSE HILL, located in the 112-year-old landmark HGU New York Hotel in Manhattan.

A firm vision made this collection a standout at this NYFW: Men’s.

 
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This special presentation also featured an exciting collaboration with NEW BALANCE ATHLETICS, luxury shoe brand ANGELA MITCHELL, as well as jewelry brand CURRENCY NY, VIVID EYEWEAR, and contemporary watch maker CITIZEN.

On July 15th, 2017, New Balance Athletics will be unveiling its newest collection of athletic footwear, The 574 Sport.

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Death to Tennis | New York Fashion Week: Men’s

For Death to Tennis’ S/S 2018 collection, designers William Watson and Vincent Oshin drew inspiration from New York-based artist Keith Mackie’s Mystical Peacock, providing a striking and original collection.

Initially hand-drawn on paper then rendered in Photoshop, peacock feathers in various colors were set against a white backdrop. This print was used throughout pieces in the collection, ranging from scarves, jackets, shorts, t-shirts, and trousers.

The hair styling was superb, and we especially loved the use of some very well-chosen, intriguing models, who brought out the quirky appeal of this excellent collection.

 
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The designers played on the multitude of “eyes” which were found on the tail-feathers and interpreted by the designers as an abstract reference to modern society’s obsession with vanity, with a nod to the 1950s aesthetic.

an abstract reference to modern society’s obsession with vanity

With the rise of Snapchat, Facebook Live, and Instagram Live, it was only natural that models at the show were holding their iPhones to livestream the presentation.

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