10.13.2009

Alexander McQueen S/S '10 Womenswear

Alexander McQueen recently debuted his Spring/Summer 2010 collection and it appears as though he was on another planet when he designed it. I love everything about this collection. The shapes of the shoes, the architectural curves in the dresses as well as all of the prints and colors used in the collection are all amazing. I always love the garments that McQueen constructs but this collection is by far my favorite. I also like how the runway changed colors as the color palette of the garments on the runway did. I just wish the menswear collection was as avant-garde as the women's.

10.12.2009

"Duty Calls" Editorial

Photographed by Norbert Schoerner and styled by Nicola Formichetti, Adam Bates, Cory Osborne, Chris Darrow, Landon Westrom and Ryan Smith are featured in this editorial entitled "Duty Calls" for the Fall/Winter 2009 issue of AnOther Man magazine. I like the military theme of this editorial and the way the rough styling was softened up by all of the foliage in the background of each shot. My favorite pieces from this editorial are; the Dolce and Gabbana coat in the second image, the Y-3 trousers in the third image and the Burberry Prorsum coat in the fourth image.

"Arabian Knight" Editorial

Sahib was Photographed by Gan and styled by Kenneth Goh for this editorial entitled, "Arabian Knight" that appears in the October 2009 issue of Harper's Bazaar. It is slightly unusual to see a menswear editorial in Harper's Bazaar but when there is one, the editorial is always executed very well.

"Opening Act" Editorial

Antonella Graef was photographed by Steven Chu to appear in this editorial entitled "Opening Act". Chu chose Antonella for the shoot as a way to congratulate her for opening the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2010 show. The simplicity of this editorial is what makes it stand out. I also love the fact that the majority of the shots are in black and white.

"Eco Warrior" Editorial

Anna Selezneva was photographed by Richard Bush and styled by Sarah Richardson for an editorial entitled "Eco Warrior" which appears in the Fall 2009 issue of i-D magazine. The editorial spreads across 10 pages and shows Anna posing against a rocky landscape styled in a number of avant-garde pieces. I really enjoyed the styling and the location of this editorial. Usually Anna is styled as a good girl or on a runway but this is a good look for her, it shows her edgier side. I also love this editorial because it features a few of my favorite Fall/Winter 2009 pieces. The thigh-high Prada boots (in the third image), the over-sized Y-3 coat (in the fourth image), the Diesel Black Gold jeans (in the fifth image), the Dsquared2 Jacket (in the sixth image) and the Marc Jacobs jacket (in the last image)

10.08.2009

"Transformer" Editorial

Photographed by Chad Pitman, Martha Hunt and Daria Pleggenkuhle are transformed into androgynous females and males for an editorial entitled Transformers which appears in the Fall/Winter 2009 issue of GQ Style UK. This editorial really proves that both Daria and Martha are very versatile and have striking looks while playing as either gender.

Bolivares F/W '09

Founded by Lucho A. Bolivar, this label is entitled Bolivares. Incorporating timeless style, while still working to maintain relevance and a contemporary attitude. Hand-made in Peru, Bolivares uses a traditional color palette, artisan motifs and colors that better represent his own Latin heritage. I really like the sweaters in this collection. They look very warm but also do not look extremely heavy. I'm looking forward to seeing more knitwear from Bolivares.

Ed Westwick for Arena Homme+'s Fall Issue

Photographed by Alasdair McLellan and styled by Nicola Formichetti, Ed Westwick of Gossip Girl appears on the cover of Arena Homme+'s Fall 2009/Spring 2010 issue. The issue is dedicated to the legacy of Ray Petri (1948-1989), a major influential figure in men’s fashion.