July 09, 2014

TOM FORD MEN 2015

July 09, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

While I love his perfectly tailored suits, I am obsessing over the more relaxed side of Tom Ford. He gave us a rugged-luxe collection for Spring 2015 and I am telling you, I'd wear every single fucking piece. Denim has never looked better. Ford has paired it with suede outerwear and with evening jackets alike. The fit of the collection is absolutely impeccable, elevating it to a higher standard of casual yet polished comfort. Bad boy meets pretty boy with a dash of Western. Ride 'em cowboy. View Collection:

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July 09, 2014

David Beckham Underwear

July 09, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

David Beckhamin his undies... Do I really need to say anything else? Are you even reading?? Beckham is sporting a messy new haircut in his latest photo shoot to promote his line of underwear for H&M. Enjoy.

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July 08, 2014

Rick Owens Men 2015

July 08, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

Fashion imitates art at Rick Owens. Deconstructed denim and suit lining gave way to sleeveless tunics and shorts. The occasional trench made appearances from time to time in single and double-breasted versions. Owens, who is known for a color palette of black, introduced color this season, not only through his garments but on the models themselves - dramatic and eerie, full-bodied painted men. Rick Owens' menswear collection for Spring 2015 was inspired by the 1912 ballet L'après-midi d'un faune by Nijinsky. Owens titled his show Faun.

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July 07, 2014

Gisele for Balenciaga

July 07, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

Photo by Steven Klein

When I first saw this image for Balenciaga's Fall campaign with a buzzed-cut Gisele Bundchen, I got excited. I thought, "wow, can't believe she cut off her goldilocks." I was impressed, honestly. And then, well, I wasn't. I just knew this angel couldn't handle it. Or maybe her hubby? Vicky's angel wore a wig explained Balenciaga's creative director Alexander Wang. It took three hours to adhere the bald cap, paint skin tone to match, etc, etc... It makes me wonder why the legendary fashion house went to all this trouble? Balenciaga is an established label, they don't need Gisele. I would've used a fresh face with a real buzz cut and it would've cost much less. Just sayin'.

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July 06, 2014

Thom Browne MEN 2015

July 06, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

What happens when you mix seersucker, tweed and lightsabers and play the theme from TRON? A Thom Browne performance of course! His runway shows set the stage for the genius that is Thom Browne. He blows me away every season and it goes way further than the initial idea or concept. The details are astonishing. Details on details. Details on crack. From the applique to the unorthodox pairings of fabric, everything has a thought process. For this season, Browne presented angular suiting featuring musculature detailing - not certain if they represented spacesuits, armour or the "new" man that Browne seems to be creating. Sitting motionless behind the runway models were other models in more traditional Thom Browne.

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July 03, 2014

Comme des Garçons MEN 2015: Soldier of Peace

July 03, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

High fashion makes a big statement on the runway, but Comme des Garçons' Rei Kawakubo is no stranger to evoking thought through her craft. Her anti-war, peace-loving message this season was made loud and clear through sartorial metaphor. The Spring 2015 collection's theme, "Soldier of Peace," speaks for itself and delivers it's powerful message. View Collection:

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July 02, 2014

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER MEN 2015

July 02, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

Over recent years, Ann Demeulemeester has become one of my favorite designers, which is saying a lot, considering I couldn't even look at deconstructivist fashion twenty-five years ago. As Demeulesmeester's aesthetic evolved my mind broadened, thankfully. Today, I can even pronounce her name! Season after season, I look forward to seeing her collection(s) which have become quite polished. I have to mention that while Sébastien Meunier is now at the creative helm at Demeulemeester, the label's foundation remains solid. Always meticulously layered and just edgy enough to keep avant-gardists satisfied. The silhouette continues to play with scale and proportion, flowy in some places yet lean in other parts. Black, white, greys and neutrals reign. Pay close attention to the jackets/blazers in the collection. They're amazing and stand very well on their own [and would look flawless hanging in my closet!] View Collection:

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