Cadet Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

One of the things that I look forward to is what time period and place will Cadet take us next season. For next summer they will take us to France preceding the invasion to Normandy by the paratroopers in the demolition section of the United States Army. You'll find black, olive, and khaki in addition to slate in the collection. I'm really digging the great styling with the belted blazers. What do you think? I came a bit early to the presentation and was able to catch the models being placed before the presentation officially started.

It's great to see the stylist in his element as everything has to be perfect for the presentation.

And yes, there was a female model amongst the male models. I think it was great. Sneakers- Greats

These aren't your common place jackets. Look at all those details.

Setting the mood, the live music was a nice addition in the studio.

 

 

 

Photography- Phil Van Nostran

New York Men's Day: Round Up

One of the highlights of New York Fashion Week is the New York Men's Day. This year there were 12 emerging designers who presented their Fall/Winter 2015. It's a feast for the eyes and there is so much energy as all the editors and stylists are running from one presentation to the next in one building and across the street. Here are a few of my favorites from NYMD.

First off is Mexican designer GARCIAVELEZ, this is my first time viewing his collection and I immediately loved it. The color palette of black, grey, and navy were right up my alley. The collection has a strong architectural influence and he juxtaposes different fabrics and textures.

Next is CADET, their F/W 2015 collection was inspired by wartime in the 1940's. You'll find single and double breasted suit, jackets and trousers. Their collection is all about form and function.

Last but not least is LUCIO CASTRO, the collection took cues from the made-for-tv movie "Ubu Roi" by Jean-Christophe Averty in 1965 (It's ok, I've never heard of it either) it's based on the play by Alfred Jarry. "We were taken by it tension between serious and playful, innovative and primitive. And also a sense of alluring repetition that is so relevant right now through the extensive use of gifs and memes."

Photos by: Phillip Van Norstrand

Very different concepts and source of inspiration but that's the great thing about fashion and the growing number of menswear designers. You will be able to find something that speaks to you. As for me these designers are just some that spoke to me and have me looking forward to Fall 2015.