NYFW:M Spring Summer '16 Inspirations

In just a couple of days the very first New York Fashion Week: Men will be here and we will be able to see the men's collections for Spring/Summer 2016! For the upcoming shows I was able to get a few inspiration illustrations from some designers that are showing. Seeing a fashion illustration is mad special because it gives you a glimpse of how the clothes and looks appear inside the designer's mind. Take a gander at these illustrations from David Hart, Lucio Castro, PLAC and CWST. Notice the proportions, colors and feel of each look they are almost like the designers finger prints, unique to each one.

David Hart

Lucio Castro

CWST

 Inspired by Death Valley, CA, CWST SS16 reveals unlikely combinations of intense textures and remarkable lightness, with a persistent urban aftertaste. -- Joe Sadler and Derek Buse, Founders and Designers of CWST

PLAC

PLAC's Mood board

"For SS16, PLAC was inspired by a line in the song 'Wake-up' by Arcade fire to bring an energetic collection of youthful rebellion as seen in urban silhouettes inspired by the function and modern details of neo-military and contemporary sportswear."

 
En pocos días NYFW: Men, la semana exclusivamente dedicado a la moda masculina estara aquí y podremos ver las colecciones de la primavera y verano 2016. Pude obtener dibujos de inspiración de  algunos de los diseñadores que mostraran sus colecciones la próxima semana. Para mi ver los dibujos es muy especial por que demuestran como es que el diseñador imagina la ropa y los looks. Echale un vistazo a los dibujos y nota la diferencia en las tecnicas que usan, los colores, y proporciones. Cada dibujo es unico cómo una huella digital.

White Briefs: The Next Generation

With so many new fabric, colors and style options for men's underwear out there I came to think that the good ol' white brief deserves a second chance. I was not alone. After searching high and low these are what I call the next generation of white briefs.  

Henley- GENTS | Briefs- Lacoste

New to the pack is Lacoste. Known for their crocodile and great sportswear they added a new category, men's underwear. They come in a variety of styles including briefs in pique. Expect to find more great colors and styles on their site.

Tank- Lucio Castro | Briefs- About Baltic Underwear | Necklace- George Frost

Coming to us from across the pond is ABOUT Baltic Underwear. What makes them special is their minimalist design which includes no logo. Also, their briefs are innovative in a natural way as some are made with beeswax finish and others with an aloe vera finish.

Sweater- Todd Snyder x Champion | Briefs- 2(x)ist | Bracelet- George Frost

New to 2(x)ist this spring is their SPEED collection. These briefs are coined as no-show briefs because they rest 2 inches below the hips. The no wicking fabric and micro-perforated mesh fabric insets on sides are ideal for the more athletic lifestyle.

Sweater- Lucio Castro | Briefs- Garcon Model | Bracelet- George Frost

Garcon Model is all about sexy and comfortable style- it's a fine balance they've mastered. One of my favorite features is that the briefs are tag less. The nylon elastan blend make for a luxurious feel.

Sweater- Belstaff | Briefs- Saxx

With athletic comfort in mind Saxx has engineered briefs with a microfiber mesh structure that promotes airflow. If Saxx is new to you, they are known for their ergonomic comfort pouch. I've personally heard someone say it feels like a hammock, well, I'm slightly paraphrasing. 

Photographer- Ernie Green

Stylist- Alejandro Lopez

Model- Santiago Ferrari at New York Models

Groomer- T.Cooper

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.

The Bomber

Jacket- Lucio Casto | Shirt- Original Penguin | Jeans- A.P.C

Out of nowhere the bomber jacket has become the go-to jacket on the runway and on the streets. This one by Lucio Castro is one of my favorites. Check out his site to see his other interpretations of the bomber jacket in leather and quilted styles. The fit is great and for winter you want to be warm but wear the least amount of clothes. This jacket will help minimize the layers and keep you looking cool.

De repente el jacket estilo bomber se a convertido en uno de los estilos mas populares en las pasarelas y en todo lugar. El diseñador Lucio Castro ha diseñado unos de mis favoritos. Echale un vistazo a su sitio web para ver los otros estilos en cuero y acolchonado. El corte es estupendo, para el invierno uno quiere evitar poniendose mucha ropa. Este jacket te ayudara verte bien y pasar menos frio.

Photographer- Patrick Kolts

Stylist- Alejandro Lopez

Model- Nathan Linkous at New York Models

Lucio Castro Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

New York Men's Day or NYMD for short was a huge success. It gave opportunity for a slew of menswear designers to showcase their collections under one roof and maximize exposure for all. I had a moment to speak with Lucio Castro about his collection. One of the things that sparked the beginning of this collection was a conversation he had with a friend about his life in eastern europe in the 70's and 80's. Castro references "Soviet summer" and the desolate beach towns of Odessa and Sopot. You'll find     somber colors like tan, navy and grey and some more bright colors like teal and pink. Castro shared a couple of interesting facts about the construction of the clothes which are described below.

Love the extra long ribbing on the sleeve on this polo.

Grey looks great all year round.

This hoodie was made out of a towel the designer found himself in Croatia.

This polka dot pattern was made using wax, dyeing it and then taking the wax off. No two circles are the same.

The polka dots were used throughout the collection including as lining for blazers and coats.

New York Men's Day Designer's Inspirations

New York Fashion Week is right around the corner. Invitations are being sent, models casted, clothes fitted, so many details in preparation for the big event! Before the clothes can walk down the runway it all starts with a sketch and an inspiration. The following are some of the designers that will be showing on New York Men's day, September 3rd. Just by these sketches I can see we have a lot to look forward to.

LUCIO CASTRO

"The forlorn nostalgia of Soviet summers in destinations like Odessa and Sopot is at the heart of  the SS15 collection"

CARLOS CAMPOS

"Inspired by the Spanish "Public Space Artist" El Tono (The Tone).  Carlos Campos applied the artist's techniques to his designs by overlaying geometric treatments over his classic pieces while maintaining the same attention to detail and tailoring with a sense of movement."

DAVID HART

"SS15 is inspired by Palm Springs and the idea of desert modernity - minimal lines and dusty colors."

GENTS

“Gents Spring ’15 collection was inspired by the athletic and masculine elements of the sport of boxing and the clean lines and colors of Formula One Racing.”

ORIGINAL PENGUIN

"For Spring 2015, Original Penguin takes inspiration from the energetic and glamorous Magic City itself: late 1950’s Miami. The color palette blends chromatic reds and vibrant greens with a splash of aqua and soft pinks, providing a contrast reminiscent of the saturated colors of beachfront homes set against the soft pastel colors of Miami’s art-deco streets."