A Little more of a outerwear teaser until Austin’s show in February. Some lookbook scans are floating around, but here are some pics worn in the flesh. This is definately a big leap for Austin, as he has put together a complete full collection. Details and fabrics chosen are spot on. The leather’s have always [...]
Rick has always been known for his stellar use of raw and edgy proportions, but there were always a few pieces that could work better with just a tad bid of tailoring. Especially the longer wool coats. This fall winter collection appeals to me more than ever, mainly because Rick has focused/tweaked the tailoring of [...]
It was everything I wanted it to be, minus the super hot model chicks. We met a lot of great people and I, personally, learned a whole lot about the wholesale game. Meeting all the great designers and reps was a huge blessing and a great timely opportunity for me and my partner to get [...]
All quality control problems set aside. I still root for Damir. New production management can go a long way. Damir has clearly found his niche. Can’t deny and say his clothing doesn’t have character anymore. I’ve always had a problem being able to locate trousers in a 44 because they always sell out first. Now [...]
I’ve always admired the classical, clean tailored pieces. FW09 ain’t no different in a sense…. The cashmere long coats, wool waistcoats and blazers look impeccable. But when you get to the middle, its east meets west hobo mountaineering. I’m just sayin’…… stay away from it please! You’re too good for it. Let KK Attachment handle [...]
Takahiro Miyashita, the Japanese designer behind Number (N)ine, is to shutter the label after 12 years in business. “When you’re finished changing,… I’m assuming expectations were too high and they just couldn’t be met, could also be the recession, but i highly doubt it. You don’t just fold 15 years vs 1 year of bad [...]