Tweed is no longer strictly associated with ivy-league professors. British brand CASH CA offers this contemporary blend of collegiate-styling and hunter functionality with the release of their Kirkton Tweed Hunting Jacket. Highlighted by an unconventional navy tweed colorway, this winter must-have features a detachable hood, leather accents, and four large front pockets.
Mishka‘s D.A.R.T. line has been known to create amazing streestyle wear for stylish biker and this new collection is no exception. Paying homage to the roots of hipster street style, Takuya Sakamoto took pictures of Brooklyn’s best bike messengers and pulled together a lookbook that is nothing short of urban cool. Featuring the NYC track bike scene, D.A.R.T has New York City Alleycat race’s veterans Victor and Stoned Tone alongside other true messengers like Shawn, Julie and Wilis fronting the brand in this season’s lookbook.
New from Spanish label Alberola is a sneaker-based shoe with espadrille sensibilities. Adaptive to the winter months, this new shoe promises both comfort and functionality, while retaining a subtle hint of style. Employing a wool material on the upper portion, the espadrille comes with an unorthodox feature as it is lightly scented, which makes it a unique shoe option this fall/winter.
London-based luxury eyewear brand, Cutler and Gross, have long since been applauded for creating minimalist spectacles. Their latest, the Clear Framed Optical Glasses are no exception. Featuring acetate round frames, metal details and manufactured and handmade in Italy, this frame is perfect for a person who doesn’t want their eyeglasses to take over their face.
Lucy Chadwick - A Selby for ZARA + Cutler and Gross eyeglasses. Pure inspiration!
The designer from Chile based in New York Pola Thomson presents her collection #5 for the SS12 season, inspired by the natural phenomenon know as “Desierto Florido” (Desert in Bloom) in the north of Chile.
COMUNE‘s Fall 2011 collection is a turning point for the brand, since it marks their second year of life. This season, Comune introduces new categories, including a women’s line and domestic-made denim. New styles like the London Jean or the Olson jacket are added onto the collection. Also, the basic pieces such as the Howard woven, David Denim and the Jude sweater, are complimented and redefined with the Edwin trench and the winter’s pant. New men’s styles like the Madford woven and Maddox sweater complete the offering and are diversified enough for any climate or consumer.
Spring summer 2012 collection of Italian designer Licia Florio… minimalistic designs and light fabrics, as well as delicate symmetries.
Kevin Kramp‘s fabrics are inspired by the physical appearance of the techniques of indigenous fishing in Southeast Asia, decorative symbolism of the rituals of the nomadic tribes of the Middle East and North Africa, and Australian plants. Luxurious and sensual fabrics, with complex cuts.
Bodkin‘s autumn winter 2011 collection is polished, wearable, with clean cuts, easy-feeling and urbane. This collection includes new sweaters, made with felted wool cable knits and a variety of marled cashmere blends. Designer Evina Hartman drew inspiration from the Clyfford Still painting (1951-1952), to create new textures, with a distinctive tactile quality, often subtle. Raw edges and seaming details provided the textural element. All versatile and functional. The designer is particularly good at fusing the formal and casual – take the collarless car coat, made out of organic cotton sherpa. This emphasis on texture and the usage of materials with a sense of warmth, as well as a commitment with sustainability, makes Bodkin unique.
