The trench coat, not only does it play a key role in the foundation of the Burberry name, but it is the historic significance of the trench coat that Burberry creative designer Christopher Bailey pays homage to in his latest collection. As the basic tench was originally developed as an alternative to the heavy serge greatcoats worn during the first World War, it is only fair for Bailey to revisit the idea of military wear.

Mixing both hard & soft and even giving in to the growing trend of denim shirts, as seen at D&G, Bailey does not focus in on one particular time period. Rather displaying a well played cluster of decades, ranging from early Wartime in form capes and shearling coats, to modern day with more sleeker fits and youthful vibes. Which would in terms of execution would seems complicated to achieve with a color palette of vibrant yet muted tones of greens and browns.

In the current issue of V Magazine #62, model/actor Martin Cohn takes to the pages of the mag through a small excerpt within the V Girls & V Guys feature. On stands now, only a small snippet of the shoot by photographer Cameron Krone is shown. Yet, the editorial is in full reach on the photographer’s site.

Wearing mostly a Prada studded shirt (similar to one that Dazed & Confused founder Jefferson Hack was recently spotted in) and Givenchy lace-up trousers, Martin gives new-age vampiristic qualities to already darkened pieces.

Bill Kaulitz, singer and one (large) portion the German band Tokio Hotel. Known not only for his vocals or founding a band with his identical brother, Kaulitz is no stranger to blurring the line between genders. Usually spotted with white-tipped nails and sporting his shrunken wardrobe, you would be lying if you were to say that Bill wasn’t in a category of his own, off to the side.

Arriving to the premiere of the animated flick Arthur and the Minimoys 2, yesterday in Germany, Kaulitz stayed within his comfort zone in black ultra-slim trousers and black accessories to go along with his get-up. Though it was his oversized sweater that came as something new.

Topping of his purple turtleneck with an over sized ribbed knit sweater, Bill drained Ann Demeulemeester’s Fall 2009 collection of all it’s romanticism and inhibition. Instead using the sweater to add some texture to a rather safe (in his realm) look.

Though I can’t say that I am a fan of the look, it is nice to see such a powerful piece by brilliant designer out and off of the runway. How does Bill’s look make you feel?

Like Lenz von Johnston, in the current issue of V Magazine, Martin Cohn gives you a glance into his life, through the mag’s V Girls and V Guys feature. Though he lists his occupation as “actor”, Martin can also be considered to be on of the most intriguing models out on the market today. Having shows under his belt that have even required him to wear heels and a body-snug sheath dress (see Elise Øverland Spring 2010).

Yet he still proves to be just as everyone else with a hankering for “True Blood”.

Age: Whatever the script calls for
Occupation: Actor
Hometown: Manhattan
Where do you currently live: West Village
Favorite fashion designers: Zaldy, Pleasure Principle, Rodarte, Christophe Decarnin, Rick Owens, Riccardo Tisci
Current obsessions: Ponyo, True Blood, The Withes of Eastwick
Describe your look: I don’t really think about it as a “look”, I just wear what feels right for me, and what looks good. I know that to most people I can seem extreme or eccentric – but it’s really just me. My hair seems to be a point of interest, but I went blond and that’s that. Blond isn’t crazy or outlandish. And besides, it suits me!
What are your working on? I’m doing a short film in a few weeks that I’m really excited about. It’s going to be fun and I know it’s going to turn out really beautiful. I met the director through a casting, and we got along great. The story is surreal and my character is strange, but other than that, I can’t talk about it. Don’t want to jinx things.

Model: Martin Cohn / DNA Model Management
Photographer: Cameron Krone
Styling: Tom Van Dorpe
Photo Assistant: Christopher Arzt
Wearing: Shirt – Prada, Jacket – Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci

Have you ever fallen in love with something that you’ve seen come down a runway, only to later develop an extreme urge to have it? Well worry no more. Seeing that the virtual shelves of our favorite online stores are constantly being restocked with the latest in all (most) of your runway delights, I’ve decided to keep track.

Show: Julius Fall 2009
Item: Distressed Knit Sweater
Price: $792.00 | £460.00 | €472.00
Features: “Black loose knit mohair and silk blend sweater by Julius. The long sleeved sweater has a long fit with a low scoop neck and distressed sections at the neck, hem and cuffs.”
Where to Buy: Farfetch.com

He’s only human, right? Dj Mark Ronson may be blazing a path in (almost) anything and everything Gucci Fall 2009, but last night Mark showed us that there is a little more to him than glimmering tuxedos and visage print ties.

If you were thinking that the only things that lie around in Mark Ronson’s closet have Gucci tagged on the inside, there is a good chance that you might want to think again. Seeing as English R&B/pop artist, Mr. Hudson, beat Mark at being the first to wear Gucci Spring 2010 – Mark instead takes the high road and wears another collection hot off of the runway.

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards last night, the DJ turned shoe designer wore a meticulously crafted rust stained tuxedo jacket, over a standard button-down in grey oxford cotton, with pants to match. All from New York designer Patrik Ervell’s Spring 2010 collection. Changing the runway’s moccasins to the standard dress shoe, of course (we all know how much of a fan Mark is of making a runway look his own).

If you have not yet taken a look at the genius that is the latest collection by Swedish-born designer Patrik Ervell, the video above should blissfully occupy the next 8 minutes and 43 seconds of your life.

Showcasing a clean a refreshing choice of colors that perfectly represent New York fashion and Spring as a whole, in Ervell’s collection you will find an unconventional beauty in rust stain prints and shirts perfectly smeared with rusted iron.