Fall 2009 Fashion Week in HQ

Promising to deliver you the best, if you have not already seen some of my latest updates on Twitter, throughout most of this week I have gone back an updated some of my previous posts. Adding Full-size HQ shots of the complete collection. Though it may have looked as if I’ve neglected the good ol’ blog in recent days, updates were continuously being made.

For Prada’s stud covered studs, click here
For Gucci’s turn to glam rock, click here
For Gianfranco Ferre’s experiment with proportion, click here
For Missoni’s new found street edge, click here
For Dolce & Gabbana’s candy colored creations, click here
For Burberry’s classic check revival, click here
For Jil Sander’s dangerous curves, click here
For Roberto Cavalli’s interpretation of luxury & comfort, click here

Still left on my list of Fall 2009 shows to review, John Galliano, Dior Homme, Lanvin, Gareth Pugh, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Raf Simons, and Alexander McQueen.

If there is any show that you would like to see in HQ, your more than welcome to put in a request.

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Alexander McQueen Fall 2009 by David Burton

For The Full-Size HQ – Click Shot

Well it’s here. After months of waiting in unspeakable torment, the campaign for Alexander McQueen’s Fall 2009 Men’s collection is finally here. The collection that I like to refer to as, one of the strongest men’s showing in the past decade. Which surly, I know that I am not the only one that feels that way.

Channeling what you would get if Jack the Ripper and Sweeny Todd were to join forces and create a 45 look collection, McQueen sticks with one of the key factors that made up the show. As it’s usually common for make-up and styling from the runway to get watered-down for the general public to be able to grasp the concept of what we “fashion insiders” see, the designer known for not giving into the Paris Hilton’s of today, opts to keep the same exact styling and the same exact models.

Yes, that’s right. I solved the short-lived mystery. Using the same exact men and the same exact looks that they wore, photographer David Burton captures the true essence of what I’m sure McQueen was aiming for.

My only complaint – Why was Tyler Riggs and his closing look not in this campaign? *Sigh*

Models: Same as Runway Show
Photographer: David Burton
[Images: Catwalking and Design Scene]

Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2010 Dive Into Menswear

It’s a man’s world. Apparently so at Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2010 women’s show. Granted that we have already gotten our dose of what Dolce & Gabbana has to offer up for men with their show back in June, you can call this little venture into the world of menswear more of a warning than a legitimate showing of how Dominico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana want men to dress. The message being sent to men, it’s about that time again to keep all your closet under lock and key. For suit dressing is back in full swing.

Going back to their raunchy roots of making clothes that magically enhance the female form, the 62 look collection featured everything under the sun that just oozes sex appeal. Not new to corsets or leopard print, the designers offered up something new for women by adding a series of suits tailored to perfection. Ranging from extreme butch to man that casually divulges into the other end of the spectrum.

While there will clearly be a rush to get the more feminine and sultry looks, I sense that the Dolce & Gabbana woman will soon start to share with her D&G-clad man. Well, for the coming Spring season at least.

For The Complete Women’s Show, click here
[Images: Marcio Madeira]

Jil Sander Now Available Online

Taking another step closer to what may become the future of fashion, last week Jil Sander launched their first ever Online Store. When it comes to shopping Jil Sander online, there are only a few handful of sites that we can usually turn to. Making their runway items more accessible to a wider audience, both men and women’s pieces are now able to be reached within a few slight clicks.

Leading for it to now become a lot easier to get a hold of the runway looks that leave us speechless. With Free Shipping currently in place, I would certainly take advantage of the opportunity, before Spring/Summer 2010 comes into play.

For the full Jil Sander Fall 2009 Men’s Collection, Click Here
[Images: Jil Sander & Marcio Madeira]

Tyler Riggs by William Lords – "Iron Man"

Man vs Machine, a concept hard to ignore as each season moves on. The idea of future dressing whilst still remembering the past and the main origins of what makes up a well-dressed man are brought up through the lens of photographer William Lords. Who in fact can be held responsible for some of the industries hottest show cards/show packages.

Rightfully appointing Tyler Riggs to the role of robo-model, do you remember a time when Tyler had hair? Hopefully you do, seeing as in Polaroids recently taken of the model, he’s swapped out his clean and slightly edgy look for full on semi-baldness.

While some are twitter addicted and others twilight addicted, I can easily now say that William Lords is the man behind some of my favorite shots ever taken.

The Editorial / click shots for full view

 

 

Model: Tyler Riggs / Red Model Management
Photographer: William Lords

[Images: William Lords]

Spring 2010 Fashion Week in HQ

Do you sometimes get frustrated when you come across a look on the runway that you really like, only to later learn that there are even more details to it than you saw in gq.com’s 320 x 480 sized pictures? Well if you are the observant type, then you will have noticed that in my past few posts I’ve begun to add HQ galleries of the show at hand. Hopefully making it a little better for you to see the full work behind those looks we all love.

Since I’m always trying to improve and search for new ways to bring you the best quality, I even went as far as to go back and swap out my earlier Spring 2010 reviews and add full HQ galleries of each show.

For Michael Kors‘ pastel wonders, click here
For Rag & Bone’s laid back military man, click here
For Cheap Monday’s DIY inspired denim, click here
For Givenchy’s darkened spring romance, click here
For Louis Vuitton’s rendition of Paris Meets New York, click here
For Jean Paul Gaultier’s corset-wearing crossdressers, click here
For Hugo by Hugo Boss‘ refreshing world, click here
For Prada’s grey glory, click here
For Roberto Cavalli’s blast from the past, click here
For Versace’s carefree male couture, click here
For Gianfranco Ferré
’s break away from short-shorts, click here
For Gucci’s optimistic man, click here
For Jil Sanders poetic quirkiness, click here
For Burberry’s globe trotter, click here
For Dolce & Gabbana’s true Milanese man, click here

More updates and reviews will be made throughout the weekend. From John Galliano to Julius.
I know what your thinking…Your Welcome. :P

[Image: Frillr]