Backstage at Burberry Fall 2010 With Lasse Pedersen

You asked, he answered.

Along with being one of the nicest, most charismatic, and freshest faces out on the male model scene right now, Albert Krarup actually does know a thing or two when it comes to personal style. That being, it was no surprise that when I posted my backstage model coverage of the Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010 show, a few readers (including me) were curious to know where Krarup’s black & white striped mohair knit sweater came from.

My first thought for some reason was Prada Fall 2007, mainly this sweater, but apparently I was dead wrong.

From Albert Krarup himself:

“ The sweater is actually from H&M, so not at all as fashionably as it may look. Bought this fall by the way.”

And there you have it. Would you have ever guessed H&M? I sure didn’t.

Great buy, Albert.

Backstage at Miharayasuhiro Fall 2010

[Images By Homme Times]

Jakob Hybholt

Since their very first collection for the Gianfranco Ferré menswear label, back in Fall 2009, I really have been a huge fan of the work that Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi have been producing. Somehow, the pair always seems to find a way to continue on with the structure and clean lines that was brought about through the late Gianfranco Ferré’s background in architecture, yet still breath new life into the label. Dressing for the future, but not forgetting the past, a tactic that has yet to fail them.

Sitting in at a Gianfranco Ferré show can now officially be crossed off my list of things to do before I bite the dust.

Filled to capacity, the venue, runway set up and even the time of the show, was the same as usual. Arriving pretty much on time, I began notice that the crowd waiting for the show to start was more dapper and well put-together than the usual mixed bag you that would normally get a show.

Though it wasn’t the front row, I was more than pleased with my second row seat in the center of the runway. A position that didn’t even exist in last season’s showing.

As the show started and looks went by, I started to pick up on the fact that the lighting is a lot different from what you see in a 320 X 480 pic on GQ.com.

On the opposite end of the venue, you could frequently see guest in smiles. Purely pleased with what they were seeing.

At end, as the designers dashed from runway exit to runway entrance to take their bow, the response received was a response well deserved.

A highlight of my Fall 2010 season – an all around high point in my life.

On a Side Note – My snaps don’t exactly put me in the same category as Meisel, so bare with me. Note to self – avoid backs of heads next season.

More Runway Shots
Note: All pics belong to Homme Times, so if posting elsewhere please provide proper visible credits.

Read More »

If you’ve been keeping track, we’ve played soccer with Frankie Morello, hockey with Dsquared², and now we’re going skiing with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, at D&G.

Just as they did in Fall 2006, the pair goes back to where fall/winter fashion inevitably starts – in the snow. More whimsical than the usual sexually expressive D&G man,”Toy Boy” by Mika took to the soundtrack, with Mickey & Minnie Mouse making a guest appearance on shirt fronts and even backs. While there wasn’t any snow on the runway this time around, you were certainly made more than prepared for it. Oversized knit gloves and removable snood-like neck pieces, padded boots, plush furs, and ever shearling lined pants.

My favorite pieces came in the forms of a waxed denim coat, lined to the max. with fur, and a simple gray suit tailored to perfection, topped off with a chunky knee-grazing boot.

After experiencing one of New York’s worst blizzards, I can honestly say that, even though I’m not a fan of snow boots…I would definitely consider giving these a go.

A collection that really does speaks for itself.

The Full Collection / 60 Pics
Read More »

Not leaving Frankie Morello designers, Maurizio Modica and Pierfrancesco Gigliotti, way out in left field to fend for themselves, Dean and Dan Caten also give into idea of…sports + menswear = something great. Last season, the duo known as Dsquared² took us camping. Taking you there and back again with ant covered shirts, denim/plaid combos, and all around outdoor campfire goodness. As you know, with the end of every Dsquared² show starts a new adventure.

So, where to this season? Answer, ice cold Canada.

Playing with the idea of hard and soft, literally, hockey’s dangerous reputation gets put on blast and somehow cleaned up. Goin big for their show openings, as per usual, this season we see Tokio Hotel’s Bill Kaulitz making his runway debut, in feathers, leather, and chains. Though, the backdrop featuring the ideal Dsquared² hockey rink was enough keep you reminded of where things were about to head.

Expanding on the fact that Halloween also just so happens to take place in the Fall, like something out of a slasher movie, models were bruised, battered, and drenched in blood. All from hockey related accidents, of course. Mimicking the idea of fresh blood onto the clothes shown, like the bloodstained in embroideries of Dior’s Spring 2006 couture collection, blood can now be found on your standard button-up. Appearing also on polo style shirts and sweaters, dripping from underneath a very Jason Voorhees style hockey mask.

Showing mainly a wide series of tougher leather looks, in all forms, from patent shorts to classic bomber jackets and padded knee pant, the collection also had a softer side. A side seen through a blazer with a lapel covered in black pailettes, embellished shimmering denim, a pailette covered coat with an attached inner canvas piece, and scarves drenched in sequins.

Makes you curious to see what the women’s show will look, doesn’t it?

Above, Fashion TV takes you backstage as models prep for the show, Nikola Jovanovic explains the make-up process, and the Caten twins talk you through the collection

On a Side Note – He may seem quite paranoid in the video (what’s a guy supposed to do when your half-naked and getting covered in what is most likely corn syrup?), wouldn’t Jacob Coupe be the perfect fit for the collection’s campaign?

The Full Collection / 36 Pics
Read More »

From glam rock in ‘08 to golden in ‘010, Frida Giannini wraps up the almost 90 year Gucci heritage in 44 looks. Still injecting the brand with that special extra coolness that came attached to her when was first named creative director of the house, back in 2006.

Going for the ‘typical’ fall colors, without paying homage to wildlife (unlike Etro); a color palette of rich browns, camel, and navy get the job done this season. In a much more refined direction from last year’s David Bowie inspired Gucci man, there was more of a focus on technique, less on acid trip prints of polka dot and checkerboard squares. Instead, traditional prints/patterns were seen on scarves and on knits. With even the season’s soon to be ‘must-have bag’ going simpler, and just displaying the classic Gucci stripe. A little intermingling logo action here and there.

Though we are no longer stuck in the ’80s with Bowie, you can now find yourself a decade earlier in the ’70s. Pairing almost everything, from wool coat to wool blazer, with a cropped/cuffed pant or fine-gauge turtleneck.

Unexpected color blocking also making an appearance at points, a half mohair knit/half suede sweater that would have normally been done in a bulky and generic H&M way, was made desirable again in it’s almost perfect shrunken fit. A fit mimicked throughout much of the show. Appearing even on cropped trousers that were equipped with little button closures at it’s bottom.

Honestly speaking, going into this Fall 2010 season, I was truly a bit nervous to see if Frida Giannini would drop the whole slim-fit look. A sense of dress that eventually brought us to a mystifying part-pant/part-legging combo. But seeing as it’s still alive and well, what’s not to about the Gucci man? Mark Ronson will certainly be pleased.

The Full Collection / 101 Pics
Read More »

Replacing her usual crop of Versace regulars with guys like newcomer Johannes Niermann, Donatella Versace beams us light-years away this Fall. Traveling far from the softness of her Spring 2010 collection, into an age where wrap sunglasses and knuckle dusters replace man clutches.

Drawing a large portion of her inspiration from Disney’s upcoming sci-fi flick, Tron Legacy, black becomes the base color of the future, with slim-fit and barely breathable acting as the silhouette. As a backdrop of numerous lines placed together to create a very Versace cyborg, acted as the backdrop, night becomes day; a soundtrack featuring noises of motorcycles racing by.

Opening up the show with Sean Orpy dressed in head to toe black, displaying a jacket with details similar to that of the recent Atelier Versace collection, the patent leather seen slithering up and down suits and shirts in Fall 2007 get transformed into full fledged patent inserts and pants. Mixing leather and wool, using stitching taking off into different directions to give off a robo feel, zippers come in packs of three at pockets, then fly solo, up the side of a leather top.

Injecting the collection with shocks of purple and plum, prints were scarce, except for their slight appearance on tops. Made to look the colorful lines created by a motorcycles every move, seen in the Tron Legacy trailer.

Mostly keeping fabrics sleek and smooth, you will also find raised leather coats and bags perforated with tiny slash-like cutouts, giving of a ‘just with showered in bullets…yet managed to come out unharmed’ appeal.

Invincible and unstoppable.

Get the Flash Player to see this content.

Above, Details Magazine takes you behind the scenes while Donatella preps the day before the show. Explaining her inspiration and the collection in under a minute.

On a Side Note – With a slight hand gesture, the sunglasses come off, and Donatella continues to tend her nails. Only Donatella.

The Full Collection / 36 Pics
Read More »