When you are looking for innovation matched with perfect ‘real’ styling, there is no one better to turn than Juun. J.

For Spring 2010, the Korean designer went light and worked with transparencies, turning them into sleeves and even layering them over pants. In a complete turnaround from last season, we now see heavy metal, with zips and zippers being the main focus.

If the cowboy style hats leaves you puzzled, consider it as a take from one of those movies where a dark rebel cowboy rolls into town causing chaos, yet is still as cool as can be. Channeling that same vibe into his latest collection, the transparencies doubled over linen, back in June, now become zippered wool over zippered leather, with hoods galore. Hoods came in the form of long knit sweaters transforming into something more, a hooded cardigan with cascading hem, and ribbed collar structures doubling as protective gear.

Using both shapes of wide and small, slimmer fits were contrasted with heavier tops, and mid-sections with detachable belts pieces adding even more pockets into play. While feet were for the most part gladiator sandals over wool socks, almost looking as perfectly closed trainers at first glance.

In typical Juun. J fashion, the show’s end was turned into something more than the usual when models took to the runway in coats printed with golden studs, sprinkled with real studs close by.

If your like me and wanting to get your share of this collection ASAP, for a limited time, Seven New York is taking advanced orders for the collection, now. Consider the trousers mine.

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Taken Backstage at Burberry Fall 2010

Both on exclusive for Burberry in Milan, this season, Danny Arter and Sebastian Brice are begging to make a name for themselves as forces to be reckoned with.

Bearing charm just as fitting as their looks, though the models have not yet completed a full year in the industry, major powerhouses are already knocking, wanting more from the dashing Brits.

Their views of the collection & career, after the jump.

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Shows like the Gaspard Yurkievich Fall 2010 presentation always leave me refreshed and excited for new seasons. Reason being, with a new season we are always brought a fresh start. A start that derives from what was already there to begin with. Much like what you get with a Gaspard Yurkievich showing.

For Fall 2010, Yurkievich magnifies on his favorite techniques. Delivering his usual mix of what I often like to refer to as, ‘softened structure’, new guidelines for what make up a basic piece are set.

As Portishead and Fever Ray tracks echoed throughout the venue, a mood hard to describe without using the words ‘powerful’ or ‘relaxed’ was set. with the same lightness of his Spring 2010, but with a much bolder statement, Yurkievich takes the mind on a journey into a world of lines. Readily equipping you with backpacks and necessary luggage.

Stripes, plaids, box checks, and diagonal lines; architecture made easy. Often cutting into other patterns or colors, with color blocking nearby or the main focus at times, the sterile topic of Geometry is softened into a patchwork print, showing up on standard button-ups. Suits versatile enough for both day and night, tailored with human portion in mind, yet with enough ease to debunk the whole idea of the typical men’s suit.

Delving into a world of pleats, we also standard t-shirts pinned as if ready to make a new top, coming together to make one, as pants go higher with pleats appearing from waist to below pocket.

Towards the shows end, suits gained a new dimension with stitched patches appearing on jacket tops almost as a boutonniere would appear, with a matching piece appearing on sleeve, in full effect as the last magical touch to a astonishing collection.

Sharp lines and traditional men’s dress, typically stiff and sterile, now given life and emotion.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought that I would now be need of a backpack, but there is something so clean and modern here that I love.

My coverage of the show/video to come soon, the full collection after the jump.

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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

[Image 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.

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