FW11 Runway Image Junya Watanabe had a particularly strong Fall/Winter 2011 collection and this blazer exemplifies why. As Junya regularly does, this blazer adds twists on familiar concepts. Details include shawl collar, front patch pockets, and a tastefully-executed fairisle pattern. If you’re looking to add eye-catching outerwear to your fall wardrobe, you won’t go wrong … Read more
This video goes behind the scenes of the Gyakusou Autumn/Winter 2012 Campaign. In it Jun Takahashi explores what Gyakusou means to him and Kiko Mizuhara looks as better than I thought females could ever look in running gear.
I came across a telling candid interview on Fashionpost with Tetsuya Suzuki; one of the founding editors of online fashion meccas Honeyee and .fatale. Given Mr.Suzuki’s exposure to both the mens and womenswear fields he is able to objectly access the current trends and direction of global fashion. Reading this interview , I found his … Read more
Happy Birthday Opening Ceremony! from Opening Ceremony on Vimeo. A very happy 10th birthday to Opening Ceremony. They have upheld downtown New York culture for a decade now and show no signs of slowing down. I was lucky enough to attend the birthday bash at Webster Hall and it was more than just a fashion … Read more
Above is a Rick Owens Gradient Leather Jacket from Spring/Summer 2009. This is a classic Rick Owens piece and although he has incorporated the idea of gradients into some of his later work, I haven’t seen this treatment since. While some original buyers of this jacket griped about the Tyvek gradient portion peeling away with … Read more
Nike Gyakusou Fall/Winter 2012 by Rocky Li Undercover Labs and Nike are at it again , delivering another strong Gyakusou Fall/Winter collection. Jun Takahashi never disappoints with Gyakusou and this collection is no exception. The fifth iteration of the running line brings more complete looks for both men and women with a lineup of technical … Read more
Patrik Ervell Spring/Summer 2013 Review By Rocky Li Patrik Ervell presented his Spring/Summer 2013 collection at Milk Studios last week. The New York based, Swedish born designer took ‘A California Mindset’ when it came to designing this collection. Partially informed by mountaineering brands North Face and Teva, Ervell presented his own futurist vision of techwear … Read more
American fashion is often a slave to the overarching ideas of sale-ability and wearability. During a fashion week where many designers are attempting to stay relevant through trend-happy clothing Thom Browne continues to build upon the universe that he has long dreamt of living in. Mr.Browne claims the inspiration for the collection was the work … Read more
Alexander Wang’s SS13 had all the markings of a huge NYFW production : top-shelf models, front-row celebrities and a show finale that literally glowed in the dark. Third Looks was on hand to give you a glimpse of the backstage madness. More photos from the show can be seen on VFILES Photography by Rocky Li
The first show I attended this New York fashion week was the Siki Im Spring/Summer 2012 runway show held at the Pier 57. The industrial backdrop of the venue was perfect for streetsmart and spiritual looks being marched down the runway. The collection was titled “Ghost Ranch” and was inspired by Georgia O’Keefe and her … Read more