Category: Campaigns/Lookbooks

Abasi Rosborough FW15 ‘Sanctum’ Editorial

September 11, 2015September 8, 2015 by rocky

Abasi Rosborough has released an inspired new editorial highlighting it’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection. The New York based label gives a closer look at some of the detailing on it’s key cold weather pieces , including signature textured knits, wool coats and smart fitting trousers. The collection is one of my favorites from the label and it plays to the brand’s strengths – sharp tailoring and innovative fabrics. There’s alot of influences at play here, but they balance out to offer something for the guy’s out there looking for new exciting additions to their winter wardrobes. The collection is available through the brand’s own website or Farfetch.

See all the looks after the jump.

Monkey Time FW15 Lookbook

September 3, 2015 by rocky

An offshoot of the Beauty & Youth label, Monkey Time is yet another entry in a long linage of terrible and strange Japanese brand names. While the label may look nothing like what it’s namesake would indicate, the fall/winter 2015 is a solid assortment of colder weather looks that riff on current menswear trends with creative styling. It’s a bit more sophisticated than the typical post-Rick goth look and if you evaluate the pieces themselves there’s many items worth owning including a few leather jackets, long bombers and wool coats. Availability may be an issue apart from United Arrows stores so keep tuned to the brand’s instagram and website for product info/releases.

Neighborhood Fall/Winter 2015 Lookbook

August 26, 2015 by rocky

While still closely defined by it’s streetwear roots and the ‘motorcyclist’ aesthetic , the Neighborhood of recent years has gone towards referencing 40’s and 50’s Americana. This creates an interesting balance between the different sides of the brand, as the label is now releasing such a wide breadth of product. The fall/winter 2015 lookbook is highly stylized and has a strong workwear thread that runs throughout it. While workwear has been repeated over and over in the past few years, the angle at which NBHD approaches it still feels fresh. On top of some rugged outwear coats and leather jackets, there’s some great denim in here. If you’re a bit intimidated by the selection, shopping the collection by piece through the website can give some more insight into how you can work these pieces into your own wardrobe. Check out the entire collection here.

WTAPS FW15 Collection Lookbook Ex.31

August 26, 2015 by rocky

While almost all men’s brands purposefully or inadvertently borrow from military aesthetics, WTAPS has been one of the best doing it for decades. WTAPS head Tetsu Nishiyama has successfully kept the brand relevant and expanded it into an international force. The latest collection is dubbed “EX.31″ (in commemoration if the 31st season) and it re-visits some key pieces from the brand’s history. The staples are mostly here from the hefty crewnecks to jungle BDUs and the classic M-65. There’s new stuff too including a collaboration with Carrhartt. A refreshing change up is how the lookbook features mostly baggier cuts of denim and pants.

This collection should strike a good balance between pieces for long-time WTAPS fans and newer entrants into the label.

Look for pieces to roll out on stockists such as HAVEN and End Clothing.

Victim FW15 Lookbook

August 20, 2015 by rocky

Japan tends to incubate some of the strangest brand names in fashion. Despite the negative connotations of the name, Victim is putting out some solid stuff this fall/winter. The choice of model is definitely channeling a laid back young Keanu vibe. While some of the looks definitely have a vintage bohemian feel, the overall effect is clean and modern. Smart layering combined with some nicely made outerwear pieces make Victim a brand you should keep on your radar for future seasons.

View more pieces and shop online through their official site.

Human Made FW15 Collection Lookbook

August 17, 2015 by rocky

Nigo once again models his own creations for the Human Made Fall/Winter 2015 Collection. The collection continues to act as a counter-point to A Bathing Ape. While both have vintage influences, Human Made’s production is much closer to 50’s and 60’s Americana than BAPE was. While alot of the details and the heft/quality of the garments don’t come through in photos all the time, it can be said that Human Made garments do give off a very unique feeling in person. Although the price point is high for the stuff, it’s sure to last as much as the original deadstock vintage garments that these garments mimic. Some key items in the collection include a couple leathers (an A-1 Bomber and a Perfecto-style rider’s jacket). Also the denim, t-shirts and a great down puffer round it out. If you’re a fan of Human Made, the collection is worth checking out after the jump.

Y-3 FW15 Editorial GRIND Magazine

August 11, 2015 by rocky

Y-3 has been gaining popuarity and momentum through 2014 with the release of the highly sought out Qasa sneaker. The hype was enough to make a new audience take a look beyond the footwear and at the unique athletic look of the entire line. GRIND kills it once again incorporating male and female models , while blending together key pieces from the fall/winter 2015 collection. Look for these items to be available directly through the Y-3 site.

Visvim FW15 Collection

August 10, 2015 by rocky

I had the pleasure of seeing the FW15 collection up-close when their showroom was setup in New York. The collection came about as a result of head designer’s Hiroki Nakamura’s travels through the United States, Italy and Europe. You can expect a host of fire outerwear including a great iteration on the MA-1 and a field jacket covered in vintage-style patches, not to the mention the Noragi inspired by bomber jackets.

While the pricepoint may have you saving for a few months, the creatively layered looks from the collection should tide you over. Look for stockists including Farfetch and End Clothing to get a hold of these pieces outside of Asia.

JohnUndercover SS16 Lookbook

August 10, 2015 by rocky

JohnUndercover has found it’s niche with it’s spring/summer 2016 season. I was a bit skeptical of the diffusion line (if you can call it that) when it first launched. The price point being almost as high as mainline Undercover, the labels seemed to lack distinction in the crowded crop of current Japanese labels. That being said, it’s come on strong in more recent collections offering more pared down versions of Undercover concepts. It’s nice that the line is even more minimal on branding and graphics and more emphasis layering, color and materials.

The fall collection is strong on neutrals like tan, white and grey and uses them together to great effect. In this way, it’s achieving what every diffusion line should – creating something both familiar and different. JohnUndercover isn’t Undercover but it runs parallel to it the same way Gyakusou has embodied the running / technical side of UC. Looking back at the SS15 collection, there is a lot here that can be worked together with those pieces. While there’s no release date on any of this gear just yet, look for products from the fall collection to trickle into stores like SSENSE and Haven soon.

CYDERHOUSE FW15 Collection

August 8, 2015 by rocky

You may know the Japanese label Cyderhouse from seeing a few of it’s grail-status outerwear pieces on tumblr or around on the internet. It’s definetly not one of those brands you’ll see often outside of Japan. That being said, the label might be worth seeking out as it’s maximalist designs add alot of personality to tried and true men’s staples. Following up a strong SS15 showing, Cyderhouse once again brings it’s weird subcultural blend of references and combines it with interesting styling and a strong fit that’s not too slim and not too oversized. Check their website to see more from the collection.