Category: Campaigns/Lookbooks

Luker by Neighborhood FW13 Collection

August 17, 2013 by rocky

Luker is the UK-inspired subbrand from Neighborhood. While the mainline Neighborhood is heavily influenced by biker/motorcycle culture, Luker pulls from mod, punk and trad British inspirations. I wish there was a proper lookbook on this as some of the products do appear a bit flat without a model wearing em. The most interesting pieces here for me are the denim shirt, the MA-1 bombers above and the basic grey hoodie. Take a look back at the Spring/Summer collection by Luker HERE.

More items after the jump.

marka FW13 Lookbook

August 12, 2013 by rocky

Marka is a spin-off diffusion line to Japanese label Markaware designed by Shunsuke Ishikawa with a pricepoint that is more than reasonable given the quality. The designs are a little bit more youthful and casual compared to it’s slightly more dressed up brethren. The collection is full of patterns and textures styled smartly. This is one of those lookbooks where the quality of the actual garments is well represented. While I haven’t had the chance to see these garments in person, everything here looks like it’s well worth the price of admission. Japanese customers can find the brand online at the Area webshop or visit the official marka site HERE.

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Neighborhood FW13 Lookbook

July 24, 2013 by rocky

Neighborhood doesn’t deviate far from its brand DNA for it’s fall/winter 2013 collection. In recent years the brand has shed some of it’s youth-driven streetwear image and has perused a more refined aesthetic rooted in workwear, motorcycle culture and Americana. Head designer Shinsuke Takizawa always has a great eye for creating memorable lookbooks and this definitely ranks up there as one of my favorites from the Japanese label. The photography is done in a style that references periods from the 1940s to the 1970s. You’ll be sure to find some incredible pieces amongst the selection of Shearling Jackets, Chore coats and denim.

FACTOTUM FW13 Lookbook

July 17, 2013 by rocky

FACTOTUM (try saying that out loud three times) put out this lookbook for their Fall/Winter 2013/14 collection. The head designer Koji Udo is evidently a big fan of literary legend Charles Bukowski (to which he owes the brand name). Bukowski is also the source of inspiration for this collection. Bukowski’s book ‘Post Office’ informs this collection and there are visible elements from both American and British post office uniforms worked into the range. The key symbol for this is the bald eagle which finds itself on many of the pieces.

The simple styling makes this collection quite approachable without being boring. The outwear and knitwear pieces do steal the spotlight as the pants here tend to be quite minimal. There’s a mix of cropped jackets/bombers and longer cardigans/overcoats and even a few Budweiser-inspired flips. This lookbook definitely provides solid visual inspiration for those looking to stay stylishly low-key this fall. If you’re not familiar with the brand and like what you see here I recommend you go through their lookbook archives HERE

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KOMAKINO SS14 Presentation

July 8, 2013 by rocky

London based Komakino held a presentation of their Spring/Summer 2014 offerings in an empty Paris parking lot. It’s hard for me to look at this line without thinking of Raf Simons, but that doesn’t take away from my appreciation of what Komakino does. The brand adds tasteful details to sharply-fitting staples that men want to wear : hoodies, t-shirts, bomber jackets and button-ups. Examples in this collection are a cut-out detail on the arm of a blazer or a graphic design hit on sleeves of the MA-1.

You can find Komakino at Opening Ceremony (NY/LA) and Substance (LA) in the US. A full list of stockists can be found HERE.

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Louis Vuitton SS14

July 1, 2013 by rocky

Kim Jones may have initially seemed like a strange fit at Louis Vuitton but he’s definitely hit his stride at the world’s most famous luxury brand. I was a big fan of his fresh take on FW13 , and he continues to inject newness and youth into this spring/summer collection. This time Kim Jones set his sights on America, literally hitting the road from coast to coast to get inspiration from this collection (going from New Orleans to Las Vegas with plenty of spots in-between). Jones showed a runway collection where the mythology of the American road trip is merged with the brand history of Louis Vuitton. While Louis Vuitton isn’t really a brand I look to for my own wardrobe I can’t deny that there’s something special about what Mr.Jones is doing for the historic French luxury house. This collection is in the vein of what Ralph Lauren may have done in the mid 90s updated for the way men want to dress now.

If you ever wanted to see the LV monogram and riffs on everything from plaid to west-coast paisley prints in one collection; look no further than this. This is the summer road trip clothing for the gentleman who’s wealthy enough to fly private.

London Collections: Men spring/summer 2014

June 18, 2013 by rocky

The short film by Matt Lambert showcases collection pieces from some of London’s leading menswear talents including Agi & Sam, Richard James, Martine Rose and Jonathan Saunders. You can see more coverage from when the London Showrooms exhibited in New York HERE.

Christopher Kane SS14 Lookbook

June 17, 2013 by rocky

This is the kind of collection that makes me want next summer clothes this summer. Scottish designer Christopher Kane made a name for himself through his use of bold, colorful prints and he maintains that design signiture for the Spring/Summer 2014 collection. There’s a relaxed sportswear vibe throughout the collection full of brightly hued outerwear, graphic t-shirts, scarves and trousers.

My favorite looks are the ones which are monochromatic but there’s options here for the less bold as well. While wearing head to toe blue might not be for everyone the light grey overcoats and smartly cut blazers could certainly find a home in the wardrobes of many guys out there. I’m still iffy about the male sandals on display here, but I definitely can’t wait to see the rest of the items in person next year.

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P.A.M. FW13 Lookbook

June 14, 2013 by rocky

Australian label P.A.M. (Perks & Mini) shows off it’s Fall/Winter 2013 collection. To me the brand has always embodied a quirky and elevated streetwear feel. The looks here are a bit slouchy, and layered sensibly. The pants in the collection definitely look like they have an excellent cut; straight-leg but with a slight taper. Gradients, patterns, and contrasting patterns give this collection a touch the necessary details to have it standout in the marketplace. This is definitely some excellent gear to flex on the first day of a college fall semester.

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C.E SS13 Editorial by The Collective Square

June 11, 2013 by rocky

Photography by KOKI SATO

Japanese retailer The Collective Square teamed up with rap collective Phony PPL for this shoot on the streets of Manhattan. The clique stays in the Spring/Summer 2013 collection from C.E. One piece stands above the other for me, the tan gradient parka looks like it’s an excellent outerwear piece for the summer.

You can shop the collection online at The Collective Square along with other brands including NEXUS VII, Bedwin, Deluxe and Phenomenon. More looks after the jump.