Tag: Fall/Winter 2015

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.

Sophnet Fall/Winter 2015 Lookbook

July 27, 2015 by rocky

Sophnet has amazingly been able to stay under the radar while delivering season after season of quality product. While the brand’s aesthetic is far from classy, it is assertive in it’s vision and place in the market. Coming out of the golden era of Japanese streetwear (think BAPE, UC, WTAPS and Neighborhood) Sophnet is a grown man’s update on the same solid street essentials). Just look to key pieces here like that workwear take on a baseball jacket or some of the banging outerwear (the fishtail parka and funnel neck jacket come to mind) to see what the fall collection is all about.

Hit the brand’s site for more info.

Deluxe FW15 Lookbook

July 24, 2015 by rocky

Deluxe is a reliable Japanese label for men’s staple items made with noticeable quality and care. Like many other labels from the country, the focus is on re-interpreting classic American vintage pieces but where the brand excels is updating these styles and keeping that level of quality construction while adding details and bring the fit up to modern standards.

A quick look at the selection on the website with everything from coats to bombers and denim on the Deluxe site.

C.E FW15 – First Releases

July 22, 2015 by rocky

Japanese streetwear label C.E (CAVEMPT) has just released their latest selection of items from the Fall/Winter 2015 collection. The team of Toby Feltwell and Sk8thing have once again used graphics as the basis of the collection. There’s many items here in a collage-type style , replicating the feeling of a graphic designer work-in-progress. Returning items … Read more

Nanamica FW15 lookbook

July 9, 2015 by rocky

Looking at winter clothes when it’s July is just a sobering reminder that winters last much longer than summers in the northern hemisphere. In the case of Japanese outerwear specialists nanamica though, planning (and budgeting) ahead might be worth the effort. If you’re looking for smart practical pieces to get you through the colder months , the Japanese outerwear specialists once again deliver offering up smart duffle coats, blazers and raincoats in GORE-TEX, WINDSTOPPER, COOLMAX fabrics. Think Patrick Bateman if he grew up in a progressive left-leaning Scandinavian utopia instead of coming of age amongst the hedonistic sociopathy of downtown Manhattan.

Phenomenon FW15 Lookbook

April 29, 2015 by rocky

Japanese label Phenomenon is associated with it’s trademark wild styling and standout maximalist pieces. The label has refined this formula and created a more unified look in the last few collections. This is very evident in it’s fall/winter 2015 selection and I can safely say that many of these pieces will be grail-worthy. The collection is very on trend with what’s going on in Japan but the execution ensures pushes it above and beyond what many brands are putting out. Some of the real bangers include the above shearling, a MA-1 inspired poncho and distressed denim. The styling here is also impecable with a mixture of lengths, textures and details. Respect to Phenomenon to putting out what might be their best collection to date and a lookbook worthy of further investigation. Find current season Phenomenon over at SSENSE.

Mr.Gentleman Fall/Winter 2015 Collection

April 1, 2015 by rocky

While Mr.Gentleman’s lead designer Takeshi Osumi may be better known for his work with the streetwear label Phenomenon, Mr.Gentleman continues to shape a unique vision of what a grown wardrobe can look like. The label exists to fill the gap between casual wear and a more tailored/refined look. I was immediately struck by the creative styling found in the Fall/Winter 2015 collection. While the usual assortment of men’s basics are here, they are remixed in ways that trigger lots of new outfit ideas.

While the label is still difficult to find outside Japan, you can check out the SS15 collection online HERE and you can see more looks after the jump.

Visvim Fall/Winter 2015 Collection Preview

February 16, 2015February 15, 2015 by rocky

Visvim hosted a showroom of sorts to present it’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection to press and buyers in town for New York Fashion Week. The serene space was a contrast to the hustle of other runway shows this week, and with no audible music, models or other distractions the attention fell upon what really mattered, the product itself.

Split between men’s and women’s each rack was separated by category, shirting, jackets , pants and accessories/shoes. One of the most exciting developments was the addition of MA-1 bomber jackets, some embroidered with flag details as seen below. Other field jackets were adorned with hand-illustrated graphics or embroidered patches. The footwear were mostly returning styles of boots and sneakers with the addition of a new minimal stan-smith inspired model. There’s definetly strong styles in here that are worthy additions for Visvim collections and the outerwear in particular represents a return to form in comparison to recent collections.

Find current season (SS15) items available now at SSENSE, Farfetch, and END Clothing.

See all the images after the jump

Raf Simons FW15 Collection

January 22, 2015 by rocky

The Raf Simons x Sterling Ruby collection is all over Paris and London streetstyle this year . That collection was both a return to form for Raf and also a reminder of his influence on the menswear industry. Following his appointment at Dior, his own namesake label seemed to suffer a bit and seemed slightly neglected for a few seasons following. As a longtime Raf fan I was quite excited by the new direction he had steered the brand into with the Sterling collaboration.

Raf showed his latest Fall/Winter 2015 offerings in Paris. This collection is more muted and subtle than his last two. The designs cut back on being graphic heavy and instead rely on the cut and fabric to make their mark. The color palette fluctuates between earth tones and pops of brighter colors. Overall the collection seemed to miss the mark. There were a few things that stood out to me, the coats were generously long and featured great proportions for the most part. Some individual trousers and turtlenecks also caught my eye as something worth a purchase this year. That being said the collection does feel a bit bland, and the execution of the styling simply didn’t appeal to me. I definitely couldn’t get down with one of the sloppy looks in the collection featuring a knit sleeveless vest layered over a baggy oxford. As with most Raf collections there’s definitely gems in some of the individual pieces (particularly the wool coats) but with Raf you have to set the bar high

See all the looks after the jump

Our Legacy Fall/Winter 2015 Collection

January 21, 2015 by rocky

Swedish brand Our Legacy fills an important niche in men’s wardrobes by providing a mix of fashion forward clothing along with easy to wear elevated basics. The brand covers quite a bit of territory and in this upcoming Fall/Winter 2015 collection with a wide array of colors, themes and styling options. Being a cold weather collection there’s plenty of outerwear here that stands out.

Styles include everything from nylon bombers to wool coats and the above shearling leather. The collection is named 10 , which is also the number of years the men’s label has been in business. The breadth of styles reflect both the brand’s history and also where it’s headed (slightly more experimental territory). Click through to see the full look, and shop new SS15 arrivals at End Clothing.