The Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2016 Mens Fashion Show during Paris Fashion Week presented a youthful relaxed luxe look. Featuring jackets cut from indigo-dyed Kobe leather (the cows are massaged with sake; the hides are sun-dried). The pearls that appeared as accessories were also indigo-dyed, actually in the shell. And there was a small group of fully reversible pieces made from organza-backed lambskin, so ludicrously light that they were practically incomprehensible. Continue reading
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2/6/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Prada Spring/Summer 2016 Menswear Show
The Prada Spring/Summer 2016 menswear show focused on a youthful, sporty look. The Italian trendsetter introduced the little boy shorts in cotton, denim and leather. The collection had an unkept ease that translates into elegant, yet understated style. Continue reading
1/30/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY EXTRA: Versace- Fall Winter 2016/2017 Menswear Fashion Show
The Versace fall winter 2016/2017 menswear collection ranged from showstopper over the top to luxe rigged utilitarian. Regardless of the sensibility the collection remains one of the anticipated during Milan fashion week. Continue reading
1/28/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Uniform – Death To Tennis (DTT)
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
With an emphasis on quality and a nod to the classics, Death To Tennis (DTT) showcases a unique approach to contemporary menswear by focusing on a creative vision of design longevity. Continue reading
1/23/16 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Gucci Spring Summer 2016 Collection And Ad Campaign
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The theme for Gucci spring-summer 2016 collection and ad campaign takes inspiration from the visual codes and aesthetics of German 80’s pop culture. The collection spotlights bold prints, pleating and ruffles, creating a bold collection definitely not for the faint of heart.
1/16/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Bottega Veneta Men’s Spring-Summer 2016 Runway
The Bottega Veneta Men’s Spring-Summer 2016 Collection is inspired by the idea of natural surroundings. The clothing conveys the ease of individualistic dressing, combining sportswear with a refined simplicity. Continue reading
1/9/16 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Valentino Menswear Spring Summer 2016
For their spring/summer 2016 menswear collection at the helm of Valentino, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli infuse a youthful appeal into the whole offering, sending on the Parisian runway an army of young boys, dressed for success in eclectic looks.”Cultures become one culture—that’s what we find exciting,” said Chiuri . “At the end there is no real reference. We love to go around with our mind and our inspiration to create.” Continue reading
1/4/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Human Made Releases Spring/Summer 2016 Lookbook Featuring Nigo
By Adewale Adekanbi
Nigo presents the latest collection of his brand Human Made and once again decided to also step in front of the camera to model it. The heavily vintage Americana inspired line continues on its patch and stays true to its very clear direction. Continue reading
12/11/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Public School Spring Summer 2016 Full Fashion Show
The Public School mystique is anchored in a Nineties street wear aesthetic, bombers and oversized utility wear bordering on pyjamas and loungewear- cagoule jackets came with gathered waists, skirting trailed from them too, it was loose but precise with shirting and masculine tailoring, polo shirt mash-ups – and essentially everything you’d come to expect from the label. Continue reading
11/14/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Valentino Fall Winter 2015/2016 Menswear Full Fashion Show
“Geometry is a new form of decoration,” said Valentino co-designer Pierpaolo Piccioli. It certainly contributed to the strongest looks in this collection. Continue reading