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| + | == Acne == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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== Alexander Wang == | == Alexander Wang == | ||
Currently designed by Alexander Wang | Currently designed by Alexander Wang | ||
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== Augusta (A1923) == | == Augusta (A1923) == | ||
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| + | == Balenciaga == | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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== Carpe Diem == | == Carpe Diem == | ||
| + | Defunct brand, too next level to live. Carpe Diem transcended mere mortal constraints by avoiding typical designs and fashion completely. They would never advertise and refuse editorials, allowing the clothes to speak for themselves. And speak they do, with an understated luxury and quality that lead to quite a large cult following. The collection consisted of four main lines: Carpe Diem (footwear and leather pieces), L'Maltieri (knitwear), Sartoria (made-to-measure) and Linea (mostly jackets, trousers and t-shirts). Founded by Maurizio Altieri along with Sara Lanzi, Luca Laurini and the dude who does A1923, they broke up to pursue solo endeavours: m.a+, Sara Lanzi, Label Under Construction and A1923 (Augusta) respectively, so it's quite rare and hard to find these days except through collectors and occasional archives online. | ||
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==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | http://www.layerslondon.com/menswear/carpe_diem/ | ||
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==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
== Carol Christian Poell == | == Carol Christian Poell == | ||
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==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
== Comme des Garcons == | == Comme des Garcons == | ||
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==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
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==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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== Damir Doma == | == Damir Doma == | ||
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Very nice. One of the more entry level high fashion brands along with rick owens and raf simons | Very nice. One of the more entry level high fashion brands along with rick owens and raf simons | ||
=== SILENT === | === SILENT === | ||
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| + | == Diet Butcher Slim Skin == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
== Dior Homme == | == Dior Homme == | ||
Currently designed by Kris Van Assche | Currently designed by Kris Van Assche | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Engineered Garments == | ||
| + | Designed by Daiki Suzuki, a Japanese dude living in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Americana with a twist. | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | "With Engineered Garments, I don’t have a theme for each season. Instead, the basic idea is to have normal, regular clothes with an interesting perspective. For example, I like to focus on opposites—like I’ll use something that makes you think of hot weather for the cold seasons or I’ll focus on dark colors but throw in some white or I’ll let something look like it’s bad quality when it’s actually really good. I like the idea of Engineered Garments being made up of lots of different influences and ideas and lots of little details. And instead of coming together to form one particular theme, there’s always a certain sense of disintegration, of disparateness. That’s where the real beauty lies—in the lack of completion or lack of wholeness despite all the elements involved. And really, all of the elements are personal to me, so maybe it can be hard for other people to understand. It’s all part of my own unique world. | ||
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| + | That said, I want people to have fun when they’re wearing Engineered Garments. I want them to take part in this world I’ve created. I think with most fashion brands, you pay a lot of money and then you have this ready-made outfit and it’ll definitely look good because it’s expensive and well made. But with Engineered Garments, I don’t want the clothes to look perfect immediately. I think people should have to put some work into it. I think it should only look really good if the clothes match your taste, and you bring something of yourself to it. I think of Engineered Garments as clothing for people who are really into clothing." - Daiki Suzuki[http://www.oipolloi.com/engineered-garments-homemade-in-hells-kitchen] | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
== Fabio Quaranta == | == Fabio Quaranta == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Givenchy == | ||
| + | Currently designed by Ricardo Tisci. Frequently gaudy, much beloved of rappers. | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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== In Aisce == | == In Aisce == | ||
| + | Began in 2009, designed by Jona. Just Jona. He was born on a farm below the Rocky Mountains and has traveled around the globe, taking odd fashion jobs in a range of places, from Japan to Indonesia to Taiwan. "In Aisce" means "in vain" in Gaelic, which embodies Jona's brand philosophy--"I think that no matter what we do, if we don't do it right, it's "in vain"—fashion, especially." Influences come from many aspects of his life: music, architecture, nature, with many of his pieces channeling a nomadic, tribal theme, contrasting sharply with the geometric edges used in more recent collections. Textures also play a big part in his work, as they allow irregularity within the confines of the planned and confined space of clothing. | ||
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==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
== Incarnation == | == Incarnation == | ||
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| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Individual Sentiments == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Jil Sander == | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
=== _7 === | === _7 === | ||
| + | mainline | ||
=== MA_ === | === MA_ === | ||
| + | collaboration with MA+ (m. a cross) | ||
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| + | == Kris Van Assche == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
== Levi's == | == Levi's == | ||
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== Paul Harnden == | == Paul Harnden == | ||
| + | Sews like a drunken monkey, but he's no ape. Designed by its notoriously private namesake, the brand produces consistent, anti-seasonal designs, made in small mills around England. The clothes are inspired by turn-of-the-century agrarian uniforms, with his coats being the most prominent and recognizable pieces, notable for their utilitarian design and full bodied fit. It's hard to put your finger on what exactly makes Paul Harnden so memorable--is it the meticulously sewn and designed buttons, the loose but restricting cropped pants or the crumpled but sophisticated textures? One thing's for sure: Once you've seen Paul Harnden, you'll recognize him anywhere. | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Marc Jacobs == | ||
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| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
| + | === Marc by Marc Jacobs(secondary line) === | ||
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| + | == marvielab == | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
| − | Excellent pants for the price and a must cop. Jeans are [[vanity]] size. The general rule of thumb is to size down | + | Excellent pants for the price and a must cop. Jeans are [[vanity]] size. The general rule of thumb is to size down 2 for Weird Guys and 1 for Skinny Guys (due to inevitable stretching). |
If it's your first time, go for the Weird Guy fit in 1 size smaller than your normal waist (i.e. if you buy 30x32, get a 29). They might be a bit tough to button up at first, but they'll stretch into the perfect size. Weird Guys are the most universally flattering, and fit more body types than Skinny Guys. DO NOT buy slim guys, they're straight cut and usually look stupid. | If it's your first time, go for the Weird Guy fit in 1 size smaller than your normal waist (i.e. if you buy 30x32, get a 29). They might be a bit tough to button up at first, but they'll stretch into the perfect size. Weird Guys are the most universally flattering, and fit more body types than Skinny Guys. DO NOT buy slim guys, they're straight cut and usually look stupid. | ||
== Obscur == | == Obscur == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Peter Wu == | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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*http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/ROWENS/seasons/ - HQ archive of all past RO shows. | *http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/ROWENS/seasons/ - HQ archive of all past RO shows. | ||
*http://www.shopfashiondesigner.com/rick-owens/shoes.html - An (incomplete) database of footwear. | *http://www.shopfashiondesigner.com/rick-owens/shoes.html - An (incomplete) database of footwear. | ||
| − | *Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZviPuZAzxU F/W 2012/13 Womens Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4Sqt2Bmag '''IMA READ'''] by | + | *Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZviPuZAzxU F/W 2012/13 Womens Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4Sqt2Bmag '''IMA READ'''] by Zebra Katz ft. Njena Reddd Foxxx |
*Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd07AUHkFQ4 F/W 2013/14 Menswear Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdwhhhM-iQU '''T-E-L-E-G-R-A-M-M'''] by Byetone | *Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd07AUHkFQ4 F/W 2013/14 Menswear Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdwhhhM-iQU '''T-E-L-E-G-R-A-M-M'''] by Byetone | ||
*Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN0Kdq0dJ-U S/S 2013 Womens Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diKvhW8L8h4 '''HOW DO YOU FEEL'''] by Matthew Stone ft. [[Michele Lamy]] | *Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN0Kdq0dJ-U S/S 2013 Womens Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diKvhW8L8h4 '''HOW DO YOU FEEL'''] by Matthew Stone ft. [[Michele Lamy]] | ||
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=== DRKSHDW === | === DRKSHDW === | ||
| − | === | + | === SLAB (OWNESLAB) === |
== Ring == | == Ring == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Saint Laurent Paris == | ||
| + | Hedi Slimane is the creative director | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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== The Viridi Anne == | == The Viridi Anne == | ||
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| + | == Thamanyah == | ||
| + | ==== Resources ==== | ||
| + | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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| + | == Thom Browne == | ||
| + | Currently designed by Thom Browne. Kickstarted the cropped trouser/very slim fit suit trend. Signature is red/white/blue stripes, can be found on shirt plackets, shoe pull tabs, and the like. | ||
==== Resources ==== | ==== Resources ==== | ||
==== Reviews ==== | ==== Reviews ==== | ||
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=== Yohji Yamamoto Homme Plus === | === Yohji Yamamoto Homme Plus === | ||
| − | + | mainline, Y's was an old diffusion yet priced at mostly the same pricepoint. | |
=== Y-3 === | === Y-3 === | ||
| + | y-3 is not inherently a YY product, it is an addidas produced, designed product with input by yohji. | ||
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| + | === Lima feu === | ||
| + | Yohji's fashion designer daughter. | ||
| + | real name is limi yamamoto, She took a new name after stumbling upon the word "feu" in a French dictionary. | ||
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| + | Her latest collection had a few looks that paid homage to Christian Dior Couture, and the label's decision to take on Raf Simons after a year or so of having the atelier head the label. (previous designer John Galliano was let go after going on an anti-semetic rant in a bar in paris after a showing during fashion week, freedom of speech is not included in the French constitution, his rant was against the law. the label had let him go shortly after) | ||
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| + | Joe Galliano- fictional "brother of john Galliano" skit on Conan Obrien's talk show | ||
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| + | '''Did someone write this drunk?''' | ||
Latest revision as of 11:02, 6 May 2018
Contents
- 1 Acne
- 2 Alexander Wang
- 3 Ann Demeulemeester
- 4 A.P.C
- 5 Augusta (A1923)
- 6 Balenciaga
- 7 Boris Bidjan Saberi
- 8 Butterflysoulfire
- 9 Carpe Diem
- 10 Carol Christian Poell
- 11 Comme des Garcons
- 12 Damir Doma
- 13 Diet Butcher Slim Skin
- 14 Dior Homme
- 15 Engineered Garments
- 16 Fabio Quaranta
- 17 Givenchy
- 18 Guidi
- 19 Helmut Lang
- 20 In Aisce
- 21 Incarnation
- 22 Individual Sentiments
- 23 Jil Sander
- 24 Julius
- 25 Kris Van Assche
- 26 Levi's
- 27 Lumen et Umbra
- 28 Paul Harnden
- 29 Marc Jacobs
- 30 marvielab
- 31 Maison Martin Margiela
- 32 m.a+
- 33 Naked and Famous
- 34 Obscur
- 35 Peter Wu
- 36 Raf Simons
- 37 Rick Owens
- 38 Ring
- 39 Saint Laurent Paris
- 40 Songs for the Mute
- 41 Sruli Recht
- 42 The Viridi Anne
- 43 Thamanyah
- 44 Thom Browne
- 45 Undercover
- 46 Visvim
- 47 Y Project
- 48 Yohji Yamamoto
Acne
Resources
Reviews
Alexander Wang
Currently designed by Alexander Wang
Resources
Reviews
T by Alexander Wang
Ann Demeulemeester
Currently designed by Ann Demeulemeester
Resources
- An (incomplete) database of footwear.
- High quality photos of past collections.
- Stylezeitgeist archive and discussion thread.
Reviews
A.P.C
Currently designed by Jean Touitou
Resources
Reviews
Jeans offer excellent fits and fast fading, if that's what you're into, but construction is relatively poor compared to brands at a similar price such as Naked & Famous, and in the last few years production has been outsourced to Macau. Size down 1-2 sizes depending on the fit you want; they stretch a crazy amount.
High quality basics too, but can be a bit on the pricey side.
Augusta (A1923)
Resources
Reviews
Balenciaga
Resources
Reviews
Boris Bidjan Saberi
Currently designed by Boris Bidjan Saberi
Resources
Reviews
Butterflysoulfire
Resources
Reviews
Carpe Diem
Defunct brand, too next level to live. Carpe Diem transcended mere mortal constraints by avoiding typical designs and fashion completely. They would never advertise and refuse editorials, allowing the clothes to speak for themselves. And speak they do, with an understated luxury and quality that lead to quite a large cult following. The collection consisted of four main lines: Carpe Diem (footwear and leather pieces), L'Maltieri (knitwear), Sartoria (made-to-measure) and Linea (mostly jackets, trousers and t-shirts). Founded by Maurizio Altieri along with Sara Lanzi, Luca Laurini and the dude who does A1923, they broke up to pursue solo endeavours: m.a+, Sara Lanzi, Label Under Construction and A1923 (Augusta) respectively, so it's quite rare and hard to find these days except through collectors and occasional archives online.
Resources
http://www.layerslondon.com/menswear/carpe_diem/
Reviews
Carol Christian Poell
Resources
Reviews
Comme des Garcons
Resources
Reviews
Damir Doma
Currently designed by Damir Doma
Resources
- http://www.damirdoma.com/en - Official website, including a complete archive of past collections.
Reviews
Very nice. One of the more entry level high fashion brands along with rick owens and raf simons
SILENT
Diet Butcher Slim Skin
Resources
Reviews
Dior Homme
Currently designed by Kris Van Assche
Resources
Reviews
Engineered Garments
Designed by Daiki Suzuki, a Japanese dude living in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Americana with a twist.
Resources
"With Engineered Garments, I don’t have a theme for each season. Instead, the basic idea is to have normal, regular clothes with an interesting perspective. For example, I like to focus on opposites—like I’ll use something that makes you think of hot weather for the cold seasons or I’ll focus on dark colors but throw in some white or I’ll let something look like it’s bad quality when it’s actually really good. I like the idea of Engineered Garments being made up of lots of different influences and ideas and lots of little details. And instead of coming together to form one particular theme, there’s always a certain sense of disintegration, of disparateness. That’s where the real beauty lies—in the lack of completion or lack of wholeness despite all the elements involved. And really, all of the elements are personal to me, so maybe it can be hard for other people to understand. It’s all part of my own unique world.
That said, I want people to have fun when they’re wearing Engineered Garments. I want them to take part in this world I’ve created. I think with most fashion brands, you pay a lot of money and then you have this ready-made outfit and it’ll definitely look good because it’s expensive and well made. But with Engineered Garments, I don’t want the clothes to look perfect immediately. I think people should have to put some work into it. I think it should only look really good if the clothes match your taste, and you bring something of yourself to it. I think of Engineered Garments as clothing for people who are really into clothing." - Daiki Suzuki[1]
Reviews
Fabio Quaranta
Resources
Reviews
Givenchy
Currently designed by Ricardo Tisci. Frequently gaudy, much beloved of rappers.
Resources
Reviews
Guidi
Resources
Reviews
Helmut Lang
Resources
Reviews
In Aisce
Began in 2009, designed by Jona. Just Jona. He was born on a farm below the Rocky Mountains and has traveled around the globe, taking odd fashion jobs in a range of places, from Japan to Indonesia to Taiwan. "In Aisce" means "in vain" in Gaelic, which embodies Jona's brand philosophy--"I think that no matter what we do, if we don't do it right, it's "in vain"—fashion, especially." Influences come from many aspects of his life: music, architecture, nature, with many of his pieces channeling a nomadic, tribal theme, contrasting sharply with the geometric edges used in more recent collections. Textures also play a big part in his work, as they allow irregularity within the confines of the planned and confined space of clothing.
Resources
Reviews
Incarnation
Resources
Reviews
Individual Sentiments
Resources
Reviews
Jil Sander
Resources
Reviews
Julius
Resources
Reviews
_7
mainline
MA_
collaboration with MA+ (m. a cross)
Kris Van Assche
Resources
Reviews
Levi's
Resources
Reviews
Classic jeans.
Levi's Vintage Clothing
Lumen et Umbra
Resources
Reviews
Paul Harnden
Sews like a drunken monkey, but he's no ape. Designed by its notoriously private namesake, the brand produces consistent, anti-seasonal designs, made in small mills around England. The clothes are inspired by turn-of-the-century agrarian uniforms, with his coats being the most prominent and recognizable pieces, notable for their utilitarian design and full bodied fit. It's hard to put your finger on what exactly makes Paul Harnden so memorable--is it the meticulously sewn and designed buttons, the loose but restricting cropped pants or the crumpled but sophisticated textures? One thing's for sure: Once you've seen Paul Harnden, you'll recognize him anywhere.
Resources
Reviews
Marc Jacobs
Resources
Reviews
Marc by Marc Jacobs(secondary line)
marvielab
Resources
Reviews
Maison Martin Margiela
Currently designed by the MMM design team
Resources
~conceptual fashion~
Reviews
Very nice shoes. Best known for their GAT inspired trainers.
m.a+
Resources
Reviews
Naked and Famous
Resources
Reviews
Excellent pants for the price and a must cop. Jeans are vanity size. The general rule of thumb is to size down 2 for Weird Guys and 1 for Skinny Guys (due to inevitable stretching).
If it's your first time, go for the Weird Guy fit in 1 size smaller than your normal waist (i.e. if you buy 30x32, get a 29). They might be a bit tough to button up at first, but they'll stretch into the perfect size. Weird Guys are the most universally flattering, and fit more body types than Skinny Guys. DO NOT buy slim guys, they're straight cut and usually look stupid.
Obscur
Resources
Reviews
Peter Wu
Resources
Reviews
Raf Simons
Currently designed by Raf Simons
Resources
Reviews
Up there with Rick Owens for popularity on /fa/. His earlier collections were rife with references to youth, teenage angst, violence. His newer collections have a more modern, futuristic, tailored approach.
Raf by Raf Simons
Rick Owens
Currently designed by Rick Owens
Resources
- http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/ROWENS/seasons/ - HQ archive of all past RO shows.
- http://www.shopfashiondesigner.com/rick-owens/shoes.html - An (incomplete) database of footwear.
- Music from Rick Owens' F/W 2012/13 Womens Collection: IMA READ by Zebra Katz ft. Njena Reddd Foxxx
- Music from Rick Owens' F/W 2013/14 Menswear Collection: T-E-L-E-G-R-A-M-M by Byetone
- Music from Rick Owens' S/S 2013 Womens Collection: HOW DO YOU FEEL by Matthew Stone ft. Michele Lamy
Reviews
ITS FUCKING RICK OWENS
DRKSHDW
SLAB (OWNESLAB)
Ring
Resources
Reviews
Saint Laurent Paris
Hedi Slimane is the creative director
Resources
Reviews
Songs for the Mute
Resources
Reviews
Sruli Recht
Currently designed by Sruli Recht
Resources
Reviews
Expensive as shit. Very weird. Still cool
The Viridi Anne
Resources
Reviews
Thamanyah
Resources
Reviews
Thom Browne
Currently designed by Thom Browne. Kickstarted the cropped trouser/very slim fit suit trend. Signature is red/white/blue stripes, can be found on shirt plackets, shoe pull tabs, and the like.
Resources
Reviews
Undercover
Currently designed by Jun Takahashi
Resources
Reviews
Some great streetstyle stuff
Visvim
Currently designed by Hiroki Nakamura
Resources
Reviews
Visvim transcends fashion, it's a lifestyle brand. Hiroki's lifestyle. But in all honesty, it's heritage outdoorswear with a strong influence from Techwear, japanese outdoorswear/workwear influenced streetwear like white mountaineering and engineered garments, heritage menswear and heritage workwear, and a large amount of influence from various cultures, in particular native american indian and japanese culture.
Grails for many. Fuckexpensive, but nice.
Y Project
By Yohan Serfaty
Resources
Reviews
Yohji Yamamoto
Currently designed by Yohji Yamamoto
Resources
Reviews
Yohji Yamamoto Homme Plus
mainline, Y's was an old diffusion yet priced at mostly the same pricepoint.
Y-3
y-3 is not inherently a YY product, it is an addidas produced, designed product with input by yohji.
Lima feu
Yohji's fashion designer daughter. real name is limi yamamoto, She took a new name after stumbling upon the word "feu" in a French dictionary.
Her latest collection had a few looks that paid homage to Christian Dior Couture, and the label's decision to take on Raf Simons after a year or so of having the atelier head the label. (previous designer John Galliano was let go after going on an anti-semetic rant in a bar in paris after a showing during fashion week, freedom of speech is not included in the French constitution, his rant was against the law. the label had let him go shortly after)
Joe Galliano- fictional "brother of john Galliano" skit on Conan Obrien's talk show
Did someone write this drunk?
