Homeboy. Rag & Bone AW14

February 13, 2014February 19, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

While I have some relax time here in Myanmar (and Wi-Fi connection!), I have just met the NYFW for AW14… In this tropical climate I am now, I even can’t imagine wearing these warm clothes, but I must admit, that the first show served this week, Rag & Bone, is genius. In reality, nothing new appeared here- comfortable knitwears, jackets, cool boots and coats… But Rag & Bone makes it legacy even stronger and stronger with every season. The clothes make every girl to covet for it. Everything seems… To be wearable. And stylish. The collection had also a fantastic model army in it- Joan Smalls, Georgia Jagger and Sam Rollinson had it all on the runway. And their varsity jackets with embroidered names on! Definitely that was a lovely collection.

Men’s: Obsession / Sex. Calvin Klein AW14

January 13, 2014August 28, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Obsession, Escape and Eternity were the keywords that guided the AW14 menswear collection of Calvin Klein. And this is nothing else than the names of famous CK fragrances for men… Now all the labels try to support their legacy as much as possible, so no wonder that this is a very good step for the New York based house. The collection was based on brown, olive and black colours; it was full of warm jackets, sporty sweatshirts and super cool wool shirts worn with matchy gloves. The collection got few looks I adore, but nothing behind it…

Black Says Don’t Bother Me

December 26, 2013December 26, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

I know it’s a bit out of date since Christmas fun ends today, but… Still, the Christmas feeling is not appearing to go away. The Alexander Wang’s New York flagship store in SoHO just got a Festive Season makeover. No wonder in what colour- black. Black only. The colour that is best friend of Wang. Decorated with black Christmas trees and teddy bears, the boutique looks as always raw and cold, but… Special. By this occasion, I also had a peek at the Resort 2014 collection of Alexander’s line, and just noticed how great it is for New Year Eve! Of course, it’s great for people who prefer black & white elegance than fussy-flossy sequins. Simple, sexy white dresses and black masculine suits are seen in the collection, while the shoes look comfortable and pretty cool. Worn with some silver jewellery and leather hand-bags, the outfits seem to be very occasional, but at the same time good for other events in the upcoming year…. Will you choose black for your New Year Eve galore?

DSMNY

December 21, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

“I love the volition that Comme des Garçons has, with no limits attached and I think that is what the industry needs: The idea that as much as the clothing is important, all other emotion’s effects in shopping and clothing are important”. When the first Dover Street Market department store was opened in London, everything that was amazing, was there. Rei Kawabuko, the designer of Comme des Garcons and visionaire of DSM just opened the new space in New York. The old building on Lexington Avenue is dramatically changed by imagination of Rei- every pop-up space has it’s own designer, with it’s very own feeling… The Thom Browne place looks like a stationary staffroom from an office. Prada looks like taken from fairy tale story. Fresh designers like Simone Rocha and Jacquemus have their mini boutiques, build the way the designers wanted. Rei Kawabuko gives opportunities for young designers, by creating the culture of Dover Street Market.

Neo. Prabal Gurung Pre-Fall’14

December 10, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

Prabal Gurung is a dress man. He knows how to make women happy in a dress… and not in a dress. This sophisticated Pre-Fall 2014 collection was full of edge, sharp lines and colours- it’s for a strong women full of creatvity and attitude. First looks kept in black-white-grey look casual and elegant, and the last ones- red-carpert-gala-like, although it has something fun in it. And I really love the colours- pink and blue by PG looks mind-blowing!