The Elder Statesman

October 11, 2014October 12, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

I am so into niche labels lately and The Elder Statesman has just appeared on my favourite list. The Los Angeles based brand designed by Greg Chait doesn’t do mood boards, but thinks of the vibe amd wearer. For the SS15 line-up, The Elder Statesman offers dyed ponchos, amazing, but really amazing denim, and beautiful tops. It really has a cool, whatever-like mood. Although the prices hurt my heart (the quality is truly high, with all those cottons and cashmeres), the collection is perfect for her and him. It’s simply fine! Dying for these sweaters…

Big Sur. Baja East SS15

September 7, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

I fell on my knees when I saw Baja East at The Satndard Hotel. The new collection of the loose luxury brand, designed by John Targon and Scott Studenberg, is simply this, what we covet to wear on lazy beach days. Ink dyed tops, sweatpants (or towel skirts), ethnic fabrics and light capes. For me- it’s a summer perfection. “We wanted to let the clothes speak for themselves,” Studenberg said backstage before the show. Ideas from previous seasons were brought forward, including the signature Baja top, in navy layered over a teal dress, and the hooded caftan, rendered in distressed white jersey. Cashmere-jacquard knit sweatpants, sweaters, cutoffs, and bra tops were done in bird and ikat patterns, and antique Balinese ceremonial skirts were reconstructed into long cape dresses and cloaks. In other words, everything is in need (even dough winter is coming).

Men’s: Isabel Marant X H&M

November 10, 2013April 23, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Isabel Marant designed the first time for men! Yeah! I simply can’t wait till 14th of November when I will put my hands on these knitted sweaters! The trousers look really cool with these panels, and the navajo-printed t-shirt look really stylish. And the campaigns… Clement Chabernaud wears this sweatshirt like if it was the coolest thing on Earth. The collection is so easy and casual… Like if it was a mix of causality and beautiful fabrics from far travels! You simply pit one of these knits, and the look is done for you. Can’t wait.

Men’s: Les Tres Hommes

June 27, 2013June 27, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

HAIDER ACKERMAN- This is his first menswear collection since 2010! From this time I was waiting and waiting and now it is- Haider Ackerman SS14 for men! It is really superb! Of course everyone knew how it more or less will look like- very Haider style. The presentation was similar to women’s- satin, chiffon, silk, dark colour palete were seen and this type of clothing like crotch pants and loose tops. I called this collection an Andalusian chic. First of all the colours- red, orange, kakki, all in dark tones. And it’s all super male style and modern at the same time! Plus the model’s tattoos look marvelous. This collection beats all menswear SS14 for now!
RAF SIMONS- the designer of Dior didn’t suprise nor was bad. It was very Raf- minimalism, prints, shorts, socks and broques. I would wear SOME of these T-shirts, but the rest wasn’t my type. The prints were all about industrial packages, like for example of clusters. But in reality the collection wasn’t very different from last Summer. However it was good!

VALENTINO- it was very classy and still was connected to last season- camo. The sweatshirts and shoes were all over covered with camo! The rest was just as great as this print. Sophisticated sport elegance, leather pockets on shirts, cool trousers and beautiful colours of blue and orange. That was a very casual collection mixed with luxury and cool touch! Love it!