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According to J.Sabatino, this year’s Fall 2010 collection was inspired by films such as Permanent Vacation by Jim Jarmusch and Blank Generation by Ulli Lommel. The backdrop for the collection points to downtown New York City in the late 70’s/early 80’s, a time when the area was striving with artists and new creative minds. The looks pay homage to the painters, designers, sculptors, musicians, etc. who considered themselves characters of the generation, dressing in unique ways from thrifts store clothing finds, and to whatever other garb they made themselves.

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Undercoverism, along with their Spring/Summer 2010 clothing releases have also come out with these new backpacks for their accessories section. The bags are made up of a mixture of leather, polyurethane, and nylon material and have a high technical design appearance. They come in green, black, and white and is now available at Zozo.

The denim world can only take so much of Diesel or G-Star Raw products, but if you’re looking for an alternative that has close to the similar aesthetics as these two, you might want to check out Dutch label J.C. RAGS. With a more simpler, yet cooler take on the product, RAGS understands that denim is part of a workwear culture that has existed way before the jean became the grand fashion statement it is today. There’s also a smart, utilitarian, and industrial approach to their designs, which allows the label to go beyond their denim offerings. With that said, expect other items such as shirts, outerwears, sweaters, and more under the line.

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Commonwealth Utilities designer Anthony Keegan presented his collection during New York Fashion Week at the NoMad Hotel. According to Keegan, much of the inspiration for the line came from the film, “An Officer and a Gentleman.” Like Richard Gere’s character in the movie, outfits that reflect Navy life is present in the range but with a more contemporary twist. Peacoats, sailor inspired shirts, ribbed sweaters, long coats, officer suits, and even long johns all made the cut. So if you’re fashion muse just so happens to be Zack Mayo, look on to Commonwealth Utilities this fall for further wardrobe inspirations.

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Source: NY Mag

A bit of color has gone missing in the Marc by Marc Jacobs line this Fall/Winter for the men’s range compared to last season. What it lacks in color however, makes up for in an array of versatile looks. Olive green garb is presented as more of a militaristic addition to the collection, while blue and black gets a bit more of a formal treatment as suits and blazers. Black and white also appear in the collection to balance out the entire range with items such as trousers, flight suits, and outerwear.

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Source: GQ

It’s exciting to know that Pierrepont Hicks will be dropping their Spring/Summer 2010 line of bowties and ties next week. A few of the new designs will bare names such as tousled, ruffled, sunburned, and windswept. If the names alone don’t excite you then just take a look at some of these images to pick out which ties you’ll be wearing when the weather gets warmer.

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For this month of February expect Vanishing Elephant to drop new footwear models for the Spring/Summer 2010 season. Some of the styles include two toned dress shoe models as well as these blue and red deck shoes. If you’re ready to hunt some down visit Vanishing Elephant’s site for a list of stockists around the world and on line.

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Source: Vanishing Elephant Blog

TRANSIT ELITE from Dave Christenson on Vimeo.

As part of their Nepal Project, Apolis Activism partnered up with cycling clothiers Rapha for a special Transit Elite Sweater release. Both brands decided to document the whole process of making the sweater by capturing on video the women of Nepal who produced and knitted this special product. The film not only shines light on the humble hard workers of Nepal, but it also gives us a peak into the beautiful mountain ranges that surround the country. Luckily enough, Shea Parton of Apolis Activism and Cole Maness of Rapha were able to cycle these mountains, and it’s inspiring to see that they were able to capture the sights and sounds of the area by doing the things they’re passionate about.

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Prps recently unveiled that they will be releasing an extension line named the Heirloom Collection. According to Denimology, “Prps Heirloom will combine the quality and attention to detail we are used to from Prps but at a more affordable price.” The jeans will sell at a lower price point and will be made in the USA. Included in the Heirloom collection also are outerwear, sweaters, tees, and more, with all of the products taking inspiration from American vintage. Stay tuned as we find out more information on the release date of the collection.

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What was best about Calvin Klein’s collection last fall was the sci-fi feel to the clothes. A lot of the pieces, especially the outerwear, had the appearance of clean laser cut lines that almost made the whole range look flawless. This time around Calvin Klein follows up by implementing more of the futuristic looks towards the surface. Rigid embossed textures such as lines, marble print, and scratch patterns could be found on the blazers, suits, and outerwear. There’s also a certain unique luminescence to the leather products as well which sets the collection apart from the other labels this Fall 2010. If you’re version of the future is a bit more subtle, crisp, and clean, then look to the Calvin Klein range for a more intelligent spaced out wardrobe.

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Source: GQ

John Crocco is aiming for a new type of luxury look for Fall with a collection that mixes high end leather looks, patterned velvet blazers, tuxedo tops, striped suits, and silk scarves. Add in the touch of leather gloves, and you have a man who looks like he enjoys pulling up his Aston Martin in front of a fancy mansion party. The collection is very geared towards the evening time, especially with darker tones that include deep purples and blues, burgundy, and of course, black. If ever there’s a nighttime event involving high ceilings, champagne, and chandeliers, Perry Ellis Signature line for Fall won’t fail you.

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Source: GQ

Lanvin en Bleu is the casual menswear line of the luxury label specifically for the Japanese Market. En Bleu is reflective of the styles Lanvin has consistently been producing and was launched in respect to the Japanese fashion houses that carry the brand. For Spring/Summer 2010, expect a more laid back approach to the collection with pieces like linen blazer and shorts combos, light cotton long sleeve tops, vests, light blazers and suits, as well as spring scarves. If you’re looking to acquire some of these items, you can try your luck at the label’s official online retailer 0101.

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Fashion as art is meant to be a little quirky, strange, and sometimes a bit off the wall. However, if you add an actress like Marion Cotillard into the mix then the word sexy surely comes to mind as well. Now stir all of that into a pot and what you’ll get is this exclusive video and picture editorial from Anothermag featuring the Public Enemies actress. As for future projects, be on the look out for Ms. Cotillard when Christopher Nolan’s Inception comes out this summer.

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Umit Benan channels the styles of “Retired Rockers” as inspiration for his Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. Some of the looks are reminiscent of bands like the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springstein. Put that image in your head and envision them all having a jam session. This is the mood Umit Benan is trying to convey. While the folks modeling the clothes are of age, its their style that will always live on, just like the music of Rock N’ Roll.

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UMIT BENAN
Autumn/Winter 2010/11
RETIRED ROCKERS
The Retired Rockers inspiring the F/W 2010-2011 collection are a group of musicians who made music history in the 1970s and ‘80s, once young and wild kids with no direction beyond rousing an entire generation to a blaring rock beat.

Umit Benan presents his vision of these old rockers – his rockers – imagining a rock band à la Rolling Stones that gets together with a few old buddies such as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen and with producer Ahmet Ertegun (the man who discovered them and who, not coincidentally, shares the designer’s Turkish roots).

These rockers have had, experienced, exceeded the limits with everything: women, money, drugs. They’ve written songs part of music history. Still pals after all this time, now more than 30 years down the road they meet each month at the same old East Village club. They’re retired, they’re on in years, but have never felt better. All they care about is enjoying life, hanging out and relaxing together, sitting at the usual table at Joe’s Bar, maybe talking about old times. And so they exude a unique charm, the irresistible allure of transgressive, innately free-spirited men who have always lived on totally independent terms.

They’re in great shape, look cooler and hipper than when they were thirty. They don’t need skinny leather pants to still feel young, for they have a rock attitude that depends on who they are, not on what they wear.

No differently from their approach to life, their style is relaxed, free & easy and definitely classy.

Text by Giorgia Virzì

Surely watch fans will be excited to see some of the timepieces rolling out at Baselworld next month. One model that caught our eye is the U-Boat 1001 Diver. According to Professional Watches: The 1001, before its unusual features are unveiled, will be presented to the public in an aluminium technological casket, visible only through a riveted port hole, reminiscent of a deep abyss. On opening the box, the unusual nature of the 1001 will be immediately apparent, starting with the 55-millimetre diameter grade 2 natural titanium box, with the distinctive position of the rim protection on the left, helium valve and titanium plate bearing the serial number.

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From Professional Watches:

The face is easy to read because it has hours, minutes, seconds and the date at 4 o’clock. There are supernova pigments with beige, orange or blue, which make the white U1001 writing in relief stand out.

Waterproof down to 1001 metres, owing to the anti-scratch sapphire glass which is 5.5mm thick, the 1001’s heart pulsates as a result of an automatic mechanical movement with a reserve of 40 hours.

The back is screwed on with engraved serial numbering 1001 pieces, a black non-allergic and harmless rubber strap with a titanium attachment and a deploying closing mechanism. A truly special model which brings together deep passion and avant-garde technology.

Source: Professional Watches

Soulland was one of the labels we anticipated prior our visit to Capsule NYC. The Danish brand didn’t disappoint upon our visit and we’re excited to see what designs they’ll have in store for Fall/Winter 2010. For the coming season, the release of their “The Walk” collection is accompanied by this teaser video. The setting of the vid is quite vast end lends a bit of a natural ambiance that reflect their upcoming styles.

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Soulland // AW10 // The Walk from Lisa Maria Hardgrove Hansen on Vimeo.

Source: Highsnobiety

We’ll be first to admit that Japanese label kiryuyrik is not for everyone, but we do however feel that there are some looks and styles in their lookbook that deserve the attention. Foremost, construction of their suits are quite interesting and there’s a certain Pulp Fiction meets Itchi the Killer vibe going on that we find entertaining. The prints and patterns might be too daring for some also, but the simple pieces such as the leather jackets, long blazers, trousers, and some of the other outerwear are really something to look after.

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Outdoor outfitters, Mt. Rainier Designs just updated their website with their Spring/Summer 2010 range. In it you will find a bevy of items MRD is well known for. Some standouts that are on our radar are the Panamint Hood Vest, the Short Parka, and the Duffle and Bungee packs. There aren’t a lot of labels out there doing what MRD is doing in terms of outdoor wear production, and it’s good to see that their Spring range is something outdoor fans can be proud of.

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We recently presented to you a 3-D video featuring some of the looks you’ll be finding from Native Son this coming Fall 2010. For a closer look at the collections in still format, the good folks at Selectism have a first take of the label’s Autumn/Winter 2010 lookbook. Designs from Kyle Fitzgibbons are simple in appearance, but definitely rich in detail, construction, and quality. We look forward to the label’s release when the release comes around.

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Source: Native Son