New York Fashion Week: Men's S/S '18
HAPPY FASHION NEW YEAR!
The beginning of the Spring and Summer '18 fashion week presentations and runway shows across the fashion capitols marks the beginning of a new year in fashion, and first up is Menswear. This year I was granted the opportunity for front row views at some of the shows and presentations for the S/S'18 collections presented at New York Fashion Week Men's . Here's a rundown of some of the collections and looks that I think we'll be seeing on the streets next spring and summer.
GUSTAV VON ASCHENBACH BY ROBERT GELLER
Robert Geller opted to present a new line for his Spring and Summer collection, Gustav von Aschenbach, named after the main character in Death in Venice a favorite book and movie of the designer. The collection was part of the growing trend in fashion of see-now, buy-now collections. The collection featured looks that had a secondhand almost lived in feel with pieces in a range of colors.
DYNE
Athleisure that is more "ath" than "leisure". This collection seemed very versatile. The pieces could be worn by the most athletic to admires of the athletic and those who enjoy living in athletic wear (like yours truly). The collection featured colorful shirts jackets and shorts, styled with very cool sneakers, and even a color blocked jumpsuit that I absolutely need in my wardrobe.
Death To Tennis
This collections aesthetic was very 50's with the Elvis-esque coiffed hair that the models rocked. The presentation was all about vanity, as the models were engulfed in their beauty as they took selfies and stared at themselves in the full body mirrors during the presentation, some of the pieces featured a print of colorful peacock feathers with an eye at the center of each feather, by New York artist Kieth Mackie
You As
From 50's to the Western 60's. The collection featured some of my favorite pieces so far like the Swarovski crystal studded black jumpsuit, or the argyle style print pajama shorts and shirts, the track-shorts-suit, and jackets made of favorite materials of the 60's denim and leather.
Deveaux
While some collections featured looks with bold colors Deveaux chose to take the opposite route with their spring and summer collection. The collection seemed very minimal sticking with neutral colors, with a color blocked cardigan and sweater. Though the collection wasn't as bright as what was being shown during the week it was a favorite of mine as I appreciated the overall aesthetic of the collection.
LANDLORD
The 90's in Jamaica from the colors to the fit. This collections seemed to be an ode to the 90's style with bright bold colors. As i watched each look come down the runway I was reminiscent of the 90's R&B artist look with the baggy denim and shirtless jacket and jean combo.
Palmier du Mal
Dessert chic is the best way to describe this collection. From the venue to the clothes this was honestly my favorite collection. The pieces featured prints and materials that were be unexpected for spring and summer. The collection had an ease and relaxed feel to the looks that I absolutely loved.
General Idea
Hands down one of my favorite collections this entire season. I was in love with every look. From the silk shirts to the highlighter yellow jackets and pants, the purple tartan print shorts, to the blue vertical striped shorts. You'll definitely be seeing me in one of these looks come Spring/Summer 2018.
