Friday, June 5, 2009

Dude Watch: Fall 2009

It just occurred to me that I don't really post about men's clothing. I think all of my guy friends dress better than most of the women in my life (due to the fact that most of my friends are guys in general). Perhaps it is our fashion savvy gay community of gentlemen who wear Endovanera, Y-3 and Comme Des Garcon. M is always commenting about how impeccably dressed my boys can be. Hopefully, he will start taking notes.

To start off, these are some favorites from this season. I think if I were a man, or could fit in men's clothing, I would basically dress like this on a day-to-day basis.

Endovanera

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This is, by far, one of my favorite American men's/unisex lines. M is actually friend's with David, one of the designers, back when he was a seamstress at the now defunct shop Work (why he doesn't get any benefits from knowing him, I'm not sure). I met him briefly at an Ariel Pink show here in the city. He is as nice and well-dressed as he is handsome. I'm really glad his career is taking off.

Looking at Endovanera, the concept of their clothing is really simple basics. Trousers, slim cut button-downs, a peacoat. But when you look closely at the details put into each article, there is so much story into what each piece has to offer. You can tell that there is a lot of hard work and creativity that goes into making each and every garment.

One of my key ideas/looks in fashion is that it is versatile and limitless. This is an idea that Endovanera captures very well. Their women's line that was launched for Spring 2009 (which compliments their men's line perfectly) is everything that I imagined it to be. Gorgeous.


Helmut Lang

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I noticed no one really posts about Helmut Lang. Why is that? These looks, as well as their women's line, are so well styled and tailored. They drape beautifully and are, most of all, totally wearable.

I feel that the important factor in men's clothing is that men would really wear it (Skirts on men was all over the runway, but not everyone is living in Tokyo and not everyone is Marc Jacobs.) If a guy can't wear it, can't live in it, then the purpose was not served. You can move people by putting on a fabulous, original show, but in the end, would an average, stylish joe really wear it?

Miharayasuhiro

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I adore the hodgepodge of sleek cuts with effortlessly casual, Japanese looks. Remember I'm a stickler for good tailoring and that goes especially for men's clothing.

Miharayasuhiro's looks are meant to be seasonless and it shows with some great layering.

Drop crotchies on boys look lovely too.



images from Endovanera and men.style.com

4 comments:

  1. fellt in love with this collection...I could wear this litterally!!!
    thanks for posting this

    bonne nuit
    the weird bat

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  2. Love this collection, the drop crotch looks great on guys too..

    Also, I think you should totally do the Limi Feu DIY, I want to do it too! Boyfriends don't have a clue about fashion.

    xxx,
    Tiffany

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  3. I adore Helmut Lang! Simple, but really intricate and detailed. Basics, but not too overworked. And I can wear the guys' stuff!

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  4. I wish I could wear Helmut Lang for men. Too short, too small!

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